Microsoft Windows Quiz

What is the purpose of an operating system?

• To make phone calls

• To let hardware, software, and peopleware work together

• To browse the internet

• To play games

What is the desktop in Microsoft Windows?

• A type of software

• A type of computer

• A physical desk

• The onscreen work area provided by Windows

What is the taskbar in Windows used for?

• To turn off the computer

• To play music

• To show all the programs that are open

• To change the wallpaper

What does the Start button in Windows do?

• Opens the music player

• Opens the internet browser

• Starts the computer

• Shows a list of all the programs that can be opened

What are icons in Windows?

• A type of game

• A type of computer

• A type of font

• Small pictures that can be clicked to open a program

What is the search bar on the taskbar used for?

• To search for music

• To search for food recipes

• To search for movies

• To search for files or programs on the computer

What is a window in Windows?

• A rectangular area that appears on the screen showing the work area of a program

• A type of door

• A type of car

• A type of book

What happens when you double-click on a desktop icon?

• The program associated with the icon opens

• The computer shuts down

• The icon disappears

• The desktop changes color

What is the purpose of the Start button in Windows?

• To open a list of all the programs that can be opened

• To open the internet browser

• To start the computer

• To open the music player

What is the purpose of the taskbar in Windows?

• To change the font size

• To play games

• To show all the programs that are open while working on the computer

• To turn off the computer