Deck 1: Introduction to Windows Vista

Question 1

The _____ screen shows the names of every computer user on the computer.

A)Names
B)Help
C)Open
D)Welcome

Answer 1

D

Question 2

_____ is the key tool for finding, viewing, and managing information on the computer.

A)Internet
B)Word
C)Explorer
D)Windows

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A(n)_____ is an object that provides continuously updated information, such as current weather information, news updates, and traffic information.

A)popup
B)toolbar
C)gadget
D)shortcut

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Nearly every item on the Windows Vista desktop is considered a(n)_____.

A)button
B)object
C)menu
D)command

Question 5

Users can use a _____ shortcut such as CTRL+ESC for operations they perform frequently.

A)keyboard
B)mouse
C)navigation
D)Windows

Question 6

A(n)_____ is a bar that displays when the contents of an area may not be completely visible.

A)scroll bar
B)drag bar
C)navigation bar
D)program bar

Question 7

Hardware and software together form the _____.

A)user interface
B)graphical interface
C)application interface
D)easy interface

Question 8

A(n)_____ is an input device on which you manually key in, or type, data.

A)scanner
B)mouse
C)keyboard
D)touchpad

Question 9

_____ to the computer opens your user account and makes the computer available for use.

A)Logging on
B)Registering in
C)Signing up
D)Enrolling on

Question 10

A(n)_____ is a list of related objects, including folders, programs, and commands.

A)hard drive
B)menu
C)briefcase
D)shortcut

Question 11

Software, which can be used easily by individuals with limited training, is called _____.

A)fool-proof
B)user friendly
C)an application program
D)user easy

Question 12

If you know the name or partial name of a file, you can use the _____ box to locate the file.

A)Find
B)Help
C)Search
D)Location

Question 13

A(n)_____ is a computer that controls access to the hardware and software on a network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.

A)client
B)server
C)PC
D)tablet

Question 14

_____ means you move the mouse across a flat surface until the mouse pointer rests on the item of choice.

A)Click
B)Right-click
C)Drag
D)Point

Question 15

A(n)_____ appears when you right-click an object.

A)address bar
B)shortcut menu
C)scroll bar
D)help menu

Question 16

_____ is the newest version of Microsoft Windows.

A)Microsoft Windows XP
B)Microsoft Aero
C)Windows Vista
D)Windows Vision

Question 17

The _____ displays a hierarchical structure of files, folders, and drives on the computer.

A)Folders list
B)Search bar
C)Navigation bar
D)Dialog box

Question 18

The _____ contains five buttons and one hidden button to accomplish various tasks on the computer.

A)Chat Box
B)Navigation Pane
C)Command Bar
D)Question Box

Question 19

A(n)_____ is a long, vertical strip on the right edge of the desktop that holds mini-programs called gadgets.

A)Welcome Center
B)Windows Taskbar
C)Windows Sidebar
D)Windows Docking bar

Question 20

A(n)_____ is a pointing device used with Windows Vista that may be attached to the computer by a cable or may be wireless.

A)keyboard
B)monitor
C)mouse
D)scanner

Question 21

Another way to shut down the computer is by pressing _____.

A)ALT+END
B)ALT+F4
C)ESC
D)ALT+F1

Question 22

If you decide you need a better name to identify a file, you can _____ the file.

A)copy
B)rename
C)move
D)delete

Question 23

The _____ button displays the hierarchy of folders and drives on your computer.

A)Folders
B)Drives
C)Objects
D)Program

Question 24

Figure 3 In the accompanying figure, www.msn.com is the _____ or address on the World Wide Web where the Web page is located.

A)HTTP
B)URL
C)FTP
D)ADD

Question 25

A(n)_____ controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on the network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.

A)administrator
B)server
C)network drive
D)USB drive

Question 26

Figure 3 In the accompanying figure, the organization that owns the site is a(n)_____ organization.

A)government
B)commercial
C)communications
D)international

Question 27

_____ off the computer closes any open applications and allows you to save any unsaved documents.

A)Turning
B)Powering
C)Logging
D)Signing

Question 28

In the Help and Support Center window, the table of contents contains all of the following areas except the _____.

A)Find an answer
B)Ask someone
C)Information from Microsoft
D)Index your help topics area

Question 29

Windows Help and Support can be launched by _____.

A)using the Start menu
B)pressing F7
C)pressing CTRL+H
D)typing in help

Question 30

_____ Explorer is a Web browsing program that allows you to search for and view Web pages.

A)Windows
B)Internet
C)Network
D)Web

Question 31

A(n)_____ is a collection of computers and devices connected together for the purpose of sharing information between computer users.

A)server
B)group
C)system
D)network

Question 32

To expand a folder means _____.

A)to increase its capacity so that it can hold more files
B)to display the folders it contains
C)to adjust it for high density disks
D)all of the above

Question 33

Items that are placed in the Recycle Bin on the computer desktop _____.

A)are gone forever
B)are removed when the computer is turned off
C)can be recovered unless you empty the Recycle Bin
D)cannot be recovered again

Question 34

A folder name can contain up to _____ characters, including spaces.

A)190
B)700
C)255
D)350

Question 35

When a file is deleted from a removable media, _____.

A)the file is deleted forever
B)the file is stored on the hard drive but is inaccessible
C)the file is stored in the Recycle Bin where you can recover it until you empty the Recycle Bin
D)all of the above

Question 36

The Shut down button on the Welcome screen _____.

A)logs the current user out so others can use the machine
B)shuts down Windows Vista
C)turns off the power to the monitor
D)starts Help

Question 37

When copying files, the folder containing the files to be copied is called the _____ folder.

A)source
B)destination
C)original
D)starting

Question 38

Figure 3 The accompanying figure shows an example of a _____ or start page, which is the first Web page viewed when a Web site is accessed.

A)base page
B)source page
C)home page
D)destination page

Question 39

A(n)_____ is a set of computer instructions that carries out a task on the computer.

A)command
B)menu
C)shortcut
D)program

Question 40

Figure 3 In the accompanying figure, the _____ Search box is a text box in which you can type a term which then can be searched for by a search engine.

A)Instant
B)Word
C)Windows
D)Internet

Question 41

The Favorite Links list contains the Navigation pane and four column headers on the right.

Question 42

Windows Vista Enterprise Edition is available to anyone who owns a computer.

Question 43

On the Start menu, the list of commands above the separator line at the top of the left column, called the pinned items list, consists of the default Web browser program and the default e-mail program.

Question 44

The default Web browser program for Windows Vista is Mozilla Firefox.

Question 45

Three editions of Windows Vista are currently available.

Question 46

Uploading is the process of a computer receiving information, such as files or folders from a Web site, from a server on the Internet.

Question 47

The Previous Locations button saves the locations you have visited and displays the locations using computer path names.

Question 48

When copying files, the drive and folder containing the files to be copied are called the destination drive and destination folder.

Question 49

Windows Vista is the newest version of Microsoft Windows.

Question 50

Windows Aero is an enhanced visual experience designed for Windows Vista.

Question 51

On the Start menu, the list of commands between the separator lines, called the most frequently used programs list, contains the most frequently used programs.

Question 52

The Ease of Access Center makes it easier for people who are mobility, hearing, or vision impaired to use the computer.

Question 53

Drag means you point to an item, hold down the right mouse button, move the item to the desired location, and then release the right mouse button.

Question 54

A monitor displays messages and provides information.

Question 55

Windows Vista is used to run application programs, which are programs that perform an application-related function.

Question 56

Accessories are application programs that accomplish commonly required tasks on a computer.

Question 57

When a window is maximized, the Restore Down button replaces the Maximize button on the title bar.

Question 58

WordPad is a word processing program included with Windows Vista that allows you to create an unlimited variety of personal and business documents.

Question 59

A user interface is the combination of hardware and devices that is used to communicate with and control the computer.

Question 60

To enlarge or shrink a window, you can only drag the left border of the window.

Question 61

_________________________ means you quickly press and release the left mouse button twice without moving the mouse.

Question 62

The Media folder is a convenient location to store your digital pictures, view and share your pictures, and edit pictures.

Question 63

A(n)_________________________ is the set of computer instructions that controls the allocation of computer hardware such as memory, disk drives, printers, and CD and DVD drives.

Question 64

There are no risks associated with renaming files located on the hard disk.

Question 65

A(n)_________________________ is a computer connected to a server.

Question 66

To use gadgets, they must be attached to the Windows Taskbar .

Question 67

When you have finished working on the computer, it is not necessary to log off.

Question 68

A(n)_________________________ is a list of related objects.

Question 69

The drive and folder to which the files are copied are called the source drive and source folder.

Question 70

_________________________ means to move the mouse across a flat surface until the mouse pointer rests on the item of choice.

Question 71

A(n)_________________________ is a computer that controls access to the hardware and software on the network.

Question 72

_________________________ means you press and release the secondary mouse button.

Question 73

A(n)_________________________ is a user interface that displays graphics in addition to text when it communicates with the user.

Question 74

A network controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on the network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.

Question 75

Help and Support is available when using Windows Vista, or when using any application program running under Windows Vista.

Question 76

Windows Vista _________________________ Edition is an operating system that performs every function necessary for you to communicate with and use the computer.

Question 77

In the Help and Support Center window, the Find an answer area contains three tasks, Windows Update, System Restore, and Tools.

Question 78

To delete a folder, double-click the folder and then click Delete on the shortcut menu.

Question 79

If you press the ENTER key after typing a file name, the Save As dialog box closes and the file will be saved in the Desktop folder.

Question 80

One of the most popular and widely used operating system is _________________________.