Goal and options: how do you see if an iphone is on silent?
output answer: look at the switch on the left side of the phone.

Goal and options: How can you keep a toilet in a public place from auto flushing while you are using it?
output answer: Place a piece of paper (like toilet paper) over it until you are finished.

Goal and options: To copy and paste a file.
output answer:
Highlight the file and press CTRL + C, then go to the pasting location and press CTRL + V.