Deck 1: Survey of Windows Features and Support Tools

Question 1

The Windows desktop is itself a folder.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What term describes one or more characters following the last period in a filename, such as .exe, .txt, or .avi?

A) filename
B) file extension
C) file version
D) file type

Answer 2

B

Question 3

What is another name for the notification area in Windows?

A) system tray
B) taskbar
C) Control Panel
D) Start Menu

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The Windows 8 interface is known as the Aero interface.

Question 5

A service is a program that runs in the foreground and is visible on the taskbar.

Question 6

A hard drive can only have one single root directory.

Question 7

What GUI element is usually on the right side of the taskbar and displays open services?

A) status tray
B) display area
C) system tray
D) identification area

Question 8

What part of the Windows display shows information about open programs and provides quick access to others?

A) Aero Snap
B) taskbar
C) notification area
D) properties

Question 9

Which Windows utility program lists errors and issues that need attention?

A) Action Center
B) Control Panel
C) System Information Windows
D) Network and Sharing Center

Question 10

What dialog box in Windows appears each time a user attempts to perform an action that can be done only with administrative privileges?

A) User Account Confirmation
B) User Account Control
C) User Access Control
D) User Access Confirmation

Question 11

What part of the path to a file indicates how the file is organized or formatted?

A) subdirectory
B) filename
C) root directory
D) file extension

Question 12

What software in Windows 8 serves as built-in antivirus software?

A) Windows Firewall
B) BitLocker
C) Windows AntiMalware
D) Windows Defender

Question 13

In Windows 7, a collection of folders can be organized into conveniently accessed shortcuts known by what term?

A) directory
B) library
C) root directory
D) setting

Question 14

Under the Control Panel, what console contains Print Management, Computer Management, and Event Viewer?

A) Windows Firewall
B) System
C) Administrative Tools
D) Admin Page

Question 15

The power saving state that saves all work to the hard drive and powers down the system is known by what term?

A) sleep mode
B) suspend mode
C) save mode
D) hibernation

Question 16

What is the name of the interface that uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface?

A) text
B) menu-based
C) common user
D) graphical user

Question 17

What is another name for several small utility programs that are found in the Control Panel?

A) downloads
B) system processes
C) categories
D) applets

Question 18

What is the name for the 3D user interface provided by Windows 7 and Vista?

A) Glass
B) Aero
C) Air
D) Shield

Question 19

What type of software is used to control a computer?

A) application
B) operating system
C) interface routine
D) ROM routine

Question 20

In Windows, there are two types of user accounts: an administrator account and a standard account.

Question 21

List the four functions of an operating system.

Question 23

What command can be used to launch the System Information window?

A) msinfo32.exe
B) sysinfo.exe
C) info32.exe
D) msconfig.exe

Question 24

What is the purpose of the UAC box?

Question 25

What is the Windows taskbar and how is it used?

Question 26

Describe two methods for launching an application.

Question 27

Apps that offer continuous real-time updates on the Windows 8 modern interface are referred to by what term?

A) live tiles
B) stream apps
C) fast tiles
D) webapps

Question 28

What type of network does not have centralized control, such as one in a small office or home office?

A) client server network
B) star topology
C) peer-to-peer (P2P)
D) hub network

Question 29

Describe the Control Panel window.

Question 30

Describe the Aero user interface including which editions of Windows it is available on and its requirements.

Question 31

Describe the notification area.

Question 32

The ability to snap a page to the left or right side of the screen so a second page can share the screen is a function of what feature?

A) Aero
B) App multitasking
C) side-by-side apps
D) app tiling

Question 33

Describe the two types of user account in Windows 7, mentioning how they differ with respect to the UAC.

Question 34

Explain why it is important to empty the Recycle Bin.

Question 35

Briefly define operating system.

Question 36

What is the maximum amount of memory supported by a 32-bit Windows operating system?

A) 1GB
B) 4GB
C) 16GB
D) 64GB