Window 7
library
A ____ gathers files and folders from different locations on your computer and displays them in one location
menu
A ____ is a list of related commands
file hierarchy
A ____ is a system that arranges files and folders in different levels
file extension
A ____ is a three- or four-letter sequence, preceded by a period, that identifies the file type.
false
A password is a set of instructions written for a computer.
user account
For each user, Windows 7 can reserve a special area called a ____ where each user can keep his or her own files.
false
Once you name a folder, you cannot rename it.
false
The QuickLook Pane is an area on the right side of a window that shows you what a selected file looks like without opening it.
options
The ____ icon on the Help toolbar lets you print, browse, search, set Help text size, and adjust settings.
Preview Pane
The ____ is an area on the right side of a window that shows you what a selected file looks like without opening it.
preview pane
The ____ is an area on the right side of a window that shows you what a selected file looks like without opening it.
Navigation pane
The ____ on the left side of a window shows the folder structure on your computer.
search criteria
The search text that you type is called your ____.
false
There is only one way to start Windows Explorer
false
There is only one way to start Windows Explorer.
shift
To select a group of items that are next to each other, click the first item in the group, press and hold ____, then click the last item in the group.
ctrl
To select a group of items that are not next to each other, click the first item in the group, press and hold ____, then click the last item in the group.
Small, portable storage media
USB flash drive
move
When you ____ a file, the file is transferred to the new location and no longer exists in its original location
file list
When you click a Folder in the Navigation pane, you see its contents in the ____.
false
When you use the Move command, Windows 7 places a duplicate of the file on the clipboard.
documents
Which of the following Send to menu commands copies the file to the Documents library?
DVD RW Drive (D:)
Which of the following Send to menu commands copies the file to your computer's DVD drive?
hard drive usb flash drive
Which of the following is a permanent storage device?
program
Which of the following is a set of instructions written for a computer?
dragging
Which pointing device action should you use for moving objects, such as icons on the desktop?
if you open two or more programs a window opens for each one
Windows 7 lets you work with more than one program at a time
recycle bin
Windows 7 places folders and files you delete from your hard drive in the ____
keywords
You can search Help and Support by typing one or more descriptive ____.
false
You must double-click a folder or subfolder in the Address bar to show its contents.
unique
You should give folders ____ names that help you easily identify them.
false
You view your computer contents by opening a dialog box.
gadgets
_ are optional programs that present helpful or entertaining information on your desktop
gadgets
__ are optional programs that present helpful or entertaining information on your desktop
gadgets
___ are optional programs that present helpful or entertaining information on your desktop
Drag and drop
____ is a technique in which you use your pointing device to drag a file or folder into a different folder and then let go of the mouse button to place it in that folder.
Editing
____ is the process of making changes to a document.
editing
____ is the process of making changes to a document.
spin box
a _ is a box with up and down arrows; click arrows or type to increase or decrease the value
false
a password is a set of instructions written for a computer
file
a(n) __ is a collection of stored information, such as a letter, video, or program
application programs that come with with windows 7
accessories
the window in front
active window
when you point to a taskbar button, aero displays a small preview of the file, a feature called aero peek.
aero peek
address bar
after you open a folder, the area near the top of the screen is the ____, which shows the name of the item you have opened.
contains a list of all the application programs on your computer
all programs menu
if the poser fails, then everything in RAM is lost
any document created with a program is temporarily stored in RAM
let you create documents, view web pages, and send and receive email
application programs
A copy of a file that is stored externally in case something happens to the original file
backup
the ability to copy folders and files allows you to create backups of important folders and files in case you lose the original folders and files if you lose your original folder or file, you can copy it from your backup
backups
window's edge used to resize a window
border
turns on an option (when checked) or turns off an option (when unchecked)
check box
point to an icon and then click once with the left mouse button to select the icon
click
when you use the copy command, windows 7 places a duplicate copy of the file on the clipboard
clipcoard
closes a window
close button
a button that completes or completes an operation
command button
let you issue instructions to modify program objects
command buttons
true
command buttons let you issue instructions to modify program objects
when you copy a file you original file stays in its current location and you have a duplicate copy of the same file in another location.
copy
acts as your work area
desktop
shaded area behind your desktop objects
desktop background
the shaded area behind your desktop objects
desktop background
type of window in which you specify how to complete an operation some menu commands automatically display a dialog box
dialog box
on the hard disk drive where you create folders and subfolders for your files
documents folder
point to an icon click twice quickly with the left mouse button to open the object
double click
point to an icon press and hold down the left mouse button, move the mouse to drag the icon and then release the left mouse button to move the icon
drag
technique in which you sue your pointing device to drag a file or folder into a different folder and the drop it or let go of the mouse button
drag and drop
hard disk drive
drive C
cd drive
drive D
dvd drive
drive E
usb flash drive
drive F
once you have created a file and saved it with a name in a folder on a storage device, you can easily open it and edit it
edit
when you finish working on your computer, you must shut it down properly shutting down the computer properly prevents loss of data and damage to windows
exiting windows 7
horizontal bar at the bottom of the screen
faskbar
collection of stored information
file
A set of characters at the end of a filename used to identify the file type
file extension
found at the end of the filename you provide. program you are using will add the file extension
file extension
...
file extension is a three or four letter sequence, preceded by a period
logic and layout of the folder structure on a disk
file hierarchy
strategy and tasks that you use to organize and maintain the folders and files on a disk you need to develop a strategy that enables you to quickly fins the files you need windows provides a variety of file management tools to assist you in these tasks
file management
container that helps you organize your files
folder
identifies the type of files you store in the folder and the purpose of the folder
folder name
for storing and organizing files provide a location for storing your important files folders organize files into smaller groups of related files for ease of access and use when you create a folder, you give each folder a unique folder name
folders
optional programs that present helpful or entertaining information on your desktop
gadgets
tabs are divided into groups of command buttons
groups
Provides: assistance with windows features step by step instructions for performing an operation help troubleshooting computer problems definitions of windows terms opened by clicking the start button, then clicking help and support
help and support
saves your work, then turns off your computer
hibernate
A named set of computers that share information
homegroup
named set of computers that can share information if your computer is in a homegroup with other computers you can share libraries and printers with those commuters
homegroup
a small image that represents an item such as the recycle bin
icon
small images that represent items such as the recycle bin on your computer
icons
emptying the recycle bin permanently removes the deleted folders and files from your computer files and folders you delete from a removable storage drive do not go to the recycle bin; they are immediately and permanently deleted and cannot be restored
if you later discover that you need a deleted foe or folder, you can restore it to its original location, but only if you have not yet emptied the recycle bin
by regularly deleting files and folders you no longer need an emptying the recycle bin, you free up valuable storage space on your computer
if you no longer need a folder or file, you can delete it from the storage device
log in
if your computer is set up for more than one user, you might need to __, or select your user account name when the computer starts
...
in a windows explorer window, you can navigate through your computer contents using the File list Address bar Navigation pane
window behind the active window
inactive window
ribbon
just below the title bar, at the top of the paint window, is the __, a strip that contains tabs
a library gathers files and folders form different locations on your computer and displays them in one location a library is not a folder that stores files, but rather a way of viewing similar types of documents that you have stored in multiple locations on your computer
library
a box that displays a list of options from which you can select (you man need to adjust your view to see additional settings in the list box)
list box
locks your user account, then displays the welcome screen (same as lock button)
lock
provide your user account name and password to verify that you are authorized to use the computer security feature fro protecting your computer
log in
closes all windows, programs, and documents, logs off your user account, and displays the welcome screen
log off
expands the window to fill the entire desktop
maximize button
list of related commands
menu
some command buttons reveal menus
menus
words you click to show lists of commands
menus
false
menus are windows with controls that let you tell windows what you want
shrinks a window to a button on the taskbar
minimize button
windows 7 provides other folders for other types of files, such as Music Pictures Videos
most programs austomatically assume you want to save and open files in the documents folder
small arrow or other symbol that moves on the screen
mouse pointer
at right side of the taskbar contains icons that represent informational messages and programs
notification area
false
on the scroll bar, you use the scroll arrows to scroll up or down by one screen
program that lets you run your computer Windows 7 is an operating system
operating system
a small circle you click to select an option (you can only select one option button in the group)
option button
to move the mouse pointer over an icon
point
control the movement of the mouse pointer on your computer screen
pointing device
set on instructions written for a computer
program
what opens when you start an application program. it shows the tools you need to use the program
program window
located in the upper left corner of the window lets you quickly perform common actions such as saving a file
quick access toolbar
where you place the files and folders that you don't need anymore and want to delete
recycle bin
maximize button restore down button minimize button
resizing buttons
shuts down your computer and then restart it
restart
restores the window to its previous size and position (only available after maximizing a window)
restore down button
a strip that contains tabs, which are pages that contain buttons that you click to perform actions. Found just bellow the title bar
ribbon
point to an icon and click the right mouse button to display a shortcut menu
right click
you must save your document to a disk, either before you exit the program or periodically while you use the program when you save a document, it is recorded in a file on a disk
save
the first time you save a document, this menu option or button displays so that you can select the drive and folder where you want to save the file and so that you can enter a filename if you open a previously saved document make changes tot he document and then save it again, these options replace the previous version of the document and save the document in the same folder under the same filename. this menu option always displays a save and dialog box so that you can select the drive and folder where you want to save the file and so that you can enter a filename you can use this menu option to save a previously saved file on a different disk in a different folder under a different filename some combination of these three options
save as dialog box file save as
on the right side and or bottom of the window click scroll bar elements to show parts of your document that are hidden below the bottom edge or off to the right side of the screen
scroll bar
One or more pieces of information that helps Windows 7 locate the file you want
search criteria
the search text you type
search criteria
to search your entire computer including its attached drives you can use the search box on the start menu
search criteria can be a filename, part of a filename, or any other characters you choose
you can use the send to command to quickly copy a file, a group of files, a folder, or a group of files from one disk drive to another
send to
icons on desktop background that can be double clicked to access programs, files, folders, even devices that you use frequently
shortcuts
completely shuts down a computer
shut down
save and close any open documents and files close any open programs and windows shut down windows
shut down windows and your computer
saves your work, turns off the monitor, then reduces power usage to all hardware so your computer appears off (same as power button)
sleep
menus
some programs have __, words you click to show lists of commands.
a text box with up and down arrows; you can type a setting or you can click the arrows to increase or decrease a setting
spin box
button that opens the all programs menu.
start button
launching point when you want to communicate with your computer
start button
the launching point when you want to communicate with your computer
start button
folder contained within another folder
subfolder
folders in side a folder used to further organize files into smaller groups
subfolders
locks your user account and displays the welcome screen so that another user can log on their account
switch user
a dialog box may have one or more tabs for organizing related settings together on a single sheet
tabs
the horizontal bar at the bottom of the desktop
taskbar
a box in which you can type text or a setting
text box
options
the _ icon on the help toolbar lets you print, brows, search, set help text size, and adjust settings.
browse help
the _ icon on the toolbar displays a list of help topics organized by subject
flase
the restart command locks your user account and displays the welcome screen so another user can log on.
search using one or more descriptive key words brows help topics by subject, such as programs, tools, and games ask, which describes other ways to get help
to find Help information you can
false
to move a window, you must drag its border
searching on criterion me
to search within a particular folder, you can use the search box in a windows explorer window
contain program buttons
toolbars
file extension identifies the type of file, for example a document file, a video file, or a music file
type of file
dragging
which pointing device action should you use for moving objects such as icons on the desktop?
double clicking
which pointing device action should you use for opening programs, folders, or files represented by desktop icons?
if you delete a folder, windows 7 removes the folder as well as all files and subfolders stored in it.
windows 7 places files and folders you delete in a recycle bin
set of special effects for selected versions of window 7 that gives windows transparent backgrounds and subtle animations upon minimizing, maximizing, and moving When you arrange windows using aero, the windows can appear in a 3-D stack that you can quickly view without having to sue the taskbar computers hardware must support windows aero to view and work these features
windows aero
help you quickly find any file, folder, or program
windows search
you can move a file using the the cut and past commands you can rename files to make the names more descriptive or accurate
you can move one of more files or folders when you move a file, the file is transferred to the new location and no longer exists in its original location
file extension first, last, or firs and last name of the files creator date of file creation document title person's name to find his or her e-mail address
you can perform advanced searches by using different search criteria such as
keywords
you can search help and support by typing on or more descriptive __.
keywords
you can search help and support by typing on or more destructive __.
