Question 1

You are the proud owner of a new notebook computer running Windows 8. You are trying to understand the differences between the two main types of applications that your Windows 8 machine can run.
-The Weather app ____.
A) is a Windows 8 application
B) is a desktop application
C) uses, by default, a static tile
D) can be closed by clicking the Close button

Accepted Answer

The Weather app is a Windows 8 application, which means it was designed specifically for the Windows 8 operating system and is available through the Windows Store.

Answer: C 
 By default, the Weather app uses a static tile, which means that the information displayed on the tile does not refresh automatically.

Answer: D 
 Like most other Windows 8 applications, the Weather app can be closed by clicking the Close button, which is located in the upper-right corner of the app window.

Question 2

The Windows 8 application called ____________________ lets you view and navigate PDF documents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Windows 8 application called ____________________ lets...

Question 3

When you move your pointer to the right edge of the Start screen, you will see the ____________________, which contains buttons for interacting with Windows 8.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you move your pointer to the...

Question 4

You are trying to learn about some of the different main screens that you will come across when working with Windows 8.
-This screen displays windows and a taskbar.
A) Start screen
B) Apps screen
C) desktop
D) Charms screen

Accepted Answer

The desktop is the screen that displays windows and the taskbar in Windows 8. The Start screen, Apps screen, and Charms screen are different screens that operate differently and have different functions.

Question 5

If you are using a touch screen, the movements you make with your fingers on the screen are known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you are using a touch screen,...

Question 6

You are the proud owner of a new notebook computer running Windows 8. You are trying to understand the differences between the two main types of applications that your Windows 8 machine can run.
-You can use the Alt+Tab keyboard shortcut to switch among ____.
A) Windows 8 applications only
B) desktop applications only
C) both Windows 8 and desktop applications
D) neither Windows 8 nor desktop applications

Accepted Answer

The Alt+Tab keyboard shortcut allows the user to switch between both Windows 8 applications and desktop applications.

Question 7

Windows 8 applications are often called ____________________ for short.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Windows 8 applications are often called ____________________...

Question 8

You are the proud owner of a new notebook computer running Windows 8. You are trying to understand the differences between the two main types of applications that your Windows 8 machine can run.
-Since you just used the following, you know you are working in a desktop application.
A) taskbar button
B) Live tile
C) Switch List
D) the drag-to-the-bottom-to-close feature

Accepted Answer

Taskbar buttons are a feature of desktop applications, which are designed to be used primarily with a mouse and keyboard. These applications are similar to traditional Windows applications and are launched from the desktop or taskbar. Live tiles, switch lists, and the drag-to-the-bottom-to-close feature are all features of Modern UI (formerly known as Metro) applications, which are designed to be used primarily with touch and are launched from the Start screen.

Question 9

By default, you find the Power button ____.
A) as a tile on the Start screen
B) by pointing to the upper-left corner of your screen
C) on the Settings menu
D) on the Apps bar

Accepted Answer

The Power button is typically found on the Settings menu in Windows operating systems.

Question 10

You are the proud owner of a new notebook computer running Windows 8. You are trying to understand the differences between the two main types of applications that your Windows 8 machine can run.
-WordPad ____.
A) is a Windows 8 application
B) is a desktop application
C) is visible by default on the Start screen as a live tile
D) can be found on the Switch List

Accepted Answer

WordPad is a desktop application, which means it runs in the traditional Windows desktop environment rather than the new Windows 8-style interface. It is not visible by default on the Start screen as a live tile and cannot be found on the Switch List.

Question 11

You are trying to learn about some of the different main screens that you will come across when working with Windows 8.
-This screen appears after you sign into Windows 8.
A) Start screen
B) Apps screen
C) desktop
D) Charms screen

Accepted Answer

The start screen is the main screen that appears after you sign into Windows 8. It features live tiles representing apps and programs that you can open and use.

Question 12

You are trying to learn about some of the different main screens that you will come across when working with Windows 8.
-The Charms bar is displayed on this screen.
A) Start screen
B) Charms screen
C) desktop
D) Help & Support screen

Accepted Answer

The Start screen displays the Charms bar when accessed by swiping the right side of the screen or moving the mouse to the top or bottom right corner of the screen. The Charms bar provides quick access to important system functions such as settings, search, and sharing.

Question 13

You are the proud owner of a new notebook computer running Windows 8. You are trying to understand the differences between the two main types of applications that your Windows 8 machine can run.
-If the program you open has a ribbon along the top, you are using ____.
A) a Windows 8 app
B) a desktop application
C) either a Windows 8 app or a desktop application
D) neither a Windows 8 app nor a desktop application

Accepted Answer

Desktop applications are designed for use on traditional desktop or laptop computers and typically have a ribbon along the top, while Windows 8 apps have a more touch-friendly interface and no ribbon. Therefore, if the program has a ribbon along the top, it is most likely a desktop application.

Question 14

You open the Search menu from the ____________________ bar.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You open the Search menu from the...

Question 15

A Microsoft account is associated with ____________________, a Microsoft server on the Internet on which you can store files and access some Microsoft programs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A Microsoft account is associated with ____________________,...

Question 16

You are trying to learn about some of the different main screens that you will come across when working with Windows 8.
-This screen lists all of the apps and desktop applications installed on your computer.
A) Start screen
B) Apps screen
C) desktop
D) Charms screen

Accepted Answer

The screen described in the question is the Apps screen, which can be accessed by swiping up from the Start screen or by clicking on the down arrow in the bottom left corner of the Start screen. The Start screen, desktop, and Charms screen are all different screens in Windows 8 with their own functions.

Question 17

Windows 8 is known as a(n) ____________________ - software that manages and coordiates activities on the computer and helps the computer perform essential tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Windows 8 is known as a(n) ____________________...

Question 18

Windows 8 Help and Support gives you access to ____.
A) Help files on your computer only
B) Help information stored on the Internet only
C) both Help files on your computer and Help information on the Internet
D) neither Help files on your computer nor Help information on the Internet

Accepted Answer

Windows 8 Help and Support provides access to both Help files on your computer and Help information on the Internet.

Question 19

You are the proud owner of a new notebook computer running Windows 8. You are trying to understand the differences between the two main types of applications that your Windows 8 machine can run.
-You just started an application that opened up as a window on the desktop. Which of the following could it be?
A) WordPad
B) PDF Reader
C) Weather
D) the Start screen

Accepted Answer

WordPad is a desktop application that opens up as a window on the desktop. PDF Reader and Weather are both Windows 8 apps that open up in the full-screen interface (formerly known as Metro). The Start screen is not an application, but rather the main interface that appears when you first log in to Windows 8.

Question 20

A tile that displays updated content is called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A tile that displays updated content is...

Quiz 10: Exploring the Basics of Windows 8

You are the proud owner of a new notebook computer running Windows 8. You are trying to understand the differences between the two main types of applications that your Windows 8 machine can run. -The Weather app ____.

The Windows 8 application called ____________________ lets you view and navigate PDF documents.

When you move your pointer to the right edge of the Start screen, you will see the ____________________, which contains buttons for interacting with Windows 8.

You are trying to learn about some of the different main screens that you will come across when working with Windows 8. -This screen displays windows and a taskbar.

If you are using a touch screen, the movements you make with your fingers on the screen are known as ____________________.

You are the proud owner of a new notebook computer running Windows 8. You are trying to understand the differences between the two main types of applications that your Windows 8 machine can run. -You can use the Alt+Tab keyboard shortcut to switch among ____.

Windows 8 applications are often called ____________________ for short.

You are the proud owner of a new notebook computer running Windows 8. You are trying to understand the differences between the two main types of applications that your Windows 8 machine can run. -Since you just used the following, you know you are working in a desktop application.

By default, you find the Power button ____.

You are the proud owner of a new notebook computer running Windows 8. You are trying to understand the differences between the two main types of applications that your Windows 8 machine can run. -WordPad ____.

You are trying to learn about some of the different main screens that you will come across when working with Windows 8. -This screen appears after you sign into Windows 8.

You are trying to learn about some of the different main screens that you will come across when working with Windows 8. -The Charms bar is displayed on this screen.

You are the proud owner of a new notebook computer running Windows 8. You are trying to understand the differences between the two main types of applications that your Windows 8 machine can run. -If the program you open has a ribbon along the top, you are using ____.

You open the Search menu from the ____________________ bar.

A Microsoft account is associated with ____________________, a Microsoft server on the Internet on which you can store files and access some Microsoft programs.

You are trying to learn about some of the different main screens that you will come across when working with Windows 8. -This screen lists all of the apps and desktop applications installed on your computer.

Windows 8 is known as a(n) ____________________ - software that manages and coordiates activities on the computer and helps the computer perform essential tasks.

Windows 8 Help and Support gives you access to ____.

A tile that displays updated content is called a(n) ____________________.