Windows 95/98 Knowledge MCQs
Windows 95/98 Knowledge MCQs
Our team has conducted extensive research to compile a set of Windows 95/98 Knowledge MCQs. We encourage you to test your Windows 95/98 Knowledge knowledge by answering these 20 multiple-choice questions provided below.
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1: You have created a directory called TEST which includes the files test1.txt, test2.txt, test3.txt, test4.txt, test5.txt and test6.txt. How can you select test2.txt, text3.txt and test6.txt from the list of files visible in the Windows Explorer?
A. Press Ctrl and click on the 3 required files one by one
B. Press Shift and click on the 3 required files one by one
C. Press Alt and click on the 3 required files one by one
D. Right-click each file name one by one and choose the option Cut
2: Which of the following descriptions about the Windows Task Scheduler is most accurate?
A. It is a tool that enables you to schedule programs and other utilities to run regularly, when it is most convenient for you
B. It is a utility available in the Windows Accessories that helps you arrange your daily routine and appointments
C. It is a tool that schedules when Windows should save unsaved files automatically
D. It is a Windows user interface that allows you to customize the Taskbar
3: While viewing file names through Windows Explorer, what happens if you drag and drop a file named letter1.txt on top of another file named letter2.txt lying in the same folder?
A. The contents of Letter2.txt will be replaced by the contents of letter1.txt
B. The contents of Letter1.text will be replaced by the contents of letter2.txt
C. The contents of letter1.txt will be appended to the contents of letter2.text
D. The contents of letter2.txt will be appended to the contents of letter1.txt
E. Nothing will happen
4: Which of the following statements about setting up Windows to be used by more than one person are correct?
A. It is possible to personalize the Start menu for each user
B. It is possible to personalize the Desktop for each user
C. Each user will have a unique user name and password for logging on
D. Each user can specify the default Internet browser of his or her choice
5: Which of the following statements are true if you open an existing file, make changes to it and save it with a new name?
A. The original file will be deleted
B. The original file remains unchanged
C. The changes will be saved in the original file
D. The original file is sent to the Recycle Bin
6: Which of the following statements about sharing of folders is correct?
A. Windows 95/98 has no provision for allowing users to share folders
B. Windows 95/98 has a provision for allowing folders to be made read-only shareable
C. Windows 95/98 has a provision for allowing folders to be made fully shareable
D. Windows 95/98 allows sharing of folders but the user access to the folder must be through a password
7: Which of the following statements about the Windows Taskbar are correct?
A. The Taskbar can never be hidden
B. The Taskbar cannot be moved or resized
C. The Taskbar displays buttons representing computer programs currently running
8: What is the quickest way of finding out the system date of your computer?
A. Look at the date settings in Control Panel -> Date/Time
B. Look at the date settings by right-clicking the mouse button on the desktop
C. Hover your mouse pointer over the clock in the task bar
D. Right-click the Taskbar and click on Adjust Date/Time
9: What should you type at the MS-DOS command prompt to return back to Windows?
A. Quit
B. Return
C. Leave
D. Exit
10: Which of the following statements about adding new hardware are correct?
A. You must always use the 'Add New Hardware Wizard' for installing plug and play devices
B. The Add New Hardware wizard is located in the Control Panel
C. Plug and Play devices can be automatically detected by Windows simply by rebooting
11: If you would like to browse a web site designed for a screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels but your display is set to a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, from where should you make the necessary change?
A. Control Panel -> Display -> Background
B. Control Panel -> Display -> Appearance
C. Control Panel -> Display -> Effects
D. Control Panel -> Display -> Settings
E. From the settings of your web browser
12: Which of the following statements about the Recycle Bin is correct?
A. Once a file has been sent to the Recycle Bin, it cannot be restored
B. Files in the Recycle Bin can be restored from the File -> Restore menu, but they are sent to the Windows -> Temp directory
C. Files in the Recycle Bin can be restored from the File -> Restore menu, and they are sent back to their original directory (where they were located before deletion)
D. There is no way to specify the size of the Recycle Bin
13: How can you create a shortcut on the Desktop for a file using Windows Explorer?
A. Select the file name and choose the menu option, Edit -> Create Shortcut
B. Select the file name and choose the menu option, View -> Shortcut
C. Right-click on the file name and choose Send to -> Desktop from the menu
D. Select the file and click Ctrl + S
14: You can create and edit files using the Windows Notepad. What is the extension of a file that has been created using Notepad?
A. .doc
B. .text
C. .txt
D. .html
15: If you delete files from a floppy diskette, will they be sent to the Recycle Bin?
A. Yes
B. No
16: What is the key combination to quit a program that is not responding?
A. Alt + Del
B. Ctrl + Alt + Del
C. Ctrl + Del
D. Shift + Alt + Del
17: What is the main purpose of mapping network drives?
A. It provides a convenient way of accessing a shared resource such as a folder, file or printer
B. It helps to reduce network traffic by automatically making a copy of the shared resource on the user's computer
C. It speeds up processing and memory usage by automatically making a copy of the shared resource on the user's computer
D. None of the above options
18: Which Windows component allows you to connect to another computer through a modem by using your phone line?
A. Telephony
B. ODBC
C. Dial-Up Networking
D. Modem Networking
E. TCP/IP
19: While searching for files and folders, which of the following files will be located if the file name to be searched is expert*.*
A. expertrating.doc
B. expert-rating.txt
C. expert123.txt
D. expert.txt
E. exper.txt
20: What tasks can you perform using System Settings in the Control Panel?
A. You can view and change properties for the hardware devices
B. You can control how your computer uses memory
C. you can enable and disable hardware devices
D. You can change the Windows Regional Settings
21: Which key combination would you use to flip between open windows?
A. Alt + Shift
B. Alt + Tab
C. Ctrl + Tab
D. Ctrl + Alt
22: If you would like to copy a view of what you can see on the screen to the clipboard, what should you do?
A. Press Shift + Print Screen on your keyboard
B. Press Ctrl + Print Screen on your keyboard
C. Press Shift + P
D. Press the Print Screen key on your keyboard
23: Using Power Options can reduce the power consumption of your computer. Which of the following statements is true if your computer is in hibernation?
A. The computer consumes less power when it is idle
B. The computer hard disk and monitor is shut off when it is idle
C. All programs and documents that were open when you put your computer in hibernation will be restored to the desktop when your computer comes out of hibernation
D. The computer will shut off, and the device drivers will not be available when you restart the computer
24: Where will you locate the menu option if you would like to add or remove a Windows component such as Multimedia or Windows Messaging?
A. Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs -> Install/Uninstall
B. Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs -> Windows Setup
C. Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager
D. Control Panel -> Accessibility Options -> General
25: What is the purpose of the Run option on the Start Menu?
A. It is used to launch the Internet browser
B. It is used to open the Internet Explorer
C. It can be used to open any program
D. It is used to edit text files
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