Exam 3: The Visible Computer

In Windows Vista/7 systems, the _______________ shows running programs.

Briefly describe the processing stage of the computer process.

Describe two ways to navigate to the Windows 10 Control Panel.

An essential tool in Linux for technicians is the command line, called _______________.

How many directory structures for program files are created by the 64-bit edition of Windows?

In Windows 8/8.1, what is displayed when a user drops the cursor to the bottom left corner when in the Start screen?

The default Windows 8 interface is called the _______________.

In the Mac OS X operating system interface, the background of the main screen is called the _______________.

Most users and techs access folders and files in Windows with a tool called Windows Explorer in Windows Vista/7 and _______________ in Windows 8/8.1/10.

The Windows 10 _______________ app combines a huge number of otherwise disparate utilities, apps, and tools traditionally spread out all over your computer into one fairly unified, handy Windows app.

In Mac OS X, what launch point provides access to the tools needed to perform services on a Mac beyond what's included in System Preferences, including Activity Monitor and Terminal?

The operating system (OS) creates a(n) _______________-a visual representation of the computer on the monitor that makes sense to the people using the computer.

_______________ holds the keys to files and folders in Mac OS X.

Which port on the back of a PC's system unit is used for output to a monitor?

In Mac OS X, what launch point provides access to almost all the settings needed to administer a Mac OS X system?

Describe the code names and default name used for the Windows 8 interface.

Describe how to navigate to the Windows Settings App.

Describe at least two ways in which you can access the Windows 8/8.1 Command line.

_______________ (or programs) enable you to do specialized tasks on a computer such as typing a letter.

In Windows, what happens if you delete the Desktop folder?