Deck 11: Basic Operating Systems

Question 1

The Taskbar holds buttons that represent open applications.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Shortcuts are normally placed on the desktop.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Network within Windows Explorer is used to access a networked printer in the Windows environment.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A wallpaper scheme is a picture, pattern, or color used for the desktop background.

Question 5

The Internet desktop or taskbar icon is frequently used to access the Web.

Question 6

The Windows button is the place to begin in the Windows environment to access programs, get help, and find specific files.

Question 7

Click the tabs of a dialog box to access a screen of related options.

Question 8

With a check mark dialog box button, the circle is darkened when enabled.

Question 9

Deleted hard drive files go into the My Computer option.

Question 10

David Brown, a local network user, has shared a folder on his computer so that others can access the documents. Lance Wallace wants to access Davidʹs folder, so he would use the Network Windows Explorer option.

Question 11

A wizard is a special icon used for quick file or application access and is shown with a bent arrow on the icon.

Question 12

In a dialog box, the folder button is represented by a question mark.

Question 13

Device Manager is the area where all work is done in the Windows environment.

Question 14

A mouse pointer is the most common tool used to interact with a tablet desktop environment.

Question 15

Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys twice to access the Administrator login from the Windows XP welcome screen.

Question 16

A screen saver is the picture, color, or pattern that appears when the computer is idle.

Question 17

A Windows operating system path shows the exact location of a file.

Question 18

When you click an empty checkbox, a check mark appears in the checkbox to show the option is enabled.

Question 19

The Auto Arrange desktop option keeps desktop icons from being moved.

Question 20

A textbox is the part of a dialog box that allows typed entries.

Question 21

Explain what a shortcut icon represents.

A) A path to the original file or application
B) A path to the original mistake
C) A path to the original revision
D) A path to the original forest

Question 22

DOCX is an example of a prefix.

Question 23

The Recovery Console is used on a Windows Vista computer that has a startup problem that cannot be solved with startup options such as Safe Mode.

Question 24

What is the name of a graphical representation of a file, application, or folder?

A) File
B) Icon
C) Bookmark
D) Mouse

Question 25

64-bit versions of Windows XP and 7 have 32 -bit and 64-bit registry keys.

Question 26

The App Store is normally where you go to buy Android apps.

Question 27

What option is used to access files that have been deleted?

A) Land Fill
B) Recycle Bin
C) Black Hole
D) My Closet

Question 28

What Windows option(s) would be used to move a file from one folder to another one?

A) Move
B) Cut/Paste
C) Copy/Paste
D) Copy/Paste Special

Question 29

What happens when you double-click a documentʹs shortcut icon?

A) The application that created the file clicks back.
B) The application that created the file deletes the document.
C) The application that created the file makes a duplicate.
D) The application that created the file opens as well as the document.

Question 30

The DECRYPT command is used to unencrypt encrypted files in Windows Vista.

Question 31

One advantage of open source operating systems is that they are easier to use.

Question 32

What option is used to access files located on various drives?

A) Computer
B) Internet Explorer
C) Network Neighborhood
D) Recycle Bin

Question 33

Deleted files can be retrieved from an external flash drive.

Question 34

Describe an easy way to tell if an icon is a shortcut.

A) If the icon says shortcut in the corner
B) If the icon has an arrow through the icon
C) If the icon has a bent arrow in the corner
D) If the icon has a map

Question 35

An HPA is commonly used to recover a corrupted operating system.

Question 36

What mobile device capability allows parents to determine where their children are located if the underaged person has their cell phone on them?

A) RFID
B) Geo-tracking
C) Shadowing
D) Tailgating

Question 37

The 64-bit Windows registry is commonly found in the SYSWOW64 folder.

Question 38

An icon holds files.

Question 39

A folder holds data.

Question 40

In Windows Vista 7 Premium, an encrypted file can be decrypted using the cipher command.

Question 41

List three items commonly found in a dialog box.

A) Properties, Close button, Font button
B) OK button, Cancel button, Make new file button
C) Help button, Close button, OK button
D) Help button, Close button, Restart button

Question 42

What Start menu option is used to access various icons that can be used to configure the computer?

A) Master Configuration
B) Device Panel
C) Access
D) Control Panel

Question 43

How can you tell when a radio button option is disabled?

A) There is a crutch icon next to the button.
B) The radio button is gray.
C) The radio button circle is cleared.
D) The radio button circle is not present.

Question 44

What is the most common mistake made when working with dialog boxes?

A) Forgetting where the dialog box is
B) Changing the color
C) Closing the wizard
D) Clicking the Close button and losing all changes

Question 45

Which of the following is used with Windows XP and 7 to secure data from unauthorized users?

A) REGEDIT
B) Compression
C) EFS
D) Network Neighborhood

Question 46

Describe why items placed in the Recycle Bin take up hard drive space.

A) There is more hard drive space than RAM.
B) Files and folders that have been deleted are placed in RAM until RAM gets filled; then it uses the hard drive.
C) Files and folders that have been deleted are placed in the Recycle Bin, which is just another folder on the hard drive. Until the Recycle Bin is emptied, the file or folder still resides (and takes up space) on the hard drive.
D) Not until the administrator empties the Recycle Bin or the system gets rebooted does the Recycle Bin get emptied. Because hard drive space is more plentiful than RAM, the hard drive is used.

Question 47

What option is used to access all hard disk drive files?

A) My Computer
B) Device Manager
C) Clock
D) File

Question 48

What is another name for a folder?

A) Depository
B) Receptacle
C) Directory
D) Storage bin

Question 49

What happens when a dialog box is closed using the Close button?

A) All changes made in the dialog box are applied.
B) Only changes made in the dialog box are applied.
C) All change that is made must be less than 20 dollars.
D) All changes made in the dialog box are not applied.

Question 50

Which item is an example of a valid long filename?

A) Windows/Test \ ʺFallʺ 2012.doc
B) Windows Test: * Fall 2012.doc
C) Windows Test Fall 2012.doc
D) Windows Test | Fall 2012.doc

Question 51

What is the insertion point as it relates to a textbox found in a dialog box?

A) The place in a textbox to start typing that is shown by a vertical bar
B) The place in a textbox to start inserting that is shown by a horizontal bar
C) The place in a textbox to start talking that is shown by a waitress
D) The place in a textbox to start dialoguing that is shown by a bar stool

Question 52

What represents a floppy drive on a Windows XP or 7 computer?

A) 1:
B) Q:
C) A:
D) Z:

Question 53

What command is used to change the name of a folder?

A) MOVE
B) REN
C) CHANGE
D) REVISE

Question 54

What is the easiest way to get to a context menu?

A) Use Internet Explorer.
B) Download it from the Internet.
C) Use Safe Mode.
D) Right-click an item.

Question 55

What is the most common number of extension characters seen in a filename?

A) 8
B) 11
C) 7
D) 3 or 4

Question 56

With the filename WINDOWS QUIZ 4.DOCC, what characters represent the extension?

A) DOCX
B) QUIZ 4
C) 4.DOC
D) None of the above

Question 57

What button is used to apply changes to a dialog box?

A) OK
B) Enable
C) Set
D) Change

Question 58

What keystroke(s) bring up the Start menu?

A) Alt+Esc or the F12 key
B) Ctrl+Esc or the Windows key
C) Ctrl+Alt or the F8 key
D) * + ~ or the F1 key

Question 59

What dialog box is represented by an X?

A) Help
B) Close
C) Performance
D) Lock out

Question 60

List three characters that cannot be used in Windows long filenames.

A) @ (at), ? (question mark), and (Space)
B) / (forward slash), ʺ (quotation marks), and \ (backslash)
C) / (forward slash), ʺ (quotation marks), and (Space)
D) @ (at), ? (question mark), and : (colon)

Question 61

Which registry key holds user profiles?

A) HKEY_PROFILES
B) HKEY_SOFTWARE
C) HKEY_USERS
D) HKEY_LOCAL

Question 62

What command is used to show all services and drivers eligible to be disabled?

A) LIST
B) SHOWSVS
C) SVSDRVS
D) LISTSVC

Question 63

Which of the following describes the background color, picture, or pattern of the Windows desktop?

A) Screen saver
B) Wallpaper
C) Recycle Bin
D) Explorer

Question 64

Which of the following would be the best to implement virtualization?

A) When technicians are trying a new Windows 7 load for faculty members
B) When a home user needs to upgrade Microsoft Office
C) When a gamer wants to try a trial version of a new game
D) When the computer does not have enough memory to run a particular application

Question 65

What registry hive has a list of hardware components and software drivers?

A) Hkey_Classes_Root
B) Hkey_Current_Config
C) Hkey_Users
D) Hkey_Local_Machine

Question 66

What command would be used to map a drive letter to a specific remote network device so that you can automatically access a specific driver letter that gives you access to a share.

A) SHARE
B) NETSTAT
C) PING
D) NET USE

Question 67

What would be used to recover an iPad iOS?

A) Apple script
B) iTunes
C) App store
D) Recovery app

Question 68

What is the parent folder for the path C:\DOCUMENTS\GAME1.PPTX?

A) C:\
B) C:\DOCUMENTS\GAME1
C) DOCUMENTS
D) None of these answers are the parent folder.

Question 69

After cleaning off a virus and some malware, the computer still is not functioning correctly. The user does have a fairly recent version of data on the computer. Which of the following would be best to use to reset the computer to the condition it was in when it was purchased?

A) ZIP
B) Recovery Console
C) Factory restore disc
D) Imaging software

Question 70

When working from a command prompt, what command shows the drive letters available?

A) MAP
B) DRIVE
C) SHOW
D) PROMPT

Question 71

What file extension do compressed files normally use?

A) COM
B) ZIP
C) WKS
D) INF

Question 72

From a command prompt, what switch is used with the DEL command so that no confirmation prompt appears?

A) /C
B) /Q
C) /P
D) None of these are the correct switch.

Question 73

Which of the following is the command used to display a text file one page at a time?

A) MORE
B) DISPLAY
C) DIR
D) VIEW

Question 74

A user is working in Microsoft Word. He saves the document called LTR1.DOCX to a folder called WORDDOCS. The WORDDOCS folder is a subfolder of the DOCUMENTS folder located on the D: hard drive volume. Write the complete path for the LTR1.DOC file.

A) D:\Worddocs\ltrl.docx
B) C:\Documents\Worddocs\ltr1.docx
C) D: Documents\Wordocs\ltr1.docx
D) D:\Documents\Worddocs\ltr1.docx
E) D:\Documents\Worddocs\ltrl.docx

Question 75

Which registry key tracks individual users and user preferences?

A) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
B) HKEY_USERS
C) HKEY_CURRENT_USER
D) HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

Question 76

The is normally located in the lower-left desktop corner and is used to access files, obtain help, launch applications, and add/remove hardware.

A) Start button
B) Taskbar
C) Notification area
D) Recycle Bin

Question 77

What device contains the file F:\REVIEW1.XLSX?

A) The RAM drive
B) The floppy drive
C) The hard drive
D) The flash drive
E) Cannot be told from the information provided

Question 78

What is a home screen on a mobile device?

A) Where you have to be to see what applications are currently running
B) Where the physical volume control is normally located
C) Where photo files are stored
D) Where app icons are found

Question 79

Describe the steps to set or remove a file attribute.

A) Open Device manager, select Properties option and the Properties window opens. Toward the bottom of the window is an Attributes section. Click inside one or more of the attribute checkboxes to enable or disable an attribute.
B) Use Windows Explorer to locate the file or folder. Right-click the file or folder name. Click the Properties option and the Properties window opens. Toward the bottom of the window is an Attributes section. Click inside one or more of the attribute checkboxes to enable or disable an attribute.
C) Use Windows Explorer to locate the file or folder. Left-click the file or older name. Click the Properties option and the Properties window opens. Toward the bottom of the window is an Attributes section. Click inside one or more of the attribute checkboxes to enable or disable an attribute.
D) Use the Network option within Windows Explorer to locate the file or folder. Double-click the file or folder name. Click the Properties option and select File Attribute. Click inside one or more of the attribute checkboxes to enable or disable an attribute.

Question 80

What algorithm is used to encrypt files on Windows 7P?

A) EWFS (Encrypting Windows File System)
B) WFE (Windows File Encryption)
C) EFS (Encrypting File System)
D) NTE (New Technology Encryption)