1.4.7 Practice Questions

What is the name of the sets of features that improves the visual appearance of Windows? These features include, but are not limited to, the following: -Glass effects -Window animations -Flip 3D -Snap -Shake

Aero

Which of the following is the term used for a set of programs that act as an interface between the applications that are running on a computer and the computer's hardware?

Operating system

Which component of Windows prompts the user for credentials or permissions to minimize the dangers of unintended software installations?

User Account Control(UAC)

Which operating system(s) include the following features? -Cortana -Cloud storage -Continuum -Microsoft Store -Microsoft Edge

Windows 10

Match the operating system attribute on the left to the correct description on the right.

Ability to use multiple processing devices.-Multiprocessing Ability to run multiple applications simultaneously.-Multitasking Ability to run multiple parts of an application simultaneously.-Multithreading

Which Windows tools owuld you use to browse the file system on a drive?

Computer File Explorer Windows Explorer

Which Windows component can be used to display information such as weather forecasts, time, and news headlines on the desktop?

Gadgets

You need to find a file that you saved on your computer. You will have to search for it because you don't remember which directory it was saved in. Which Windows feature improves the speed of file searches on your computer?

Indexing service

Which of the following is the name of the core of the operating system that is loaded into memory when the system boots up? This part of the operating system is responsible for: -Controlling security -Managing the file system -Providing a platform for applications to run on

Kernel

Which of the following items are likely to be displayed in the Notification Area of a computer running the Windows operating system?

The current time A volume control