CPS Computer Proficiency Exam

This examination is required to demonstrate your proficiency in utilizing a Windows based software system. CPS has devised this examination as a measure of pre-qualifying candidates when regards to their knowledge of computers as it directly affects the position offerred.

Your score from this examination will determine if you meet the criteria necessary for the technical aspect of the position. This examination is required to demonstrate your proficiency in utilizing a Windows based software system. CPS has devised this examination as a measure of pre-qualifying candidates when regards to their knowledge of computers as it directly affects the position offerred.

1. What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
2. What is your gender?
Male
Female
3. Which best describes your knowledge or abilities with Windows based software?
None
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
4. If I asked you to open an icon on your desktop, how would you accomplish this?
Click on the Recycle Bin
Double-click the icon using your mouse
Click and drag the icon until it opens
Right-click on the icon using your mouse and select "open" from the available options.
Go to the Start menu and select "Run"
All of the above
5. If you had to reboot your system or unlock the computer, which combination of keys would accomplish this?
Control, Shift, Delete
Tab, Alt, Delete
Control, Alt, Shift
Control, Alt, Delete
Control, Alt, Escape
None of the above
6. How can you quickly access the desktop when you have many applications open?
Close each application
Log off and Log back on
Minimize the open applications
Reboot the computer
Click the Show Desktop icon on the Taskbar.
None of the above
7. What does it mean when the mouse pointer appears as an hourglass?
You only have a little more time to finish your project.
You need to wait for Windows to finish processing.
You have a time limit on your computer time.
You need to check your computer's clock.
Windows is waiting for you to press a key to continue.
None of the above.
8. If you wanted to copy lines of script from one area to another, what is the easiest way to accomplish this?
Hold down Alt and then type in the new field.
Click on the Scissors icon.
RIght Click Copy, Left Click Paste in desired area.
Left Click Copy, Right Click Paste in desired area
Press and Hold Escape and move the cursor to the new location and release Escape
None of the above.
9. Which key will alternate fields quickly when placing information into several fields in the system?
Tab
Control
Page Down
Alt
Shift
None of the above
10. If instructed to "Log off of your computer" at the end of the day without shutting it off, how would you accomplish this?
Select "Shut Down" from the Start Menu
Select "My Computer" from the Start Menu
Double-click the computer icon on the lower-right of your screen
Select "Log off" from the Start Menu
Double-click the Start Menu
None of the above
11. What purpose does the "Number Lock" function perform?
Does not allow any numbers to be entered into the systems until the system is rebooted for security purposes.
Allows for the entry of decimals into the system.
Capitalizes all letters.
Capitalizes all numbers.
Allows for the use of the 10-key functions for rapid entry of numbers.
None of the above.
12. If I wanted to capitalize a single letter, what key do I need to hold down while selecting my letter?
Shift
Control
Alt
Escape
The Windows Icon
None of the above.
13. What if I just deleted something on accident while in the document and I need to be able to retrieve it. What icon will best assist me?
Print
Search
Stop
Home
Refresh
None of the above

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