Question 1

You can locate an app by typing its name in H) Screen shots the ________.
A) dialog box
B) text box
C) search box
D) command prompt

Accepted Answer

The search box is designed to allow users to search for various items, including apps. By simply typing the name of the app in the search box, users can quickly and easily locate it.

Question 2

The ________ pane provides unique results for three groups-Apps, Settings, and Files.
A) Preview
B) Search
C) Details
D) Navigation

Accepted Answer

The Search pane in Windows 10 provides unique results for three groups-Apps, Settings, and Files, enabling users to easily locate resources on their system.

Question 3

An app that runs on the desktop is a ________ app.
A) Start screen
B) desktop
C) Control Panel
D) Ribbon

Accepted Answer

A desktop app runs directly on the desktop, separate from the Start screen or Control Panel. The Ribbon is a graphical control element, not an app.

Question 4

The shortcut to move the insertion point to the end of your document is ________.
A) [End]
B) [F5]
C) [Ctrl] + [End]
D) [Alt] + [End]

Accepted Answer

Pressing [Ctrl] + [End] takes the insertion point to the end of the document, making it the best choice for this scenario. The other options ([End], [F5], [Alt] + [End]) have different functions, such as moving the cursor to the end of the current line or opening the "Go To" window.

Question 5

A picture password might have areas that need to be ________ in a certain order.
A) scanned
B) spoken to
C) authenticated
D) touched

Accepted Answer

A picture password typically requires users to touch specific areas in a particular order to unlock the device.

Question 6

Folder windows typically have a ________ on the left and a file list on the right.
A) Menu bar
B) Start screen
C) Navigation pane
D) Contextual tab

Accepted Answer

The navigation pane is typically found on the left side of a folder window, and it displays a list of locations and shortcuts to help users navigate to different folders. The file list is usually displayed on the right side of the window, and it shows the contents of the currently selected folder. The menu bar and contextual tabs can appear at the top of the window, but they don't always appear in every folder view. The start screen is not typically associated with folder windows in Windows operating systems.

Question 7

When the lock screen appears, ________ to display the sign-in screen.
A) click
B) swipe
C) double-tap
D) pinch

Accepted Answer

Clicking on the lock screen is the most common method to display the sign-in screen on most devices, especially computers.

Question 8

A(n) ________ is an example of a masked character.
A) arrow
B) hyphen
C) bullet
D) number

Accepted Answer

A bullet is a masked character commonly used in lists or to mark important points in a document.

Question 9

________ are saved preferences that change the way Windows or a program behaves.
A) Charms
B) Settings
C) Commands
D) Apps

Accepted Answer

Settings are saved preferences that can be customized by the user to change the behavior of Windows or a specific program. Charms are a feature specific to Windows 8 that provide quick access to system commands, while commands are actions executed by typing specific text in a command prompt or terminal. Apps are software applications or programs that run on a device or operating system.

Question 10

The screen you use to type the information to access your account is the ________ screen.
A) login
B) sign-in
C) start
D) sign-up

Accepted Answer

The answer of The screen you use to type the...

Question 11

When you delete a file from your hard disk, it is moved to the ________.
A) My Documents folder
B) Ribbon
C) Library
D) Recycle Bin

Accepted Answer

When you delete a file from your hard disk, it is not permanently removed from the computer. Rather, it is moved to the Recycle Bin where it can be restored if needed. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not relate to the process of deleting files from the hard disk.

Question 12

Mail, Video, SkyDrive, and Games are examples of basic ________ included by default in Windows 8.
A) tags
B) apps
C) charms
D) devices

Accepted Answer

Basic apps are included by the default of Windows 8, and they are referred to as apps. Therefore, the best choice would be B - apps.

Question 13

The lock screen typically displays ________.
A) applications
B) the date and time
C) tiles
D) icons

Accepted Answer

The lock screen typically displays the date and time.

Question 14

Which of the following is true about zipped files?
A) A group of files is compressed into a single file.
B) A single file is expanded.
C) A group of files is saved as multiple files.
D) A single file is duplicated.

Accepted Answer

Zipped files are a group of files that are compressed into a single file using software like WinZip, 7-zip, or gzip. This reduces the file size and makes it easier to transfer or store the files. When the zipped file is opened, the contents can be extracted and uncompressed to their original format.

Question 15

The ________ displays along the bottom of the desktop.
A) taskbar
B) Quick Access Toolbar
C) window control
D) Ribbon

Accepted Answer

The taskbar is a bar that displays along the bottom (by default) of the Windows desktop. It includes the Start button, open programs, system notifications and icons, and shortcuts to other programs or files.

Question 16

You can select a group of consecutive files by ________.
A) dragging
B) clicking
C) tapping
D) snapping

Accepted Answer

You can select a group of consecutive files by dragging the mouse cursor over the files while holding down the left mouse button.

Question 17

On a touch display, you can view app commands by ________.
A) swiping
B) tapping
C) pressing and holding
D) pinching

Accepted Answer

The answer of On a touch display, you can view...

Question 18

The upper right corner of most windows has icons to maximize, minimize, or ________ the window.
A) open
B) rotate
C) delete
D) close

Accepted Answer

The icons in the upper right corner of most windows allow the user to maximize, minimize, or close the window. Choosing option D, "close," is the best choice as it directly reflects the intended function of the icon. Options A, B, and C are not relevant to the function of the icon.

Question 19

The Charms area contains ________ buttons.
A) five
B) two
C) six
D) three

Accepted Answer

The Charms area typically contains five buttons: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings.

Question 20

________ are the motions performed on a touch display that are interpreted as commands.
A) Gestures
B) Signals
C) Movements
D) Actions

Accepted Answer

Gestures are the motions performed on a touch display that are interpreted as commands.

Quiz 16: Getting Started With Windows 8

You can locate an app by typing its name in H) Screen shots the ________.

The ________ pane provides unique results for three groups-Apps, Settings, and Files.

An app that runs on the desktop is a ________ app.

The shortcut to move the insertion point to the end of your document is ________.

A picture password might have areas that need to be ________ in a certain order.

Folder windows typically have a ________ on the left and a file list on the right.

When the lock screen appears, ________ to display the sign-in screen.

A(n) ________ is an example of a masked character.

________ are saved preferences that change the way Windows or a program behaves.

The screen you use to type the information to access your account is the ________ screen.

When you delete a file from your hard disk, it is moved to the ________.

Mail, Video, SkyDrive, and Games are examples of basic ________ included by default in Windows 8.

The lock screen typically displays ________.

Which of the following is true about zipped files?

The ________ displays along the bottom of the desktop.

You can select a group of consecutive files by ________.

On a touch display, you can view app commands by ________.

The upper right corner of most windows has icons to maximize, minimize, or ________ the window.

The Charms area contains ________ buttons.

________ are the motions performed on a touch display that are interpreted as commands.