Chapter 7: Survey of Windows Features and Support Tools

Which of the following contains several small utility programs called applets that are used to manage hardware, software, users, and the system? a) Control Panel b) Computer Management c) Programs and Features d) Device Manager

(Section - Control Panel) Control Panel

Which Control Panel applet can be used to detect, prevent, and clean up a system infected with viruses and other malware? a) Windows Defender b) Windows Firewall c) BitLocker Drive Encryption d) Action Center

(Section - Control Panel) Windows Defender

Which Control Panel applet can be used to put up a shield to protect the system from outside attacks and to enforce security policies applied to the system? a) BitLocker Drive Encryption b) Windows Firewall c) Windows Defender d) Action Center

(Section - Control Panel) Windows Firewall

Which type of user account is authenticated by a computer on the network, which gives you access to the local computer and other resources on the network? a) standard b) local account c) network ID d) Microsoft

(Section - Hard Drive Problems During the Boot) Network ID

What command can you type into the Run box in order to start the System Information utility? a) win + x.exe b) sysinfo.exe c) explorer.exe d) msinfo32.exe

(Section - System Information Window) msinfo32.exe

In order for the Aero user interface to be supported, the system must have a minimum of how much RAM? a) 1 TB b) 512 MB c) 4 GB d) 1 GB

(Section - Windows 7 Desktop) 1 GB

What is the name of the 3-D interface provided by Windows 7 / Vista? a) Graphical User Interface b) Metro User Interface c) Aero User Interface d) Modern Interface

(Section - Windows 7 Desktop) Aero User Interface

What is another name for a collection of folders in Windows 7? a) directory b) filebox c) library d) workfolder

(Section - Windows 7 Desktop) Library

What is normally located at the bottom of the Windows desktop and displays information about open programs? a) Start Charm b) Taskbar c) Quick Launch Menu d) Notification Area

(Section - Windows 8 Deep) Taskbar

Which of the following tools allows you to view and manage files and folders on your computer or the network? a) Taskbar b) Quick Launch c) File Explorer d) Run Box

(Section - Windows 8 Desktop) File Explorer

What part of a file name does Windows use to know which application to open to manage the file? a) path b) directory c) file extension d) folder

(Section - Windows 8 File Explorer and Windows 7 Windows Explorer) File Extension

When working with the File Explorer or Windows Explorer window, what is the left pane known as? a) Detail pane b) Thumbnail pane c) Navigation pane d) Task pane

(Section - Windows 8 File Explorer and Windows 7 Windows Explorer) Navigation pane

What is the name of the directory at the top of the top-down hierarchical structure of subdirectories? a) child directory b) volume c) parent directory d) root directory

(Section - Windows 8 File Explorer and Windows 7 Windows Explorer) Root Directory

Which Windows 8 feature offers continuous real-time updates? a) live tiles b) charms c) icons d) systray

(Section - Windows 8 Modern Interface) Live Tiles

What does the Windows 8 modern interface use in comparison to the windows used on desktop? a) icons b) pages c) tiles d) charms

(Section - Windows 8 Modern Interface) Pages

What is the name of the directory database that Windows uses to control a domain network? a) Network Directory b) Active Directory c) Global Directory d) Server Name Directory

(Section - Windows Domain) Active Directory

Which of the following an email address, which allows you to access several types of online accounts? a) local account b) standard account c) Microsoft account d) administrator account

(Section - Windows User Accounts) Microsoft account

Which of the following Windows network options offers the least amount of security? a) workgroup b) homegroup c) domain d) client-server

(Section - Windows Workgroup and Homegroup) Homegroup

A network that doesn't have centralized control, such as one in a small office or home office (SOHO), is called which of the following? a) domain network b) peer-to-peer network c) Active Directory d) client-server network

(Section - Windows Workgroup and Homegroup) Peer-to-Peer Network