Free Test Desktop, Taskbar, Star... – MS-CIT

Q1: What is the desktop in Windows?

A. The background screen with icons and shortcuts B. A file storage area C. The settings window D. The recycle bin only

Q2: Which part of Windows shows running applications?

A. Start menu B. Taskbar C. Desktop D. File Explorer

Q3: Where is the Start menu usually located?

A. Top left B. Bottom left C. Top right D. Bottom right

Q4: What is the purpose of the Start menu?

A. To shut down only B. To access programs, settings, and files C. To change wallpapers D. To delete files

Q5: Which feature shows date and time?

A. Control Panel B. Taskbar C. Start menu D. Desktop

Q6: Which key opens the Start menu?

A. Ctrl B. Windows key C. Shift D. Alt

Q7: What is a desktop icon?

A. A shortcut to programs or files B. A picture C. A menu D. A folder

Q8: Which bar contains the system tray?

A. Menu bar B. Taskbar C. Title bar D. Address bar

Q9: What happens if you right-click the desktop?

A. Opens file explorer B. Shows context menu with display options C. Opens Start menu D. Deletes icons

Q10: Which icon is always on desktop by default in Windows?

A. My Computer/This PC B. Microsoft Word C. Recycle Bin D. Control Panel

Q11: Which part of Windows allows you to pin favorite apps for quick access?

A. Desktop wallpaper B. Start menu C. Taskbar D. Recycle Bin

Q12: What does the search bar in the Start menu do?

A. Searches files, apps, and settings B. Changes wallpaper C. Shows only documents D. Deletes temporary files

Q13: How can you minimize all windows to show desktop quickly?

A. Press Windows + D B. Press Ctrl + M C. Press Shift + D D. Press Alt + Tab

Q14: Which button on the taskbar can hide all open windows?

A. Search button B. Show desktop button C. Start menu button D. Notification button

Q15: What is the function of the notification area?

A. Shows updates and background app icons B. Stores documents C. Opens Control Panel D. Changes wallpaper

Q16: Which shortcut switches between open apps?

A. Alt + F4 B. Alt + Tab C. Ctrl + Shift D. Windows + E

Q17: Where is the Quick Launch area located?

A. In the Start menu B. On the desktop C. On the taskbar D. In File Explorer

Q18: What happens if you drag an app to the taskbar?

A. It opens Control Panel B. It pins the app for quick access C. It deletes the app D. It moves the app to desktop

Q19: Which option in the Start menu lets you shut down the computer?

A. File B. Power C. Settings D. Documents

Q20: Which area on Windows displays background wallpaper?

A. Desktop B. Taskbar C. Start menu D. Notification area

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