Exam 10: Exploring the Basics of Windows 8

Briefly name and describe the two kinds of applications that Windows 8 can run.

If a button on an application's ribbon displays only an icon and not the button name, you can point to the button to display a ScreenTip.

-The accompanying figure shows an example of a(n) ____________________, which is located at the top of many desktop application windows, immediately below the title bar, and is organized into tabs.

MATCHING -Leaving one Windows 8 application open on the left or right side of the screen as you work in another

You use Charms Tab buttons to identify and work with open desktop applications.

Right-clicking the thumbnail of a running application opens ____.

The ____ gesture involves dragging a fingertip across the screen and then releasing.

A ____ is a program that causes a monitor to go blank or to display an animated design after a specified amount of idle time.

The Apps screen lists all applications installed on your computer.

MATCHING -A rectangular work area that contains tools for performing tasks in the application

-The accompanying figure is showing ____.

A Microsoft account is associated with ____________________, a Microsoft server on the Internet on which you can store files and access some Microsoft programs.

Which of the following represents a valid Microsoft account username?

____________________ a window means hiding it so that only its button is visible on the taskbar.

MATCHING -Term used to describe an application that is open but is not currently being used to complete tasks

The ____________________ window is the application window in which you are currently working.

If you wish to return to the Start screen, press the ____ key(s).

Name and briefly describe the use of the two main types of software that computers in general can run.

-The image shown in the accompanying figure shows the Windows 8 ____.

You are the proud owner of a new notebook computer running Windows 8. You are trying to understand the differences between the two main types of applications that your Windows 8 machine can run. -The Weather app ____.