Question 1

Windows lets you choose how you want to receive and ____________________ updates.

Accepted Answer

install

Question 2

Which of the following options should be used if you are planning not to use your computer for a short time and want it to reactivate quickly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Log off 
B)  Hibernate 
C)  Switch user 
D)  Sleep 
A)  Log off 
B)  Hibernate 
C)  Switch user 
D)  Sleep D

Question 3

The Power-down icon in the Windows 7 login screen is located in the _____ corner.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper-right 
B)  upper-left 
C)  lower-right 
D)  lower-left 
A)  upper-right 
B)  upper-left 
C)  lower-right 
D)  lower-left C

Question 4

To access information about Windows features, type ____________________ at the Windows 8 Start screen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To access information about Windows features, type...

Question 5

Which of the following options gives you the most security?

Accepted Answer

A)  Download updates, but do not automatically install 
B)  Install updates automatically 
C)  Check for updates, but do not download them 
D)  Do not update 
A)  Download updates, but do not automatically install 
B)  Install updates automatically 
C)  Check for updates, but do not download them 
D)  Do not update

Question 6

Message windows displayed on the desktop are also called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  application windows 
B)  dialog windows 
C)  dialog boxes 
D)  alert boxes 
A)  application windows 
B)  dialog windows 
C)  dialog boxes 
D)  alert boxes

Question 7

All of the following are categories of updates EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  important 
B)  recommended 
C)  optional 
D)  urgent 
A)  important 
B)  recommended 
C)  optional 
D)  urgent

Question 8

Which of the following options should be used if you are troubleshooting and want to clear memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Log off 
B)  Hibernate 
C)  Restart 
D)  Sleep 
A)  Log off 
B)  Hibernate 
C)  Restart 
D)  Sleep

Question 9

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1 Gabriel is learning how to access information about Windows features when using Windows 8 or Windows 7. His brother Maxwell, who has some experience with these operating systems, is ready to answer some of the questions he has. Choose the answers Maxwell would give. If the Help and Support Center does not link you to the information you need you can _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  search for user groups 
B)  search for online forums 
C)  search for relevant online articles and videos 
D)  all of the above 
A)  search for user groups 
B)  search for online forums 
C)  search for relevant online articles and videos 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Windows 8 has many of the same characteristics as Windows 7.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

To customize the taskbar, right-click it and then select _____ from the shortcut menu.

Accepted Answer

A)  Options 
B)  Settings 
C)  Features 
D)  Properties 
A)  Options 
B)  Settings 
C)  Features 
D)  Properties

Question 12

Which of the following Windows versions displays a Start screen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Windows XP 
B)  Windows 7 
C)  Windows 8 
D)  Windows Vista 
A)  Windows XP 
B)  Windows 7 
C)  Windows 8 
D)  Windows Vista

Question 13

An Ease of access icon activates all of the following special-needs options, except _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  changing screen resolution 
B)  magnifying text and objects 
C)  activating an on-screen keyboard 
D)  narrating that reads the screen 
A)  changing screen resolution 
B)  magnifying text and objects 
C)  activating an on-screen keyboard 
D)  narrating that reads the screen

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a split button?

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 15

All of the following is an element of the Windows 7 login screen, EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  icons that represent each of the users 
B)  the Easy of access icon 
C)  system version and edition 
D)  the Start button 
A)  icons that represent each of the users 
B)  the Easy of access icon 
C)  system version and edition 
D)  the Start button

Question 16

Which of the following shows the Ease of access icon on the Windows 7 login screen?

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 17

Operating system updates are sometimes referred to as patches .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Reboot option powers your computer down and then reboots it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

To return to the Start screen from any application you have to press the _____ key(s) on your computer keyboard.

Accepted Answer

A)  Esc 
B)  Ctrl+Alt 
C)  Alt+Delete 
D)  Windows 
A)  Esc 
B)  Ctrl+Alt 
C)  Alt+Delete 
D)  Windows

Question 20

Hovering the mouse pointer over any program in the Start menu displays a list of files that you recently opened using that program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Getting Started With Windows

Windows lets you choose how you want to receive and ____________________ updates.

Which of the following options should be used if you are planning not to use your computer for a short time and want it to reactivate quickly?

The Power-down icon in the Windows 7 login screen is located in the _____ corner.

To access information about Windows features, type ____________________ at the Windows 8 Start screen.

Which of the following options gives you the most security?

Message windows displayed on the desktop are also called _____.

All of the following are categories of updates EXCEPT _____.

Which of the following options should be used if you are troubleshooting and want to clear memory?

Windows 8 has many of the same characteristics as Windows 7.

To customize the taskbar, right-click it and then select _____ from the shortcut menu.

Which of the following Windows versions displays a Start screen?

An Ease of access icon activates all of the following special-needs options, except _____.

Which of the following is an example of a split button?

All of the following is an element of the Windows 7 login screen, EXCEPT _____.

Which of the following shows the Ease of access icon on the Windows 7 login screen?

Operating system updates are sometimes referred to as patches .

The Reboot option powers your computer down and then reboots it.

To return to the Start screen from any application you have to press the _____ key(s) on your computer keyboard.

Hovering the mouse pointer over any program in the Start menu displays a list of files that you recently opened using that program.

Computer Hardware

Peripheral Devices

System and Application Software

Installing Software

Working With Windows Settings and Accounts

Working With Files

Getting Started With Application Software

Creating a Document

Formatting a Document

Finalizing a Document

Creating a Worksheet

Formatting a Worksheet

Finalizing a Worksheet

Creating a Presentation

Finalizing a Presentation

Creating a Database

Finalizing a Database

Networks

Working With E-Mail

Browsing the Web

Computer Benefits and Risks

Filters