Windows Basics Quiz

Windows is a(n) ______________ created by Microsoft.

• web browser

• operating system

• computer

• word processor

The main workspace of a Windows computer is called the _______________.

• taskbar

• desktop

• folder

• shortcut

You are having trouble locating a file on your computer. Which of the following are good places to look for the file? Select all that apply.

• Downloads folder

• Desktop

• The Recycle Bin

• Default Folders (ex. Documents Folder)

When would you use the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keyboard shortcut?

• When you first boot up your computer

• When a program first opens

• When a program is unresponsive

• When you want to delete a file

If you want to move a window, you can click and drag the _______________.

• top of the window

• Start button

• Close button

• taskbar

Which of the following is a component of the Windows operating system?

• Adobe Photoshop

• Microsoft Office

• Google Chrome

• File Explorer

What is the purpose of the Recycle Bin in Windows?

• To temporarily store files

• To store files that are currently being used by the system and cannot be deleted

• To store files that are no longer needed

• To store system files that are necessary for the operation of Windows

How do you search for a file or folder in Windows?

• Click on the Start menu and scroll through the list of files/folders.

• Open File Explorer and type in the name of the file/folder in the search box.

• Click on the Control Panel and search for the file/folder there.

• Click on the Search icon in the taskbar and type in the name of the file/folder.

What is the purpose of the Recents folder in Windows?

• To store files that are no longer needed

• To store system files that are necessary for the operation of Windows

• To display a list of recently used files

• To store files that are currently being used by the system and cannot be deleted

True or False: When you move a file to the Recycle Bin, it will be immediately deleted from your computer.

• True

• False