Windows 7 ECDL Quiz

42 Questions | By Makiem | Last updated: Jun 6, 2017 | Total Attempts: 4636

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The European Computer Driving Licence is a computer literacy certification programme that defines the skills necessary to use a computer and common computer applications. How much do you know about its processes? Let’s find out!

Questions and Answers

1.

What information is needed to securely log on to a computer?
- A.
  
  License key
- B.
  
  IP-number and a URL
- C.
  
  Username and password
- D.
  
  Credit card number
2.

Where should you click to restart the computer?
- A.
  
  Start button
- B.
  
  Office button
- C.
  
  Internet Explorer
- D.
  
  Taskbar
3.

Which key combination should you use to access the task manager?
- A.
  
  Ctrl + Shift + Delete
- B.
  
  Ctrl + Alt + Delete
- C.
  
  Ctrl + Alt + Tab
- D.
  
  Ctrl + Shift + Tab
4.

Where should you click to get assistance on how to rename files?
- A.
  
  Help
- B.
  
  Help and support
- C.
  
  Control panel
- D.
  
  Support
5.

Where should you click to access the menu allowing you to adjust the computer's settings?
- A.
  
  Troubleshooting
- B.
  
  Default programs
- C.
  
  Control panel
- D.
  
  System
6.

Where should you click to view the Operating Systems name?
- A.
  
  System
- B.
  
  Devices and Printers
- C.
  
  Windows Update
- D.
  
  Personalization
7.

Where should you click to change the desktop background?
- A.
  
  Programs and features
- B.
  
  Personalization
- C.
  
  Windows Cardspace
- D.
  
  User accounts
8.

Where should you click to change the screen resolution?
- A.
  
  Backup and restore
- B.
  
  Device manager
- C.
  
  Color management
- D.
  
  Getting started
9.

Where should you click to add a new keyboard language?
- A.
  
  Taskbar and Start menu
- B.
  
  Region and language
- C.
  
  Language
- D.
  
  User accounts
10.

Where should you click to install or uninstall a software application?
- A.
  
  Programs
- B.
  
  Software
- C.
  
  User accounts
- D.
  
  Programs and features
11.

Which key combination can be used to only print screen an active window?
- A.
  
  Print Screen
- B.
  
  Shift + Print Screen
- C.
  
  Alt + Print Screen
- D.
  
  Alt + Insert
12.

Which of the following is an application?
- A.
  
  Folder
- B.
  
  Music - shortcut
- C.
  
  Recycle bin
- D.
  
  Internet Explorer
13.

What is a desktop shortcut?
- A.
  
  A small file that points to a program, folder, document, or Internet location.
- B.
  
  A large file that points to a program, folder, document, or Internet location.
14.

What extension would an Excel 2010 file have?
- A.
  
  .xls
- B.
  
  .xlsx
- C.
  
  .xl
- D.
  
  .l
15.

Where is the status bar located in an active window?
- A.
  
  Very bottom
- B.
  
  Very top
- C.
  
  Left hand side
- D.
  
  Right hand side
16.

Where is the scroll located in an active window?
- A.
  
  Very top
- B.
  
  Left hand side
- C.
  
  Right hand side
- D.
  
  Bottom
17.

What extension would a Word 2010 file have?
- A.
  
  .doc
- B.
  
  .rtf
- C.
  
  .txt
- D.
  
  .docx
18.

How do you resize an active window?
- A.
  
  Double click
- B.
  
  Click and drag from the middle of the window
- C.
  
  Click and drag from the corners
- D.
  
  Single click
19.

What key combination is used for switching between open Windows?
- A.
  
  Shift + F5
- B.
  
  AltGr + Shift
- C.
  
  Ctrl + Enter
- D.
  
  Alt + Tab
20.

Which of the following could be used to store files permanently?
- A.
  
  Network adaptor
- B.
  
  Network drive
- C.
  
  Scanner
- D.
  
  RAM - memory
21.

What is the purpose of regularly backing up data to a removable storage device for off-site storage?
- A.
  
  The backup files are then less liable to be corrupted if they are stored off-site.
- B.
  
  The backup files will be automatically deleted if the hard drive gets full.
- C.
  
  The backup files will be safe in the event of an on-site fire
- D.
  
  The backup files can't be infected by a computer virus
22.

Which of the following is a benefit of online file storage?
- A.
  
  The files can be accessed and shared securely from any Internet connected computer
- B.
  
  The files are virus checked so there is no need for an anti-virus application
- C.
  
  The files are always stored for free
- D.
  
  The files are automatically backed up
23.

Where should you click to view a files properties when in an active window?
- A.
  
  Organize
- B.
  
  Open
- C.
  
  Run
- D.
  
  Burn
24.

Which folder should you click to access the Windows.docx file: C/SS ICT/Windows.docx
- A.
  
  C
- B.
  
  ICT
- C.
  
  SS ICT
- D.
  
  Windows
25.

How can you identify an Access file by its icon?
- A.
  
  The icon is green with an X
- B.
  
  The icon is blue with a W
- C.
  
  The icon is orange with a P
- D.
  
  The icon displays a key