Window 7

library

A ____ gathers files and folders from different locations on your computer and displays them in one location

menu

A ____ is a list of related commands

file hierarchy

A ____ is a system that arranges files and folders in different levels

file extension

A ____ is a three- or four-letter sequence, preceded by a period, that identifies the file type.

false

A password is a set of instructions written for a computer.

user account

For each user, Windows 7 can reserve a special area called a ____ where each user can keep his or her own files.

false

Once you name a folder, you cannot rename it.

false

The QuickLook Pane is an area on the right side of a window that shows you what a selected file looks like without opening it.

options

The ____ icon on the Help toolbar lets you print, browse, search, set Help text size, and adjust settings.

Preview Pane

The ____ is an area on the right side of a window that shows you what a selected file looks like without opening it.

preview pane

The ____ is an area on the right side of a window that shows you what a selected file looks like without opening it.

Navigation pane

The ____ on the left side of a window shows the folder structure on your computer.

search criteria

The search text that you type is called your ____.

false

There is only one way to start Windows Explorer

false

There is only one way to start Windows Explorer.

shift

To select a group of items that are next to each other, click the first item in the group, press and hold ____, then click the last item in the group.

ctrl

To select a group of items that are not next to each other, click the first item in the group, press and hold ____, then click the last item in the group.

Small, portable storage media

USB flash drive

move

When you ____ a file, the file is transferred to the new location and no longer exists in its original location

file list

When you click a Folder in the Navigation pane, you see its contents in the ____.

false

When you use the Move command, Windows 7 places a duplicate of the file on the clipboard.

documents

Which of the following Send to menu commands copies the file to the Documents library?

DVD RW Drive (D:)

Which of the following Send to menu commands copies the file to your computer's DVD drive?

hard drive usb flash drive

Which of the following is a permanent storage device?

program

Which of the following is a set of instructions written for a computer?

dragging

Which pointing device action should you use for moving objects, such as icons on the desktop?

if you open two or more programs a window opens for each one

Windows 7 lets you work with more than one program at a time

recycle bin

Windows 7 places folders and files you delete from your hard drive in the ____

keywords

You can search Help and Support by typing one or more descriptive ____.

false

You must double-click a folder or subfolder in the Address bar to show its contents.

unique

You should give folders ____ names that help you easily identify them.

false

You view your computer contents by opening a dialog box.

gadgets

_ are optional programs that present helpful or entertaining information on your desktop

gadgets

__ are optional programs that present helpful or entertaining information on your desktop

gadgets

___ are optional programs that present helpful or entertaining information on your desktop

Drag and drop

____ is a technique in which you use your pointing device to drag a file or folder into a different folder and then let go of the mouse button to place it in that folder.

Editing

____ is the process of making changes to a document.

editing

____ is the process of making changes to a document.

spin box

a _ is a box with up and down arrows; click arrows or type to increase or decrease the value

false

a password is a set of instructions written for a computer

file

a(n) __ is a collection of stored information, such as a letter, video, or program

application programs that come with with windows 7

accessories

the window in front

active window

when you point to a taskbar button, aero displays a small preview of the file, a feature called aero peek.

aero peek

address bar

after you open a folder, the area near the top of the screen is the ____, which shows the name of the item you have opened.

contains a list of all the application programs on your computer

all programs menu

if the poser fails, then everything in RAM is lost

any document created with a program is temporarily stored in RAM

let you create documents, view web pages, and send and receive email

application programs

A copy of a file that is stored externally in case something happens to the original file

backup

the ability to copy folders and files allows you to create backups of important folders and files in case you lose the original folders and files if you lose your original folder or file, you can copy it from your backup

backups

window's edge used to resize a window

border

turns on an option (when checked) or turns off an option (when unchecked)

check box

point to an icon and then click once with the left mouse button to select the icon

click

when you use the copy command, windows 7 places a duplicate copy of the file on the clipboard

clipcoard

closes a window

close button

a button that completes or completes an operation

command button

let you issue instructions to modify program objects

command buttons

true

command buttons let you issue instructions to modify program objects

when you copy a file you original file stays in its current location and you have a duplicate copy of the same file in another location.

copy

acts as your work area

desktop

shaded area behind your desktop objects

desktop background

the shaded area behind your desktop objects

desktop background

type of window in which you specify how to complete an operation some menu commands automatically display a dialog box

dialog box

on the hard disk drive where you create folders and subfolders for your files

documents folder

point to an icon click twice quickly with the left mouse button to open the object

double click

point to an icon press and hold down the left mouse button, move the mouse to drag the icon and then release the left mouse button to move the icon

drag

technique in which you sue your pointing device to drag a file or folder into a different folder and the drop it or let go of the mouse button

drag and drop

hard disk drive

drive C

cd drive

drive D

dvd drive

drive E

usb flash drive

drive F

once you have created a file and saved it with a name in a folder on a storage device, you can easily open it and edit it

edit

when you finish working on your computer, you must shut it down properly shutting down the computer properly prevents loss of data and damage to windows

exiting windows 7

horizontal bar at the bottom of the screen

faskbar

collection of stored information

file

A set of characters at the end of a filename used to identify the file type

file extension

found at the end of the filename you provide. program you are using will add the file extension

file extension

...

file extension is a three or four letter sequence, preceded by a period

logic and layout of the folder structure on a disk

file hierarchy

strategy and tasks that you use to organize and maintain the folders and files on a disk you need to develop a strategy that enables you to quickly fins the files you need windows provides a variety of file management tools to assist you in these tasks

file management

container that helps you organize your files

folder

identifies the type of files you store in the folder and the purpose of the folder

folder name

for storing and organizing files provide a location for storing your important files folders organize files into smaller groups of related files for ease of access and use when you create a folder, you give each folder a unique folder name

folders

optional programs that present helpful or entertaining information on your desktop

gadgets

tabs are divided into groups of command buttons

groups

Provides: assistance with windows features step by step instructions for performing an operation help troubleshooting computer problems definitions of windows terms opened by clicking the start button, then clicking help and support

help and support

saves your work, then turns off your computer

hibernate

A named set of computers that share information

homegroup

named set of computers that can share information if your computer is in a homegroup with other computers you can share libraries and printers with those commuters

homegroup

a small image that represents an item such as the recycle bin

icon

small images that represent items such as the recycle bin on your computer

icons

emptying the recycle bin permanently removes the deleted folders and files from your computer files and folders you delete from a removable storage drive do not go to the recycle bin; they are immediately and permanently deleted and cannot be restored

if you later discover that you need a deleted foe or folder, you can restore it to its original location, but only if you have not yet emptied the recycle bin

by regularly deleting files and folders you no longer need an emptying the recycle bin, you free up valuable storage space on your computer

if you no longer need a folder or file, you can delete it from the storage device

log in

if your computer is set up for more than one user, you might need to __, or select your user account name when the computer starts

...

in a windows explorer window, you can navigate through your computer contents using the File list Address bar Navigation pane

window behind the active window

inactive window

ribbon

just below the title bar, at the top of the paint window, is the __, a strip that contains tabs

a library gathers files and folders form different locations on your computer and displays them in one location a library is not a folder that stores files, but rather a way of viewing similar types of documents that you have stored in multiple locations on your computer

library

a box that displays a list of options from which you can select (you man need to adjust your view to see additional settings in the list box)

list box

locks your user account, then displays the welcome screen (same as lock button)

lock

provide your user account name and password to verify that you are authorized to use the computer security feature fro protecting your computer

log in

closes all windows, programs, and documents, logs off your user account, and displays the welcome screen

log off

expands the window to fill the entire desktop

maximize button

list of related commands

menu

some command buttons reveal menus

menus

words you click to show lists of commands

menus

false

menus are windows with controls that let you tell windows what you want

shrinks a window to a button on the taskbar

minimize button

windows 7 provides other folders for other types of files, such as Music Pictures Videos

most programs austomatically assume you want to save and open files in the documents folder

small arrow or other symbol that moves on the screen

mouse pointer

at right side of the taskbar contains icons that represent informational messages and programs

notification area

false

on the scroll bar, you use the scroll arrows to scroll up or down by one screen

program that lets you run your computer Windows 7 is an operating system

operating system

a small circle you click to select an option (you can only select one option button in the group)

option button

to move the mouse pointer over an icon

point

control the movement of the mouse pointer on your computer screen

pointing device

set on instructions written for a computer

program

what opens when you start an application program. it shows the tools you need to use the program

program window

located in the upper left corner of the window lets you quickly perform common actions such as saving a file

quick access toolbar

where you place the files and folders that you don't need anymore and want to delete

recycle bin

maximize button restore down button minimize button

resizing buttons

shuts down your computer and then restart it

restart

restores the window to its previous size and position (only available after maximizing a window)

restore down button

a strip that contains tabs, which are pages that contain buttons that you click to perform actions. Found just bellow the title bar

ribbon

point to an icon and click the right mouse button to display a shortcut menu

right click

you must save your document to a disk, either before you exit the program or periodically while you use the program when you save a document, it is recorded in a file on a disk

save

the first time you save a document, this menu option or button displays so that you can select the drive and folder where you want to save the file and so that you can enter a filename if you open a previously saved document make changes tot he document and then save it again, these options replace the previous version of the document and save the document in the same folder under the same filename. this menu option always displays a save and dialog box so that you can select the drive and folder where you want to save the file and so that you can enter a filename you can use this menu option to save a previously saved file on a different disk in a different folder under a different filename some combination of these three options

save as dialog box file save as

on the right side and or bottom of the window click scroll bar elements to show parts of your document that are hidden below the bottom edge or off to the right side of the screen

scroll bar

One or more pieces of information that helps Windows 7 locate the file you want

search criteria

the search text you type

search criteria

to search your entire computer including its attached drives you can use the search box on the start menu

search criteria can be a filename, part of a filename, or any other characters you choose

you can use the send to command to quickly copy a file, a group of files, a folder, or a group of files from one disk drive to another

send to

icons on desktop background that can be double clicked to access programs, files, folders, even devices that you use frequently

shortcuts

completely shuts down a computer

shut down

save and close any open documents and files close any open programs and windows shut down windows

shut down windows and your computer

saves your work, turns off the monitor, then reduces power usage to all hardware so your computer appears off (same as power button)

sleep

menus

some programs have __, words you click to show lists of commands.

a text box with up and down arrows; you can type a setting or you can click the arrows to increase or decrease a setting

spin box

button that opens the all programs menu.

start button

launching point when you want to communicate with your computer

start button

the launching point when you want to communicate with your computer

start button

folder contained within another folder

subfolder

folders in side a folder used to further organize files into smaller groups

subfolders

locks your user account and displays the welcome screen so that another user can log on their account

switch user

a dialog box may have one or more tabs for organizing related settings together on a single sheet

tabs

the horizontal bar at the bottom of the desktop

taskbar

a box in which you can type text or a setting

text box

options

the _ icon on the help toolbar lets you print, brows, search, set help text size, and adjust settings.

browse help

the _ icon on the toolbar displays a list of help topics organized by subject

flase

the restart command locks your user account and displays the welcome screen so another user can log on.

search using one or more descriptive key words brows help topics by subject, such as programs, tools, and games ask, which describes other ways to get help

to find Help information you can

false

to move a window, you must drag its border

searching on criterion me

to search within a particular folder, you can use the search box in a windows explorer window

contain program buttons

toolbars

file extension identifies the type of file, for example a document file, a video file, or a music file

type of file

dragging

which pointing device action should you use for moving objects such as icons on the desktop?

double clicking

which pointing device action should you use for opening programs, folders, or files represented by desktop icons?

if you delete a folder, windows 7 removes the folder as well as all files and subfolders stored in it.

windows 7 places files and folders you delete in a recycle bin

set of special effects for selected versions of window 7 that gives windows transparent backgrounds and subtle animations upon minimizing, maximizing, and moving When you arrange windows using aero, the windows can appear in a 3-D stack that you can quickly view without having to sue the taskbar computers hardware must support windows aero to view and work these features

windows aero

help you quickly find any file, folder, or program

windows search

you can move a file using the the cut and past commands you can rename files to make the names more descriptive or accurate

you can move one of more files or folders when you move a file, the file is transferred to the new location and no longer exists in its original location

file extension first, last, or firs and last name of the files creator date of file creation document title person's name to find his or her e-mail address

you can perform advanced searches by using different search criteria such as

keywords

you can search help and support by typing on or more descriptive __.

keywords

you can search help and support by typing on or more destructive __.