Question 1

An operating system manages hardware, runs applications, provides an interface for users, and stores, retrieves, and manipulates files.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which Windows utility program lists errors and issues that need attention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Action Center 
B)  Control Panel 
C)  System Information Windows 
D)  Network and Sharing Center 
A)  Action Center 
B)  Control Panel 
C)  System Information Windows 
D)  Network and Sharing Center A

Question 3

Explain why it is important to empty the Recycle Bin.

Accepted Answer

Emptying the Recycle Bin will free up your disk space. Files and folders sent to the Recycle Bin are not really deleted until you empty the bin. To do that, right-click the bin and select Empty Recycle Bin from the shortcut menu.

Question 4

What is another name for the notification area in Windows?

Accepted Answer

A)  system tray 
B)  taskbar 
C)  Control Panel 
D)  Start Menu 
A)  system tray 
B)  taskbar 
C)  Control Panel 
D)  Start Menu

Question 5

The Action Center is a tool that was first introduced in Windows XP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Several applications might be installed on a computer but it really only needs one ____________________ to function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Several applications might be installed on a...

Question 7

What is another name for several small utility programs that are found in the Control Panel?

Accepted Answer

A)  downloads 
B)  system processes 
C)  categories 
D)  applets 
A)  downloads 
B)  system processes 
C)  categories 
D)  applets

Question 8

Describe a shortcut icon.

Accepted Answer

A quick way to open an application you u

Question 9

What type of software is used to control a computer.

Accepted Answer

A)  application 
B)  operating system 
C)  interface routine 
D)  ROM routine 
A)  application 
B)  operating system 
C)  interface routine 
D)  ROM routine

Question 10

A ____ is one or more characters following the last period in a filename, such as .exe, .txt, or .avi.

Accepted Answer

A)  filename 
B)  file extension 
C)  file version 
D)  file type 
A)  filename 
B)  file extension 
C)  file version 
D)  file type

Question 11

List the four functions of an operating system.

Accepted Answer

1. Provide a user in

Question 12

A ____is a convenient way to access several folders in different locations from one central location.

Accepted Answer

A)  directory 
B)  library 
C)  root directory 
D)  setting 
A)  directory 
B)  library 
C)  root directory 
D)  setting

Question 13

What is the Windows taskbar and how is it used?

Accepted Answer

The taskbar is normally located at the b

Question 14

Which part of the Windows display shows information about open programs and provides quick access to others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aero Snap 
B)  taskbar 
C)  notification area 
D)  properties 
A)  Aero Snap 
B)  taskbar 
C)  notification area 
D)  properties

Question 15

A(n) ____________________ folder is often used to compress files to a smaller size so they can more easily be sent by e-mail.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ folder is often used to...

Question 16

The ____ dialog box in Windows appears each time a user attempts to perform an action that can be done only with administrative privileges.

Accepted Answer

A)  User Account Confirmation 
B)  User Account Control 
C)  User Access Control 
D)  User Access Confirmation 
A)  User Account Confirmation 
B)  User Account Control 
C)  User Access Control 
D)  User Access Confirmation

Question 17

Which attribute is used to hide a file so that it does not appear in the directory list?

Accepted Answer

A)  Archive 
B)  Hidden 
C)  Read-only 
D)  System 
A)  Archive 
B)  Hidden 
C)  Read-only 
D)  System

Question 18

Which part of the path to a file indicates how the file is organized or formatted?

Accepted Answer

A)  subdirectory 
B)  filename 
C)  root directory 
D)  file extension 
A)  subdirectory 
B)  filename 
C)  root directory 
D)  file extension

Question 19

What is the maximum number of characters allowed in a filename path?

Accepted Answer

A)  128 
B)  256 
C)  64 
D)  260 
A)  128 
B)  256 
C)  64 
D)  260

Question 20

By default, Windows does not display ____________________ in Windows Explorer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of By default, Windows does not display ____________________...

Exam 3: Introducing Windows Operating Systems

An operating system manages hardware, runs applications, provides an interface for users, and stores, retrieves, and manipulates files.

Which Windows utility program lists errors and issues that need attention?

Explain why it is important to empty the Recycle Bin.

What is another name for the notification area in Windows?

The Action Center is a tool that was first introduced in Windows XP.

Several applications might be installed on a computer but it really only needs one ____________________ to function.

What is another name for several small utility programs that are found in the Control Panel?

Describe a shortcut icon.

What type of software is used to control a computer.

A ____ is one or more characters following the last period in a filename, such as .exe, .txt, or .avi.

List the four functions of an operating system.

A ____is a convenient way to access several folders in different locations from one central location.

What is the Windows taskbar and how is it used?

Which part of the Windows display shows information about open programs and provides quick access to others?

A(n) ____________________ folder is often used to compress files to a smaller size so they can more easily be sent by e-mail.

The ____ dialog box in Windows appears each time a user attempts to perform an action that can be done only with administrative privileges.

Which attribute is used to hide a file so that it does not appear in the directory list?

Which part of the path to a file indicates how the file is organized or formatted?

What is the maximum number of characters allowed in a filename path?

By default, Windows does not display ____________________ in Windows Explorer.

First Look at Computer Parts and Tools

Working Inside a Computer

All About Motherboards

Supporting Processors and Upgrading Memory

Supporting Hard Drives

Installing Windows

Supporting Io and Storage Devices

Satisfying Customer Needs

Maintaining Windows

Optimizing Windows

Troubleshooting Windows and Applications

Troubleshooting Hardware Problems

Troubleshooting Windows Startup Problems

Connecting to and Setting up a Network

Networking Types, Devices, and Cabling

Windows Resources on a Network

Security Strategies

Supporting Notebooks

Mobile Devices and Client-Side Virtualization

Supporting Printers

Filters