Question 1

In ____ you can create user accounts,set parental controls,make Internet and network connections,set security controls,and much more.
A) Exposé
B) System Preferences
C) Spotlight
D) Dashboard

Accepted Answer

System Preferences is the only option that includes the listed actions. Exposé, Spotlight, and Dashboard do not have capabilities for creating user accounts, setting parental controls, making internet and network connections, and setting security controls.

Question 2

The Recent Items option in the Apple menu lists recent documents but not recent servers you have visited.

Accepted Answer

The Recent Items option in the Apple menu lists both recent documents and applications, as well as servers you have visited, allowing quick access to these items.

Question 3

Using System Preferences,you can invoke a wizard to walk you through the process of setting up your Internet connection.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. On a Mac, you can use the System Preferences to set up your Internet connection and there is a wizard that guides you through the process.

Question 4

Using Active Screen Corners,you turn your screen's corners into shortcuts.

Accepted Answer

With Active Screen Corners, users are able to assign different actions or shortcuts to each of the four corners of their computer screen, making it an efficient way to access frequently used functions or applications.

Question 5

Each category row in System Preferences contains icons related to the row directly beneath it.

Accepted Answer

In System Preferences on a Mac, the icons are not categorized into rows with categories listed directly beneath them; instead, each icon represents a different setting without explicit row categories.

Question 6

It is good practice to create user accounts for each individual who uses a computer to keep each person's work separate from that of other computer users.

Accepted Answer

Creating user accounts ensures privacy and security of data, as each user's files and information are kept separate. It also allows for personalized settings and preferences to be saved for each user.

Question 7

You can configure Parental Controls whether you are a parent or not.

Accepted Answer

Parental Controls can be configured by anyone who wants to restrict access to certain content or websites, regardless of whether they are a parent or not.

Question 8

Using System Preferences,you can change the size of the Dock as it appears on your display.

Accepted Answer

In System Preferences, under "Dock", you can adjust the size of the Dock using a slider.

Question 9

You can use Mac OS X Firewall settings to encrypt data stored on the computer.

Accepted Answer

Mac OS X Firewall settings can help block unauthorized access to the computer or network, but it does not have the capability to encrypt data stored on the computer. For data encryption, Mac OS X provides features like FileVault or third-party encryption software.

Question 10

____ are ready to use when the Dashboard is activated and disappear when the Dashboard is put away.
A) Spaces
B) Widgets
C) Preferences
D) Controls

Accepted Answer

Widgets are small, self-contained applications that are designed to perform a specific task or present information. They are located on the Dashboard, and appear only when the Dashboard is activated. Once the Dashboard is put away, the widgets disappear. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

Question 11

You can move a window from one Space to a different Space through a bird's eye view.

Accepted Answer

When using Mission Control, you can drag and drop windows from one Space to another in the bird's eye view.

Question 12

To open System Preferences,click the System Preferences icon on the Dock.

Accepted Answer

The statement correctly explains the process of opening System Preferences on a Mac.

Question 13

To navigate from Space to Space on your computer,use the Shift+arrow keys.

Accepted Answer

To navigate from Space to Space on a Mac, you typically use Control+Arrow keys (left or right), not Shift+Arrow keys.

Question 14

Mac OS X System Preferences is similar to the ____ in Windows.
A) Help menu
B) System Tools
C) Control Panel
D) Sidebar

Accepted Answer

The Control Panel in Windows is similar to Mac OS X System Preferences in that they both provide access to various system settings and options, such as display settings, network settings, and sound settings. The Help menu is more like the Help menu in Mac OS X applications, while System Tools and Sidebar are not directly comparable to Mac OS X System Preferences.

Question 15

When you set up a user account,you cannot specify which programs that user is able to run.

Accepted Answer

When setting up a user account, especially in operating systems like Windows or Linux, administrators can indeed specify or restrict which programs a user is able to run through various methods such as group policies, user permissions, or software restriction policies.

Question 16

Under Security you can set up and monitor your ____.
A) Desktop
B) filenames
C) firewall
D) printers

Accepted Answer

Security settings are typically related to network security and therefore, the option that best fits this category is Firewall. Desktop, filenames, and printers are not directly related to network security.

Question 17

Mac OS X System Preferences holds the settings for your computer.

Accepted Answer

Mac OS X System Preferences is where the user can access and modify the settings for the computer.

Question 18

After you make any change in System Preferences,you need to save the change(s)before exiting System Preferences.

Accepted Answer

Most changes in System Preferences are applied immediately and do not require an explicit save action before exiting.

Question 19

To open System Preferences,click the Finder and then select System Preferences from the list.

Accepted Answer

To open System Preferences on a Mac, you typically click on the Apple menu (uf8ff) in the top-left corner of the screen and then select "System Preferences" from the dropdown menu. Finder is primarily used for managing files and folders, not accessing System Preferences directly.

Question 20

____ holds mini-applications and puts useful information at your fingertips.
A) Exposé
B) System Preferences
C) Spotlight
D) The Dashboard

Accepted Answer

The Dashboard holds mini-applications called widgets, which provide quick access to useful information such as weather updates, calendar appointments, and calculator functions.

Quiz 16: Mac OS X Tools

In ____ you can create user accounts,set parental controls,make Internet and network connections,set security controls,and much more.