Deck 5: Getting Started With Windows

Question 1

When you search in Settings, you can find useful applications that help you to customize some system software.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Hovering the mouse pointer over any program in the Start menu displays a list of files that you recently opened using that program.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Option buttons are round; several buttons in a set can remain selected.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

All Windows updates are downloaded and installed automatically.

Question 5

Windows 8, like Windows 7, displays a Start screen. Earlier versions display a Start button.

Question 6

Windows 8 has many of the same characteristics as Windows 7.

Question 7

To delete an icon from the desktop, right-click it, then click Cut .

Question 8

Operating system updates are sometimes referred to as patches .

Question 9

To rename an icon, right-click the icon and select Rename.

Question 10

The Pinned items list is located in the bottom-left area of the Start menu.

Question 11

Windows 8 comes only in a 32-bit version.

Question 12

An asterisk or circle are symbols that hide your user name from onlookers.

Question 13

Microsoft released Windows 8 in 2011 .

Question 14

To change the time or date, left-click the displayed time and select Adjust Date/Time.

Question 15

The Windows 8 Search box works with listed applications, such as AccuWeather .

Question 16

A(n) command button performs an action as soon as you click it.

Question 17

Basic help information is not stored on your computer, and should be downloaded from Microsoft Web site.

Question 18

The Reboot option powers your computer down and then reboots it.

Question 19

If your computer has a touchscreen, you can scroll by swiping right or left.

Question 20

The Notification area displays open, or "running," programs.

Question 21

The Power-down icon in the Windows 7 login screen is located in the _____ corner.

A) upper-right
B) upper-left
C) lower-right
D) lower-left

Question 22

To start Windows 8, press the power button on your computer, and in a few seconds you will see the _____ Screen, which displays a colorful photo along with the date and time.

A) Start
B) Lock
C) Login
D) Welcome

Question 23

All of the following is an element of the Windows 7 login screen, EXCEPT _____.

A) icons that represent each of the users
B) the Easy of access icon
C) system version and edition
D) the Start button

Question 24

The accompanying figure illustrates the screen that appears when you type "word" in the text box. Which of the following is the title of this screen that is missing in this picture?

A) Search
B) Start
C) Programs
D) Select

Question 25

Windows displays a(n) _____ screen that shows additional details about your computer.

A) System
B) Windows
C) Version
D) Operating System

Question 26

When typing each character of your password, you will see a(n) _____.

A) asterisk (*) only
B) circle ( •) only
C) either a or b
D) neither a nor b

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a Listed application?

A) Internet Explorer
B) AccuWeather
C) Bing
D) Word

Question 28

Hovering the mouse pointer over any program in the Start menu displays a _____.

A) jump list
B) list of frequently used program
C) Pinned items list
D) search box

Question 29

Which of the following Windows versions displays a Start screen?

A) Windows XP
B) Windows 7
C) Windows 8
D) Windows Vista

Question 30

Referring to the accompanying figure, which of the following callouts points to the access to user account settings?

A) A
B) F
C) G
D) D

Question 31

Referring to the accompanying figure, which of the following callouts points to the list of frequently used programs?

A) A
B) B
C) E
D) C

Question 32

To return to the Start screen from any application you have to press the _____ key(s) on your computer keyboard.

A) Esc
B) Ctrl+Alt
C) Alt+Delete
D) Windows

Question 33

Referring to the accompanying figure, which of the following is pointed to by callout C?

A) the Pinned items list
B) a list of frequently used programs
C) access to a list of programs installed on your computer
D) quick access to files, system settings, and help

Question 34

Referring to the accompanying figure, which of the following is pointed to by callout G?

A) the Start button
B) the Search box
C) the Pinned items list
D) shut down options

Question 35

Which of the following shows the Ease of access icon on the Windows 7 login screen?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 36

In Windows 8, the Start screen includes a built-in _____ function that takes the place of the Windows 7 Start menu.

A) Get
B) Search
C) Open
D) Start

Question 37

When using the Windows 8 Search box, keep in mind that you can alter the search for all of the following specific categories, EXCEPT _____.

A) Apps
B) Settings
C) Pinned applications
D) Files

Question 38

An Ease of access icon activates all of the following special-needs options, except _____.

A) changing screen resolution
B) magnifying text and objects
C) activating an on-screen keyboard
D) narrating that reads the screen

Question 39

Referring to the accompanying figure, which of the following is pointed to by callout B?

A) the Pinned items list
B) a list of frequently used programs
C) access to a list of installed programs
D) quick access to files, system settings, and help

Question 40

Which of the following shows the logged-in user's icon displayed on the Windows 8 Start screen?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 41

To customize the taskbar, right-click it and then select _____ from the shortcut menu.

A) Options
B) Settings
C) Features
D) Properties

Question 42

When using Windows 8, Charms appear _____ of your screen.

A) on the right
B) on the left
C) on the top
D) on the bottom

Question 43

Hardware components of the user interface include all of the following except a _____.

A) mouse
B) keyboard
C) hard disk drive
D) display

Question 44

A group of updates, including those that have been previously released, is called a(n) _____.

A) service patch
B) update pack
C) service pack
D) service update

Question 45

Use the _____ link in the Windows Update window to specify whether you want manual or automatic updates.

A) Check for updates
B) View update history
C) Change settings
D) Restore hidden updates

Question 46

Which of the following options should be used if you are troubleshooting and want to clear memory?

A) Log off
B) Hibernate
C) Restart
D) Sleep

Question 47

Which of the following options should be used if you are planning not to use your computer for a short time and want it to reactivate quickly?

A) Log off
B) Hibernate
C) Switch user
D) Sleep

Question 48

Which of the following options gives you the most security?

A) Download updates, but do not automatically install
B) Install updates automatically
C) Check for updates, but do not download them
D) Do not update

Question 49

After you right-click an icon on the desktop, you can do all of the following EXCEPT _____.

A) change the icon
B) display the properties
C) rename an icon
D) delete an icon

Question 50

The Windows graphical user interface incorporates _____.

A) only software
B) only hardware
C) both software and hardware
D) neither hardware nor software

Question 51

All of the following are categories of updates EXCEPT _____.

A) important
B) recommended
C) optional
D) urgent

Question 52

Message windows displayed on the desktop are also called _____.

A) application windows
B) dialog windows
C) dialog boxes
D) alert boxes

Question 53

Which of the following options produces a message or notification icon?

A) Download updates, but do not automatically install
B) Install updates automatically
C) Check for updates, but do not download them
D) Do not update

Question 54

Which of the following is an example of a split button?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 55

Which of the following update categories offers significant security, reliability, and privacy benefits?

A) important
B) recommended
C) optional
D) urgent

Question 56

A(n) _____ is used to select options in situations where multiple options are allowed.

A) option button
B) checkbox
C) slider
D) command button

Question 57

To get a Screen Tip for the icons on the taskbar you should point to it and _____.

A) click
B) wait
C) double-click
D) right-click

Question 58

To drag a window to a new location on the desktop you should _____.

A) click anywhere in the window
B) click on the bottom of the window
C) click the upper-right corner
D) click the title bar

Question 59

Referring to the accompanying figure, which of the following callouts points to the area where the preset search type can be changed?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 60

Which of the following taskbar buttons displays the strength of your wireless connection?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 61

The Windows ____________________ is the backdrop for many of the tasks you perform on your computer.

Question 62

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1 Gabriel is learning how to access information about Windows features when using Windows 8 or Windows 7. His brother Maxwell, who has some experience with these operating systems, is ready to answer some of the questions he has. Choose the answers Maxwell would give. Which of the following icons on the Help and Support window would you click to adjust Online Help settings, and be able to get search results from Microsoft's Web site?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 63

To return to the Start screen from any application, press the ____________________ key on your computer keyboard.

Question 64

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1 Gabriel is learning how to access information about Windows features when using Windows 8 or Windows 7. His brother Maxwell, who has some experience with these operating systems, is ready to answer some of the questions he has. Choose the answers Maxwell would give. If the Help and Support Center does not link you to the information you need you can _____.

A) search for user groups
B) search for online forums
C) search for relevant online articles and videos
D) all of the above

Question 65

The Windows graphical user interface incorporates ____________________ and software.

Question 66

Operating system ____________________ become necessary to maintain compatibility with new equipment and technologies.

Question 67

Your Windows ____________________ is associated with user rights that monitor who is allowed to access various programs and data files.

Question 68

The ____________________ is located at the bottom of the Windows desktop and holds a variety of buttons.

Question 69

While looking at the Windows 8 Start screen, you can activate the Windows 8 ____________________ box by typing the first few letters of the item you are looking for.

Question 70

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1 Gabriel is learning how to access information about Windows features when using Windows 8 or Windows 7. His brother Maxwell, who has some experience with these operating systems, is ready to answer some of the questions he has. Choose the answers Maxwell would give. What is your gateway to Windows manuals, FAQs, and troubleshooting wizards?

A) Microsoft Technical Support
B) Windows Help and Support
C) Windows Online Support
D) Windows Forum

Question 71

Please briefly describe the following shut down options: Log off, Switch user, Sleep, and Hibernate.

Question 72

To access information about Windows features, type ____________________ at the Windows 8 Start screen.

Question 73

Please briefly describe the following three categories of updates: Important, Recommended, and Optional.

Question 74

Windows lets you choose how you want to receive and ____________________ updates.

Question 75

To start Windows 8, press the power button on your computer, and in a few seconds you will see the ____________________ Screen.