Test Prep

Use the defragmentation utility. Create shortcuts on the desktop Create folders. Delete unnecessary files.

Alex would like to be more productive at work. Select all of the actions that could help him be more productive.

the Start menu the desktop the All Programs submenu

Computer programs can be opened from _____.

The Save command allows you to name your file and save the file to a certain location the first time you save. Anytime you click save after the file has been named, it gets updated. However, if you want to save a new version of a file, use the Save As command. Save As also enables you to save the file to a different location.

In 2-4 sentences, explain the difference between the "save" and the "save as" commands.

Files should be deleted from the computer when they are no longer needed. Files take up space on the computer's hard drive, reducing its processing power and efficiency and thus decreasing worker productivity. Basically don't keep what you don't need or it slows down your computer.

In three to five sentences, describe whether or not files should be deleted from your computer. Explain your answer.

desktops icons menus

Most GUIs provide all of the following

-allocating RAM to open programs -creating and maintaining the FAT -coordinating the interaction between hardware and software -displaying the GUI

Most operating systems perform these tasks.

in the File menu

The Save command is located _____.

user's actions

The commands available from a menu may change as a result of a _____________.

desktop

The main work area of the computer is the _____.

-Show Desktop icon -Windows Media Player -Internet Explorer

These icons are frequently found in the Quick Launch area.

right-click on the file, select Copy, go to the new location, right click, and select Paste

To move a file from one folder to another folder, you should _____.

% (percent * (asterisk)

To prevent computer errors, which of the following characters should not be used in a filename?

the Show Desktop icon

What do you click on to minimize all open windows?

an ellipse

What symbol following a menu command lets you know that a dialog box will be displayed?

window

When you open a browser window, it opens in a _____.

the application's Help menu

Where is the best place for you to find information about the features and functions of a program you are using?

.txt

Which file extension indicates a text document?

Click on the Print icon at the top of the screen. Select Print from the File menu.

Which of the statements below describe how to print a document?

Start menu

a list of items that can be opened by clicking on their names or icons

record

a set of data or complete entry in a database

folder

an area on a computer containing groups of files; folder

shortcut

an icon used to represent an application, a file, or a folder

intuitive

doing something without thinking about it

command

instructions that tell a computer what to do

GUI

interface that enables users to easily interact with their computers

menu

list of commands

multitasking

performing more than one activity at a time

window

rectangular area on a computer screen where the action takes place

taskbar

the area on a Windows computer that displays icons representing open applications

Quick Launch

the area on the taskbar from which frequently used programs can be opened

system tray

the area on the taskbar where icons representing programs that are always running are displayed

desktop

the background screen on a computer; the main work area

interface

the way users interact with their computers