Computer apps quiz 1

How do you uninstall a program using the Control Panel?

Go to the Programs section, click Uninstall or change a program, highlight the program name, then click Uninstall.

Body

The center of the window; This is the area where you find the list of folders or files if you are viewing a directory window, or the workspace for a particular program

What can Maggie do to help her aunt in the following scenario? Maggie is helping her aunt Gertrude, who is blind, adjust the Speech Recognition settings on her computer. Gertrude has a heavy southern accent, so that when she says, "Click Recycle Bin" it sounds like "Click Recycle Ban" and the computer does not respond.

Train the computer to recognize Gertrude's accent.

Shut down

a link to shut down or restart the computer

Help and support

a link to tutorials and files that provide support for using the computer

When is it not a good idea to remove a program from your computer by simply deleting its directory?

if the program adds information to the operating system

Menu

list of commands and options for working with a program

Window

rectangular box in which a program interface operates

parental controls

security settings that enable parents to prevent children from accessing certain programs and tools on a computer

user account

set of information for an individual user of a computer, with details about access and appearance

The Control Panel is the window that provides ______ to the computer settings and functions that a user needs to control.

shortcuts

User

the person using a computer

The toolbar is usually located on the ___ of the window.

top

Menu

top-left area of the window; This area contains a set of menu options for viewing and editing a program.

The process of trying to identify the source of a problem is called ____.

trouble shooting

Windows stores information from the Credential Manager application in secure folders called ______ .

vaults

Windows Vista and Windows 7 are examples of what?

versions of operating systems

WordPad

Simple text editing tool that is more advanced than Notepad, without the complex functionality of Microsoft Word

Why does the computer log Beatriz off? Beatriz is using a computer at the public library to do research for a project. After one hour, the computer automatically signs her off and states that her session is over.

The parental control tool has set a time limit on activity.

Toolbar

Top of the window, below the menu; This area contains a set of icons or other shortcuts with a list of specific actions and operations for the program itself.

Title bar

Top of the window; This area contains the name of the program.

Sizing options

Top-right corner of the window; This area contains methods to adjust the size of the window.

Windows Explorer

Uses libraries, or groups of related files, to enable you to search for programs, folders, or files on your computer

Search

a box that enables you to search for specific files or folders by typing a word or phrase

Programs

a folder containing shortcuts to programs currently installed on the computer

Taskbar

a long, narrow rectangle on the bottom edge of the desktop that provides icons and shortcuts to programs and toolbars

Troubleshooting

a process of trying to identify the source of a problem

Which is the purpose of the Programs section of the Control Panel?

change or remove programs

How do you access the Control Panel?

click start

Gadgets

desktop icons representing programs or shortcuts to small, useful applications

graphical user interface (GUI)

displays pictures and icons that enable users to access programs and accomplish tasks.

Read the following scenario. How might Sarah correct successfully complete her task? To permanently remove a file from her computer, Sarah doubled-clicked on the My Computer icon and searched for her file under the "Uninstall or change a program" menu option.

empty recycling bin

On Windows computers, applications from Microsoft will not look and act the same as windows and menus from the operating system.

false

When you are buying a computer, you must be careful to choose one with a pleasing desktop appearance because the way it looks is hard to change.

false

To move an icon, you right-click it and select "Pin to start menu."

false, just drag it

Modern desktops use

graphical user interface (GUI)

Shortcut

icon or set of keyboard commands that provides quick access to a program or tool

Wallpaper

image or set of images on the background of the desktop

Accessories

in Microsoft Windows, a set of programs and applications that help users with some basic tasks

Credentials

information providing proof of your identity in a computing environment

What tool or function did Kenny use in the following scenario? After right-clicking an icon on his taskbar, Kenny viewed the window that popped up and selected the name of the document he'd been working on all day.

jump list

Administrator

person responsible for running the computer and operating system

Desktop

screen visible when the computer and monitor are turned on

Icon

small picture that represents a program or tool; it is used as a shortcut to access the program or tool

To what type of user account does Jae most likely have access? Jae is using a computer at the public library to do research. She is able to save her work and access it next time she uses the same computer, but she cannot install a program she needs to complete her project.

standard

The ____ manager is an application that displays what is currently happening on your computer.

task

Why did Liam do the following? Earlier today, Liam went to the Control Panel and adjusted the settings so that his computer would require a password when waking up from sleep and would shut down when he closed the lid.

to increase security

What can Maggie do to create a shortcut? Maggie is tired of having to go to the weather.com Web site every time she needs to check the forecast.

use a gadget

What step can Miguel take to solve his dilemma? Miguel is working on a project that requires him to switch back and forth frequently between the desktop and his open windows. However, it takes a long time to close each window individually to view the desktop every time.

use peek

control panel

window in Windows operating system that provides shortcuts to settings and functions of the computer

Which of the following is an example of a built-in accessory?

wordpad

What are the three types of user accounts on a Windows operating system?

Administrator, Standard, Guest

Scrollbar

Along the right and/or along the bottom of the window; This is the narrow strip that appears when you are not able to view the entire contents of a window at one time.

What type of desktop system is Sarah using in the following scenario? Sarah types the phrase "Open Document 3" onto a black screen, and the computer responds by opening the file she requested.

Command-line interface

Command prompt

Enables you to use text to type in commands for the operating system (such as running a program or checking the system)

Sync center

Enables you to synchronize files with a network server

What should Kenny do in the following scenario? To hide a toolbar on his taskbar, Kenny right-clicks in an empty space on the toolbar. However, no window pops up to ask him where he wants to hide the toolbar.

Kenny should right-click the taskbar, not the toolbar.

Windows Mobility Center

Provides users with laptop computers access to some basic settings to manage the computer when it is not connected to power or the home network (such as display brightness, battery status, and wireless network status)

Documents

a list of documents that have recently been opened

Toolbar

a section of the screen, often a long, narrow rectangle at the top of a program, that contains icons and shortcuts to actions or operations

Computer

a window with information about the system and storage devices

Control panel

a window with links to settings for the computer

Why was Luke able to access the following videos? When Luke was a child, his father applied a parental control to their computer so that he could only access computer programs that were appropriate for his age level. One day, however, Luke's father found him looking at online videos that used profanity and violence.

because Kenny had turned the parental controls off