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Windows 98 Introduction Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of Windows 98.

A multiple-choice quiz by profbrian. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
profbrian

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
12,198

Updated
Jul 29 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
8745

Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (9/10), ptc123 (8/10), lg549 (10/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Windows 98 tool used to view Files and Folders stored in your computer, CD Rom, or floppy disks. Hint

Internet Explorer

Windows Explorer

Control Panel

Accessories

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the gray bar with the Start Button found at the bottom (usually)of Windows95-98 called? Hint

Taskbar

Shortcut

Desktop

Clock

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Question 3 of 10

3. What kind of information is (primarily) displayed in the Windows system tray? Hint

Social media notifications

Print jobs

Shortcuts to programs running in the background

New devices

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Question 4 of 10

4. Should you just turn off your computer when you are done?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the blue bar at the top of all windows? Hint

Title Bar

Tool Bar

Information Bar

Copy Function

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the feature of Windows 98 that acts like a scratch pad, listing all the most recent files or documents you have worked on? Hint

Start-Settings

Startup

Accessories

Start-Document

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the Start-Settings-Control Panel, which icon is used to change your computer's background? Hint

Regional Settings

Display

System

Mouse

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Question 8 of 10

8. Can you surf the Internet and work in Microsoft Word at the same time?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Will your computer crash if you listen to a Music CD using your CD-ROM and speakers at the same time as listening to a sound clip off the Internet? Answer Yes-No

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. If your Mouse's double click seems too fast (you have to double click so fast for it to work), what feature would you use? Hint

Start-Settings-Control Panel-Regional Settings

Desktop

Start-Settings-Control Panel-Display

Start-Settings-Control Panel-Mouse

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Windows 98 tool used to view Files and Folders stored in your computer, CD Rom, or floppy disks.

Answer: Windows Explorer

Windows Explorer is a graphical tool that is found in Start-Programs-Windows Explorer. It shows your computer's files and folders in a tree structure.

2. What is the gray bar with the Start Button found at the bottom (usually)of Windows95-98 called?

Answer: Taskbar

The Taskbar has many functions: It has the Start Button that opens the Start Menu, the Clock, sometimes a list of more shortcuts, and sometimes the systems tray.

3. What kind of information is (primarily) displayed in the Windows system tray?

Answer: Shortcuts to programs running in the background

When installing many programs like anti-virus programs, audio software, etc. that run in the background, these programs will place a shortcut in the system tray. The system tray is found in the taskbar usually next to the clock. All of the other options can also be present, but their display is done through such a program.

4. Should you just turn off your computer when you are done?

Answer: No

You should never just power down your computer before closing Windows first. To close Windows Start-Shut Down-Shut Down.

5. What is the blue bar at the top of all windows?

Answer: Title Bar

6. What is the feature of Windows 98 that acts like a scratch pad, listing all the most recent files or documents you have worked on?

Answer: Start-Document

The Start-Documents can be very helpful if you forget the name of the document you worked on in the past. This can really help you find stuff.

7. In the Start-Settings-Control Panel, which icon is used to change your computer's background?

Answer: Display

8. Can you surf the Internet and work in Microsoft Word at the same time?

Answer: Yes

Windows 95-98 is a multitasking operating system which allows you to work in many programs at the same time.

9. Will your computer crash if you listen to a Music CD using your CD-ROM and speakers at the same time as listening to a sound clip off the Internet? Answer Yes-No

Answer: No

10. If your Mouse's double click seems too fast (you have to double click so fast for it to work), what feature would you use?

Answer: Start-Settings-Control Panel-Mouse

Start-Settings-Control Panel-Mouse feature not only allows you to change the double click speed but also the speed of the pointer.

Source: Author profbrian

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