RESOURCES : MICROSOFT WINDOWS QUIZ
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1. What is the function of the Windows software in a computer?
A.
Windows is the Operating System
B.
You can use Windows to type a letter
C.
You can use Windows to send an e-mail
D.
There is no point to having Windows. It just freezes and causes problems
2. In Windows 2000, where can many of the Windows settings be changed?
A.
Left-click on START and then CONTROL PANEL
B.
Left-click on START, SETTINGS and then CONTROL PANEL
C.
Left-click on MY COMPUTER, “C” DRIVE and then DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS
D.
Left-click on START, PROGRAMS and then ACCESSORIES
3. In Windows, which of the following symbols is commonly associated with “maximizing” a window?
A.
“_”
B.
“X”
C.
“☐”
D.
“/”
4. How do you change the position of a window on your screen?
A.
Left-click anywhere within the window, move your mouse and the window will automatically follow
B.
Left-click on the bar at the top of the window, keep the left-click button held down, move your mouse
and the window will automatically follow
C.
Right-click anywhere within the window, move your mouse and the window will automatically follow
D.
Left-click on the bottom right-hand corner of the window, move your mouse and the window will automatically follow
5. What course should you first take when Windows “freezes”?
A.
Pull the power cord out of the wall immediately and restart the computer
B.
Hold the computer’s power button down for 5 seconds and restart the computer
C.
Buy a new computer
D.
Press the CTRL+ALT+DELETE keys simultaneously, click on the “Non-responding” program, click
on the “END TASK” button and see if Windows unfreezes
6. Keeping the Windows operating system up to date is very important. How do you initiate the updating process over the web?
A.
Left-click on START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL and then ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS
B.
Left-click on START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL and then Norton’s LIVE UPDATE
C.
Left-click on START and then WINDOWS UPDATE
D.
Left-click on START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL and then ADD/REMOVE HARDWARE
7. Which of the following sets of commands enables you to make changes to the Screensaver?
A.
START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL, ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS
B.
START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY
C.
START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL, SYSTEM
D.
Left-click on MY COMPUTER, “C” DRIVE and then DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS
8. Which of the following sets of commands enables you to make changes to the computer’s clock?
A.
START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL, DATE AND TIME
B.
START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY
C.
START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL, SYSTEM
D.
Left-click on MY COMPUTER, “C” DRIVE and then DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS
9. Can a file you mistakenly deleted be retrieved from the Recycle Bin?
A.
Yes, as long as the file was first deleted not more than 6 days ago
B.
No
C.
No, unless it is a Microsoft file
D.
Yes
10. What is the best way to remove unused programs from your computer?
A.
Left-click on the icon found on your Desktop screen and press the DELETE key on your keyboard
B.
Right-click on the icon found on your Desktop screen and left-click on DELETE
C.
Left-click on START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL, ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS
D.
Left-click on START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL, ADD/REMOVE HARDWARE
