Chapter 7 Intro to PC operating systems

8. What file extension is used to name a compressed folder?

.zip

13. List three types of user accounts available in Windows 8.

Administrator account, standard user account, and child account

5. What is the program filename and extension of File Explorer?

Explorer.exe

6. When you use File Explorer or Windows Explorer to delete a file from the hard drive, where does Windows put the file?

In the Recycle Bin

1. List four major functions of an OS.

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

9. What is the program name for the System Information utility?

Msinfo32.exe

12. What are the two basic Windows 8 settings for network security?

Public and Private

11. Which Windows 7 window can be used to get a report of the history of problems on a computer?

The Action Center

14. Which Windows 8 charm can you use to set up a new user account?

The Settings charm

2. Which app do you use on the Windows 8 Start screen to install new apps?

The Windows Store app

4. What part of a file name does Windows use to know which application to open to manage the file?

The file extension

3. What might happen to the Windows system if too many services are running as indicated by multiple icons in the notification area of the taskbar?

The system might slow down and not perform well.

10. By default, when does Windows hide file extensions in File Explorer?

When it knows which application is associated with the file extension

15. When does a user need to enter a password into the UAC box in order to continue?

When the user is signed in as a standard user

7. Which keys do you press to open the Windows 8 Quick Launch menu?

Win+X