Windows 10 Basic Concepts

Test your general knowledge of working with Windows 10.

This test contains 20 mulitple choice questions. When you have finished answering the questions, click the View your results button at the buttom of this page. Your test results and the correct answers are shown immediately on your screen. With a score of sufficient or greater, you can receve the Computer Certificate by email if desired.

Good luck!

Test questions:

1. When does this bar appear on the right or bottom of a window?

When the information does not fit into the window When a window is minimized When multiple windows are opened

2. What can you do with this button ?

Minimize a window Maximize a window Reduce the size of a window

3. What is this screen called?

Control Panel Desktop Login screen

4. How do you widen a window?

Place the pointer on the left or right edge of the window, then drag outwards Press one of these arrows on your keyboard Double-click next to the left or right edge of the window

5. What does it mean when the pointer changes into a hand ?

It is a program It is a section that can be dragged It is a hyperlink that can be clicked

6. How do you change the view layout of the items in a folder in the File Explorer window?

Click the tab and select one of the options in the Layout group Click the View tab, then click and select one of the options Right-click one of the options and then click

7. Can multiple programs be opened at the same time in Windows?

Yes No

8. Is it possible to change the size of the windows in Windows 10?

No Yes

9. Is it possible to show multiple programs or apps with Task View?

No Yes

10. How do you find a program when there is no icon for that program on the desktop or taskbar?

By clicking and typing the name of the program By clicking and then By clicking and then

11. What is a proper method for shutting down your computer?

Close all programs and press the On/Off button of your desktop computer or laptop Click the Start button , then click Click the Start button , then and select

12. What command in Windows is commonly associated with the word cut?

Save Paste Delete

13. What happens when you click this button ?

Window is enlarged Window is reduced Task View is displayed, showing all my open windows

14. What does the light-blue underlining indicate by a taskbar button on the taskbar?

The program is closing right now The program will be opened when you start Windows The program is opened

15. What is this window called in Windows 10? 

Account management Control Panel Settings

16. How do you drag a window to another spot in Windows 10?

Place the pointer on a blank area of the window, double-click and begin dragging Place the pointer on one of the corners of the window, click the left mouse button and drag the window Place the pointer on the title bar of the window. Press the left mouse button and drag the window to the desired spot

17. How do you display a minimized program back on the desktop?

Click the taskbar button Drag the taskbar button to the desktop Double-click the desktop

18. How do you open a program from the desktop?

Place the pointer on the icon Click the icon Double-click the icon

19. What happens when you click this button ?

The window will be reduced The window will be minimized The window will be enlarged

20. Is there a shortcut on the taskbar for every program on your computer?

Yes No