The following is NOT a Microsoft Operating System:
1. Windows XP
2. Windows MT
3. Windows Vista
4. Windows 98
To shut down my computer correctly, I would:
1. Turn off the power switch
2. Click 'Start', then select 'Shut Down', then select 'Shut Down'
3. Click on 'Start', then select 'Reset'
4. Turn off the monitor
5. Click on 'Start', then select 'Log Off'
The following is a reasonable measure of RAM:
1. 1 GB
2. 80 GB
3. 32 MB
4. 100 KB
The following is NOT a way to open a software program:
1. Click on 'Start', then 'Programs', then open the program you need
2. Click on the appropriate shortcut on your desktop
3. Click on 'Start', then 'Run', then enter folder name
What is an icon?
1. A graphical object
2. Any option on the 'Start' menu
3. An easy way to access programs from your desktop
To resize a window you would NOT:
1. Click and drag one of the corners of the window
2. Click the 'Maximize' button
3. Click the 'Resize' button
To open a saved document you CANNOT:
1. Click on 'File', then click on the document you want in the recent documents list
2. Click on 'Edit', then 'Open', find the document you want, then click on it to open it
3. Click on 'My Computer', then find the document you want where you saved it, then click on it to open it
Item #1 in diagram 1 is:
1. Keyboard
2. Mouse
3. Printer
4. Disk Drive
5. Monitor
6. Computer tower
Item #2 in diagram 1 is:
1. Keyboard
2. Mouse
3. Printer
4. Disk Drive
5. Monitor
6. Computer tower
Item #3 in diagram 1 is:
1. Keyboard
2. Mouse
3. Printer
4. Disk Drive
5. Monitor
6. Computer tower
Item #4 in diagram 1 is:
1. Keyboard
2. Mouse
3. Printer
4. Disk Drive
5. Monitor
6. Computer tower
Item #5 in diagram 1 is:
1. Keyboard
2. Mouse
3. Printer
4. Disk Drive
5. Monitor
6. Computer tower
Item #6 in diagram 1 is:
1. Keyboard
2. Mouse
3. Printer
4. Disk Drive
5. Monitor
6. Computer tower
You are entering a paragraph in a word processing program. When the cursor gets to the end of the line, what is the best way to get the cursor to the next line?
1. Press the ENTER key
2. Press the TAB key
3. Press the ESCAPE key
4. Just keep typing
What type of computer program would you most likely use to design an invitation to a party?
1. Spreadsheet
2. Database
3. Word Processing
4. Desktop Publishing
5. Browser
6. Email
What type of computer program would you most likely use to track your department's budget?
1. Spreadsheet
2. Database
3. Word Processing
4. Desktop Publishing
5. Browser
6. Email
What type of computer program would you most likely use to track your company's inventory?
1. Spreadsheet
2. Database
3. Word Processing
4. Desktop Publishing
5. Browser
6. Email
What type of computer program would you most likely use to write a proposal?
1. Spreadsheet
2. Database
3. Word Processing
4. Desktop Publishing
5. Browser
6. Email
What type of computer program would you most likely use to send a quick message to set up a meeting?
1. Spreadsheet
2. Database
3. Word Processing
4. Desktop Publishing
5. Browser
6. Email
What type of computer program would you most likely use to search for hotels for an upcoming business trip?
1. Spreadsheet
2. Database
3. Word Processing
4. Desktop Publishing
5. Browser
6. Email
Identify the following icon:
1. File
2. Folder
3. Program
Identify the following icon:
1. File
2. Folder
3. Program
Identify the following icon:
1. File
2. Folder
3. Program
The following are internet terms except for:
1. Browser
2. Bookmark
3. Link
4. Search engine
5. HTTL
To save a file you can do any of the following except:
1. Click 'File' then select 'Save'
2. Click 'File' then select 'Quit' and the file will save itself
3. Click 'File' then select 'Save as'
4. Press CTRL+S

Computer Basics Quiz