Deck 9: Windows Management

Question 1

After you empty the Recycle Bin, you can retrieve the files later by clicking Restore.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

To select nonconsecutive files, click the first item, hold down the Shift key, and then click the last item.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The Computer window is the main screen area that you see after you turn on your computer.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The Sidebar is a section of the desktop that displays small programs called ____.

A) icons
B) shortcuts
C) gadgets
D) drivers

Question 5

You can log off the system by clicking the Start button, pointing to the ____ menu and then clicking Log Off.

A) Quick Launch toolbar
B) Power
C) Lock Button
D) All Programs

Question 6

The Search text box is displayed in every Windows Vista folder window.

Question 7

The utility program Computer is designed to help you find, view, and manage files easily and effectively.

Question 8

In the filename letter.doc , the separator is doc .

Question 9

When you delete a desktop folder, it is moved to the Recycle Bin.

Question 10

The Log Off command allows another user to log on and your programs continue to run in the background.

Question 11

If the computer is set to automatic logon, you will be required to type a user name and password to log on to Windows.

Question 12

You can sort files by name, size, type, or date.

Question 13

When multiple windows are open on your desktop, the one you are working with is called the active window .

Question 14

You can drag and drop gadgets from the Gadgets window to the desktop.

Question 15

Default icons on the desktop cannot be modified.

Question 16

The Recycle Bin stores discarded items until ____.

A) another user logs on
B) the computer is shut down
C) the end of the day
D) you empty it

Question 17

____ an empty space on the desktop to display a shortcut menu.

A) Click
B) Double-click
C) Right-click
D) Press Shift and click

Question 18

A(n) system file is one you create when working with an application program such as Microsoft Word.

Question 19

To view a password-protected file, you must first save it with a new filename.

Question 20

The taskbar is located ____.

A) on the Start menu
B) at the bottom of the screen
C) on the Quick Launch toolbar
D) at the top of the screen

Question 21

Which type of files are essential files necessary for running Windows?

A) System files
B) Application files
C) Data files
D) None of the above

Question 22

Case 9-2 Natasha is writing a term paper for her history class. Besides the term paper document, she also has a resource document and notes document open on her desktop. To restore a minimized window, Natasha would ____.

A) press the Windows logo key + the letter "M"
B) click the Restore Down button
C) click its button on the taskbar
D) click the Maximize button

Question 23

Case 9-1 Eli is working on his computer when suddenly the application he is using stops functioning and will not respond. He cannot close the program or perform any other tasks in Windows. Eli should use the ____ to close the unresponsive program.

A) Log Off option
B) Task Manager
C) Computer window
D) Windows Sidebar

Question 24

When you open the Computer window, what is displayed in the left pane?

A) Storage devices
B) Folder properties
C) Favorite Links list
D) View options

Question 25

Windows Vista is available for purchase in ____ different versions.

A) two
B) four
C) eight
D) ten

Question 26

Which keys do you use to switch to a different window?

A) Shift + Alt
B) Alt + Tab
C) Tab + Ctrl
D) Ctrl + Shift

Question 27

When you right-click a file in the Recycle Bin and click Restore, the file is restored ____.

A) to the desktop
B) to its original location
C) to the Computer window
D) to a new folder

Question 28

FIGURE 9-1 The Computer window in Figure 9-1 above shows the storage devices displayed in ____ view.

A) Extra Large Icons
B) List
C) Details
D) Tiles

Question 29

Case 9-1 Eli is working on his computer when suddenly the application he is using stops functioning and will not respond. He cannot close the program or perform any other tasks in Windows. To display a list of applications that are currently running, Eli would press ____.

A) Ctrl + Shift + Esc
B) the Enter key
C) Alt + Tab
D) Ctrl + A

Question 30

The Change desktop icons link is located in the ____.

A) Task Manager
B) Personalization window
C) Help and Support Center
D) Computer window

Question 31

Case 9-2 Natasha is writing a term paper for her history class. Besides the term paper document, she also has a resource document and notes document open on her desktop. To minimize all open windows at one time using the mouse, Natasha would click the Show desktop icon on the ____.

A) Start menu
B) Quick Launch toolbar
C) Windows Sidebar
D) title bar

Question 32

Shortcuts contain ____ on their icon.

A) exclamation points
B) number signs
C) crosses
D) arrows

Question 33

Windows Vista allows filenames with up to ____ characters.

A) 8
B) 122
C) 255
D) 512

Question 34

The ____________________ is a standard desktop element used to discard unnecessary items.

Question 35

To create a desktop folder, right-click a blank space on the desktop, point to ____, and then click Folder to display a new folder.

A) Create
B) Folder
C) New
D) any of the above

Question 36

To start a program in Windows Vista, click the ____ and then click the program name.

A) Start button
B) taskbar
C) title bar
D) desktop

Question 37

Which of the following is not a view option in the Computer window?

A) Thumbnails
B) Medium Icons
C) List
D) Details

Question 38

You can recognize the active window because its ____ is a different color or intensity.

A) Close button
B) title bar
C) bottom border
D) scroll bar

Question 39

In the _____, you can choose to hide a file.

A) Search pane
B) Computer window
C) Properties dialog box
D) Program Files folder

Question 40

FIGURE 9-2 The right side of the desktop shown in Figure 9-2 above contains ____.

A) program and document icons
B) the Quick Launch toolbar
C) the taskbar
D) the Windows Sidebar and gadgets

Question 42

A directory, or ____________________, is a container for files and other directories.

Question 43

Click the ____________________ button on the Windows title bar to have the window fill the full screen.

Question 44

____________________ are characteristics that help you locate and organize files.

Question 45

A(n) ____________________ is an icon that represents a link to an item, rather than the item itself.

Question 46

How do you access Help and Support? When would it be useful? Describe each of the three online help options provided by the Help and Support Center.