Deck 16: Getting Started With Windows 8

Question 1

You can locate an app by typing its name in H) Screen shots the ________.

A) dialog box
B) text box
C) search box
D) command prompt

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The ________ pane provides unique results for three groups-Apps, Settings, and Files.

A) Preview
B) Search
C) Details
D) Navigation

Answer 2

B

Question 3

An app that runs on the desktop is a ________ app.

A) Start screen
B) desktop
C) Control Panel
D) Ribbon

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The shortcut to move the insertion point to the end of your document is ________.

A) [End]
B) [F5]
C) [Ctrl] + [End]
D) [Alt] + [End]

Question 5

A picture password might have areas that need to be ________ in a certain order.

A) scanned
B) spoken to
C) authenticated
D) touched

Question 6

Folder windows typically have a ________ on the left and a file list on the right.

A) Menu bar
B) Start screen
C) Navigation pane
D) Contextual tab

Question 7

When the lock screen appears, ________ to display the sign-in screen.

A) click
B) swipe
C) double-tap
D) pinch

Question 8

A(n) ________ is an example of a masked character.

A) arrow
B) hyphen
C) bullet
D) number

Question 9

________ are saved preferences that change the way Windows or a program behaves.

A) Charms
B) Settings
C) Commands
D) Apps

Question 10

The screen you use to type the information to access your account is the ________ screen.

A) login
B) sign-in
C) start
D) sign-up

Question 11

When you delete a file from your hard disk, it is moved to the ________.

A) My Documents folder
B) Ribbon
C) Library
D) Recycle Bin

Question 12

Mail, Video, SkyDrive, and Games are examples of basic ________ included by default in Windows 8.

A) tags
B) apps
C) charms
D) devices

Question 13

The lock screen typically displays ________.

A) applications
B) the date and time
C) tiles
D) icons

Question 14

Which of the following is true about zipped files?

A) A group of files is compressed into a single file.
B) A single file is expanded.
C) A group of files is saved as multiple files.
D) A single file is duplicated.

Question 15

The ________ displays along the bottom of the desktop.

A) taskbar
B) Quick Access Toolbar
C) window control
D) Ribbon

Question 16

You can select a group of consecutive files by ________.

A) dragging
B) clicking
C) tapping
D) snapping

Question 17

On a touch display, you can view app commands by ________.

A) swiping
B) tapping
C) pressing and holding
D) pinching

Question 18

The upper right corner of most windows has icons to maximize, minimize, or ________ the window.

A) open
B) rotate
C) delete
D) close

Question 19

The Charms area contains ________ buttons.

A) five
B) two
C) six
D) three

Question 20

________ are the motions performed on a touch display that are interpreted as commands.

A) Gestures
B) Signals
C) Movements
D) Actions

Question 21

The type of snip that captures your entire screen is a ________ snip.

A) Free-form
B) Rectangular
C) Window
D) Full-screen

Question 22

While creating a new folder, you can type a name for it as long as you are in ________ mode.

A) edit
B) ready
C) enter
D) sleep

Question 23

You can use the ________ window to change the theme of your desktop.

A) Personalization
B) Help
C) PC info
D) Screen Resolution

Question 24

Windows 8 typically asks for a user name only.

Question 25

On the ________ tab are commands to change the size of icons displayed.

A) File
B) Home
C) View
D) Share

Question 26

You can start a program using the Search pane.

Question 27

The clipboard continues to store copied text or files even after new text or files are copied.

Question 28

The lock screen appears when you boot your PC or when it is sleeping.

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT true about zipped files?

A) Size of files remains the same.
B) Take up less storage space.
C) Can be transferred to other computers quickly.
D) Make it easier to share.

Question 30

Click the Minimize button to size a window that fills the entire screen.

Question 31

When the Recycle Bin becomes full, it permanently deletes the ________ files.

A) newest
B) largest
C) oldest
D) smallest

Question 32

A(n) ________ is an action used to complete a task.

A) rule
B) control
C) instruction
D) command

Question 33

You can customize your desktop by applying a group of pre-built settings known as a(n) ________.

A) theme
B) monogram
C) appearance
D) exterior

Question 34

You can select a group of files by clicking ________.

A) a blank area
B) Select All
C) the app bar
D) folder options

Question 35

Extracting is the process of pulling out zipped files so they can be used.

Question 36

The search box is located ________.

A) in the upper right window
B) in the lower right window
C) in the upper left window
D) in the lower left window

Question 37

Sharing your location with an app provides personalized results.

Question 38

Libraries display content stored in several folders.

Question 39

When you drag a file from one folder to another on the same disk, the file is moved.

Question 40

You can personalize your desktop by applying a theme.

Question 41

Apps are also referred to as applications or programs.

Question 42

Signing in is the process of connecting to a computer.

Question 43

Libraries are collections of folders and files assembled from various locations.

Question 44

You can switch between open apps by swiping from the screen's left edge.

Question 45

After you save a file, the file name displays in the taskbar.

Question 46

Click the screen to view app commands when needed.

Question 47

The Start screen displays tiles that present static information.

Question 48

You CANNOT sign in to your PC using a picture password in Windows 8.

Question 49

A window that is maximized is sized to fill the entire screen.

Question 50

Click the Start tile to return to the Start screen.

Question 51

The Details pane displays details about a selected file.

Question 52

You CANNOT duplicate files.

Question 53

Files are represented by icons on the desktop.

Question 54

Each site determines what displays when you click a link that downloads files.

Question 55

The Desktop window is used to access the drives on your computer.

Question 56

A touch screen interprets commands when you touch it with your finger.

Question 57

The Preview pane displays a preview of a file.

Question 58

When you minimize a window, the application remains open and displays as a button on the taskbar.

Question 59

The Start screen lets you access the same information from your desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet.

Question 60

The lock screen displays when you are not signed in, to prevent others from using your account.

Question 61

The clipboard is a memory location maintained by the operating system.

Question 62

To select a continuous range of files, use ________.

Question 63

A(n) ________ is a container in which you store files.

Question 64

You can find files using the folder window search box.

Question 65

Press the ________ key to display the Start screen.

Question 66

The ________ displays after turning on a PC or other device running Windows 8.

Question 67

Screen shots CANNOT be created with the Snipping Tool.

Question 68

The clipboard continues to store copied objects until a new object is copied.

Question 69

It is good practice to store files for a project in multiple folders.

Question 70

The shortcut keys to position the insertion point at the end of a document are [Ctrl] + [End].

Question 71

The ________ contains commands named Save and Undo.

Question 72

When you drag a file from one disk to another, the file is moved.

Question 73

Before you work with Windows 8, you need to ________.

Question 74

Use the ________ command to duplicate files.

Question 75

________ are the motions such as tap or swipe performed on a touch display.

Question 76

An alternative way to select a group of files is by dragging.

Question 77

Uncompressing files is also known as ________.

Question 78

________ is an application used to view, find, and organize files and folders.

Question 79

Before removing a USB flash drive, eject it.

Question 80

A snip file can be shared.