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Keyboard Commands Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz over basic Microsoft keyboard commands, such as "Ctrl+Alt+Del."

A multiple-choice quiz by clayfrd. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
clayfrd

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
243,250

Updated
Jun 06 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4419

Last 3 plays: turtle52 (9/10), George95 (7/10), colbymanram (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In Windows XP or Windows 7, what does "Ctrl+Esc" do if I am at the desktop? Hint

Shows the Start Menu

Logs the user off

Shuts down the computer

Nothing

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Question 2 of 10

2. In most Microsoft programs, what does "Alt+F4" do? Hint

Nothing

Prints

Ends the program

Shows help

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Question 3 of 10

3. In most Microsoft programs, "F1" does what? Hint

Shuts down the computer

Shows help

Ends the program

Prints

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Question 4 of 10

4. I press "Ctrl+C." Will I copy a selected section of text or other object?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. I press "Ctrl+P" in Microsoft "Word". What happens? Hint

I copy a selected object to the clipboard

I paste a selected object

I print something

I shut down the computer

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Windows, I press "Ctrl+X." What happens? Hint

I highlight selected text

I cut a selected object which is then placed on the clipboard

I copy text to the clipboard

The contents of the clipboard are shown

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Question 7 of 10

7. If I press the key with the Windows logo on it, Windows 7 will do what? Hint

Show the Start Menu

Log off

Minimize the current active window

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Ctrl+Y" does what in Microsoft's "Word" and "Paint"? Hint

Undo

Redo

Minimize current active window

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Question 9 of 10

9. In "Word", "Alt+Shift+D" does what? Hint

Nothing

Automatically inserts the month

Automatically inserts the date

Makes text bold

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Question 10 of 10

10. What key do you press 5 times to turn StickyKeys on or off? Hint

Shift

Caps Lock

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In Windows XP or Windows 7, what does "Ctrl+Esc" do if I am at the desktop?

Answer: Shows the Start Menu

Although it is possible to shut down the computer or log off from the Start Menu, this command does not directly perform those actions.

2. In most Microsoft programs, what does "Alt+F4" do?

Answer: Ends the program

This is often used as a prank on ignorant computer users. For example, if a player on an online game sees another character flying, they might say, "How do you do that?" The flyer would say, "Press 'Alt+F4', thus ending the unsuspecting player's game and irritating him/her.

3. In most Microsoft programs, "F1" does what?

Answer: Shows help

This is used in almost every Microsoft program I can think of. This is probably because it is easy to remember for new computer users.

4. I press "Ctrl+C." Will I copy a selected section of text or other object?

Answer: Yes

This command is commonly learned in typing courses. This is because in many documents and the like, you may need to repeat sentences or even paragraphs.

5. I press "Ctrl+P" in Microsoft "Word". What happens?

Answer: I print something

This is another keyboard command that is commonly learned in typing courses. It makes it much easier to print what you have typed.

6. In Windows, I press "Ctrl+X." What happens?

Answer: I cut a selected object which is then placed on the clipboard

...as opposed to copying it. This is useful when moving text.

7. If I press the key with the Windows logo on it, Windows 7 will do what?

Answer: Show the Start Menu

Sound familiar? Of course! It does the same thing as the first question's command, "Ctrl+Esc!" It seems a bit redundant, no?

8. "Ctrl+Y" does what in Microsoft's "Word" and "Paint"?

Answer: Redo

This is helpful if you undo something you didn't mean to. For example, if you undo many things in a row, you may undo one too many times and need to redo something.

9. In "Word", "Alt+Shift+D" does what?

Answer: Automatically inserts the date

A handy tool if you need to date papers.

10. What key do you press 5 times to turn StickyKeys on or off?

Answer: Shift

This also makes a cool beep sound.

Source: Author clayfrd

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