Question 1

What software in Windows 8 serves as built-in antivirus software?

Accepted Answer

A)  Windows Firewall 
B)  BitLocker 
C)  Windows AntiMalware 
D)  Windows Defender

Question 2

In Windows, there are two types of user accounts: an administrator account and a standard account.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The ability to snap a page to the left or right side of the screen so a second page can share the screen is a function of what feature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aero 
B)  App multitasking 
C)  side-by-side apps 
D)  app tiling

Question 4

What 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

Question 5

Describe the two types of user account in Windows 7, mentioning how they differ with respect to the UAC.

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Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: A Microsoft online storage service
Small programs stored on the hard drive that tell the computer how to communicate with a specific hardware device
Can give you a quick look at what hardware and software is installed
Creates a folder with a .zip extension
A utility that can be used to solve a failed network connection
a mini-app that provides information such as the time, date, news headlines, or weather.
A tool that lists errors and issues that need attention
A directory that is housed inside another a directory
Found on the left side of the Windows Explorer or Computer window
The initial screen that is displayed when an OS has a GUI interface loaded

Accepted Answer

The Answer of OneDrive and Desktop and Action Center and is...

Question 7

Describe the Aero user interface including which editions of Windows it is available on and its requirements.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

What command can be used to launch the System Information window?

Accepted Answer

A)  msinfo32.exe 
B)  sysinfo.exe 
C)  info32.exe 
D)  msconfig.exe

Question 9

Describe the notification area.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

What 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

Question 11

Apps that offer continuous real-time updates on the Windows 8 modern interface are referred to by what term?

Accepted Answer

A)  live tiles 
B)  stream apps 
C)  fast tiles 
D)  webapps

Question 12

What is the Windows taskbar and how is it used?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

In Windows 7, a collection of folders can be organized into conveniently accessed shortcuts known by what term?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Briefly define operating system.

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Question 15

Explain why it is important to empty the Recycle Bin.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

What GUI element is usually on the right side of the taskbar and displays open services?

Accepted Answer

A)  status tray 
B)  display area 
C)  system tray 
D)  identification area

Exam 1: Survey of Windows Features and Support Tools