Working with Files in Windows Quiz
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Question number 1 Computer files are...
A. Print outs of your work B. Digital data created by users from programs C. Stored in an office filing cabinet D. Emails sent to you
Question number 2 What program created a file that has this icon?
A. Microsoft Word B. Photoshop C. Microsoft Excel D. Windows Paint
Question number 3 There are two main places in Windows where you can manage files:
A. My Computer and Windows Explorer B. Word and Excel C. The USB port and floppy disk drive D. The hard drive and the monitor
Question number 4 A file 'extension' is:
A. Extra information added to a file B. The three letters at the end of the file name after the full stop C. Files added to the computer D. A later date added to a file
Question number 5 Why should you save files?
A. You get points for files! B. Files need to feel wanted C. They may be an important record of your work D. Tutors like files
Question number 6 Where is the 'Default' place that Microsoft programs will save files?
A. Where I want them saved B. Anywhere it likes C. On the hard disk D. The My Documents folder
Question number 7 Why is it useful to use 'Save As' instead of just using 'Save'?
A. Windows isn't very clever at saving files B. You can decide where to save the file and the file name C. Save As improves your work D. There is no difference between the two
Question number 8 Why might you want to save a file in a different format (file type)?
A. You might want to save it somewhere else B. You might not want unauthorised people to open it C. You might think it has a virus D. You might want to open it in another type of program
Question number 9 Which of these are two ways to manage files?
A. Hope and Pray B. Whistle and Flute C. Drag and Drop D. Put and Get
Question number 10 When renaming files, you must be sure to retype the file extension, why?
A. It tells Windows which program to open them in B. You might lose some of the file's data C. The file will be deleted otherwise D. The file's contents will change
Question number 11 Using Drag and Drop, To COPY a file which key should you hold down as you drag and drop the file?
A. The space bar B. The Caps Lock key C. The Escape key D. The Control (CTRL) key
Question number 12 Using Drag and Drop, To MOVE a file which key should you hold down as you drag and drop the file?
A. The right arrow key B. The Shift key C. The Plus symbol key D. The F1 key
Question number 13 Apart from the answer to question 7, what is another good reason for using 'Save As' instead of just using 'Save'?
A. You can add more information to it B. You can remove a virus from it C. You can send it to a friend D. You can decide on the file type to save
Question number 14 Apart from the answer to question 5, what is another good reason for saving files?
A. Copies of the files can be sent to colleagues B. Files can be printed out C. Files look good D. It's not important to save files