Deck 6: Working With Windows Settings and Accounts

Question 1

The printer you want to use automatically, unless you specify otherwise, is called the ____________________ printer.

Answer 1

default

Question 2

A desktop ____________________ is a predefined set of colors, sounds, and backgrounds that can transform your desktop from boring to brilliant.

Answer 2

theme

Question 3

Because sleep modes use less power than hibernation, you might consider changing the lid-close setting to sleep if you tote your computer with you and have few opportunities to recharge it.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

When a computer is on and displaying the Windows desktop but not performing other tasks, it is in ____________________ mode and consuming less power.

Question 5

In businesses and in school computer labs, users are sometimes prevented from making changes to some or all system settings.

Question 6

When actively running software or displaying videos, a computer is "under ____________________" and is consuming power at close to its maximum rate.

Question 7

Accessibility tools can make a computer easier to use for people who have disabilities or special needs.

Question 8

You can also control what happens when you shut the lid or press the power button.Your options are for the computer to do nothing, sleep, ____________________, or shut down.

Question 9

____________________ shows you real-time performance graphs of CPU usage and memory.

Question 10

A user account includes a ____________________ and password, plus specifications about which files can be accessed and what settings can be adjusted.

Question 11

Most computers are shipped from the factory with the Power Saver power plan.

Question 12

You can select a screen ____________________ that appears after your computer is idle for a specified period of time.

Question 13

You can view and modify your computer's power plan by selecting the ____________________ link from the Control Panel.

Question 14

You can quickly access mouse settings by typing "click" in the Search box.

Question 15

Even if you no longer plan to use a printer, you should keep it in the list of printers.

Question 16

The ____________________ is a collection of tools for customizing Windows system settings so that you can work more efficiently.

Question 17

Energy use is the same for all computer models, but does vary based on what the computer is doing.

Question 18

Screen savers were originally designed so that a "ghost" of a static image would not get "burned" into the screen.

Question 19

Programs closed with the End Task button usually shut down without giving you an opportunity to save your work.

Question 20

Your computer arrives with Windows preinstalled with a standard configuration of settings.

Question 21

Incorrect ____ settings can make a peripheral device unusable.

A)hardware
B)software
C)volume
D)resolution

Question 22

You can control what happens when you shut the lid or press the power button.Most users prefer to use the ____ setting because it is the fastest way to get the computer ready to use.

A)Power
B)Sleep
C)Hibernate
D)Shut down

Question 23

An average Dell notebook computer's energy use, even when under load, is about ____ that of a 100 watt light bulb.

A)25%
B)50%
C)75%
D)100%

Question 24

You can adjust the sensitivity of the ____.

A)scroll wheel
B)pointer speed
C)both a.and b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 25

The ____ automated power plan reduces system performance and screen brightness to help you get the maximum computing time on each battery charge.

A)Balanced
B)Power saver
C)High performance
D)Hibernation

Question 26

Your computer's power consumption is important because ____.

A)energy conversation is good for the environment
B)energy conversation prolongs battery life
C)both a. and b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 27

Computers use energy to power the ____.

A)screen
B)microprocessor
C)status lights
D)all of the above

Question 28

To open the Control Panel, click the ____ button and then select the Control Panel option.

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

Question 29

Windows allows you to adjust keyboard and mouse settings by using links ____ or by linking from the Start menu's Search box.

A)on the Desktop
B)in the Control Panel
C)in the notification area
D)in the Accessory Panel

Question 30

You can access a specific Control Panel utility by entering its name in the Start menu's ____ box.

A)Restore
B)Help and Support
C)Search
D)Help

Question 31

Referring to the figure above, if you wanted to adjust the display color quality you would ____.

A)choose a different Display
B)click Detect
C)click Identify
D)click Advanced settings

Question 32

To view your computer's Windows Experience Index, look for the ____ Information and Tools link from the Start menu's Search box or the Control Panel.

A)Experience
B)Performance
C)CPU
D)Energy

Question 33

To access the screen shown above, you would right-click any blank area of the desktop and select ____ to access resolution settings.

A)Settings
B)Appearance
C)Screen resolution
D)Display

Question 34

From the Keyboard Properties box, you can increase or decrease the ____, which is the time that elapses after you press a key until your computer starts displaying repeat characters.

A)idle delay
B)idle start
C)repeat delay
D)repeat start

Question 35

____ allows you to click at the beginning and end of text that you want to highlight instead of holding the mouse button down while dragging over the text.

A)SelectLock
B)HighlightLock
C)TextLock
D)ClickLock

Question 36

Windows offers a wide array of tools for ____.

A)customizing your computer
B)gauging your computer's performance
C)both a.and b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 37

The ____ automated power plan allows maximum performance and screen brightness at the expense of battery-based run time.

A)Balanced
B)Power saver
C)High performance
D)Hibernation

Question 38

Computers consume the least power in ____.

A)sleep mode
B)hibernate mode
C)balanced mode
D)power mode

Question 39

The ____ automated power plan gives you full performance when you need it and saves power when your computer is idle.

A)Balanced
B)Power saver
C)High performance
D)Hibernation

Question 40

Holding down the power button for several seconds ____.

A)turns the computer off
B)puts the computer to sleep
C)restarts the computer
D)puts the computer in safe mode

Question 41

A non-responding program can be closed by selecting it, then clicking the ____ button.

A)End Program
B)End Process
C)End Task
D)End Query

Question 42

____ it is more effective to turn off the screen when it is not in use than to use a screen saver.

A)For energy efficiency
B)To prolong the life of a display device
C)both a.and b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 43

You can use the ____ and Printers window to view, pause, or cancel pending print jobs.

A)Devices
B)Fax machine
C)Hardware
D)Tools

Question 44

Each dot of light on a computer screen is called a ____.

A)point
B)pixel
C)byte
D)bit

Question 45

Referring to the figure above, you can modify individual aspects of a theme using the ____ links.

A)Desktop Background
B)Window Color
C)Sounds
D)all of the above

Question 46

Most notebook computers recommend a resolution that provides the ____.

A)most comfortable text size
B)best image quality
C)ideal aspect ratio
D)least energy use

Question 47

In the Ease of Access Center you can make the ____ easier to use by adjusting speed, enlarging the pointer, and activating additional hover features.

A)space bar
B)printer
C)mouse
D)keyboard

Question 48

You can personalize the look of your Windows desktop by working with ____ schemes, backgrounds, and themes.

A)power
B)color
C)program
D)gadget

Question 49

The ____ size of your desktop depends on the resolution of your computer screen.

A)transparent
B)apparent
C)maximum
D)default

Question 50

If your computer seems to be operating slowly, check ____ usage.

A)power
B)CPU
C)network
D)memory

Question 51

The Windows Experience Index rates your computer's performance in five hardware and software categories.Scores in each category range from 1.0 to ____; higher scores mean better and faster performance.

A)7.9
B)8.0
C)9.0
D)10.0

Question 52

You can use the ____ window to activate multiple screens, in case you want to connect an external monitor to your notebook computer.

A)Display
B)Monitor
C)Screen Resolution
D)Search

Question 53

To change the name of a printer, right-click it and then select ____ Properties from the shortcut menu.

A)Tools
B)Printer
C)Hardware
D)Peripheral

Question 54

Occasionally, applications have bugs or run into operating glitches of various kinds that cause the program to "hang up" or "freeze," a condition that Task Manager lists as "____."

A)Low Memory
B)Not Working
C)Low CPU
D)Not Responding

Question 55

You can start Task Manager with the ____ key combination.

A)Ctrl Shift Esc
B)Ctrl Alt Del
C)either a.or b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 56

In the figure above, the entry that states "Extend these displays" means that you can ____.

A)spread your desktop over multiple monitors
B)improve the life of your display
C)drag your desktop from side to side
D)all of the above

Question 57

Within Windows Task Manager, the Applications tab reports the name and status for each application you have open on the desktop.The status of most programs will be listed as "____" which is normal.

A)Idle
B)On
C)Running
D)Off

Question 58

Once you select an account and log in, a picture representing your account is displayed ____ the Start menu throughout your computing session.

A)at the top of
B)at the bottom of
C)to the right of
D)to the left of

Question 59

Referring to the figure above, Aero themes include your choice of ____.

A)background wallpaper
B)glass-like translucent effects
C)both a.and b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 60

In the Ease of Access Center you can make the computer easier to see by ____ the display, increasing the contrast, and removing distracting backgrounds.

A)fading
B)magnifying
C)minimizing
D)shadowing

Question 61

The default printer is indicated by a star icon._________________________

Question 62

Case 6-1
Kyle is using the Windows Experience Index to rate his computer's performance. Please answer the questions below.
Kyle wants to run Windows Aero on his laptop.What is the lowest Windows Experience Index needed to run Windows Aero?

A)1.0-2.9
B)3.0-3.9
C)4.0-5.9
D)6.0+

Question 63

If you have a notebook or netbook computer, options for your power plan fall into two categories: on battery and on backup._________________________

Question 64

To view a list of all the printers your computer can access, use the Start menu's Devices and Printers button or the Control Panel's Hardware and Software link._________________________

Question 65

The Screen Saver Settings dialog box lets you select an image to display when the computer is idle._________________________

Question 66

Case 6-1
Kyle is using the Windows Experience Index to rate his computer's performance. Please answer the questions below.
Kyle did some research to see how the Windows Experience Index is determined.He found that the Windows Experience Index rates performance in five ____.

A)hardware categories
B)software categories
C)both a.and b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 67

To open Task Manager, look for View running processes with Task Manager from the Start menu's Search box. _________________________

Question 68

Windows offers three types of automated power plans to help you conserve power and make your notebook computer's battery last longer.Please name and briefly describe each of these power plans.

Question 69

Please describe the three types of user accounts offered by Windows 7: administrator, standard, and guest.

Question 70

Case 6-1
Kyle is using the Windows Experience Index to rate his computer's performance. Please answer the questions below.
Kyle would like to start working more with HDTV.Which level of Windows Experience Index is needed to support HDTV?

A)1.0-2.9
B)3.0-3.9
C)4.0-5.9
D)6.0+

Question 71

The number of horizontal and vertical pixels that a device displays on screen is referred to as screen contrast._________________________

Question 72

The first account that you set up on a new Windows computer automatically becomes a guest account._________________________

Question 73

Changes to network settings can disable your Internet and e-mail connections._________________________

Question 74

The Ease of Access Center provides links to all of the accessibility tools included with the Windows operating system._________________________

Question 75

At higher screen resolutions, text and other objects appear large._________________________