Question 1

A folder name can have up to _____ characters.
A) 64
B) 255
C) 128
D) none of the above; there is no size limit for folder names

Accepted Answer

The maximum number of characters for a folder name in Windows is 255.

Question 2

Jacki is getting a new computer and wants to organize the files and folders on her current one before moving them.  To eliminate files she no longer wants, Jacki should send them to _____.
A) the Documents folder
B) File Explorer
C) the default Delete folder
D) the Recycle Bin

Accepted Answer

The Recycle Bin is a temporary storage area for files and folders that have been deleted from the computer but can be restored if needed. Sending unwanted files and folders to the Recycle Bin is a safer choice than permanently deleting them, as it allows for a chance to review and restore them later if necessary.

Question 3

Tanya's boss has given her a USB drive with folders containing important files. She must create a report for him based on those files by the end of the week.   Tanya's boss has requested that she begin the report with a file that he modified last week. To locate this file, the best view setting for Tanya to use is _____.
A) Tiles
B) Large icons
C) Details
D) List

Accepted Answer

The best view setting for Tanya to use would be the "Details" view. This will enable her to see the date modified column and sort the files in descending order by date modified. This will allow her to easily locate the file that her boss modified last week. The other options (Tiles, Large icons, and List) do not display the date modified column or allow for easy sorting by date.

Question 4

The Details view lists files as _____.
A) thumbnail icons with filename, file type, and file size displayed
B) small file icons with filename, date modified, type, and file size
C) thumbnail icons with only a filename displayed
D) a list of filenames

Accepted Answer

The Details view lists files as small file icons with filename, date modified, type, and file size displayed.

Question 5

The ________________ displays the name of the location shown in the right pane of the File Explorer window.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________________ displays the name of the...

Question 6

The Tiles view displays files as _____.
A) thumbnail icons with filename, file type, and file size
B) small file icons with filename, data modified, type, and file size
C) thumbnail icons with only a filename displayed
D) a list of filenames

Accepted Answer

The Tiles view displays files as thumbnail icons with filename, file type, and file size.

Question 7

When files and folders are copied or moved, the _____ temporarily stores the data.
A) Clipboard
B) Recycle Bin
C) Download folder
D) Root directory

Accepted Answer

The Clipboard is a temporary storage area in a computer's memory where copied or cut data (such as files and folders) is held temporarily before it is pasted or moved to a new location.

Question 8

A file extension identifies the file _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A file extension identifies the file _______________....

Question 9

Before pinning a folder to the Start screen, you must first copy it to the _____ folder.
A) Documents
B) Pictures
C) Download
D) Videos

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before pinning a folder to the Start...

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT true about a shortcut?
A) It can be pinned to the Start screen.
B) You can double-click a shortcut icon to open it.
C) If you move a shortcut icon, you also move the program it is associated with.
D) A curved arrow appears in the lower-left part of a shortcut icon.

Accepted Answer

Moving a shortcut icon does not affect the actual program or file it is associated with, it only affects the location of the shortcut itself.

Question 11

There are _______________ views available in File Explorer for viewing the content of a folder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are _______________ views available in File...

Question 12

All of the following statements are true about the Recycle Bin EXCEPT: _____.
A) It resides on the hard disk.
B) Once the Recycle Bin is emptied, files can still be retrieved from the Download folder.
C) Files can be restored after they are sent to the Recycle Bin.
D) Double-clicking on the Recycle Bin icon displays all deleted files in File Explorer.

Accepted Answer

Once files are emptied from the Recycle Bin, they cannot be retrieved from any folder or location, including the Download folder.

Question 13

A(n) _____ drive, also called a flash or thumb drive, is an example of removable media.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ drive, also called a flash...

Question 14

Jacki is getting a new computer and wants to organize the files and folders on her current one before moving them.  To copy a file from her USB drive to a folder on her hard drive, Jacki needs to click on the file and _____.
A) press the Ctrl+X keys, click the destination folder, and then press the Ctrl+V keys
B) press the Ctrl+C keys, click the destination folder, and then press the Ctrl+V keys
C) hold down the right mouse button to drag the file to the new location, and then click again
D) choose the shortcut icon from the Home tab in the Ribbon to access the Copy command

Accepted Answer

To copy a file from a USB drive to a folder on the hard drive, Jacki needs to first select the file and then press Ctrl+C to copy it. Next, she needs to navigate to the destination folder and click on it to select it. Finally, she can press Ctrl+V to paste the copied file into the destination folder. Choice B is correct as it outlines this process. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they either do not include all the necessary steps or are not the most efficient methods of copying the file.

Question 15

The _____ is found at the top of the file system used by Windows.
A) root directory
B) subfolder
C) system folder
D) critical directory

Accepted Answer

The root directory is the top-level directory in the Windows file system, and it contains all other directories and files.

Question 16

A Microsoft Word data file is recognized by its _____ file extension.
A) .wrd
B) .docx
C) .j p g
D) .exe

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Word data files use the .docx file extension. Option A is a misspelling of the correct extension. Option C is for image files and option D is for executable files.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a file type?
A) application
B) executable
C) system
D) tile

Accepted Answer

Application, executable, and system are all file types that exist in computing. "Tile" is not a file type.

Question 18

Press the _______________ key sequence to copy a file or folder from one location to another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Press the _______________ key sequence to copy...

Question 19

The Send to command found on the menu that appears when you right-click on an icon is a quick and easy way to create a _____.
A) file attribute
B) pin on the Start screen
C) shortcut
D) file extension

Accepted Answer

The "Send to" command is used to quickly create a shortcut to a file or folder, making it a convenient way to access frequently used items. File attributes, pinning on the Start screen, and file extensions are not related to the "Send to" command.

Question 20

Tanya's boss has given her a USB drive with folders containing important files. She must create a report for him based on those files by the end of the week.   Tanya's boss informs her that she should use images stored on the USB drive when creating the report. To locate these graphic files, she will look for filenames with the _____ file type.
A) KB
B) DOCX
C) EXE
D) PNG

Accepted Answer

PNG is a file type commonly used for images, so Tanya should look for filenames with the .png extension on the USB drive to locate the graphic files her boss wants her to use in the report.

Quiz 3: Computer Protection

A folder name can have up to _____ characters.

Jacki is getting a new computer and wants to organize the files and folders on her current one before moving them. To eliminate files she no longer wants, Jacki should send them to _____.

The Details view lists files as _____.

The ________________ displays the name of the location shown in the right pane of the File Explorer window.

The Tiles view displays files as _____.

When files and folders are copied or moved, the _____ temporarily stores the data.

A file extension identifies the file _______________.

Before pinning a folder to the Start screen, you must first copy it to the _____ folder.

Which of the following is NOT true about a shortcut?

There are _______________ views available in File Explorer for viewing the content of a folder.

All of the following statements are true about the Recycle Bin EXCEPT: _____.

A(n) _____ drive, also called a flash or thumb drive, is an example of removable media.

Jacki is getting a new computer and wants to organize the files and folders on her current one before moving them. To copy a file from her USB drive to a folder on her hard drive, Jacki needs to click on the file and _____.

The _____ is found at the top of the file system used by Windows.

A Microsoft Word data file is recognized by its _____ file extension.

Which of the following is NOT a file type?

Press the _______________ key sequence to copy a file or folder from one location to another.

The Send to command found on the menu that appears when you right-click on an icon is a quick and easy way to create a _____.