Jvs Basic Windows Quiz V2
Twenty five basic questions about Windows and computer operation in general.
- 1.In Windows, the Desktop is:
- A.
Where your computer is located
- B.
The large background area of the Windows screen
- C.
The top of your desk
- D.
None of the above
- 2.The mouse lets you________objects:
- A.
Point
- B.
Select
- C.
Move
- D.
All of the above
- 3.Things you can drag and drop:
- A.
Files
- B.
Folders
- C.
Window
- D.
All of the above
- 4.The right mouse button is used to:
- A.
Shut down the computer
- B.
Display a shortcut menu
- C.
Delete files
- D.
Access the floppy drive
- 5.One of these is NOT considered part of a Window:
- A.
Menu Bar
- B.
Title Bar
- C.
Cell
- D.
Toolbar
- 6.To organize all open Windows on your screen you can use this function:
- A.
Tile Windows vertically
- B.
Tile Windows Horizontally
- C.
Cascade Windows
- D.
All of the above
- 7.Certain words underlined in Blue in the Help Index are called:
- A.
Dialog boxes
- B.
Radio button
- C.
Hyperlinks
- D.
None of the above
- 8.The first step in shutting down your computer is:
- A.
Turn off the power strip
- B.
Turn off the printer
- C.
Save your data
- D.
Walk away
- 9.If for whatever reason you do not have a mouse and you need to shutdown your computer, you can:
- A.
Leave it on
- B.
Press the Windows key, open the Start Menu and use the arrow keys
- C.
Buy another mouse
- D.
None of the above
- 10.If you can see the different files on your computer by browsing through:
- A.
The Desktop
- B.
My Documents
- C.
Windows Explorer
- D.
B and C
- 11.The file extension basically tells Windows:
- A.
If this file has been saved
- B.
Where to locate this file
- C.
What kind of file it is
- D.
If it is a virus
- 12.File name should not contain:
- A.
/ or \
- B.
*
- C.
?
- D.
All of the above
- 13.To move multiple files at once you can use the:
- A.
Shift key
- B.
Arrow key
- C.
Control key
- D.
A and C
- 14.Which of the following is an example of a strong password?
- A.
Password
- B.
J*p2le04>F
- C.
Your real name, user name, or company name
- 15.What menu is the print option typically found
- A.
Edit
- B.
Page properties
- C.
File
- D.
Options
- 16.What is the name of the folder where documents are typically stored?
- A.
File folder
- B.
Notebook folder
- C.
Documents
- D.
My Documents
- 17.What is the name of the most popular software used to create documents?
- A.
MS Word
- B.
Word Perfect
- C.
Excel
- D.
Powerpoint
- 18.How do you properly turn off your computer?
- A.
Save and close all open programs.
- B.
Select ESC key and turn off computer.
- C.
Turn off the power button
- D.
Press Start, turn off computer, turn off computer icon
- 19.What button on the keyboard can you press to make the start button items appear?
- A.
Press the start button at the bottom of the screen.
- B.
Press shift key.
- C.
Press the square icon next to the ctrl and alt
- D.
None of above
- 20.Describe what steps are taken to change the screen saver
- A.
Click on start, select control panel, click on Display.
- B.
Click on file folder and select Save Frame As...
- C.
Click on start, my computer, appearance, screen saver
- D.
None of above
- 21.What is the difference between MS Word and MS Excel?
- A.
MS Word is primarily used for grammar, MS Excel is used for number formulas.
- B.
MS Word is a easier program, MS Excel is more difficult.
- C.
Excel is for spread sheets, Word is for word documents
- D.
Excel is for data base programs and Word is for words.
- 22.Describe two ways to rename a file.
- A.
Click on File and select the Save As key
- B.
Click on Edit key and select Insert
- C.
Delete old file and restart it with a new name.
- D.
None of above.
- 23.Describe two ways to create a new folder.
- A.
Click on File program, and select Open file
- B.
Click on Start at the bottom of screen and select My network places
- C.
Go to Word, select the "new" button, save it by a name.
- D.
Go to a file and rename it.
- 24.What is the difference between the backspace and delete keys on the keyboard?
- A.
Backspace and Delete keys erase part or all of document
- B.
Backspace takes you to the previous letter, and Delete erases words.
- C.
Backspace takes you back to the previous document page, and Delete erases the folder.
- D.
None of above.
- 25.What key do you need to press to capitalize a letter
- A.
Press the Caps Lock key
- B.
Press Shift key
- C.
Press the "ALT" key
- D.
Press the "Ctrl" key
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