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Vocab-Operating Systems Basics Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mason, and James are working on a group project, They need to pin icons to the taskbar so they can share their screens and work simultaneously on different items. There is one small problem, they forgot where the taskbar is located. Can you help them find where it's located?

a)

At the top of the screen

b)

At the right side of the screen

c)

At the bottom of the screen

d)

At the left side of the screen

2.

Nora is using her Windows 10 computer and wants to access a pane where all app and program notifications are consolidated. Which feature should she use?

a)

Virtual Storage

b)

Active Program

c)

Action Center

3.

Mia, and William are working on an assignment using a shared computer. They need to install some software for their project. Which account should they use to have the most control over the computer in Windows 10?

a)

Active Program

b)

Administrator Account

c)

Guest Account

d)

Standard Account

4.

May and Cay are debating over the definition of the desktop background/wallpaper. May says it has pictures and Cay says it's about designs on the desktop. Please help clear up the confusion with the correct answer below?

a)

May is correct

b)

both of them are correct

c)

Cay is correct

d)

Neither of them are correct

5.

Grace and Lily need to organize some files on their Windows 10 computer. What would be the best way to describe a Folder?

a)

A small icon or picture to convey an emotion or idea

b)

A collection of related information, such as a text document or spreadsheet

c)

A virtual location where programs, files, and other folders can be stored

d)

A pane where all app and program notifications are consolidated

6.

Ana just started using Windows 10 on her new computer. She wants to know the purpose of the Desktop in Windows 10. What would you tell her?

a)

A program currently being worked on

b)

A screen which serves as a workspace, runs programs, opens and stores files

c)

A virtual location where programs, icons and files are stored.

7.

Kingsley, and Jumaja are working on a group project on their school computers. They are using Windows 10. Aiden is curious and asks, 'What does Personalization mean in Windows 10?'

a)

A small icon or picture to convey an emotion or idea

b)

A customization of the appearance and organization of a user account or desktop

c)

A virtual location where programs, files, and other folders can be stored

d)

A pane where all app and program notifications are consolidated

8.

Henry is using his Windows 10 computer and wants to use use Cortana but not sure what it does. What would you tell it is?

a)

A pane where all app and program notifications are consolidated

b)

A program currently being worked in by Henry

c)

Windows 10 voice-controlled digital assistant

d)

A virtual location where programs, files, and other folders can be stored

9.

William, Priya, and Avery are discussing the role of an Operating System in a computer. What is the best definition of an Operating System that they should agree upon?

a)

A small icon or picture to convey an emotion or idea

b)

A collection of related information, such as a text document or spreadsheet

c)

Software which manages a device's memory, processes, and hardware

d)

A pane where all app and program notifications are consolidated

10.

Aria and Ava are helping their friend Emma to set up her new Windows 10 computer. Emma noticed a small graphic element on her desktop and asked her friends what it is called. What is the correct answer?

a)

A pane where all app and program notifications are consolidated

b)

A collection of related information, such as a text document or spreadsheet

c)

A virtual location where programs, files, and other folders can be stored

d)

An Icon