Question 1

Application options are sometimes called preferences.

Accepted Answer

Application options can be referred to as preferences, as they allow the user to customize and choose their desired settings within the application.

Question 2

The Open dialog box uses file names to filter the list of files so that it displays only those files that can be opened using the current application.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Clicking the Save As button automatically stores a file using the original name, drive, and folder where it was previously stored.

Accepted Answer

Clicking the "Save As" button allows you to choose a new name, location, or format for the file, rather than automatically saving it with the original details.

Question 4

To close a file but leave the application open, use the HOME tab to select the Close option.

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Question 5

AutoRecover periodically saves a file as you are working on it.

Accepted Answer

AutoRecover is a feature in Microsoft Office programs that periodically saves a file as you are working on it in case of a power outage or other unexpected interruption.

Question 6

An application's window status bar displays the name of the application.

Accepted Answer

A status bar typically displays information about the current state or context of the application, such as messages, status of operations, or other contextual information, rather than the name of the application itself.

Question 7

File Explorer maintains extensions that list which file types can be opened by each application.

Accepted Answer

File Explorer does not maintain extensions that list which file types can be opened by each application; instead, it uses file associations stored in the Windows Registry to determine which application to use for opening a specific file type.

Question 8

If an application window is minimized, clicking the application's button on the menu bar restores the window to its previous size and location.

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Question 9

Clicking the Save button automatically stores a file using the original name, drive, and where it was previously stored.

Accepted Answer

Clicking the Save button typically saves a file using the original name and the same drive and location as previously saved.

Question 10

The application manager is a global tool that lets you navigate through storage devices, libraries, and folders to find files.

Accepted Answer

The application manager typically refers to a component of an operating system or software suite that allows users to install, update, and manage applications, rather than navigating through storage devices, libraries, and folders to find files.

Question 11

You have to specify the file type every time when saving a file in an Office application.

Accepted Answer

Most Office applications automatically suggest a default file type (e.g., .docx for Word, .xlsx for Excel) based on the application you are using, so you don't have to specify the file type every time.

Question 12

You can use a search engine such as Google to get help.

Accepted Answer

Google is a search engine that can be used to get help on a wide range of topics. Simply type in your query and Google will display relevant results that can help answer your question or solve your problem.

Question 13

File names can consist of letters, spaces, and numbers, but cannot contain any type of punctuation symbols.

Accepted Answer

File names can also contain certain punctuation symbols such as underscores (_) and hyphens (-), but cannot contain other symbols such as slashes (/ or \) or asterisks (*).

Question 14

Windows 8 allows you to run only one application on your desktop.

Accepted Answer

Windows 8 allows you to run multiple applications on your desktop.

Question 15

Word adds a(n) .txt file extension to all its files by default.

Accepted Answer

Word adds a .docx or .doc file extension to its files by default. A .txt file extension is only added if the file is saved as plain text.

Question 16

Data can be stored in files on your computer's hard disk and on CDs, DVDs, USB flash drives, and other storage media.

Accepted Answer

Data can be stored in various types of storage media including hard disks, CDs, DVDs, USB flash drives, and more.

Question 17

Commands to the Quick Access toolbar can be added by left-clicking the toolbar's down-arrow button.

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Question 18

A software program designed for the Windows operating system is often referred to as a Windows application.

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A software program designed to work specifically on the Windows operating system is called a Windows application.

Question 19

An application window's status bar displays the name of the program, the name of the open file, and a set of sizing buttons for minimizing, maximizing, and closing the window.

Accepted Answer

A status bar typically displays information about the current state of the application or document, such as cursor position or progress, not the sizing buttons for minimizing, maximizing, and closing the window. These buttons are usually found in the title bar or window's frame.

Question 20

The built-in help always provides answers to your questions.

Accepted Answer

The built-in help in software or programming languages is a useful resource, but it may not always provide answers to specific or complex questions users have.

Quiz 1: Getting Started With Application Software