Deck 7: Working With Files

Question 1

If you run out of disk space, Windows displays a(n) " Disk Full " message.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

When removing software, you can usually just manually delete program files and folders.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

All file properties can be directly changed by users.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Details view in Windows 7 displays the file's name, type, and icon.

Question 5

It is necessary to use descriptive file names in the current versions of Windows.

Question 6

A library is similar to a folder, but it only stores files of the same type.

Question 7

A data file may contain words, numbers, pictures, and programs.

Question 8

Your computer should be a part of the Homegroup to be able to get access to shared folders.

Question 9

File Explorer allows you to search for files only by name or date it was created.

Question 10

You can only use buttons on the toolbar to select all of the files in a folder or deselect them.

Question 11

A(n) Shared folder is similar to a drop box; it can hold files and folders that you want to share with other people on your network.

Question 12

When subfolders are written out in a file path, they are separated from folders with a(n) backslash symbol.

Question 13

If you have a folder or file that you use frequently, you can pin it to the Start screen to create a tile, or you can send it to the desktop to create a desktop icon .

Question 14

The Trash is a holding area for the files you have deleted from your PC's hard disk.

Question 15

Windows offers a utility that creates restore points.

Question 16

File History backs up your data files, programs, and operating system.

Question 17

Sharing files poses a security risk, but Windows offers several options that help to keep your shared files secure.

Question 18

A document created with LibreOffice Writer would be classified as a(n) OfficeDocument Text file.

Question 19

Cloud storage services such as Microsoft SkyDrive offer you remote storage space on an Internet-based server.

Question 20

Some file properties can be user-modified with customized tags that describe and categorize files.

Question 21

If you create a subfolder called Reports in the My Documents folder and use it to store a file called Sales.docx, which of the following is the correct path for this file?

A) C:/Users/YourName/Libraries/Documents/My Documents/Reports/Sales.docx
B) C \ Users \YourName\Libraries\Documents\My Documents\Reports\Sales.docx
C) C:\...\My Documents\Reports\Sales.docx
D) C : \Users\YourName\Libraries\Documents\My Documents\Reports\Sales.docx

Question 22

Which of the following is the maximum length a file name can be?

A) 64 characters
B) 32 characters
C) 255 characters
D) 128 characters

Question 23

Which of the following is an additional property for JPEG graphics files?

A) dimensions
B) size
C) storage location
D) date when file was created

Question 24

Which of the following files are hidden and are not displayed in the file list?

A) executable files
B) data files
C) document files
D) system files

Question 25

Which of the following icons represents Windows Explorer in Windows 7?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 26

Which of the following is the best method to move a file?

A) copy and paste the file
B) dragging the file to a folder
C) cut and paste the file
D) open the file and save it in the desired folder

Question 27

Each local storage device on a Windows-based computer is identified by a unique device letter, which for the hard disk is usually _____.

A) A
B) C
C) B
D) D

Question 28

Each document, program, picture, or Web page is stored as a(n) _____.

A) file
B) data file
C) executable file
D) cloud

Question 29

The utility included with Windows 8 for managing files is called _____.

A) Windows Explorer
B) File Utility
C) File Manager
D) File Explorer

Question 30

To create a subfolder, you should _____.

A) right-click a folder, select New, then select Folder
B) right-click a folder, select Folder, then select New
C) double-click a folder, select New, then select Folder
D) double-click a folder, select Folder, then select New

Question 31

A data file can contain all of the following EXCEPT _____.

A) words
B) numbers
C) programs
D) pictures

Question 32

A(n) _____ file is a program module containing instructions that tell your computer how to perform specific tasks.

A) application
B) executable
C) data
D) memory

Question 33

All of the following are file extensions for files created using Microsoft Office EXCEPT _____.

A) .docx
B) .accdb
C) .xlsx
D) .bmp

Question 34

Which of the following groups in the navigation pane offers access to shared folders, files, and printers on computers in a home network?

A) Homegroup
B) Network
C) Libraries
D) Computer

Question 35

_____ view displays a large icon for each file, as well as the file's name, type, and size.

A) Details
B) Tiles
C) List
D) Content

Question 36

Which of the following is a shortcut for the Paste operation?

A) Ctrl C
B) Ctrl X
C) Ctrl D
D) Ctrl V

Question 37

Referring to the accompanying figure, which of the following buttons is used to select all files?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 38

Which of the following includes virtual folders that contain links to folders and files?

A) Favorites
B) Network
C) Libraries
D) Computer

Question 39

What makes a library different from a folder?

A) a library is used to group similar files
B) a library contains a set of links to files
C) a library name is descriptive
D) you can create new libraries

Question 40

_____ view displays the name of each file along with a small icon that indicates its type.

A) Details
B) Tiles
C) List
D) Content

Question 41

Referring to the accompanying figure, the hard drive is divided into two partitions, ________

A) C and F
B) C and D
C) D and F
D) There is only one partition, C.

Question 42

Which of the following is the Delete button?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 43

Which of the following permissions allows a user to modify a file?

A) Read
B) Execute
C) Write
D) Modify

Question 44

You can share files by dragging them into a(n) _____ folder.

A) Automatic
B) Public
C) Compressed
D) Network

Question 45

Compressing files is sometimes called _____.

A) compacting
B) condensing
C) encoding
D) zipping

Question 46

To create a desktop shortcut for a file or folder, right-click it, select _____, then select Desktop.

A) Move to
B) Copy to
C) Put into
D) Send to

Question 47

To use the Defragmentation utility you should right-click the hard disk drive icon to display the disk properties, then select the _____ tab.

A) General
B) Tools
C) ReadyBoost
D) Hardware

Question 48

Microsoft provides a cloud storage service called _____.

A) Just Cloud
B) Dropbox
C) OpenStack
D) SkyDrive

Question 49

When you delete folders and files you no longer need, they are moved to the _____.

A) Junk Bin
B) Recycle Bin
C) Trash Can
D) Garbage Collector

Question 50

A(n) _____ backup backs up files that were added or changed since the last backup.

A) full
B) differential
C) incremental
D) system

Question 51

Referring to the accompanying figure, how would you select the series of four contiguous files at the bottom of the list?

A) click the first file, hold down the Ctrl key, then click the last file
B) click the first file, hold down the Shift key, then click each file
C) click the first file, hold down the Shift key, then click the last file
D) hold down the Ctrl key and click each file

Question 52

Which of the following are global file sharing settings from the Network and Sharing Center?

A) turn your computer's file and printer sharing on and off
B) turn sharing on or off for Public folders
C) require a valid password to access shared files
D) all of the above

Question 53

Referring to the accompanying figure, how would you select two non-contiguous files: Bikes and Flat Albert in Forsyth Park?

A) hold down the Shift key as you click each file
B) hold down the Ctrl key as you click each file
C) hold down the Alt key as you click each file
D) just click each file

Question 54

You can use all of the following to select and delete more than one file EXCEPT _____.

A) Ctrl key
B) Shift key
C) Alt key
D) Select All

Question 55

Referring to the accompanying figure, which icon should you right-click to see your computer's available storage space?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 56

A disk _____ is the best insurance against a total hard disk failure.

A) image
B) restore
C) backup
D) copy

Question 57

A _____ is a snapshot of your computer settings, or essentially a backup of the Windows Registry.

A) recovery point
B) backup point
C) restore point
D) registry copy

Question 58

The Windows 8 utility that provides disk imaging is called _____.

A) Backup and Restore
B) File History
C) Windows 7 File Recovery
D) Disk Recovery

Question 59

All of the following file formats automatically apply compression when you save the file, EXCEPT _____.

A) DOCX
B) TIFF
C) MPEG4
D) MP3

Question 60

Which of the following is the Rename button?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 61

File ____________________ refers to any technique that recodes data in a file so that it contains fewer bits.

Question 62

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 7-1 Ethan is studying for a test about file names, extensions, and types. Answer the questions. Which of the following operating systems has executable files for applications with extension .app?

A) Microsoft Windows
B) Apple OS X
C) Sun Unix
D) None of the above

Question 63

A(n) ____________________ is a bit-for-bit mirror image of the entire contents of a storage device.

Question 64

The link between a file type and its default program is sometimes called a file ____________________.

Question 65

Windows groups folders into ____________________, including four predefined ones: Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos.

Question 66

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 7-1 Ethan is studying for a test about file names, extensions, and types. Answer the questions. Which of the following is an extension associated with video files?

A) .mpg
B) ,jpg
C) .htm
D) .dll

Question 67

File ____________________ ensures that files in two or more locations contain the same data.

Question 68

A(n) ____________________ file is a program module containing instructions that tell your computer how to perform specific tasks.

Question 69

A(n) ____________________ backup makes a backup of only those files that were added or changed since the last full backup session.

Question 70

A file ____________________ is a set of characters added to the end of a file name to indicate the file's contents and origin.

Question 71

The specification of a file's location is called a(n) ____________________.

Question 72

Every company needs a backup plan to recover data that has been wiped out by operator error, viruses, or hardware failures. Please define each of these terms: backup, file synchronization, restore point, and recovery disk.

Question 73

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 7-1 Ethan is studying for a test about file names, extensions, and types. Answer the questions. Windows keeps a list of file types and their corresponding default programs. What links these two things together?

A) file mapping
B) listing of default programs
C) file association
D) file extension

Question 74

Backups are an important safety net in case your primary storage fails or, in the case of cloud storage, becomes inaccessible. Please define each of the following backup types: full backup, differential backup, and incremental backup.

Question 75

The Windows ____________________ is a temporary area in your computer's memory.