Deck 10: Operating System Customization

Question 1

You can access operations to change your system preferences and settings through the Control Panel.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

To display disability options, click the User Account Control link in the Control Panel.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The options in the ____ category help you to manage devices such as printers.

A) System and Security
B) Hardware and Sound
C) Network and Internet
D) Programs

Answer 3

B

Question 4

If an installation program freezes, press the Shift+Alt+Del keys to open the Task Manager.

Question 5

You can use the Date and Time category to add the Clock gadget to the desktop.

Question 6

You can use the Programs category of the Control panel to check for Windows updates and view Windows security features.

Question 7

If the computer on which you are working is networked, you may not have permission to change all the Control Panel settings.

Question 8

The accompanying figure shows the ____.

A) Start menu
B) Control panel
C) Task Manager
D) Taskbar

Question 9

If a security lock icon appears in the browser's status bar, the site is safe, as phishing sites cannot display these devices.

Question 10

The options in the ____ category help you to uninstall software.

A) System and Security
B) Hardware and Sound
C) Network and Internet
D) Programs

Question 11

Computer viruses are programs attached to a file and run when you open the file.

Question 12

The System and Security category of the Control Panel includes the ability to perform all of the following tasks, EXCEPT: ____.

A) troubleshoot common problems
B) view a network and its devices
C) check firewall status
D) view the amount of RAM

Question 13

Windows Vista introduced the Action Center.

Question 14

The Control Panel opens in Category view by default.

Question 15

In Mozilla Firefox, the feature that helps detect phishing sites is called SmartScreen Filter.

Question 16

The network administrator can restrict access to Control Panel settings.

Question 17

To change the mouse settings, use the Appearance and Personalization category of the Control Panel.

Question 18

The options in the ____ category help you to synchronize with other computers.

A) System and Security
B) Hardware and Sound
C) Network and Internet
D) Programs

Question 19

Phishing sites attempt to deceive you into revealing personal or financial information.

Question 20

SaaS is a delivery method where software is provided through the Internet or a network.

Question 21

To open the Control Panel, click the ____________________ button, and then click Control Panel on the menu.

Question 22

The Startup program for a software installation is typically called ____.

A) startup.exe
B) install.exe
C) setup.exe
D) Any of the above.

Question 23

If you do change a setting that makes your system unstable, you can use Windows System ____.

A) Restore
B) Resume
C) Reinstall
D) Reveal

Question 24

To set parental controls, use the ____ category of the Control Panel.

A) System and Security
B) User Accounts and Family Safety
C) Appearance and Personalization
D) Programs

Question 25

Richard wants to customize his computer settings. Richard uses the ____ category to set the power options.

A) Hardware and Sound
B) System and Security
C) Programs
D) Appearance and Personalization

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT true about installing and uninstalling software?

A) Software often includes an uninstall option.
B) If the installation media is on a CD or DVD, you should make a backup on an external hard drive.
C) You might want to e-mail yourself the product key for your software.
D) All of the above are true.

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT true about spyware and phishing?

A) A Web address that starts with "http" is a secure site.
B) Spyware often infects your computer when you visit certain Web sites or download a free program.
C) Phishing sites look like official sites.
D) All of the above are true.

Question 28

____ is software that secretly monitors your computer activity.

A) SmartScreen
B) A virus
C) Adware
D) Spyware

Question 29

UAC stands for User ____ Control.

A) Access
B) Activation
C) Account
D) Administrator

Question 30

____ settings are the settings that affect the entire computer.

A) Program
B) Computer
C) System
D) Windows

Question 31

Windows 7 contains a number of security options, which can be accessed in the ____________________ Center.

Question 32

Richard wants to customize his computer settings. Richard uses the ____ category to view the amount of RAM installed.

A) Hardware and Sound
B) System and Security
C) Programs
D) Appearance and Personalization

Question 33

The right side of the accompanying figure shows the ____.

A) notification area
B) Start menu
C) Control Panel
D) task pane

Question 34

Nate is installing software and troubleshooting problems. When he inserts an installation CD into his computer, the ____ program runs automatically.

A) Startup
B) Install
C) Uninstall
D) Program Compatibility Wizard

Question 35

You can also change some settings by clicking the appropriate icon on the right side of the taskbar, which is called the ____________________ area.

Question 36

____________________ changes your browser settings to open pop-up ads.

Question 37

The ____________________ lets you view and manipulate basic operating system settings and controls.

Question 38

To set the screen resolution, use the ____ category of the Control Panel.

A) System and Security
B) User Accounts and Family Safety
C) Appearance and Personalization
D) Programs

Question 39

Nate is installing software and troubleshooting problems. He runs the ____ because the installed program does not display.

A) Startup
B) Install
C) Setup
D) Program Compatibility Wizard

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT true about upgrading software?

A) If an upgrade is made available, most likely it is to fix problems or enhance existing features.
B) An upgrade may cause compatibility problems.
C) If you register with the software manufacturer, you may be notified of upgrades by e-mail.
D) An upgrade is generally free.

Question 42

What is spyware? How does it get installed on your computer? What effect can it have on your computer? What is adware? What are phishing sites? What browser features can help you prevent access to these threats?