Question 1

The maximize button changes to the ____ button after you tap or click it.
A) Shut Down
B) Minimize
C) Restore Down
D) Close

Accepted Answer

The maximize button in windows changes to the "Restore Down" button after you tap or click it. This button will restore the window to its previous size before it was maximized.

Question 2

To use an app, you must instruct the operating system to ____ the app.
A) quit
B) run
C) restart
D) interface with

Accepted Answer

To use an app, the operating system must run it.

Question 3

When you run an app in Windows, it may appear in an on-screen work area app, called the ____, as shown in the accompanying figure.
A) desktop
B) Recycle Bin
C) file
D) Start screen

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

One method of displaying the entire contents of a window is to ____ it.
A) extend
B) restore
C) maximize
D) navigate

Accepted Answer

Maximizing a window will display the entire contents, taking up the full screen. Extending or restoring may still leave parts of the content hidden or off-screen. Navigating is a general term and not specific to displaying the contents of a window.

Question 5

A(n) ____ is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand.
A) app
B) gesture
C) tile
D) scroll bar

Accepted Answer

A gesture is a motion made on a touch screen, whereas the other options are unrelated to this definition. An app is a software application, a tile is a small image or icon displayed on a home screen or menu, and a scroll bar is a graphical control element used to scroll through content.

Question 6

Tapping or clicking the ____ on a sign-in screen begins the process of signing in to your user account.
A) app
B) user name
C) user icon
D) password

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tapping or clicking the ____ on a...

Question 7

When you create a database, the computer places it on a ____.
A) website
B) bar
C) menu
D) storage medium

Accepted Answer

A database is stored on a storage medium, such as a hard drive, SSD, or cloud storage, where it can be accessed and managed.

Question 8

A ____ is a horizontal or vertical bar that appears when the contents of an area may not be visible completely on the screen.
A) tilt wheel
B) gesture
C) scroll bar
D) scroll box

Accepted Answer

A scroll bar is a user interface element that is used to scroll through content that is too large to fit within a defined space on a screen. It appears as a horizontal or vertical bar that can be clicked and dragged to move the content up, down, left or right.

Question 9

____ is the newest version of Microsoft Windows.
A) Windows 8
B) SkyDrive
C) Microsoft Office 2013
D) Microsoft Office 365

Accepted Answer

Windows 8 is the newest version of Microsoft Windows, released in 2012. SkyDrive and Microsoft Office 2013 are software products offered by Microsoft, but are not versions of Windows. Microsoft Office 365 is a cloud-based subscription service for Microsoft Office, also not a version of Windows.

Question 10

You use the ____ Pane to open an object.
A) Task
B) Database
C) Navigation
D) Objects

Accepted Answer

The Navigation Pane in Microsoft Access displays all of the objects in the database, such as tables, queries, forms, and reports. You can easily open an object by simply clicking on it in the Navigation Pane.

Question 11

The Windows 8 interface begins with the ____.
A) Client screen
B) Sign-in screen
C) User Account screen
D) Start screen

Accepted Answer

The Windows 8 interface starts with the Start screen, which features live tiles and apps that allow users to easily access and organize their most frequently used programs and settings. The Sign-in and User Account screens come after the Start screen. There is no such thing as a "Client screen" in Windows 8.

Question 12

You work on objects such as tables, forms, and reports in the ____.
A) Access work area
B) Navigation area
C) Object tabs area
D) Options area

Accepted Answer

Tables, forms, and reports are all objects in Microsoft Access, and these are typically worked on in the Access work area. The Navigation area is where you can view all of the objects in your database, and the Object tabs area shows the tabs for each open object. The Options area is where you can customize various program settings.

Question 13

Before starting to work in Access, you must either create a new ____ or open an existing one.
A) database
B) object
C) document
D) worksheet

Accepted Answer

Access is a database management system, therefore, in order to use it, you need to create a new database or open an existing one. B, C, and D are not suitable choices because they do not pertain to the functionality of Access.

Question 14

You can use ____ button to minimize the Navigation Pane when you are not using it.
A) Shutter Bar Open/Close
B) Open/Close
C) Shutter Bar
D) Information Bar Open/Close

Accepted Answer

The answer of You can use ____ button to minimize...

Question 15

A ____ is a unique combination of letters or numbers that identifies a specific user to Windows.
A) user name
B) password
C) keyboard shortcut
D) sign-in screen

Accepted Answer

A user name is the unique identifier that Windows uses to distinguish between different users. While a password is also used to authenticate a user, it is not what identifies the user to Windows. A keyboard shortcut has no direct relationship to user identification, and a sign-in screen is simply the interface used to enter the user name and password.

Question 16

The ____ includes a button that enables you to display all of your apps.
A) menu bar
B) Toolbar
C) App bar
D) Shortcut bar

Accepted Answer

The App bar is specifically designed to display all of the apps on the device and often includes a button to access them all. The menu bar and toolbar may display app icons, but they are not solely dedicated to displaying apps. The shortcut bar is a less common term and may refer to a customizable bar of shortcuts within a specific app, rather than a system-wide display of all apps.

Question 17

A(n) ____ is a set of computer instructions.
A) computer program
B) gesture
C) password
D) user account

Accepted Answer

A computer program is a set of computer instructions that a computer can execute to perform a specific task.

Question 18

A ____ consists of one or more keys that you press to perform tasks using the keyboard.
A) keyboard stroke
B) keyboard app
C) keyboard log-in
D) keyboard shortcut

Accepted Answer

Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keys that allow you to perform tasks quickly and efficiently, without having to navigate through menus or use the mouse. Examples include Ctrl+C to copy, Ctrl+V to paste, and Alt+F4 to close a program.

Question 19

When you turn on a computer, Windows starts and displays a ____ consisting of the time and date.
A) Start screen
B) lock screen
C) sign-in screen
D) user name screen

Accepted Answer

The lock screen is the screen that is displayed when the computer starts up, before the user logs in. It often shows the time and date, as well as any notifications or wallpaper that the user has set. The other options listed are screens that come later in the login process.

Question 20

A(n) ____ consist of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
A) Start screen
B) app
C) operating system
D) log-in account

Accepted Answer

Apps (short for applications) are specifically designed programs that serve a variety of purposes, including making users more productive and assisting them with personal tasks. Start screen, operating system, and log-in account are not specific to productivity or personal tasks.

Quiz 1: Office 2013 and Windows 8: Essential Concepts and Skills

The maximize button changes to the ____ button after you tap or click it.

To use an app, you must instruct the operating system to ____ the app.

When you run an app in Windows, it may appear in an on-screen work area app, called the ____, as shown in the accompanying figure.

One method of displaying the entire contents of a window is to ____ it.

A(n) ____ is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand.

Tapping or clicking the ____ on a sign-in screen begins the process of signing in to your user account.

When you create a database, the computer places it on a ____.

A ____ is a horizontal or vertical bar that appears when the contents of an area may not be visible completely on the screen.

____ is the newest version of Microsoft Windows.

You use the ____ Pane to open an object.

The Windows 8 interface begins with the ____.

You work on objects such as tables, forms, and reports in the ____.

Before starting to work in Access, you must either create a new ____ or open an existing one.

You can use ____ button to minimize the Navigation Pane when you are not using it.

A ____ is a unique combination of letters or numbers that identifies a specific user to Windows.

The ____ includes a button that enables you to display all of your apps.

A(n) ____ is a set of computer instructions.

A ____ consists of one or more keys that you press to perform tasks using the keyboard.

When you turn on a computer, Windows starts and displays a ____ consisting of the time and date.

A(n) ____ consist of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.