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Windows 11: The Basics Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main workspace in Windows 11 called?

a)

Taskbar

b)

Start Menu

c)

Desktop

d)

File Explorer

2.

Which key can you press to open the Start Menu?

a)

Shift

b)

Ctrl

c)

Alt

d)

Windows key

3.

What feature allows you to access system controls like Wi-Fi and volume quickly?

a)

Start Menu

b)

Quick Settings

c)

Taskbar

d)

File Explorer

4.

What tool is used to manage files and folders in Windows 11?

a)

Quick Settings

b)

Microsoft Edge

c)

Taskbar

d)

File Explorer

5.

Which shortcut opens File Explorer?

a)

Shift + E

b)

Ctrl + E

c)

Windows key + E

d)

Alt + E

6.

What is the default web browser in Windows 11?

a)

Google Chrome

b)

Mozilla Firefox

c)

Microsoft Edge

d)

Safari

7.

How can you sign in to Windows 11 if your device has a biometric sensor?

a)

Using a password

b)

Using a security question

c)

Using a PIN

d)

Using your face or fingerprint

8.

Where is the Start Menu located in Windows 11?

a)

Center of the taskbar

b)

Right side of the screen

c)

Top of the screen

d)

Left side of the screen

9.

Which icon can you click to open Quick Settings?

a)

Network, volume, or battery icon

b)

Folder icon

c)

Microsoft Edge icon

d)

Start Menu icon

10.

What can you use the search bar in File Explorer for?

a)

Finding files and folders

b)

Opening applications

c)

Changing system settings

d)

Browsing the web

11.

What is the purpose of the taskbar in Windows 11?

a)

To provide quick access to open applications and notifications

b)

To browse the web

c)

To create new folders

d)

To manage files

12.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Windows 11 desktop?

a)

Microsoft Edge

b)

Quick Settings

c)

Taskbar

d)

Start Menu

13.

What is the purpose of the toolbar in File Explorer?

a)

To browse the web

b)

To manage tabs

c)

To perform actions like copying and pasting files

d)

To access system notifications

14.

Which of these are examples of authentication? (select all that apply)

a)

Password

b)

Asking a question only you know

c)

Fingerprint scanner

d)

Facial recognition

e)

PIN Number

15.

What is two-factor authentication?

a)

An extra layer of security for your account, usually requiring a pin number and a password

b)

A security method that requires several steps to log into your account

c)

An encryption method

d)

A service to store and share passwords safely

16.
The managers at your company have decided to implement stricter security policies.which of the following login schemes will help them achieve this goal? 
a)
single sign-on
b)
Multifactor authentication
c)
password confidentication
d)
HTTPS
17.

Which part of the OS would the MOST likely represent?

a)

Disk Management

b)

File Management

c)

Application Management

d)

Process/Memory Management

e)

Service Management

18.

How does the OS handle file management?

a)

Deals with movement, editing and deletion of data

b)

Colour codes data

c)

Translates data into binary

19.

If you put a file in the recycle bin, can you retrieve it?

a)

No, it is deleted forever

b)

Yes, as long as the recycle bin hasn't been emptied

c)

Yes, it stays in the recycle bin forever

20.
A computer uses ________ to organize all of the different files and applications that it contains.
a)
Folder
b)
Icons
c)
Trash Can
d)
Applications
21.
Where are deleted files sent to prevent you from accidentally deleting files?  
a)
Trash Can/Recycle Bin
b)
A folder
c)
They are automatically deleted
22.

If I delete a file from the desktop, is it permanently deleted?

a)

Yes, it is gone forever

b)

No, it goes to the recycle bin which empties it

c)

No, it goes to the recycle bin and you have to empty the recycle bin

23.

Which letter is commonly used to refer to the storage device where the operating system is installed on a computer?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

24.
Which company created the Windows operating system?
a)
Apple
b)
Microsoft
c)
Linux
d)
Google
25.

The long bar at the bottom of the desktop is called ..............................

a)

Notification area

b)

Start bar

c)

Status Bar

d)

Taskbar