Question 1

Press ____ to paste files to the Start menu.
A)Alt+C
B)F4+C
C)Ctrl+V
D)Ctrl+Esc+C

Accepted Answer

Ctrl+V is the standard shortcut for pasting files or text. The other options (Alt+C, F4+C, Ctrl+Esc+C) are not commonly used shortcuts for pasting files to the Start menu.

Question 2

You can create a shortcut on the desktop by right-clicking an icon, pointing to ____, and then clicking Desktop (create shortcut).
A)Send to
B)Make on
C)Add shortcut to
D)Create shortcut on

Accepted Answer

The correct option is "Send to," which is a context menu option in Windows that allows users to send a copy of the file to another location, including the option to create a shortcut on the desktop.

Question 3

Your user ____ includes appearance settings such as your Start screen background and color.
A)index
B)account
C)library
D)glossary

Accepted Answer

Appearance settings are specific to the user account and can be personalized by the user, hence the correct answer is account.

Question 4

The ____ settings allow you to take advantage of security settings to prevent unauthorized people from accessing your files.
A)Hardware and Sound
B)Network and Internet
C)System and Security
D)Screen saver

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The ____ category of apps makes the computer easier for blind people to use.
A)Windows System
B)Windows Accessibility
C)Windows Vision Use
D)Windows Ease of Access

Accepted Answer

The Windows "Ease of Access" category includes features and apps designed to assist users with disabilities, including those who are blind or have impaired vision.

Question 6

Shortcut icons on the desktop include a small ____ so you can distinguish them from regular icons.
A)bullet
B)arrow
C)red circle
D)green triangle

Accepted Answer

Shortcut icons on the desktop include a small arrow so you can distinguish them from regular icons.

Question 7

The ____ contains specialized tools you use to change the way Windows looks and behaves.
A)Display Panel
B)Appearance Panel
C)Control Panel
D)Windows Behaviors

Accepted Answer

The Control Panel in Windows contains a collection of applets to adjust various system settings and controls, including tools to modify the system's appearance and behavior.

Question 8

The ____ Control Panel category allows you to set up a homegroup to share files.
A)Homegroups
B)Mobile PC
C)Hardware and Sound
D)Network and Internet

Accepted Answer

The "Network and Internet" Control Panel category is where you can set up a homegroup to share files and printers with other computers on your home network.

Question 9

You can make a tile live by right-clicking the tile and then clicking the ____ button on the Apps bar.
A)Tile on
B)Live tile
C)Activate tile
D)Turn live tile on

Accepted Answer

The question specifically mentions making a tile "live," which means enabling its dynamic, updating features. The correct button on the Apps bar for this action is "Turn live tile on." Choice A, "Tile on," and choice C, "Activate tile," are not specific enough for this action and could refer to a variety of tile-related functions. Choice B, "Live tile," is close but not as specific as choice D.

Question 10

The ____ Control Panel category allows you to apply a screen saver.
A)Display
B)Screen Savers
C)Hardware and Sound
D)Appearance and Personalization

Accepted Answer

The "Appearance and Personalization" category in the Control Panel includes options for changing the screen saver.

Question 11

The ____ Control Panel category allows you to change the format for numbers.
A)Format Options
B)Number Settings
C)Clock, Language, and Region
D)User Accounts and Family Safety

Accepted Answer

The "Clock, Language, and Region" category in the Control Panel allows users to change settings related to time, language, and also includes options for changing the format of numbers, dates, and times as per regional settings.

Question 12

Having the ____ icon on the desktop gives you access to a window that lists the shared computers and other devices on your network.
A)Devices
B)Network
C)Connections
D)Shared Computers

Accepted Answer

The Network icon on the desktop provides access to the network and displays a list of shared computers and devices on the network.

Question 13

The format for a switch is ____.
A)a backslash followed by a number
B)a backslash followed by a letter
C)a slash followed by a letter or number
D)an ampersand followed by a letter or number

Accepted Answer

Switches in command line interfaces are typically denoted by a slash (/) followed by a letter or number, which specifies an option or parameter for the command.

Question 14

The ____ Control Panel category allows you to change computer settings for a hearing-impaired user.
A)System
B)Ease of Access
C)Vision Use
D)Accessibility

Accepted Answer

The Ease of Access Control Panel category provides accessibility options for users with different needs, including hearing-impaired users. It includes settings such as increasing the volume of system sounds, enabling visual notifications for sounds, and configuring closed captions. The other options (A, C, and D) may provide general computer settings but may not specifically cater to the needs of hearing-impaired users.

Question 15

You can display the ____ icon on the desktop to provide easy access to your drives and devices.
A)Drives
B)Connected
C)Computer
D)Drives and Devices

Accepted Answer

The "Computer" icon provides easy access to both drives and devices on a Windows computer.

Question 16

When you add a shortcut to the Start screen, you are ____ a tile to the Start screen.
A)pinning
B)grouping
C)clicking
D)assigning

Accepted Answer

When you add a shortcut to the Start screen, you are pinning a tile to the Start screen.

Question 17

The ____ Control Panel category allows you to schedule maintenance checks.
A)Checklists
B)Maintenance
C)Scheduler
D)System and Security

Accepted Answer

The "System and Security" category in the Control Panel includes options for scheduling maintenance checks, such as through the "Security and Maintenance" section.

Question 18

To specify which action you want the shutdown command to take, you include a ____ after the command name.
A)proxy
B)switch
C)factor
D)baseline

Accepted Answer

The switch parameter is used to specify the action to be taken by the shutdown command, such as whether to restart the system, shut it down completely, or log off the current user.

Question 19

The ____ Control Panel category allows you to change the settings for your printer.
A)Printers
B)Settings
C)Hardware and Sound
D)System and Security

Accepted Answer

The "Hardware and Sound" category in the Control Panel is where you can change settings for your printer, along with other hardware-related settings.

Question 20

You can click the ____ button arrows and then click Large Icons or Small Icons, for example, to list each tool in alphabetical order in the Control Panel.
A)View By
B)Sort Order
C)Show Icons
D)Display Format

Accepted Answer

The View By button arrows allow you to choose how the tools in the Control Panel are displayed, including by alphabetical order in large or small icons.

Quiz 3: Personalizing Your Windows Environment

Press ____ to paste files to the Start menu.

You can create a shortcut on the desktop by right-clicking an icon, pointing to ____, and then clicking Desktop (create shortcut) .

Your user ____ includes appearance settings such as your Start screen background and color.

The ____ settings allow you to take advantage of security settings to prevent unauthorized people from accessing your files.

The ____ category of apps makes the computer easier for blind people to use.

Shortcut icons on the desktop include a small ____ so you can distinguish them from regular icons.

The ____ contains specialized tools you use to change the way Windows looks and behaves.

The ____ Control Panel category allows you to set up a homegroup to share files.

You can make a tile live by right-clicking the tile and then clicking the ____ button on the Apps bar.

The ____ Control Panel category allows you to apply a screen saver.

The ____ Control Panel category allows you to change the format for numbers.

Having the ____ icon on the desktop gives you access to a window that lists the shared computers and other devices on your network.

The format for a switch is ____.

The ____ Control Panel category allows you to change computer settings for a hearing-impaired user.

You can display the ____ icon on the desktop to provide easy access to your drives and devices.

When you add a shortcut to the Start screen, you are ____ a tile to the Start screen.

The ____ Control Panel category allows you to schedule maintenance checks.

To specify which action you want the shutdown command to take, you include a ____ after the command name.

The ____ Control Panel category allows you to change the settings for your printer.

You can click the ____ button arrows and then click Large Icons or Small Icons, for example, to list each tool in alphabetical order in the Control Panel.