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 offered.

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 offered.

Created by: Kenney Mann
  1. Which best describes your knowledge or abilities with Windows based software?
  2. If I asked you to open an icon on your desktop, how would you accomplish this?
  3. If you had to reboot your system or unlock the computer, which combination of keys would accomplish this?
  4. How can you quickly access the desktop when you have many applications open?
  5. What does it mean when the mouse pointer appears as an hourglass?
  6. If you wanted to copy lines of script from one area to another, what is the easiest way to accomplish this?
  7. Which key will alternate fields quickly when placing information into several fields in the system?
  8. If instructed to "Log off of your computer" at the end of the day without shutting it off, how would you accomplish this?
  9. What purpose does the "Number Lock" function perform?
  10. If I wanted to capitalize a single letter, what key do I need to hold down while selecting my letter?
  11. 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?

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