Deck 7: Survey of Windows Features and Support Tools

Question 1

 What is another name for the notification area in Windows?

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False

Question 3

 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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

 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 5

 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 6

 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 7

 The Windows desktop is itself a folder.

Question 8

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

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

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 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

Question 11

 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 12

) 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 13

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

Question 14

 A hard drive can only have one single root directory.

Question 15

) 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 16

 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 17

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

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

Question 18

 The Windows 8 interface is known as the Aero interface.

Question 19

 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 20

 What type of software is used to control a computer?

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

Question 21

 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 22

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

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

Question 23

 Which of the following are valid types of user accounts in Windows?

A) visitor
B) administrator
C) standard
D) temporary

Question 24

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. gadget
b. System window
c. Desktop
d. Action Center
e. Compressed folder
f. Child directories
g. Network and Sharing center
h. OneDrive
i. Device drivers
j. Navigation pane
 Small programs stored on the hard drive that tell the computer how to communicate with a specific hardware device

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

 What two terms describe a power saving mode in windows that saves the current running state including open files to memory and then shuts down, while keeping memory powered?

A) hibernation mode
B) sleep mode
C) half-awake mode
D) suspend mode

Question 27

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. gadget
b. System window
c. Desktop
d. Action Center
e. Compressed folder
f. Child directories
g. Network and Sharing center
h. OneDrive
i. Device drivers
j. Navigation pane
 A tool that lists errors and issues that need attention

Question 28

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. gadget
b. System window
c. Desktop
d. Action Center
e. Compressed folder
f. Child directories
g. Network and Sharing center
h. OneDrive
i. Device drivers
j. Navigation pane
 a mini-app that provides information such as the time, date, news headlines, or weather.

Question 29

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. gadget
b. System window
c. Desktop
d. Action Center
e. Compressed folder
f. Child directories
g. Network and Sharing center
h. OneDrive
i. Device drivers
j. Navigation pane
. Found on the left side of the Windows Explorer or Computer window

Question 30

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. gadget
b. System window
c. Desktop
d. Action Center
e. Compressed folder
f. Child directories
g. Network and Sharing center
h. OneDrive
i. Device drivers
j. Navigation pane
 Creates a folder with a .zip extension

Question 31

 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 32

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. gadget
b. System window
c. Desktop
d. Action Center
e. Compressed folder
f. Child directories
g. Network and Sharing center
h. OneDrive
i. Device drivers
j. Navigation pane
 A directory that is housed inside another a directory

Question 33

 What two methods can be used to access items in the Quick Launch menu?

A) Right click the Start button, select an item from the Quick Launch menu
B) Right click the taskbar, select Quick Launch, select an item.
C) Press Win+X on the keyboard to access the Quick Launch menu from anywhere
D) Press CTRL+X on the keyboard to access the Quick Launch menu from anywhere

Question 34

 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 35

 Which of the following file extensions are hidden just after Windows is installed? Choose all that apply.

A) .exe
B) .xlsx
C) .com
D) .txt

Question 36

) What terms refer to directories that exist under the root directory?

A) subdirectories
B) child directories
C) folders
D) containers

Question 37

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. gadget
b. System window
c. Desktop
d. Action Center
e. Compressed folder
f. Child directories
g. Network and Sharing center
h. OneDrive
i. Device drivers
j. Navigation pane
 A utility that can be used to solve a failed network connection

Question 38

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. gadget
b. System window
c. Desktop
d. Action Center
e. Compressed folder
f. Child directories
g. Network and Sharing center
h. OneDrive
i. Device drivers
j. Navigation pane
 The initial screen that is displayed when an OS has a GUI interface loaded

Question 39

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. gadget
b. System window
c. Desktop
d. Action Center
e. Compressed folder
f. Child directories
g. Network and Sharing center
h. OneDrive
i. Device drivers
j. Navigation pane
 Can give you a quick look at what hardware and software is installed

Question 40

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. gadget
b. System window
c. Desktop
d. Action Center
e. Compressed folder
f. Child directories
g. Network and Sharing center
h. OneDrive
i. Device drivers
j. Navigation pane
 A Microsoft online storage service

Question 41

 Describe two methods for launching an application.

Question 42

 Describe the notification area.

Question 43

 What is the Windows taskbar and how is it used?

Question 44

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

Question 45

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

Question 46

. Describe the Control Panel window.

Question 47

 List the four functions of an operating system.

Question 48

 Explain why it is important to empty the Recycle Bin.

Question 49

 What is the purpose of the UAC box?

Question 50

 Briefly define operating system.