Computer Basics Quiz

What is the purpose of the Search box in the Start menu?

• To open the Control Panel

• To shut down the computer

• To type items needed to be searched

• To display all installed programs

What does the 'All programs' section display?

• Only recently used files

• Only the currently running applications

• Only system files

• All the programs available on the computer

What is the function of the Start button?

• To open the Recycle Bin

• To launch programs and access common tasks

• To shut down the computer

• To minimize all windows

What does the Computer menu allow you to do?

• View system settings

• Access the internet

• Open a window showing connected hardware

• Launch applications

What can you find in the Control Panel?

• The Recycle Bin contents

• A customizable view of system settings

• Only installed programs

• Only user accounts

What does the Shutdown menu allow you to do?

• Launch a program

• Access the Recycle Bin

• Restart or shut down the computer

• Open the Control Panel

What does the Recycle Bin Icon represent?

• Installed programs

• Deleted files and folders

• A shortcut to My Computer

• Active applications

What is the purpose of the My Computer/This PC Icon?

• To minimize all windows

• To shut down the computer

• To store and sort documents and files

• To launch the internet browser

What does a Shortcut Icon represent?

• A file that is currently open

• A representation of a file or folder located elsewhere

• A deleted file

• An installed program

What happens when you double-click a Folder Icon?

• It opens the Recycle Bin

• It launches a program

• It shuts down the computer

• It opens the window of that folder