Deck 8: Getting Started With Application Software

Question 1

Clicking the Save button automatically stores a file using the original name, drive, and folder where it was previously stored.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Most application windows display one or more toolbars, typically located below the status bar near the bottom of the window.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Data can be stored in files on your computer's hard disk and on CDs, DVDs, USB flash drives, and other storage media.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

You can have only one application window open, or "running," on the desktop.

Question 5

Dialog boxes can be opened from the ____________________ in the lower-right corner of a group.

Question 6

File names can consist of letters, spaces, and numbers, but cannot contain any type of punctuation symbols.

Question 7

A(n) ____________________ runs across the bottom of most application windows.It contains information about the current condition of the program.

Question 8

The Home tab contains a Styles group with options for fonts to use for various levels of headings in a document.

Question 9

Typically, a menu bar provides access to commands for controlling a program.

Question 10

Many Windows applications, including Microsoft Office, store files in the My Computer folder if no other drive or folder is specified.

Question 11

The ribbon has been divided into a hierarchy consisting of ____________________, groups, and commands.

Question 12

____________________ tabs, which contain formatting options for an object, appear when the object is selected.

Question 13

A file ____________________ is a set of up to four characters that indicates the file type.

Question 14

Microsoft Office 2010 modules include a(n) ____________________ instead of a menu bar that provides access to commands and options.

Question 15

Different documents with the same name cannot be stored in different folders.

Question 16

A(n) ____________________ program is displayed in a rectangular application window on the Windows desktop.

Question 17

Each file ____________________ specifies the software application you'd prefer to use to open files of that type.

Question 18

You can use a keyboard ____________________ for fast access to frequently used menu items.

Question 19

____________________ periodically saves a file as you're working on it.

Question 20

A software program designed for the Windows operating system is often referred to as a Windows application.

Question 21

Toolbars contain several buttons, sometimes called ____, that provide a single-click shortcut for the most commonly used menu options.

A)companions
B)tasks
C)helpers
D)tools

Question 22

A ____ on the side of a window helps you move a document or graphic up and down within the window.

A)menu bar
B)task bar
C)status bar
D)scroll bar

Question 23

A file created with Microsoft Word is usually called a "____," while a Microsoft PowerPoint file is usually called a "presentation."

A)document
B)text file
C)spreadsheet
D)table

Question 24

When you use the Open dialog box from within an application window, you'll see a list of
____.

A)files
B)folders
C)both a.and b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 25

If you open a menu and then decide you don't want to select an option after all, click the menu title again or press the ____ key to close the menu.

A)Shift
B)Tab
C)Esc
D)F1

Question 26

In Office 2010, Access databases are saved with ____ extensions.

A)acc
B )accd
C)accdb
D)adbd

Question 27

When you have multiple data files open using the same program, such as Microsoft Word, the program's taskbar button looks like several ____, representing multiple files.

A)buttons are stacked next to each other
B)buttons are stacked on top of each other
C)icons are stacked next to each other
D)icons are stacked on top of each other

Question 28

File names can include the symbol ____.

A)>
B)$
C)=
D)?

Question 29

Before you can work with a file, you must open it by ____.

A)using an application's jump list from the Windows Start menu
B)double-clicking a file shortcut icon if one exists on the Windows desktop
C)using the Open dialog box provided by an application
D)any of the above

Question 30

When a window is maximized, the Maximize button changes to a ____ button.

A)Minimize
B)Restore
C)Mini
D)Replace

Question 31

As an example of how shortcut keys are assigned, for the menu item Group, the keyboard shortcut is Alt+G because "G" is the ____ letter.

A)italicized
B)underlined
C)capitalized
D)all of the above

Question 32

Although multiple programs can be open at the same time, only ____ program(s) can be active.

A)one
B)two
C)three
D)four

Question 33

File names must not be longer than ____ characters.

A)55
B)155
C)255
D)355

Question 34

The ribbon has been divided into a hierarchy consisting of tabs, ____, and commands.

A)sets
B)groups
C)tasks
D)tools

Question 35

A ____ scroll bar might appear at the bottom of an application window to help you scroll wide documents and graphics from left to right.

A)vertical
B)horizontal
C)either a.and b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 36

Some programs, such as Mozilla Firefox, are represented by a(n) ____ on the Windows desktop.

A)gizmo
B)photo
C)symbol
D)icon

Question 37

The ____ program is indicated by a distinctly colored taskbar button.

A)active
B)open
C)closed
D)largest

Question 38

When you install a new program on your computer, it is typically added to the ____ menu.

A)All Programs
B)Select Programs
C)Start Programs
D)Desktop Programs

Question 39

Clicking an option from the menu bar displays a ____ with a list of choices.

A)menu
B)taskbar
C)dialog box
D)wizard

Question 40

On the ribbon, the ____ contain the commands to perform an action.

A)tabs
B)groups
C)commands
D)tools

Question 41

You can change the format in which a file is saved by using the ____ list provided by the Save As dialog box.

A)Save as type
B)Save as application
C)Save as format
D)Save as extension

Question 42

Referring to the figure above, taskbar buttons represent ____.

A)programs that are running
B)data files that are open
C)both a.and b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 43

When you use a search engine such as Google to get help, you'll get targeted results if you include the full title and ____ of the software you're using, along with keywords specifically related to your question.

A)size
B)price
C)version
D)age

Question 44

Typically, general questions about how to use software features can be best answered by ____ help that explains features and provides step-by-step instructions for their use.

A)on-screen
B)off-line
C)technical support
D)Internet forums

Question 45

You can save a document as a template (____) to be used in generating a series of similar documents.

A)dotx
B)dot
C)doc
D)docx

Question 46

You can often find answers more quickly by searching through the publisher's knowledge base or list of ____.

A)PDQs
B)FAQs
C)HDQs
D)HAQs

Question 47

If a file hasn't been saved before, clicking the Save button opens the ____ dialog box so that you can select the drive and folder where you want to save the file, enter a file name, then click the Save button.

A)Save Now
B)Save As
C)Save First
D)Save Once

Question 48

You can access the electronic user manual for Microsoft Office modules by clicking the ____ function key at the top of your keyboard.

A)F1
B)F3
C)F5
D)F7

Question 49

Microsoft Office applications use your personal libraries and folders, such as ____, as the default location for storing files.

A)Documents
B)Folders
C)My Documents
D)Your Documents

Question 50

If you've modified an existing file and want to save the new version under a different name, click the Microsoft Office button, then click ____ to display the Save As dialog box.

A)Save Now
B)Save As
C)Save First
D)Save Once

Question 51

Referring to the figure above, to arrange the open windows so that you can see all of them, you would ____ a blank area of the taskbar, then click the appropriate window display options.

A)right-click
B)left-click
C)double-click
D)highlight

Question 52

Referring to the figure above, Microsoft Word is shown open inside a(n) ____ window.

A)software
B)application
C)extra
D)file

Question 53

Most software allows you to modify application defaults.Look for Options or Preferences on the File tab or on the ____ menu.

A)Tools
B)Format
C)Edit
D)View

Question 54

Referring to the figure above, you would click ____ to display the Start menu.

A)the Start button
B)an icon on the task bar
C)an open program
D)the Recycle Bin

Question 55

Although ____ causes a slight reduction in system performance as it saves a file in the background, you'll be happy it is saving copies of your work in case of a power outage or software glitch.

A)analog save
B)autosave
C)analog archive
D)autoarchive

Question 56

Referring to the figure above, some taskbar buttons represent multiple data files.Clicking one of these buttons ____.

A)opens all of the data files
B)displays a thumbnail preview of the data files
C)displays a menu
D)displays Windows Explorer

Question 57

The Office Help window remains open on the desktop until you click its ____ button.

A)Close
B)Open
C)Sleep
D)Hibernate

Question 58

To access an online knowledge base, connect to the publisher's Web site and look for a ____ link.

A)Store
B)Support
C)Blog
D)Chat

Question 59

____ is probably the most frequently used help resource.

A)On-screen help
B)Third-party user manuals
C)Manufacturer printed user manuals
D)README files

Question 60

In Office 2010, PowerPoint presentations are saved with ____ extensions.

A)ppt
B)pptx
C)ppx
D)ptx

Question 61

If a file hasn't been saved before, clicking the Save button opens the Save As dialog box so that you can select the drive and folder where you want to save the file, enter a file name, then click the Save button._________________________

Question 62

A file extension is separated from the file name by a period._________________________

Question 63

A(n) scroll bar on the side of the window helps you move a document or graphic up and down within the window._________________________

Question 64

After you save a file, you can close it or exit the application. What is the difference between these two options, and how would you go about accomplishing each?

Question 65

Case 8-1
Laurel is learning how to use Microsoft Office 2007 and today is focusing on understanding the ribbon. Please answer the questions below.
Laurel starts by learning the basic hierarchy of the ribbon.The groups contain ____ to perform an action.

A)properties
B)commands
C)directions
D)tasks

Question 66

Most application software is preconfigured with a set of application defaults (sometimes
called "preferences" or "default settings") that specify settings._________________________

Question 67

Screen tabs, which contain formatting options for an object, appear when the object is selected._________________________

Question 68

Case 8-1
Laurel is learning how to use Microsoft Office 2007 and today is focusing on understanding the ribbon. Please answer the questions below.
Laurel wants to center text.Centering text is a command within the Paragraph ____.

A)tab
B)group
C)toolbar
D)properties

Question 69

Case 8-1
Laurel is learning how to use Microsoft Office 2007 and today is focusing on understanding the ribbon. Please answer the questions below.
Laurel notices that each tab on the ribbon is divided into ____.

A)commands
B)groups
C)toolbars
D)buttons

Question 70

Many application windows include a(n) menu bar that provides access to commands for controlling the program._________________________

Question 71

Microsoft Office 2010 applications feature a banner instead of a menu bar and toolbars at the top of the application window._________________________

Question 72

An application window's status bar displays the name of the program, the name of the open file, and a set of sizing buttons for minimizing, maximizing, and closing the window._________________________

Question 73

The Total Access toolbar contains commands that you use regularly._________________________

Question 74

Please describe each of the following: the Quick Access toolbar, Contextual tabs, and the Dialog Box Launcher.

Question 75

Open application windows are represented by buttons on the scroll bar._________________________