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