CBSE Class 5 Computer Studies Microsoft Window MCQs

Question. To “maximize” a window means __________ ?
a) fill it to capacity
b) expand it to fit the desktop
c) put only like files inside
d) drag it to the Recycle Bin

Answer : B

Question. To make the number pad act as directional arrows, you press the –– key ?
a) shift
b) arrow lock
c) num lock
d) caps lock

Answer : C

Question. To restart the computer the following combination of keys is used ?
a) Del + Ctrl
b) Backspace + Ctrl
c) Esc + Ctrl
d) Ctrl + Alt + Del

Answer : D

Question. The __________ settings are automatic and standard ?
a) default
b) CPU
c) peripheral
d) user-friendly

Answer : A

Question. A __________ is a unique name that you give to a file of information ?
a) device letter
b) folder
c) filename
d) filename extension

Answer : C

Question. To indent the first paragraph of your report, you should use this key __________ ?
a) space bar
b) return key
c) tab key
d) shift key

Answer : C

Question. If you want to move an icon on your desktop, this is called __________ ?
a) double clicking
b) highlighting
c) dragging
d) pointing

Answer : V

Question. In addition to the basic typing keys, desktop and notebook computer keyboards include a(n) _________ keypad to efficiently move the screen-based insertion point. ?
a) editing
b) number
c) locked
d) docked

Answer : B

Question. __________ is a Window utility program that locates and eliminates unnecessary fragments and rearranges files and unused disk space to optimize operations ?
a) Backup
b) Disk Cleanup
c) Disk Defragmenter
d) Restore

Answer : C

Question. Letters, numbers and symbols found on a keyboard are ?
a) Icon
b) Screen
c) Keys
d) Menu

Answer : C

Question. By viewing the properties of the local hard disk of a computer, the user can find out ?
a) the amount of space that has been used up and the remaining free space on the disk.
b) the name of the user viewing the properties of the disk.
c) nothing useful to the user.
d) the number of programs available in the computer

Answer : A

Question. What is a file ?
a) A file is a section of main storage used to store data
b) A file is a collection of information that has been given a name and is stored in secondary memory.
c) A file is the part of a program that is used to describe what the program should do.
d) A file is another name for floppy disk.

Answer : B

Question. A key that will erase information from the computer’s memory and characters on the screen ?
a) edit
b) delete key
c) dummy out
d) trust key

Answer : B

Question. Which key is used to delete one character to the left of the current position of the cursor ?
a) Backspace
b) Delete
c) Insert
d) Esc

Answer : A

Question. A _________ contains buttons and menus that provide quick access to commonly used commands ?
a) menu bar
b) toolbar
c) window
d) action bar

Answer : B

Question. Which process checks to ensure the components of the computer are operating and connected properly ?
a) Booting
b) Processing
c) Saving
d) Editing

Answer : A

Question. Creating a __________ means making a duplicate copy of important files so that when a problem occurs, you can restore those files using the copy. ?
a) mirror
b) hot file
c) printout
d) backup

Answer : D

Question. Text and graphics that have been out of copied are stored in an area called the __________ ?
a) Pasteboard
b) Copyboard
c) Clipboard
d) Cuttingboard

Answer : C

Question. It is easier to change the name of file using __________ process ?
a) Transforming
b) Christening
c) Renaming
d) Retagging

Answer : C

Question. A symbol on the screen that represents a disk, document or program that you can select ?
a) keys
b) caps
c) icon
d) monitor

Answer : C

Question. The __________ key and the __________ key can be used in combination with other keys to perform shortcuts and special tasks ?
a) Control, Alt
b) Function, toggle
c) Delete, Insert
d) Caps Lock, Num Lock

Answer : A

Question. The __________ is the term used to describe the window that is currently being used ?
a) Web Window
b) Display Area
c) WordPad window
d) Active Window

Answer : D

Question. The information you put into the computer is called ?
a) facts
b) data
c) files
d) directory

Answer : B

Question. In any window, the maximize button, the minimize button and the close buttons appear on ?
a) The title bar
b) Menu bar
c) Status bar
d) Ruler bar

Answer : A

Question. What is the main folder on a storage device called ?
a) Platform
b) Interface
c) Root Directory
d) Home Page

Answer : C

Question. To change selected text to all capital letters, click the change case button, then click ?
a) Uppercase
b) Upper all
c) Capslock
d) Lock Upper

Answer : A

Question. On which button does help menu exist ?
a) End
b) Start
c) Turn off
d) Restart

Answer : B

Question. The blinking symbol which indicates the next character will appear at which place, is called ?
a) Delete key
b) Control key
c) Cursor
d) Return key

Answer : C

Question. You can keep your personal files/folders in ?
a) My folder
b) My Documents
c) My Files
d) My Text

Answer : B

Question. Which of the following menu types is also called a drop-down menu ?
a) fly-but
b) cascading
c) pop-up
d) pull-down

Answer : D

Question. When a chart is placed on this, it is much larger and there is no other data on it ?
a) Chart sheet
b) Exclusive sheet
c) Primary sheet
d) Reference sheet

Answer : A

Question. A file extension is separated from the main file name with a(n) __________, but no spaces ?
a) question mark
b) exclamation mark
c) underscore
d) period

Answer : D