Deck 3: Introducing Windows Operating Systems

Question 1

Which part of the Windows display shows information about open programs and provides quick access to others?

A) Aero Snap
B) taskbar
C) notification area
D) properties

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which edition of Windows 7 only offers the 32-bit version?

A) Starter
B) Home Premium
C) Enterprise
D) Ultimate

Answer 2

A

Question 3

What type of software is used to control a computer.

A) application
B) operating system
C) interface routine
D) ROM routine

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A ____ is one or more characters following the last period in a filename, such as .exe, .txt, or .avi.

A) filename
B) file extension
C) file version
D) file type

Question 5

What is the maximum number of characters allowed in a filename path?

A) 128
B) 256
C) 64
D) 260

Question 6

Which attribute is used to hide a file so that it does not appear in the directory list?

A) Archive
B) Hidden
C) Read-only
D) System

Question 7

What is the name of the interface that uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface?

A) text
B) menu-based
C) common user
D) graphical user

Question 8

Windows 7 and Vista providess a new 3D user interface called the ____ user interface.

A) Glass
B) Aero
C) Air
D) Shield

Question 9

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

Question 10

What is another name for the notification area in Windows?

A) system tray
B) taskbar
C) Control Panel
D) Start Menu

Question 11

What is another name for several small utility programs that are found in the Control Panel?

A) downloads
B) system processes
C) categories
D) applets

Question 12

Which of the following storage devices can be divided into partitions that can have one or more volume?

A) USB
B) optical drive
C) hard drive
D) flash drive

Question 13

An operating system manages hardware, runs applications, provides an interface for users, and stores, retrieves, and manipulates files.

Question 14

Which Windows utility program lists errors and issues that need attention?

A) Action Center
B) Control Panel
C) System Information Windows
D) Network and Sharing Center

Question 15

The Action Center is a tool that was first introduced in Windows XP.

Question 16

The Windows desktop is itself a folder.

Question 17

The ____ is usually on the right side of the taskbar and displays open services.

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

Question 18

A hard drive can only have one single root directory.

Question 19

A ____is a convenient way to access several folders in different locations from one central location.

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

Question 20

Which part of the path to a file indicates how the file is organized or formatted?

A) subdirectory
B) filename
C) root directory
D) file extension

Question 22

Briefly define operating system.

Question 23

By default, Windows does not display ____________________ in Windows Explorer.

Question 24

List the four functions of an operating system.

Question 25

Explain why it is important to empty the Recycle Bin.

Question 26

Several applications might be installed on a computer but it really only needs one ____________________ to function.

Question 27

Describe two methods for launching an application.

Question 28

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

Question 29

What is the Windows taskbar and how is it used?

Question 30

The ____________________ is a window containing several small utility programs called applets that are used to manage hardware, software, users, and the system.

Question 31

Describe a shortcut icon.

Question 32

Describe the notification area.

Question 33

What is the purpose of the UAC box?

Question 34

A(n) ____________________ folder is often used to compress files to a smaller size so they can more easily be sent by e-mail.

Question 35

The ____________________ gives a wealth of information about installed hardware and software, the current system configuration, and currently running programs.

Question 36

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

Question 37

The ____ dialog box in Windows appears each time a user attempts to perform an action that can be done only with administrative privileges.

A) User Account Confirmation
B) User Account Control
C) User Access Control
D) User Access Confirmation