Microsoft Windows Basic Assessment: Quiz!

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1. In the image shown, what function does area #7 perform?  

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Area #7 in the image performs the function of minimizing, resizing, or closing an open window.

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If you use a computer, then you would know what a Microsoft Window is. Here is the 'Microsoft Windows basic assessment quiz' that is designed below to test... see moreyour understanding of Microsoft Windows and the concepts related to it. There have been multiple versions of Microsoft Windows. In this quiz, we'll ask you questions about almost every Microsoft window version. So, get ready because this isn't going to be a very easy quiz. Wishing you good luck! see less

2. Which of the following features in Microsoft Windows allows users to create and manage multiple virtual desktops?

Explanation

Task View is a feature in Microsoft Windows that allows users to create and manage multiple virtual desktops. It enables users to organize open applications across different desktops for better productivity and workspace management. Task Manager is used for monitoring system performance, Action Center is for managing notifications and quick settings, and File Explorer is for managing files and folders. Task View is specifically designed for managing virtual desktops.

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3. How do you access the window that shows you the internal and external storage drives on your computer?





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To access the window that shows the internal and external storage drives on your computer, you need to click on the Start button and then go to My Computer. This will display all the drives available on your computer, both internal and external.

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4. How would you move down the page shown?





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To move down the page shown, you can either place the cursor on area 5, hold down the left mouse button, and drag, or you can click once on the screen and roll the mouse wheel toward you. Both options will result in moving down the page.

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5. In the image shown, how would you move the open window to another part of the screen?

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To move the open window to another part of the screen, you need to put the cursor on the bar indicated by #2 and hold down the left mouse button. Then, drag the window to the desired location on the screen. This action will allow you to move the window to a different part of the screen.

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6. How would you view the files inside the drive "Removable Disk (F:)?





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To view the files inside the drive "Removable Disk (F:)", you can use any of the mentioned methods. Firstly, you can right-click on the device and select "Explore". This will open the drive and allow you to navigate through its folders and view the files. Secondly, you can double-click on the device to directly open it and access its folders and files. Lastly, you can right-click on the device and select "Open" to view its contents. All of these methods will enable you to view the files inside the drive "Removable Disk (F:)".

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7. How would you open a window that contains an MS Word document?





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To open a window that contains an MS Word document, you can either click on the desired MS Word icon on the desktop or click on the tab shown in area 4. Both options are valid ways to access and open the MS Word document.

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8. Of the labeled areas shown, which pair of letters refers to a hard drive AND a network drive?





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The correct answer is A and G. Area A is labeled as "Hard Drive" and area G is labeled as "Network Drive." Therefore, both A and G refer to a hard drive and a network drive respectively.

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9. How could you resize the open window shown?  

Explanation

To resize the open window shown, you can perform any of the following actions:
- Place the cursor over area 8, hold down the left mouse button, and drag.
- Click the center tab shown in area 7.
- Place the cursor on the lower right-hand corner, hold down the left mouse button, and drag.

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10. Which of the following is the default 'word Processor' for Microsoft Windows?

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Word Pad is the default word processor for Microsoft Windows. It is a basic text editor that allows users to create and edit documents. While it may not have all the advanced features of MS Word, it is a simple and easy-to-use option for basic word processing tasks. Notepad is a plain text editor, MS Paint is a graphics editor, and MS Word is a more advanced word processing software.

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In the image shown, what function does area #7 perform?  
Which of the following features in Microsoft Windows allows users to...
How ...
How would you move down the page shown?
In the image shown, how would you move the open window to another part...
How would you view the files inside the drive "Removable Disk (F:)?
How would you open a window that contains an MS Word document?
Of the labeled areas shown, which pair of letters refers to a hard...
How could you resize the open window shown?  
Which of the following is the default 'word Processor' for...
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