Tech Training

Charlotte and Isla are discussing the difference between shutting down and putting their computer to sleep. What is the difference?

• Sleep mode turns off the computer completely while shutting down saves power

• Shutting down turns off the computer completely, while sleep mode saves power but keeps programs open

• Shutting down is faster than sleep mode

• There is no difference

Alan wants to check for system updates on his PC. How should he do it?

• Open the Start menu and click on 'Settings'

• Go to the Search Bar and find "Check for Updates"

• Wait for automatic updates to be installed for you

Emma wants to know the correct way to pin an application to the taskbar. What should she do?

• Press the Windows key and drag the app icon

• Right-click the app icon and select 'Pin to taskbar'

• Left-click the app icon and drag it to the taskbar

• Double-click the app icon

How do you create a new folder on your computer?

• Press Ctrl + N

• Click on the 'File' menu and select 'New Folder'

• Right-click on the desktop or in a folder, select 'New,' then 'Folder'

• Double-click on an empty space

Noah is using Google Chrome and wants to bookmark a website. How should he do it?

• Press Ctrl + B

• Both a and b are correct

• Click the star icon in the address bar

• Right-click on the page and select 'Bookmark'

Sammy is setting up her new Windows computer. Where is the taskbar usually located?

• Bottom of the screen

• Right side of the screen

• Top of the screen

• Left side of the screen

During a computer class, John asked, 'What is the difference between a left click and a right click?'

• Left-click selects items, right-click opens a menu with more options

• Right-click selects items, left-click opens a menu with more options

• Left click is for typing, right click is for moving the cursor

• There is no difference

Matthew is trying to mute the sound on his PC. How can he do it?

• Press the volume down one notch

• Press the F1 mute button on the keyboard (usually has a speaker icon with a line through it)

• Cover the speakers

What does the Windows key + D keyboard shortcut do?

• Opens a new document

• Deletes a file

• Shows the desktop

• Opens the Start menu

Brody and Olivia are working on a project and have several applications and windows open. What keyboard shortcut could they use to quickly access the desktop on their PC?