Exam 1
Among mouse operations, to ____________________ means to press and release the secondary mouse button.
right click
A scroll bar contains a(n) ____________________ box that enables you to view areas that currently cannot be seen on the screen.
scroll
A(n) ____________________ is an icon that represents a link to a file, folder, or app.
shortcut
Among mouse operations, to ____________________ means to press the wheel toward the right or left.
tilt the whell
Among mouse operations, to ____________________ means to quickly press and release the left mouse button three times without moving the mouse.
triple click
If you want to move files around on your hard drive, the File Explorer can help you perform these operations.
true
A Rich Text Format document does not support formatted text or graphics.
False
A shortcut icon is the actual document or app.
False
Many apps are available for Windows, which you can find using the Windows Marketplace.
False
The function of the mouse buttons and the wheel is the same from app to app.
False
The links displayed in Help are the same regardless of the app you are using.
False
When you sign in to your Microsoft account with another Windows device, your settings will appear very differently than they do on your other Windows 10 devices, depending on the device.
False
A file name cannot include spaces.
False
A plain text document allows for formatting text and inserting graphics.
False
A(n) mnemonic password requires that the user perform mouse or touch gestures on specific areas of the item in order to sign in to Windows. _________________________
False
Extensions assigned to file names consist of a(n) semicolon followed by three or more characters. _________________________
False
It is recommended that you save all your files on the desktop.
False
In the Local Disk (C:) properties, you could check the file system being used on the drive using the ____________________ property.
File system
The ____________________ is a worldwide group of connected computer networks that allows public access to information about thousands of subjects and gives users the ability to use this information, send messages, and obtain products and services.
Internet
Text files open in ____ by default.
Notepad
When Medium icons view is selected, Windows provides a live ____________________ option.
Preview
A(n) ____________________ is a brief description that appears when you position the pointer over an object on the screen.
ScreenTip
A file name should be descriptive of the contents of the saved file.
True
One of the uses of the press and hold gesture is to activate a mode enabling you to move an item with one finger to a new location.
True
Some apps are free, allowing you to download them without making a payment.
True
The Windows operating system simplifies the process of working with documents and apps by organizing the manner in which you interact with the computer.
True
When editing a document, you can open the document directly instead of first running the app and then opening the document.
True
Any uppercase or lowercase character is valid when creating a file name.
True
One method of printing a document is to print it directly from an app.
True
To keep multiple documents together in one place, you must first create a folder in which to store them.
True
The operating system simplifies working with documents and programs, transferring data between documents, interacting with the different components of the computer, and using the computer to access information on the Internet or an intranet.
Ture
If you exit a program without saving the document on which you are working, or if the computer accidentally loses electrical power, the document will be lost.
Ture
The mouse operation of ____ runs an app. a. double-clicking b. clicking c. dragging d. triple-clicking
a. double-clicking
The mouse operation of ____ is used to draw pictures. a. dragging b. free-spinning the wheel c. pressing the wheel d. rotating the wheel
a. dragging
A user ___ is a picture associated with a user name. a. icon b. tag c. link d. graphic
a. icon
Among mouse operations, to ____ means to move the mouse until the pointer on the desktop is positioned on the item of choice. a. point b. click c. right-drag d. drag
a. point
A file name extension includes ____ or more characters. a. three b. six c. two d. one
a. three
The mouse operation of ____ selects a paragraph. a. clicking b. dragging c. double-clicking d. triple-clicking
a. triple-clicking
A(n) ____is a unique combination of letters or numbers that identifies a specific user to Windows. a. user name b. password c. administrative code d. PIN
a. username
The hard drive is usually designated as drive ____. a. C b. B c. D d. A
a. C
O ne of the earliest lessons you learned as a computer user is the importance of backing up your work. Which of the following storage devices could you use? a. external hard drive b. This PC c. Backup tab d. Tools tab
a. external hard drive
The notification area can tell you ____. a. if your virus protection is out of date b. whether you are connected to a network c. how much battery life you have remaining in your laptop d. which operating system is running
a. if your virus protection is out of date c. how much battery life you have remaining in
When you ____ a window, it occupies the enter screen and cannot be confused with other open windows. a. maximize b. restore c. index d. shake
a. maximize
If you know that a file for which you are searching starts with the letters MSP, you can type ____ as the search term. a. msp* b. msp? c. msp^ d. msp&
a. msp*
In using your new computer, you have been doing some freelance work, including producing files for a company named RSM Industries. You created an image file as part of one of your projects, but you cannot remember if it was a GIF or a JPEG image. You do know, however, that the file name begins with RSM. Which of the following would help you find that file? a. rsm* b. rsm& c. rsm^ d. rsm?
a. rsm*
A ____ is a computer that provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information. a. server b. workstation c. microcomputer d. mainframe
a.server
A(n) ____________________ consists of programs that are designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
application
You can use a(n) ____________________ in the name of a file or folder for which you are searching to represent unknown characters.
asterisk
A file name can contain up to ____ characters. a. 126 b. 255 c. 256 d. 125
b. 255
If you want to search for all files with a particular extension, you can use a(n) ___ to substitute for the name of the files. a. question mark b. asterisk c. caret d. ampersand
b. asterisk
If you want to move a file, you first use the ____ button on the ribbon to move the file to a temporary storage location. a. Move b. Cut c. Place d. Restore
b. cut
The mouse operation of ____ displays a shortcut menu. a. triple-clicking b. right-clicking c. right-dragging d. double-clicking
b. right-clicking
A ______is a shortcut to an app or other content. a. cell b. tile c. nexus d. grid
b. tile
A ______is a computer connected to a server. a. mainframe b. workstation c. microcomputer d. server
b. workstation
The Properties dialog box always will have the ____ tab, although what it displays may differ. a. Quota b. General c. Command d. Previous Versions
b. General
The Zip button is available on the ____ tab. a. File b. Share c. Compress d. View
b. Share
____ allows you to maximize a window by dragging its title bar to the top of the screen. a. Drag b. Snap c. Restore d. Shake
b. Snap
Found in all folder windows, the ____ lets you know which folder you are viewing. a. navigation bar b. address bar c. menu bar d. status bar
b. address bar
Which of the following can be used in a file name? a. colon b. ampersand c. slash d. backslash
b. ampersand
The majority of objects displayed in the Windows folder are ____ icons. a. file b. folder c. dynamic d. desktop
b. folder
A ____ is a computer that controls access to the hardware and software on a network. a. microcomputer b. server c. mainframe d. workstation
b.server
In the tutorial you learn that a particular gesture involves quickly touching and releasing one finger one time. What is the name for this gesture? a. swipe b. tap c. press and hold d. double-tap
b.tap
Which of the following gestures does the tutorial tell you is to be used in order to run an app? a. press and hold b. swipe c. double-tap d. drag
c. double-tap
In your first effort at using the Search box, you see that there is a significant amount of activity to indicate that the search is in progress. Which of the following is NOT an indication that your search is under way? a. An animated progress bar provides live feedback on how much of the search has been completed. b. A searching message displays in the list area. c. An asterisk blinks to indicate a search using a wildcard value. d. An animated circle attaches to the pointer.
c. An asterisk blinks to indicate a search using a wildcard value.
The ____ is a temporary storage area of the computer. a. Recycle Bin b. Warehouse c. Clipboard d. Silo
c. Clipboard
As you have been using the computer for a little while, you are experiencing some issues with the hard drive. Which of the following Properties dialog box sheets is your best bet for troubleshooting problems? a. Sharing b. Quota c. Hardware d. Security
c. Hardware
Within a hard drive's Properties dialog box, the ____ sheet can be used to see how much space is being used by various user accounts. a. Capacity b. Disk Space c. Quota d. Available Space
c. Quota
If you decide to change save locations or file names, you use the ____ command on the File menu. a. New name b. Location c. Save as d. File name
c. Save as
Within a hard drive's Properties dialog box, the ____ sheet displays the security settings for the drive. a. Safety b. Recovery c. Security d. Protection
c. Security
The ____ pane of a folder window displays the properties of Windows objects a. qualities b. attributes c. details d. properties
c. details
A ____ is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand. a. pass b. swipe c. gesture d. touchbase
c.gesture
You are trying to save a file and you are unable to do so. Which of the following file names could be causing your problem? a. Michael's project b. Projects by Michael... c. Projects | Michael d. Projects by Michael!
c. Projects | Michael
Among mouse operations, to ____________________ means to press and release the primary mouse button.
click
You have been trying to name your first communication to one of your clients COM1. Why will this not work? a. You cannot use the numeral 1 in a file name. b. You cannot use all caps in a file name. c. This will in fact work. d. The name is reserved by the operating system.
d. The name is reserved by the operating system.
When you ____ a copied file, Windows copies it from the Clipboard to the location you specify. a. place b. install c. insert d. paste
d. paste
A(n) ____ is a link to any object on the computer or on a network, such as an app, file, folder, webpage, printer, or another computer. a. agent b. flash c. file key d. shortcut
d. shortcut
By clicking a(n) ____, you can work with the item to which it is linked. a. agent b. flash c. file key d. shortcut
d. shortcut
When you move the pointer over a folder icon, a preview of the folder properties will display in a ____. a. AutoTip b. Live Preview c. QuickShot d. ScreenTip
d. ScreenTip
To determine a drive's capacity, you would view the drive's ____ property. a. Volume b. Dimension c. Capacity d. Total Size
d. Total Size
Every object in Windows has ____ that describe the object. a. icons b. details c. qualities d. properties
d. properties
The mouse operation of ____ displays a shortcut menu after moving an object from one location to another. a. right-clicking b. pointing c. rotating the wheel d. right-dragging
d. right-dragging
A ____ is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand. a. touchbase b. swap c. pass d. gesture
d.gesture
A(n) __________system is a computer program that coordinates all the activities of computer hardware. a. baseline b. application c. indexed d. operating
d.operating
Among mouse operations, to ____________________ means to quickly press and release the left mouse button two times without moving the mouse.
double-click
Among mouse operations, to ____________________ means to point to an item, hold down the left mouse button, move the item to the desired location on the screen, and then release the left mouse button.
drag
All files are identified by a file index. _________________________
false
A(n) ____________________, such as a WordPad document or an Excel spreadsheet, is a group of meaningful data that is identified by a name.
file
A(n) ____________________ is an internal network that uses Internet technologies.
intranet
A(n) ____________________ provides the capability for you to communicate with the computer.
operating system
A(n) ____________________ is a private combination of letters, numbers, and special characters associated with the user name that allows access to a user's account resources.
password