Kaplan Basic Computer Skills Test

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1. Select the email address from the choices below

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The correct answer is "[email protected]" because it follows the standard format of an email address, with the username "bobsmith461" followed by the "@" symbol and the domain "yahoo.com". The other options do not follow this format and are not valid email addresses.

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The Kaplan Basic Computer Skills Test evaluates fundamental abilities in handling computers, focusing on tasks like email management with Outlook, file renaming, and text formatting in Word. It's designed to assess essential desktop navigation and system operation skills.

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2. What is a browser?

Explanation

A browser is a software program that allows users to access and explore the World Wide Web. It enables users to view websites, access web pages, and interact with online content. Browsers like Internet Explorer and Safari are examples of software programs that serve as browsers and provide users with the ability to navigate and explore the internet.

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3. What is the name of this windows element?

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The correct answer is "Taskbar". The taskbar is a horizontal bar located at the bottom of the Windows desktop. It displays the Start button, open windows, and icons for running applications. It allows users to easily switch between open programs and access commonly used features and functions.

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4. What Microsoft Software would you use to check your email?

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Outlook is the correct answer because it is a Microsoft software specifically designed for managing emails. It provides features like email organization, calendar management, and contact management. Outlook is widely used in both personal and professional settings for efficient email communication.

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5. How do you rename a file name?

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To rename a file, you can right click on the file and select the "rename" option from the context menu that appears. This action allows you to change the current name of the file to a new desired name.

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6. How do you bold text in a word document?

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To bold text in a Word document, you need to highlight the text using the mouse and then click the "B" on the toolbar at the top of the screen. This will apply the bold formatting to the selected text.

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7. What does the "Reply to All" e-mail function do?

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The "Reply to All" e-mail function generates a reply message to all of the recipients of the original message. This means that when you use this function to respond to an e-mail, your reply will be sent to everyone who received the original message, including the sender and any other recipients.

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8. "Desktop" is a computer term that refers to...

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The correct answer is "The Initial screen showing icons for folders, applications, and files." This is because the term "Desktop" in the context of computers refers to the user interface that appears after logging into the computer, where users can access their files, folders, and applications through icons displayed on the screen. It is not limited to computer programmers only, nor does it specifically refer to the physical desk where the computer is placed.

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9. To logon to most computers using Windows XP, you have to use which three keys?

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Ctrl+Alt+Del is the correct answer because it is the key combination used to access the Windows Security options menu, which allows users to log on to a computer running Windows XP. This key combination is commonly used as a security measure to prevent unauthorized access to a computer's login screen.

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10. When you hold the left mouse button down and drag it over text or pictures, you are __________.

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When you hold the left mouse button down and drag it over text or pictures, you are performing the action of highlighting. This action allows you to select specific portions of the text or pictures by changing their background color or applying a different visual effect. The term "highlight" is commonly used to describe this action.

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Select the email address from the choices below
What is a browser?
What is the name of this windows element?
What Microsoft Software would you use to check your email?
How do you rename a file name?
How do you bold text in a word document?
What does the "Reply to All" e-mail function do?
"Desktop" is a computer term that refers to...
To logon to most computers using Windows XP, you have to use which...
When you hold the left mouse button down and drag it over text or...
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