HW Computer Basics Quiz

What is the taskbar used for?

• To delete files

• To open applications quickly

• To change settings

• To play games

What does the wallpaper on your desktop refer to?

• The background image

• The icons

• The taskbar

• The start menu

What should you do if you can't find a file on your computer?

• Turn off the computer

• Delete other files

• Use the search function

• Change the wallpaper

Where do you go to change your desktop background?

• Taskbar

• Recycle Bin

• Settings or Personalization

• Start menu

What is an icon on the desktop?

• A small picture representing a program or file

• A type of wallpaper

• The start menu

• A game

What happens when you click on the Start button in Windows?

• The computer shuts down

• The start menu opens

• A game starts

• Nothing happens

How do you properly shut down a computer?

• Press the power button for 10 seconds

• Unplug the computer

• Use the shutdown option in the start menu

• Close all open programs

Which part of the desktop shows the time and date?

• Taskbar

• Wallpaper

• Recycle Bin

• Icons

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

• Microsoft Word

• Windows

• Google Chrome

• Paint

What is the purpose of the Recycle Bin on a computer?

• To store photos

• To save documents

• To keep deleted files

• To play music