Computer Fundamentals – Windows 7 (Adaptive)

Use the Computer Fundamentals – Windows 7 (Adaptive) to assess a candidate’s basic knowledge of using a personal computer.

The Computer Fundamentals – Windows 7 (Adaptive) test measures the candidate’s basic knowledge of using a personal computer. While the test focuses on the skills of using any PC, it uses the Windows 7 platform as its basis. Designed for all computer users, this test includes the following topics: Basic Windows Features, Control Panel, Desktop and Taskbar, Files and Folders, Hardware, Internet, Networking, Office Applications, Performance, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting, and Security.

What It’s Best Used For

This test is best used during the initial pre-employment screening phase or for internal talent audits to verify foundational computer literacy for knowledge workers before funding employee training.

• Vetting Core PC Navigation: It evaluates an applicant’s comfort level with basic operating system mechanics, including managing files and folders, desktop accessories, shortcuts, and control panel personalization.
• Assessing Internet & Business Software: The test checks essential communication habits, specifically measuring a user’s familiarity with web browsers, email systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Verifying Hardware & Data Handling: It tracks practical technical habits such as peripheral device management, data transfer, and local networking configuration.
• Gauging Maintenance & Security Logic: The modules ensure candidates understand baseline workplace hygiene, tracking their knowledge of system restore tools, disk defragmentation, and essential security permissions.

Designed for an unproctored web environment, the platform delivers an immediate online score report to streamline hiring pipelines, uses English formatting, and is fully legal for use in Canada.

Job Family/Title: Knowledge Worker, Computer
Average Testing Time (minutes): 20
Time Allowed (minutes): 90
Maximum Number of Questions: 30
Designed for Unproctored Environment: Yes
Question Format: Multiple Choice – Adaptive, Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) technology dynamically adjusts the test to the level of the test taker resulting in shorter test times, increased accuracy and enhanced security.
Product Category: Software Skills

Test Topics

Basic Windows Features

• Accessories
• Home/Professional – What’s New?
• Shutdown
• Windows Installation, Updating and Upgrading

Control Panel

• Add/Remove Programs
• Personalize Computer Settings
•  Printers and Other Hardware

Desktop and Taskbar

• My Computer
• Notification Area
• Shortcuts/Hot Keys
• Start Menu
• Taskbar and Start Properties

Files and Folders

• Libraries
• Recycle Bin
• Views
• Windows Explorer
• Working with Files and Folders

Hardware

• Device Manager
• Peripheral Devices
• Storage Devices
• Transferring Data

Internet

• E-mail
• Internet
• Using a Web Browser

Networking

• Accessing and Sharing Resources
• HomeGroup
• LAN
• Network Communication
• Remote Desktop Access
• Windows Firewall

Office Applications

• Other Software Applications
• Windows Applications

Performance, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Control Panel
• Defragment Disks
• Disk Management
• Manage User Accounts
• Scheduled Tasks
• System Restore

Security

• Permissions/Sharing/Security Processes
• Security Settings