Which of the following is true when you delete a file and it is placed in the Recycle Bin on Windows?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) The file can be restored by right-clicking it and selecting the 'Restore' option.

Explanation:

• When a file is deleted in Windows, it is not permanently removed immediately. Instead, it is moved to the Recycle Bin.
• From the Recycle Bin, the file can be:
• Restored to its original location by right-clicking and choosing "Restore".
• Permanently deleted by emptying the Recycle Bin.
• This provides users with a safety net, preventing accidental loss of data.

Information Booster:

• The Recycle Bin is essentially a temporary storage area for deleted files.
• Files bypass the Recycle Bin if they are too large or if the Shift + Delete command is used — in which case, they are permanently deleted immediately.
• The size of the Recycle Bin can be adjusted by the user.

Additional Knowledge on other options:
(A) Incorrect – The file remains accessible in the Recycle Bin, not “inaccessible.”
(B) Incorrect – The file is not locked; users can restore or permanently delete it.
(C) Incorrect – Permanent deletion happens only after emptying the Recycle Bin or using Shift + Delete.