Deck 1: Windows: Getting Started With Windows 7

Question 1

The Start button is located:

A) on the title bar.
B) on the desktop.
C) on the taskbar.
D) in the Notification area.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

If you were creating your own dialog box, which of the following features would be most appropriate to show five different print options?

A) List box
B) Text box
C) Spin arrow
D) Check box

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The ________ keys on the keyboard allow a user to cycle through all open windows.

A) Ctrl+Shift
B) Shift+Tab
C) Alt+Ctrl
D) Alt+Tab

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What year was Windows 7 available on most new microcomputer systems?

A) 2007
B) 2008
C) 2009
D) 2010

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Start button?

A) A way to open programs
B) A way to arrange icons on the desktop
C) Get help
D) Shut down the computer

Question 6

What happens to the mouse pointer when you place it on a border of a window?

A) It becomes a four-headed arrow
B) It changes to a double-headed arrow
C) It disappears
D) It turns red

Question 7

Items such as a Pencil tool, Brushes, Colors, and Shapes are a part of the ________ program.

A) WordPad
B) Paint
C) Notepad
D) Snipping Tool

Question 8

Notepad files end with a ________ extension.

A) )ntp
B) )npd
C) )txt
D) )doc

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?

A) It keeps track of files and folders
B) It allows you to create written documents
C) It recognizes keyboard input
D) It sends output to a display or output device

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of the Snipping Tool in Windows 7?

A) To capture screen displays
B) To capture as scanned image
C) To capture a portion of a WordPad or Notepad file
D) To cut and paste a portion of the desktop into a file

Question 11

What is displayed in the left pane of the Start menu?

A) A short list of commonly accessed programs from your hard drive
B) Access to system folders such as Documents, Pictures, and Music
C) Areas to access help, shut down the computer, and log off a user account
D) Options to adjust system settings

Question 12

How do icons appear on the desktop if Auto Arrange icons is selected?

A) Icons are arranged alphabetically across the top of the desktop.
B) Icons are arranged by frequency of use in two columns.
C) Icons are maintained in three rows in alphabetical order.
D) Icons are maintained in straight columns and cannot be moved out of line.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an automatic way for Windows 7 to arrange your windows on the desktop.

A) Side by side
B) Cascading
C) Horizontally stacked
D) Vertically stacked

Question 14

Which of the following feature of a dialog box offers a mutually exclusive choice?

A) Check box
B) Option button
C) List box
D) Text box

Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE about a pinned program?

A) It becomes a permanent selection on the right side of the taskbar.
B) A pinned program always shows in the Notification area.
C) A program can be pinned to either the Start menu, the taskbar, or both.
D) You can pin a program directly from the taskbar to the Start menu.

Question 16

After you have located a program name from the Start menu, in order to create a shortcut on the desktop,:

A) left-click and choose Create shortcuts here.
B) right-click, drag the program name to the desktop, and click Create shortcuts here.
C) right-click and drag the program name to the desktop.
D) double-click the program name and click Create shortcuts here.

Question 17

Which Windows 7 feature aligns a window on the right or left side of the desktop when dragging the title bar of the window to the side?

A) Aero Flip 3D
B) Snip
C) Snap
D) Aero Peek

Question 18

How do you drag a window out of the way that may be obstructing another window?

A) Hover the mouse arrow over the title bar until it changes to a double-arrow, then drag it
B) Click the title bar to move it
C) Click the control buttons and drag it
D) Double-click anywhere in the window to automatically move it alongside the other windows

Question 19

Where are the control buttons found on the title bar?

A) On the left end
B) In the center
C) On the right side
D) Directly to the left of the title

Question 20

If you were creating your own dialog box, which of the following features would be most appropriate beside Number of copies within a Print dialog box?

A) Option button
B) Text box
C) Spin arrow
D) Check box

Question 21

If you have only one account on your computer, it would be known as a(n) ________ account.

A) client
B) administrator
C) user
D) programmer

Question 22

Which of the following is FALSE about saving a search?

A) To conduct a saved search, open the Computer window.
B) To save a search, click Save search on the toolbar.
C) Saved searches are displayed in the Documents library section of the Computer window.
D) You only need to click the link of a saved search to get new results.

Question 23

How do you change the indexing options and locations in Windows 7?

A) Start button, Indexing, and click Indexing Options
B) Start button, All Programs, and Indexing Options
C) Start button, All Programs, Indexing, and Options
D) Start button, type Indexing Options in the Search box, and click Indexing Options

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a Windows Update setting available for Windows 7?

A) Never check for updates
B) Have Windows both download and install updates automatically
C) Download manually and install the updates automatically
D) Only download but let you install the downloads

Question 25

When expanding a search, scroll to the last item in the search results list and select ________ to search the entire computer system.

A) Computer
B) All Computer
C) All
D) My Computer

Question 26

The quickest way to access a summary of Action Center items is to:

A) double-click the icon in the Notification area.
B) click the Start button.
C) click the icon in the Notification area.
D) click the Windows Defender icon.

Question 27

In many open program windows a Search box is available at the ________ of the window.

A) bottom right corner
B) near the bottom center
C) top right corner
D) top left corner

Question 28

Windows 7's Help and Support feature is available:

A) from the Start menu.
B) in the Notification area.
C) from the desktop.
D) from the taskbar.

Question 29

Which of the following programs provides alerts in regard to monitoring your system for maintenance and security settings?

A) Action Center
B) Windows Defender
C) Windows Updates
D) Windows firewall

Question 30

The Windows Help button, a question mark, is located in the ________ of most windows.

A) top right corner
B) bottom left corner
C) bottom right corner
D) top left corner

Question 31

If you use Remote Assistance with someone who does not have Windows 7, an invitation file is sent. the invitation file includes a ________ that is used to connect the two computers.

A) help file and password
B) login and password
C) Website address
D) password

Question 32

Important or serious alerts in the Action Center are noted by a:

A) red, flashing sign.
B) red star.
C) yellow flag.
D) red flag.

Question 33

Help topics in Windows 7 are available when you look through help by clicking the ________ button.

A) Search
B) Search Help
C) Look Through Help
D) Browse Help

Question 34

What is a tag?

A) A property identification for a program
B) An identifier for a folder
C) A custom file property created by a user
D) An e-mail identifier

Question 35

Which of the following is FALSE in regard to Windows Defender?

A) It requires an annual maintenance fee.
B) It is antispyware software.
C) It is included with Windows 7.
D) It identifies and removes spyware.

Question 36

The Sticky Notes feature of Windows 7 can be accessed from the Start button,:

A) All Programs, Accessories, and Sticky Notes.
B) All Programs, and Sticky Notes.
C) Control Panel, and Sticky Notes.
D) All Programs, Computer, and Sticky Notes

Question 37

In order to receive online help files in your searches, open Help and Support, click Options, and then click:

A) Open.
B) Online Help.
C) More.
D) Settings.

Question 38

Which of the following Windows 7 features asks for permission before allowing changes to your system settings?

A) Action Center
B) UAC
C) Windows Updates
D) Windows firewall

Question 39

The Help and Support home button in the Windows Help and Search function in Windows 7 resembles a(n):

A) book.
B) house.
C) question mark.
D) adult helping a child with a book.

Question 40

When using Remote Assistance, if the person you are connected with is also using Windows 7, you can use a method called:

A) Remote Connect
B) Connect with 7
C) Easy Connect
D) Windows 7 Connect

Question 41

Microsoft recommends that users configure their computers to manually download and install updates to Windows 7.

Question 42

All windows have a title bar.

Question 43

The button on the far right of the title bar is used to maximize a window.

Question 44

A Snipping Tool image can be copied to the Clipboard and permanently saved.

Question 45

You cannot minimize a dialog box.

Question 46

A digital photograph can be opened in Paint and comments or drawings can be added.

Question 47

Spyware can only be installed on a computer when you download through the Internet.

Question 48

Parental controls can be applied to a guest account.

Question 49

Each icon on the Windows 7 taskbar has a label next to the icon.

Question 50

An operating system is software that manages system resources.

Question 51

Antivirus software is a part of Windows 7.

Question 52

A preview of an open window without having to click away from the window that you are currently working on is known as Aero Flip.

Question 53

Specific times can be set to download and install Windows updates in Windows 7.

Question 54

Notepad includes features similar to a typical word processor, such as document formatting and character design.

Question 55

The numeric keypad on the keyboard can be used with the Calculator.

Question 56

Icons can be added to a desktop.

Question 57

Windows 7 includes a firewall to protect again potential hacking.

Question 58

In order to start the process of hiding the taskbar, you first need to right-click an empty area of the desktop.

Question 59

A Search box is available directly from the Start menu.

Question 60

Deleting an icon from the desktop removes, or uninstalls, the program.

Question 61

Two common command buttons in many dialog boxes include OK and ________.

Question 62

In order to access online help, you must be connected to the Internet.

Question 63

In Remote Assistance you can help someone who has invited you.

Question 64

A screen capture, also known as a(n) ________, can be created using Window 7's Snipping Tool.

Question 65

The Start button, open window buttons, and the ________ area are located on the taskbar.

Question 66

When you search for a file, all matching files automatically display as you are typing.

Question 67

Aero ________ is a preview of any open window even when it is obscured by another window.

Question 68

The ________ displays open window buttons as well as the Notification area.

Question 69

Indexed locations for Windows 7 can be modified to include additional folder or additional drives.

Question 70

All dialog boxes include a Help button.

Question 71

_______ is a Windows 7 feature that automatically places a window on the side of the desktop.

Question 72

To place, or ________ an icon to the taskbar allows quick, single-click access to the program.

Question 73

The ________ bar displays the name of the file and the program.

Question 74

A(n) ________ box within a dialog box allows for non-mutually exclusive choices.

Question 75

________ is a basic word processing program that includes formatting and graphic capability and is a part of Windows 7.

Question 76

________ uses a palette in the center of the window that acts as an easel on which you can draw.

Question 77

A(n) ________ can be a game, a puzzle, or a constantly changing data item such as a clock or calendar.

Question 78

When you turn on a computer and enter any username and password prompts that may be required, the ________ displays on the screen.

Question 79

The ________ is a temporary holding area in the computer's memory; it is only temporary storage.

Question 80

The ________ button, the middle button on the title bar of a window, allows you to fill the screen with the window or restore down to the previous size.