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220-1202 Practice Question: That their Windows 10 PC displays a 'Low Disk…
A user reports that their Windows 10 PC displays a 'Low Disk Space' warning on the C: drive. You want to use a built-in tool to delete temporary files and empty the Recycle Bin. Which Settings page should you open?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the 'System > About' page (which shows system info) with the 'System > Storage' page (which manages disk space), or think that 'Apps & features' can delete temporary files, when it only uninstalls applications.
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System > Storage
The 'Low Disk Space' warning on the C: drive can be resolved by using the built-in Storage Sense or the manual 'Free up space now' feature, both accessible under System > Storage. This page provides tools to delete temporary files, empty the Recycle Bin, and remove other unnecessary data to reclaim disk space without third-party software.
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System > Storage
Why this is correct
The "System > Storage" section in Windows 10 Settings is the correct location for managing disk space. It provides a comprehensive overview of how storage is being utilized by different content categories, such as apps, temporary files, and documents. Crucially, this page offers direct access to initiate Storage Sense for automatic cleanup or to manually review and delete temporary files, system logs, and previous Windows installation files, directly addressing the need to free up disk space.
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System > About
Why it's wrong here
The "System > About" section in Windows 10 Settings is designed to provide high-level informational details regarding the device's hardware specifications, including the processor type, amount of installed RAM, system type (e.g., 64-bit operating system), and the specific Windows edition and version. It serves as a diagnostic information dashboard for system properties and does not contain any utilities or direct links for managing or cleaning up disk space.
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Apps > Apps & features
Why it's wrong here
The "Apps > Apps & features" section allows users to view, uninstall, or modify installed applications, encompassing both traditional desktop programs and Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps. While uninstalling large applications can certainly free up significant disk space, this section does not provide functionality for identifying and deleting temporary system files, browser cache data, or other non-application-specific junk files that accumulate over time.
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Update & Security > Windows Update
Why it's wrong here
The "Update & Security > Windows Update" section is exclusively dedicated to managing the operating system's update process, which includes checking for, downloading, and installing critical security patches, feature updates, and driver updates. Although some update processes might temporarily consume disk space during their installation phases, this section offers no tools or options for actively analyzing or cleaning up general disk space or temporary files.
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