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SECTION 4 - Using the Operating Environment


INSTRUCTIONS

This test consists of 10 multiple choice questions.  To pass you must correctly answer at least 6 of them.   To make a selection, click on the radio button () to the left of the answer you think is correct.  A dot will then be displayed inside the button like this.  If you change your mind, you can always select another answer.

Once you have attempted ALL the questions, click the button at the bottom of the page to check your answers.

Number Question
Question 1
How do you display the System Properties dialog?

a) Click the left mouse button on the computer desktop area and select Properties from the displayed menu.
b) Click the right mouse button on the computer desktop area and select Properties from the displayed menu.
c) Hold down the Windows Logo key and press the Pause/Break key.
d) Hold down the Windows Logo key and press the E key.

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Question 2
How do you display the Display Properties dialog?

a) Click the left mouse button on the computer desktop area and select Properties from the displayed menu.
b) Click the right mouse button on the computer desktop area and select Properties from the displayed menu.
c) Hold down the Windows Logo key and press the Pause/Break key.
d) Hold down the Windows Logo key and press the E key.
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Question 3
Which Tab on the Display Properties dialog is used for setting the Screen resolution?

a) Settings
b) Theme
c) Appearance
d) Desktop

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Question 4
What is the Task bar?

a) It is a tool bar at the top of an applications window, usually positioned just below the menu bar.  
b) It is an area at the edge of a window that contains a list of tasks that need to be done. 
c) It is an area at the edge of the desktop that contains the Start button, shortcut buttons to all open applications and a clock. 
d) It is a dialog that can be opened in the middle of the desktop used for setting the display properties. 

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Question 5
Which of the following will NOT allow you to change the speaker volume on a computer?

a) Click on the speaker icon in the task bar to open the Master Volume control panel and adjust the Volume Control slider.
b) Click on the Start button and select Control Panel.  Open the Sounds and Audio Devices dialog.  Click on a volume button to open the Master Volume control panel and adjust the Volume Control slider.   
c) Adjust the volume control on the speaker amplifier or headset connected to the computer.
d) Click on the Start button and select Control Panel.  Open the Accessibility Options dialog, select the Sound tab and  adjust the volume control setting. 

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Question 6
How can you resize a window on the desktop?

a) Restore the window and click on the edge or corner area of the window and drag it to size.
b) Maximize the window and click on the edge or corner area of the window and drag it to size.
c) Click on the zoom control and select a different size ( 100%, 150% etc.) 
d) Use the plus and minus keys on the right hand side of the keyboard

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Question 7
What is the purpose of the icons on the desktop? 

a) Desktop icons provide shortcuts to programs only.
b) Desktop icons provide shortcuts to either programs, files  or other areas of the computer.
c) Desktop icons are simply used to decorate the desktop area.
d) Desktop icons are useful reminders for any tasks you need to perform.

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Question 8
How can you restore a file in Windows Explorer that has been deleted from the hard disk?

a) You cannot restore a file that has been deleted from the hard disk.
b) Open the recycle bin, right click on the file and select menu options File > Undelete.
c) Open the recycle bin, select the required file and select menu options File > Restore. 
d) Open Windows Explorer, select the required file and double click on it.

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Question 9
How can you restore a file that has been deleted from the floppy disk?

a) Open the recycle bin, select the required file and select menu options File > Restore.
b) You cannot restore a file that has been deleted from a floppy disk.
c) Open Windows Explorer, select the required file and double click on it.
d) Open the recycle bin, right click on the file and select menu options File > Undelete.

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Question 10
How many programs can you have open at the same time?

a) Five
b) Twenty five
c) There is no limit,  however you can only work on one at a time.
d) As many as the system will allow (depending on available memory),  however you can only work on one at a time.

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