all sets

Right-dragging a file to a new location provides a shortcut menu offering the options Move here and Copy here.

True

Which of the following folders does Windows provide by default?

documents

A Microsoft Word data file is recognized by its _________ file extension.

docx

Windows refers to its accessibility features as _____.

ease of access options

All of the following are power plans built into your computer EXCEPT _____.

energy saver

The _________ operation of the CPU's machine cycle carries out the commands of the instructions

executing

.The two main components of the CPU are random access memory and the arithmetic/logic unit.

false

A "chip" is a memory cell that holds a computer instruction to perform a calculation.

false

A "shortcut" is a keyword you associate with a file to make it easier to find.

false

A full filename includes three parts; the assigned filename, a comma, and the file extension to identify the type of file.

false

A local-only user account allows you to access resources on your computer and Microsoft cloud computing services. ____________________

false

A power plan for your computer includes setting a password for when a computer wakes up from sleep.

false

A software update that includes multiple files that revise software to fix a problem is called a ________________.

false

Assign the hibernate power state when you plan on taking short breaks from your computer throughout the day.

false

By default, the Recycle Bin and Pictures folder icons appear on the Windows 8 desktop.

false

Clock speed is measured in gigabytes.

false

In the file explorer, the "ribbon" lists frequently used drive and folder icons.

false

Only a computer's assigned user can delete user accounts. ____________________

false

Storing your files in the root directory of a hard drive makes it easier for Windows to find them.

false

The CPU works more effectively and faster the more it heats up.

false

The Control Panel is most often used to change the color of your screen background.

false

The Windows OS stores relevant system files in one folder on the hard drive.

false

The amount of ROM helps to speed up the processing cycle and to enhance the computers performance.

false

The download folder icon has two images that appear depending on its state. ____________________

false

The four basic operations in the machine cycle are "output", decode, execute, and store.

false

The machine cycle is measure in rotations per second.

false

There is no Ribbon in the File Explorer window.

false

To view a list of files displaying the date they were created and their size, choose the "list" view settings.

false

Your computer's hard drive, where most files are stored, is named drive A.

false

Which is a file type? (3)

file

Jolene is responsible for customizing computer desktops for users in her company. Jolene is working with a coworker to determine how to set up her desktop. Jolene chooses the _____ from the Ease of Access Center to help her coworker.

get recommendations to make your computer easier to use link

Computer settings for vision, _____, and mobility are available in the Ease of Access category.

hearing

Which of the following is not a type of memory for storing data?

heat sink

All of the following basic power options can be set on your laptop EXCEPT: _____.

how fast your laptop turns on when the power button is pressed

Which is not true about a shortcut?

if you move a shortcut icon, you also move the program it is associated with

Which of the following is true about a contextual tab? (3)

it appears when a specific file is selected, it contains options related to your current task, and it contains speical tools not found in other tabs

Clicking on the Performance tab displays CPU performance information as a _____________ chart.

line

With a(n) ____________ account, you can store files on your SkyDrive.

microsoft

A multicore processor is capable of improving a computer's performance through all of the following (3):

multitasking, multithreading, multiprocessing

Jolene is responsible for customizing computer desktops for users in her company. Jolene learns that a user needs to have his computer read text from the screen aloud. She plans to set up the _____ option in the Ease of Access category on his computer.

narrator

All of the following statements are true about the Recycle Bin (3):

once the recycle bin is emptied, files can still be retrieved from the download folder.

Sara wants to customize her desktop to increase her productivity. Sara begins by changing the appearance of her desktop icons by using the Change desktop icons option found in the _____ window.

personalization

Before pinning a folder to the Start screen, you must first copy it to the _________ folder.

pictures

Jackie is getting a new computer and wants to organize the files and folders on her current one before moving them. To copy a file from her USB to a folder on her hard drive, Jackie needs to click on the file and ________.

press the Ctrl+C keys, click the destination folder, and then press the Ctrl+V keys

The _____ category in PC settings allows or blocks apps from sharing your geographic location.

privacy

One major reason to keep your operating system up to date is to __________.

protect it from malware

Carolina is looking to buy a new computer, and is researching system requirements. Carolina learns that the amount of ____________ in the computer greatly affects performance.

random access memory

The ___________ is a banner that stretches across the top of the Word window.

ribbon

The _____________ is found at the top of the file system used by windows.

root directory

Evan is working on a presentation to give to his computer club that downloading a __________ software update will deliver fixes or enhancements as a single file.

service

The Send to command found on the menu that appears when you right click on a n icon is a quick and easy way to create a _______________.

shortcut

The Details view lists files as _____________.

small file icons with filenames, date modified, type, and file size

Microsoft recommends that every regular user have a(n) _____ account on the computer he or she uses.

standard

Sara wants to customize her desktop to increase her productivity. Sara applies a theme to her desktop, which allows her to change all of the following EXCEPT the _____.

start screen

Before installing software on your computer, it is important to check its ______________.

system requirements

WIndows ___________ provides user feedback on hardware resources and other software.

task manager

Jacki is getting a new computer and wants to organize the files and folders on her current one before moving them. To eliminate files she no longer wants, Jacki should send them to _____________________.

the recycle bin

When a system restore is performed after a software update, what happens?

the update is reversed

A quick and easy way to personalize the Windows desktop is to assign a(n) _____.

theme

Evan is working on a presentation to give to his computer club about the importance of software updates. Evan explains to his club that the red circle on the App Store indicates __________.

there is a software update ready to be downloaded

The tiles view displays files as _________.

thumbnail icons with filename, file type, and file size

It is best to set Word's Ribbon to ______________ Mode when using a tablet.

touch

A "library" displays files that are similar regardnless of where they are stored on your hard drive.

true

A multicore processor is capable of improving the speed of your software's response time.

true

A photo stored on your hard drive is considered a file.

true

A type of file required to run Windows is categorized as a "system" file.

true

During "parallel processing", independent parts of the same task are assigned to different processors and are computed simultaneously.

true

File Explorer is a tool that helps manage files.

true

File Explorer's Navigation pane lists all the folders and subfolders found on your computer.

true

In addition to a text password, you can also set up a PIN number and picture password in your user account.

true

In the hybrid sleep power state, data is saved to the hard disk before putting your computer to sleep. ____________________

true

In the sleep power state, your computer saves the current data and settings in temporary memory.

true

Level 1 cache memory is stored directly on the central processing unit.

true

RAM is an example of volatile memory.

true

System requirements are the necessary specifications your computer must have in order to use selected software.

true

The Maps and Weather apps can be customized based on your current location.

true

The Settings charm provides access to the PC settings screen.

true

The internal components that make up a computer directly affect it's performance.

true

The microprocessor and the CPU are basically the same thing.

true

There are two main interfaces in Windows 8.

true

To allow someone access to a computer on a temporary basis, the Administrator can set up a Guest account. ____________________

true

When you delete a file from the hard disk, it is moved to the Recycle Bin until you remove it permanently.

true

To keep your software current, you would install any of the following program types (3):

web app

Which is the correct way to identify the hard drive in Windows?

C:

Carolina is looking to buy a new computer, and is researching system requirements. Carolina first must choose a platform, and she can choose any of the following (3) :

word

The filename extension .docx identifies a file that was created by the Microsoft _____ program.

word

Which of the following is NOT true about the Control Panel?

you can restore settings from the control panel using the reset button

Tanya's boss has given her a USB drive with folders containing important files. She must create a report for him based on those files by the end of the week. Tanya's boss informs her that she should use images stored on the USB drive when creating the report. To locate these graphic files, she will look for filenames with the _________ file type.

PNG

A common type of volatile memory is ________________.

RAM

A common type of non- volatile memory is ______________.

ROM

A folder name can have up to ________________ characters.

255

All of the following settings can only be applied to the Start screen environment EXCEPT: _____.

changing the sounds on your computer

To assign the sleep power state, display the _____ bar, click the Settings charm, click Power, and then click Sleep.

charms

When files and folders are copied or moved, the _______ temporarily stores the data?

clipboard

Computers with the same platform are considered __________.

compatible

Which of the following is part of the File Explorer window? (3)

contextual bar

The Windows Update tool is found in the ________________.

control panel

The processor relies on the ____________ to coordinate the flow of it's information and activities.

control unit

Which of the following techniques does NOT reduce the power consumption of your computer?

deleting unwanted video files

Tanya's boss has given her a USB drive with folders containing important files. She must create a report for him based on those files by the end of the week. Tanya's boss has requested that she begin the report with a file that he modified last week. To locate this file, the best view setting for Tanya to use is _______________.

details