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
Correct Answer
B. The large background area of the Windows screen -
- 2.
The mouse lets you________objects:
- A.
Point
- B.
Select
- C.
Move
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 3.
Things you can drag and drop:
- A.
Files
- B.
Folders
- C.
Window
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
B. Display a shortcut menu -
- 5.
One of these is NOT considered part of a Window:
- A.
Menu Bar
- B.
Title Bar
- C.
Cell
- D.
Toolbar
Correct Answer
C. Cell -
- 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
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
C. Hyperlinks -
- 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
Correct Answer
C. Save your data -
- 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
Correct Answer
B. Press the Windows key, open the Start Menu and use the arrow keys -
- 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
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
C. What kind of file it is -
- 12.
File name should not contain:
- A.
/ or \
- B.
*
- C.
?
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
B. J*p2le04>F -
- 15.
What menu is the print option typically found
- A.
Edit
- B.
Page properties
- C.
File
- D.
Options
Correct Answer
C. File -
- 16.
What is the name of the folder where documents are typically stored?
- A.
File folder
- B.
Notebook folder
- C.
Documents
- D.
My Documents
Correct Answer
A. File folder -
- 17.
What is the name of the most popular software used to create documents?
- A.
MS Word
- B.
Word Perfect
- C.
Excel
- D.
Powerpoint
Correct Answer
A. MS Word -
- 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
Correct Answer
A. Save and close all open programs. -
- 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
Correct Answer
A. Press the start button at the bottom of the screen. -
- 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
Correct Answer
A. Click on start, select control panel, click on Display. -
- 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.
Correct Answer
C. Excel is for spread sheets, Word is for word documents -
- 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.
Correct Answer
A. Click on File and select the Save As key -
- 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.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Click on File program, and select Open file
C. Go to Word, select the "new" button, save it by a name. -
- 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.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Backspace and Delete keys erase part or all of document
B. Backspace takes you to the previous letter, and Delete erases words. -
- 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
Correct Answer(s)
A. Press the Caps Lock key
B. Press Shift key -
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