Keyboarding Quiz I
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This quiz tests your basic knowledge of Microcomputer terminology.
- 1.A machine that processes data and performs tasks according to a set of instructions is a
- A.
Tool bar
- B.
Cursor
- C.
Computer
- D.
Desktop
- 2.A grouping of icons that provides the most commonly used function within an application, usually at the top of the window, under the menu bar.
- A.
Hardware
- B.
Tool bar
- C.
Operating system
- D.
Shift
- 3.Computer programs that give step by step instructions are called
- A.
Home row keys
- B.
Software
- C.
Backspace
- D.
Title bar
- 4.This button takes the document window to the task bar so that it is no longer visible, but is still open.
- A.
Shortcut
- B.
Close button
- C.
Delete
- D.
Minimize button
- 5.This key makes capital letters and symbols while you are holding it down.
- A.
Soft return
- B.
Space bar
- C.
Icons
- D.
Shift
- 6.This bar tells the name of the document window and the program that you are currently working in.
- A.
Caps lock
- B.
Title bar
- C.
Scroll bar
- D.
Hardware
- 7.This button increases the size of the document window.
- A.
Backspace
- B.
Close button
- C.
Maximize button
- D.
RAM
- 8.This key erases everything to the left of the cursor.
- A.
Shortcut
- B.
Backspace
- C.
Hard return
- D.
Ruler
- 9.The first or primary screen in the windows operating system.
- A.
Application
- B.
Icons
- C.
Desktop
- D.
Drop down box
- 10.Physical components of the computer. The parts of the computer that you can touch that are added to enhance its operation.
- A.
Hardware
- B.
Cursor
- C.
Icons
- D.
Hardreturn
- 11.A _______ takes you directly to a specific location.
- A.
Shortcut
- B.
Desktop
- C.
Menubar
- D.
Operating system
- 12._______ are picture/smbols that represent programs or applications
- A.
RAM
- B.
Cursor
- C.
Icons
- D.
Space bar
- 13.The __________ shows the point at which the next character is inserted/typed.
- A.
Delete
- B.
Monitor
- C.
Keyboard
- D.
Cursor
- 14.The ___________ is a means of moving up, down, left and right on the page/screen.
- A.
Drop down box
- B.
Scroll bar
- C.
Tool bar
- D.
Soft return
- 15.The ____________ is usually at the bottom of the screen and tells all documents and programs that are currently open.
- A.
Task bar
- B.
Operating system
- C.
Menu bar
- D.
Short cut
- 16.When using a _________ the computer will enter on its own when you have typed to the end of the line.
- A.
Close button
- B.
Software
- C.
Caps lock
- D.
Soft return
- 17.The _________ inserts space between text.
- A.
Menu bar
- B.
Tool bar
- C.
Space bar
- D.
Ruler
- 18.The ____________ exits the document window and the program.
- A.
Minimize button
- B.
Maximize button
- C.
Close button
- D.
Task bar
- 19.__________ erases everything to the right of the cursor.
- A.
Hardware
- B.
Shift
- C.
Caps lock
- D.
Delete
- 20.The _____________ is a listing of functions (words) within a particular application usually across the top of the window, below the title bar.
- A.
Menu bar
- B.
Title bar
- C.
Task bar
- D.
Space bar
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