Computer Skills Pre-Employment Quiz: Are You Tech-Savvy?
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Your boss asks you to save a document as a PDF. What do you do?
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Email it to IT
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Print and scan it
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Use "Save As" and pick PDF
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Screenshot the doc
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You know that moment during a job interview when they ask if you're “good with computers”—and your brain lags like a Chrome tab with 27 extensions? That’s where the Computer Skills Pre-Employment Quiz: Are You Tech-Savvy? comes in. From spreadsheets to shortcuts, this isn’t just a test—it’s a pre-battle bootcamp.
Built for jobseekers who want to flex more than just Excel basics, this quiz is your cheat code to self-check your skills before HR grills you on Word shortcuts and email etiquette. We’ve got scenarios, logic, and those sneaky things every hiring manager lowkey expects you to know.
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Your Excel sheet has totals not updating. What’s the fix?
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Restart the computer
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Re-type the numbers
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Drag to recalculate
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Press F9 to refresh
Correct Answer
A. Press F9 to refreshExplanation
Excel formulas not updating usually means automatic calculation is disabled or stuck. Pressing F9 triggers a manual recalculation of all cells, which solves this without altering any data or needing to retype anything. Dragging might help in applying a formula but not in recalculating stale outputs. Restarting the system may work but is overkill. Pressing F9 is efficient, non-intrusive, and the standard method among professionals for recalculation in spreadsheets with complex dependencies or disabled auto-calc settings.Rate this question:
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You receive an email with a .zip file from an unknown sender. You...
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Open it fast
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Forward it to manager
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Delete it immediately
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Scan it before opening
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A. Delete it immediatelyExplanation
A .zip file from an unknown sender poses a high risk of containing malware or phishing tools. Deleting it immediately minimizes security exposure. Opening it blindly is dangerous. Forwarding it could spread malware unintentionally. Scanning might detect some threats but isn’t full-proof, especially if it’s a zero-day exploit. The golden rule in digital hygiene: if you weren’t expecting it and don’t know the sender, it’s better to trash it. Company systems prioritize data security over curiosity or courtesy in such cases.Rate this question:
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A Word doc keeps jumping formatting. What's the usual culprit?
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Wi-Fi issues
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Text copied from web
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Background apps
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Printer error
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A. Text copied from webExplanation
Formatting issues in Word documents are commonly caused by copying and pasting text from web pages or external files. These sources often bring hidden formatting or HTML styles that conflict with your document’s settings. To fix this, paste text as plain text or use the "Clear Formatting" option. Wi-Fi, printers, or background apps don't affect text appearance inside a Word document. Recognizing this saves time and prevents frustration during document editing for professional reports or resumes.Rate this question:
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You’re told to copy an Excel formula down a column. What do you do?
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Manually retype it
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Drag the fill handle
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Take a screenshot
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Paste it in Word
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A. Drag the fill handleExplanation
To apply a formula across multiple cells in Excel, the fastest and correct method is to use the fill handle (a small square at the bottom-right of the selected cell) and drag it downward. This replicates the formula for the selected range. Manually retyping is slow and error-prone. Screenshots don’t capture formulas. Pasting in Word is irrelevant. The drag feature ensures efficiency, consistency, and prevents calculation errors, making it a must-know for spreadsheet users in office environments.Rate this question:
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Someone asks for a Google Sheet link with edit access. You should...
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Attach it as a PDF
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Share with ‘view only’
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Change to ‘anyone can edit’
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Paste it in a group chat
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A. Change to ‘anyone can edit’Explanation
To share a Google Sheet with full editing rights, you must change the share settings to “anyone with the link can edit.” Sending a PDF locks the content. “View only” denies edit access, and pasting in a group chat without permissions leads to access errors. Editing access is crucial in collaborative workspaces, especially in remote teams. Just be careful—edit access gives full control, so only grant it when absolutely necessary and with trusted collaborators.Rate this question:
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You need to share a 100MB file via email. What’s the most efficient way?
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Compress it to JPG
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Send via cloud link
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Paste it in email body
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Break it into parts
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A. Send via cloud linkExplanation
A 100MB file often exceeds most email attachment limits (commonly 25MB). The most efficient method is uploading it to a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox and sending a secure shareable link. This keeps the recipient's inbox light and prevents failed delivery. Compressing might not reduce size enough. Breaking into parts is tedious. Pasting in the email body will either crash the app or fail. Cloud links are standard practice in most workplace environments for large-file sharing.Rate this question:
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Shortcut to lock your PC quickly when walking away
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Ctrl + S
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Windows + L
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Alt + F4
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Ctrl + Alt + Delete
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A. Windows + LExplanation
Pressing Windows + L locks your computer instantly and is essential for workplace privacy, especially in shared or open office settings. Ctrl + S saves a document, Alt + F4 closes windows, and Ctrl + Alt + Delete brings up system controls—but none of these secure your screen. Locking protects sensitive files and open communications while you're away, minimizing unauthorized access risks. It's one of the most basic yet critical digital habits every tech-savvy employee must master.Rate this question:
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Need to remove image background fast. What’s the go-to tool in Word?
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Format > Remove BG
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Insert > Screenshot
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Review > Track Changes
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Design > Watermark
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A. Format > Remove BGExplanation
In Word, removing an image’s background is done via the “Format” tab when the image is selected, using the "Remove Background" option. This built-in tool uses AI to detect edges and isolate the main object. Other tabs like Insert or Design are unrelated to editing existing images. Tracking changes and watermarks affect text and document styling, not visuals. Knowing such shortcuts helps employees handle creative document requests without needing external tools like Photoshop or Canva.Rate this question:
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Your computer is sluggish with too many tabs open. What’s step one?
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Restart the router
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Open Task Manager
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Clear your recycle bin
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Switch browsers
Correct Answer
A. Open Task ManagerExplanation
When a system slows down due to too many tabs or apps, the first thing to do is open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc or Ctrl + Alt + Delete) to see which processes are hogging memory. This avoids guesswork and helps terminate unnecessary apps. Restarting routers won’t help if the issue is RAM or CPU usage. Clearing recycle bins doesn’t impact memory. Switching browsers might reduce load, but Task Manager gives direct insight into the bottleneck.Rate this question:
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