Computer Proficiency Test

"Desktop" is a computer term that refers to:

The initial screen showing icons for folders, files, and applications.

The part of your work area where the computer monitor sits.

Something that can and should be ignored by most users.

The list of all of the contents on a particular computer.

The "Control Panel" is:

A disk on which data can be stored.

Another term for a display screen.

A computer network that spans a relatively small area.

A system tool that allows a user to set certain settings.

Select one of the following to determine the proper procedure for shutting down your computer.

It's best to never turn off your computer.

Whenever you are ready to quit, simply push the lighted button on your processor.

Just unplug your computer

Go to the Start menu and click "Shut Down"

Creating a subdirectory required you to:

Create a new folder for specific items.

Save all items on your Hard Drive.

Place a file on your Desktop.

Create a new file

The Maximize button is used to:

Scroll slowly through a window.

Expand a window to fill the entire screen.

Return a window to its original size.

Reduce a window to a button on the taskbar.

When you are instructed to "point and click," it means you:

Use the mouse to move the pointer around the screen

Double-click the mouse

Use the mouse to move the pointer around the screen and then click the mouse button once or twice to select the object.

Use the mouse to move the pointer around the screen and press the mouse button as you move the mouse.

The Minimize button is used to:

Scroll slowly through a window.

Reduce a window to a button on the taskbar.

Expand a window to fill the entire screen.

Return a window to its original size.

What program command saves a copy of a file under a different name?

Duplicate

Copy

Save

Save As

How do you open a program when there is no icon for the program on the desktop?

Right click and select the program from the list

Click the Start button and select the program from the menu

It is not possible to open a program if no icons are on the desktop

A Microsoft Word file can be attached to an e-mail message?

Yes

Depends on what type of file

Only to selected e-mail addresses

In a file hierarchy, a folder inside another folder is called:

Program

Internal hard disk

Subfolder

Clipboard

In software applications such as Microsoft Word, a document is known as what on the PC?

Page

Folder

File

None of the above

What is the significance of a faded (dimmed) command in a drop-down menu?

There are no equivalent keystrokes for the particular command.

The command is not currently accessible.

A dialog box appears if the command is selected.

A Help window appears if the command is selected.

Any computer parts that you can actually touch are considered to be:

Systems

Platforms

Hardware

Software

The term ____________ refers to the set of instructions that directs the hardware in a computer to accomplish a task.

Output

Software

Hardware

Input

All computers must have:

A virus checking program

A printer attached

Word processing software

An operating system

Which Windows program do you use to manage folders and files?

Windows Control Panel

Windows Explorer

Windows Accessories

Microsoft Office

An operating system is:

CD-ROM software

Application Software

Integrated Software

System Software

An unwanted program running on a computer is called a

Pain

Sickness

Virus

Encryption

The _____________ shows what file and applications are open.

Shortcut Menu

My Documents

Taskbar

Start Menu

The _________________ is an output device that produces hard-copy output.

Printer

Monitor

Mouse

Keyboard

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