Multiple choice practice sheet on basic computer tasks.

Simple and straightforward, just multiple choice questions and annotate the right answer or all that apply.

QUESTION 1
What is an operating system?
The physical components of a computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, CPU.
A program that manages the complete operation of your computer or mobile device and lets you
interact with it.
The set of rules and protocols governing internet communication.
A type of computer virus that specifically targets system files.
QUESTION 2
How is the Recycle Bin used?
To store files and folders that are frequently used for quick access.
As a temporary storage space for items before permanently deleting them.
To organize files and folders based on user preferences.
As a backup location for important system files.
QUESTION 3
What is the Windows taskbar?
A piece of hardware that displays information about the computer’s performance.
An application used for creating and editing documents in Windows.
Displays icons representing apps, folders, and/or files on the left, and the Notification area,
containing the date and time and special program messages, on the right.
A security feature in Windows that protects the system from malware.
QUESTION 4
What is a Computer “Hard Drive”?
The physical case that houses the computer’s internal components.
The main circuit board containing the central processing unit (CPU) and memory.
The most common storage medium on a computer; can be magnetic or solid state.
A peripheral device responsible for connecting the computer to the internet.
QUESTION 5
Why would you want to view a file property?
To change the file’s content and formatting.
To check the file’s size, type, and last modified date.
To encrypt the file for added security.
To delete the file permanently from the system.
QUESTION 6
Why would you use OneDrive?
To create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
To play online games and connect with friends.
To download and install software applications on your computer.
To store and sync files in the cloud, allowing access from multiple devices.
QUESTION 7
What would you expect if you typed a search term in quotes?
Search results would exclude entries matching the words inside the quotes
Search results would look for a match of any word inside the quotes
Search results would include enteries matching the exact phrase inside the quotes
Search results would exclude any entries matching any word inside the quotes
QUESTION 8
What is the purpose of the Home Tab in Word?
The primary tab in Word that contains common formatting tools like font, paragraph, and styles.
A tab that provides access to a range of drawing and graphic tools.
A feature that connects Word to the internet for real-time collaboration.
A tab specifically designed for advanced document settings and configurations.
QUESTION 9
A word with a red wavy underline typically means what?
The word is a hyperlink to a website.
The word is correctly spelled but may be used inappropriately in the context.
The word is a proper noun and needs to be capitalized.
The word is misspelled.
QUESTION 10
What does it mean to format a document?
The process of changing the appearance of text and objects.
To organize data into a specific structure or layout.
To print a document in a specific font and size.
To change the Mail Receipt List of a document.
QUESTION 11
What is a Document “Theme”?
The table of contents in a document.
The primary topic or subject of a document.
A fictional story or narrative in a document.
A set of coordinated fonts, colors, and effects applied to a document.
QUESTION 12
What is a Works Cited page?
A page dedicated to your personal works and achievements.
A page containing only the title of your research paper.
A page in a research paper that alphabetically lists sources that are referenced directly in the
paper.
A page that showcases the works of other authors without citation.
QUESTION 13
What does a document “Style” refer to?
The main topic or subject of a document.
The emotional tone or mood conveyed in a document.
The document’s length and word count.
A named collection of formats that are stored together and can be applied to text or objects.
QUESTION 14
The default Style applied to all text or cells.
Basic Style
Normal Style
Standard Format
Default Mode
QUESTION 15
Information that appears at the top of each page; also, the blank area at the top of a page
where such information can be inserted.
Title Bar
Header
Page Margin
Page Footer
QUESTION 16
What is the purpose of the Source Manager?
To control the formatting and appearance of text in your document.
To manage and modify the document’s predefined styles and create new styles.
To track changes made to the document over time.
To manage and organize your document citations.
QUESTION 17
What is the purpose of a Mail Merge?
To create personalized documents by merging a template with a data source.
To encrypt emails for secure communication.
To organize and filter emails in your inbox.
To create a backup of your email messages.
QUESTION 18
When inserting and updating a Table of Contents in your Word document, how do you
indicate which text should be used as each Entry?
Insert hyperlinks to each entry.
Apply a specific font color to the text.
Mark the text with bold formatting.
Use heading styles to format the text.
QUESTION 19
What is a Merge Field?
A placeholder that is replaced with actual data during a mail merge
A field that combines text from multiple sources
A field for merging documents horizontally.
A field used for creating merged graphics in a document
QUESTION 20
What is the default extension for a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation file?
.pptm
.doc
.pptx
.xls
QUESTION 21
What is the purpose of the Slide Master in PowerPoint?
Inserting new slides
Formatting the entire presentation
Adding animations
Inserting hyperlinks
QUESTION 22
What is the purpose of the “Transition” in PowerPoint?
It sets the slide background
It adjusts the color scheme of the slides.
It determines the slide layout.
It adds animation to slide elements
QUESTION 23
In PowerPoint, what is the function of the “Design Ideas” feature?
It recommends design layouts for your slides
It suggests slide transitions.
It converts text to SmartArt
It checks spelling and grammar.
QUESTION 24
Which tab is used to add multimedia elements like audio and video to a PowerPoint slide?
Home
Insert
Design
Animation
QUESTION 25
Which of the following is not a function of Microsoft Outlook?
Contacts
Word Processing
Calendar
Email
QUESTION 26
What does the term “CC” stand for in the context of an email in Microsoft Outlook?
Carbon Copy
Contact Check
Copy Contact
Calendar Check
QUESTION 27
In Microsoft Outlook, what is the purpose of the “Rules” feature?
Creating new email accounts.
Setting up automatic signatures
Changing the font style of emails
Sorting emails into folders automatically based on criteria.
QUESTION 28
What is the main function of the “Out of Office Assistant” in Microsoft Outlook?
Manage email folders
Automatically reply to incoming emails when you’re away
Set up new email accounts
Schedule appointments