Exam 1: Introduction to Windows Vista

Figure 3 In the accompanying figure, the organization that owns the site is a(n)_____ organization.

In the Help and Support Center window, the table of contents contains all of the following areas except the _____.

A network controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on the network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.

The _____ button displays the hierarchy of folders and drives on your computer.

A(n)_________________________ is the set of computer instructions that controls the allocation of computer hardware such as memory, disk drives, printers, and CD and DVD drives.

_________________________ means to move the mouse across a flat surface until the mouse pointer rests on the item of choice.

A user interface is the combination of hardware and devices that is used to communicate with and control the computer.

A(n)_________________________ is a collection of computers and devices connected together for the purpose of sharing information between computer users.

A(n)_____ is a pointing device used with Windows Vista that may be attached to the computer by a cable or may be wireless.

On the Start menu, the list of commands above the separator line at the top of the left column, called the pinned items list, consists of the default Web browser program and the default e-mail program.

A(n)_________________________, is a flash memory storage device that plugs into a USB port on a computer.

A(n)_____ controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on the network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.

Windows Vista _________________________ Edition is an operating system that performs every function necessary for you to communicate with and use the computer.

_________________________ means you press and release the secondary mouse button.

Before logging on to the computer, you must have a unique user name and password. Describe considerations you must make when choosing a password. Include reasons why a secure password is important.

A(n)_________________________ is a computer connected to a server.

To enlarge or shrink a window, you can only drag the left border of the window.

_____ Explorer is a Web browsing program that allows you to search for and view Web pages.

A(n)_________________________ consists of a tab in the Internet Explorer window and the associated Web page.

Windows Vista Enterprise Edition is available to anyone who owns a computer.