Question 1

If Cortana is not enabled, you first may have to click
A) the Notebook icon.
B) the Settings icon.
C) the Home button.
D) the Start menu.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If Cortana is not enabled, you first...

Question 2

When using the _____ box you simply type a keyword.

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The answer of When using the _____ box you simply...

Question 3

Which of the following are methods for searching in Windows 10?
A) use the Search box in the folder where the files are located
B) use file list headings
C) use the customize option
D) use the search box on the taskbar

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following are methods for...

Question 4

Critical Thinking
Case 6-2
Over the Spring Break, you decide to clean up the files on your computer to make sorting and searching faster.  You cannot remember the best methods to accomplish this task, so you consult a friend.
Your friend also reminds you that the index will not perform well if
A) it grows too large.
B) it is too small.
C) it contains program and system files.
D) it is searching an SSD.

Accepted Answer

A growing index can slow down searching and sorting on a computer, so it is important to maintain and clean up the files regularly. The other options listed are not related to the index's performance.

Question 5

The Search _____ is the default location for all saved searches.
A) folder
B) box
C) tab
D) option

Accepted Answer

A folder is a logical place to store saved searches, as it allows for easy organization and management of multiple searches. Boxes, tabs, and options may be more appropriate for other types of user interface elements, but not for storing and organizing saved searches.

Question 6

A _____ is used to expand or narrow a search.

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The answer of A _____ is used to expand or...

Question 7

Which of the following Boolean operators must be typed in uppercase letters?
A) AND
B) OR
C) NOT
D) BUT

Accepted Answer

The Boolean operators AND, OR, and NOT must be typed in uppercase letters. This helps to differentiate the operators from the search terms or keywords. In programming and database systems, using lowercase letters for Boolean operators may result in errors or incorrect search results. Using uppercase letters ensures that the operators are recognized as such and that the search engine or database system can process the search query correctly.

Question 8

_____ decreases search time.

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The answer of _____ decreases search time....

Question 9

You can search for files that match an exact phrase using _____ quotation marks.

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The answer of You can search for files that match...

Question 10

_____ a folder to the index will allow Windows to search for files in that folder more quickly.

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The answer of _____ a folder to the index will...

Question 11

Case 6-1
You have had your computer for a while now and have saved all of your class assignment on it.  You have everything ordered by class and semester.
-Your instructor has asked you to resubmit an assignment.  You do not remember the full name, you can use which wildcard?
A) $?$
B) *
C) &
D) !

Accepted Answer

The wildcard symbol "*" can represent any character or group of characters in a search term. Therefore, it is the best choice for finding an assignment when you do not remember the full name.

Question 12

You can _____ any saved search in your Searches folder.
A) restore
B) delete
C) copy
D) rename

Accepted Answer

The prompt is asking what action(s) can be taken with a saved search in the Searches folder. The options presented are restore, delete, copy, and rename. Restoring is not a relevant action in this context, copying and renaming may be possible but are not explicitly mentioned as options, but a saved search can certainly be deleted from the Searches folder. Therefore, the best choice is B) delete.

Question 13

Known as a _____, the * takes the place of one or more characters when part of your keyword is unknown.

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The answer of Known as a _____, the * takes...

Question 14

The Strict button filters out
A) adult text
B) adult music
C) adult videos
D) adult images

Accepted Answer

The Strict button is typically used in content filtering settings to filter out adult-oriented content, which includes adult text, videos, and images.

Question 15

The _____ method for searching is to use the Search box.

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The answer of The _____ method for searching is to...

Question 16

To access saved searches you have created, you must first open
A) the Save As dialog box.
B) the administrator account.
C) the search box.
D) the Searches folder.

Accepted Answer

The Searches folder is where saved searches are stored, so to access them you would need to open this folder. The other options are not relevant to accessing saved searches.

Question 17

If you delete search results, you will
A) clear the history on the computer.
B) delete files from our computer.
C) modify the results.
D) be unable to search again.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you delete search results, you will
A)...

Question 18

Case 6-1
You have had your computer for a while now and have saved all of your class assignment on it.  You have everything ordered by class and semester.
-To find a file, you can use a _____ instead of a wildcard.
A) Boolean operator
B) tag
C) uppercase letters
D) single quotation marks

Accepted Answer

The answer of Case 6-1
You have had your computer for...

Question 19

Search results can include
A) all or part of a file name.
B) a file type.
C) a tag for a file.
D) the file property.

Accepted Answer

All of these options can be included in search results. Searching by file name, file type, tag, or property can help narrow down and find specific files.

Question 20

Critical Thinking
Case 6-2
Over the Spring Break, you decide to clean up the files on your computer to make sorting and searching faster.  You cannot remember the best methods to accomplish this task, so you consult a friend.
Your friend tells you to improve performance when searching,
A) delete folders from the hard disk.
B) add additional folders to the index.
C) buy a SSD.
D) move your pictures to a USB.

Accepted Answer

Deleting folders from the hard disk or moving pictures to a USB may free up storage space, but it will not necessarily improve performance when searching. Buying a SSD may improve overall performance, but it may not specifically target search performance. Adding additional folders to the index, however, will make it easier and faster for the computer to find files when searching, ultimately improving search performance.

Quiz 6: Advanced Searching Techniques

If Cortana is not enabled, you first may have to click

When using the _____ box you simply type a keyword.

Which of the following are methods for searching in Windows 10?

Critical Thinking Case 6-2 Over the Spring Break, you decide to clean up the files on your computer to make sorting and searching faster. You cannot remember the best methods to accomplish this task, so you consult a friend. Your friend also reminds you that the index will not perform well if

The Search _____ is the default location for all saved searches.

A _____ is used to expand or narrow a search.

Which of the following Boolean operators must be typed in uppercase letters?

_____ decreases search time.

You can search for files that match an exact phrase using _____ quotation marks.

_____ a folder to the index will allow Windows to search for files in that folder more quickly.

Case 6-1 You have had your computer for a while now and have saved all of your class assignment on it. You have everything ordered by class and semester. -Your instructor has asked you to resubmit an assignment. You do not remember the full name, you can use which wildcard?

You can _____ any saved search in your Searches folder.

Known as a _____, the * takes the place of one or more characters when part of your keyword is unknown.

The Strict button filters out

The _____ method for searching is to use the Search box.

To access saved searches you have created, you must first open

If you delete search results, you will

Case 6-1 You have had your computer for a while now and have saved all of your class assignment on it. You have everything ordered by class and semester. -To find a file, you can use a _____ instead of a wildcard.

Search results can include

Critical Thinking Case 6-2 Over the Spring Break, you decide to clean up the files on your computer to make sorting and searching faster. You cannot remember the best methods to accomplish this task, so you consult a friend. Your friend tells you to improve performance when searching,