Question 1

The Start menu includes variously-sized shaded rectangles, called ____ .
A)icons
B)tiles
C)apps
D)gestures

Accepted Answer

The shaded rectangles on the Start menu are called tiles.

Question 2

A pointing device controls the movement of the ____.
A)status bar
B)cursor
C)taskbar
D)mouse pointer

Accepted Answer

The answer of A pointing device controls the movement of...

Question 3

Microsoft _____ is the new Microsoft web browser that lets you display and interact with webpages.
A)WordPress
B)Edge
C)Webzilla
D)Cortana

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Edge is the new web browser developed by Microsoft that allows users to display and interact with webpages. WordPress is a content management system, Webzilla is a web hosting company, and Cortana is a virtual assistant developed by Microsoft. Therefore, the best choice for this question is B - Edge.

Question 4

____ are groupings of buttons and other controls you use to interact with an object or a program.
A)Pointers
B)Tabs
C)Apps
D)Files

Accepted Answer

Tabs are commonly used to group buttons and controls for a specific purpose or section within a program or object. Pointers refer to an input device, apps refer to software programs, and files are collections of stored data.

Question 5

In Windows 10, a feature called ____ updates content in some Windows 10 apps.
A)Windows updater
B)live updates
C)live tile
D)live app

Accepted Answer

Live tiles are a feature in Windows 10 that updates content in some Windows 10 apps. They provide users with real-time information and quick access to frequently used apps. Live tiles display information such as news headlines, weather updates, calendar events, and social media notifications without having to open the app.

Question 6

Windows apps are also known as ____ apps.
A)universal
B)static
C)live
D)traditional

Accepted Answer

Windows apps can be designed to work across all Windows devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones. These types of apps are called universal apps. Static and traditional are not commonly used to describe Windows apps, and live apps may refer to a specific type of app that constantly updates with new information or content.

Question 7

A(n)____ is an action you take with your fingertip directly on the screen, such as tapping or swiping.
A)pointer
B)log in
C)gesture
D)sign in

Accepted Answer

A gesture is a physical action made with your fingertip directly on the screen, such as tapping, swiping, or pinching. A pointer is not made with your fingertip on the screen, and log in and sign in are not actions made with your fingertip on the screen, but rather involve typing in credentials.

Question 8

The area below the title bar is called the ____ and it contains tabs, commands, and the Address bar.
A)document window
B)Ribbon
C)taskbar
D)Application bar

Accepted Answer

The Ribbon is located below the title bar and contains tabs, commands, and the Address bar. The document window refers to the area where the content is displayed, the taskbar is located at the bottom of the screen, and the Application bar may refer to various bars or menus depending on the application being used.

Question 9

The ____ shows the name and location of the item you have open.
A)taskbar
B)address bar
C)title bar
D)status bar

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____ shows the name and location...

Question 10

Each tile represents a(n)____.
A)app
B)gesture
C)icon
D)gadget

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each tile represents a(n)____.
A)app
B)gesture
C)icon
D)gadget...

Question 11

Some smaller desktop apps, called Windows ____, such as Paint, come already installed in Windows 10.
A)utilities
B)operating apps
C)accessories
D)default apps

Accepted Answer

Accessories is the correct term used by Microsoft to describe the smaller desktop apps that come pre-installed in Windows 10, such as Paint, Snipping Tool, and Calculator.

Question 12

Clicking and double-clicking are two of the five _____.
A)desktop actions
B)pointing device actions
C)pointing device apps
D)operating system actions

Accepted Answer

Clicking and double-clicking are actions performed on a pointing device, such as a mouse or touchpad, to interact with the graphical user interface of an operating system or applications. Therefore, the best choice is B, pointing device actions.

Question 13

At the bottom of the Windows 10 desktop is a bar called the ____, with buttons representing commonly used programs and tools.
A)startup bar
B)apps bar
C)live bar
D)taskbar

Accepted Answer

The bar described is commonly known as the taskbar in Windows 10, and it displays icons for frequently used programs and tools.

Question 14

Which of the following is a set of instructions written for a computer?
A)program
B)Microsoft account
C)log it
D)password

Accepted Answer

A program is a set of instructions written in a programming language that a computer can execute. Microsoft account, log it, and password are all related to computer use, but they are not sets of instructions written for a computer.

Question 15

The area at the top of the window, which displays the name of the window, is called the ____.
A)title bar
B)App bar
C)taskbar
D)options bar

Accepted Answer

The area at the top of the window that displays the name of the window is called the title bar. The app bar is typically located at the bottom or top of the screen within an application, the taskbar is a separate bar at the bottom of the screen that displays open windows and running programs, and the options bar refers to a specific bar within certain applications that displays editing or formatting options.

Question 16

____ also work well on tablets and phones.
A)Windows apps
B)Desktop apps
C)Charms
D)Operating apps

Accepted Answer

Windows apps are designed to work well on both tablets and phones, as they are optimized for touch screens and smaller displays. Desktop apps, on the other hand, are not typically optimized for mobile devices and may not function as effectively on them. Charms are a feature specific to Windows 8 and would not apply to other operating systems, while "operating apps" is not a clear or specific term.

Question 17

You can ____ a desktop icon, such as the Recycle Bin, by left-clicking it with the mouse pointer and dragging it.
A)move
B)delete
C)duplicate
D)organize

Accepted Answer

The sentence is discussing how to move a desktop icon, so the correct answer is "move." Deleting or duplicating the icon would result in a different action than what is described in the sentence, and while organizing could be a potential answer, it is not specifically mentioned in the sentence.

Question 18

Buttons act as ____, which instruct Windows to perform tasks.
A)select statements
B)pointers
C)commands
D)gestures

Accepted Answer

Buttons act as commands, as they provide instructions for Windows to perform specific tasks when clicked. Select statements refer to choosing specific data in a program, pointers refer to tools used for navigation and selection, and gestures typically refer to touch-based actions on touch screens.

Question 19

The Windows 10 desktop has controls, also known as its ____, that allow you to interact with the Windows 10 operating system.
A)gestures
B)tiles
C)apps
D)user interface

Accepted Answer

The user interface of the Windows 10 desktop includes controls that allow you to interact with the operating system. Gestures and tiles are more commonly associated with touch-screen devices and apps are individual software programs, not part of the user interface itself.

Question 20

____ apps are fully-featured programs that may be available at an online store or on disk.
A)Universal
B)Static
C)Desktop
D)Single-user

Accepted Answer

Desktop apps are fully-featured programs that are usually installed on a computer or laptop rather than accessed through a web browser. They can be purchased online or on disk and offer a wide range of functionality and features. Universal apps are designed to work across multiple platforms, static apps have limited or fixed functionality, and single-user apps are designed for use by one person at a time.

Quiz 1: Getting Started With Windows 10

The Start menu includes variously-sized shaded rectangles, called ____ .

A pointing device controls the movement of the ____.

Microsoft _____ is the new Microsoft web browser that lets you display and interact with webpages.

____ are groupings of buttons and other controls you use to interact with an object or a program.

In Windows 10, a feature called ____ updates content in some Windows 10 apps.

Windows apps are also known as ____ apps.

A(n) ____ is an action you take with your fingertip directly on the screen, such as tapping or swiping.

The area below the title bar is called the ____ and it contains tabs, commands, and the Address bar.

The ____ shows the name and location of the item you have open.

Each tile represents a(n) ____.

Some smaller desktop apps, called Windows ____, such as Paint, come already installed in Windows 10.

Clicking and double-clicking are two of the five _____.

At the bottom of the Windows 10 desktop is a bar called the ____, with buttons representing commonly used programs and tools.

Which of the following is a set of instructions written for a computer?

The area at the top of the window, which displays the name of the window, is called the ____.

____ also work well on tablets and phones.

You can ____ a desktop icon, such as the Recycle Bin, by left-clicking it with the mouse pointer and dragging it.

Buttons act as ____, which instruct Windows to perform tasks.

The Windows 10 desktop has controls, also known as its ____, that allow you to interact with the Windows 10 operating system.

____ apps are fully-featured programs that may be available at an online store or on disk.