Deck 1: Introduction to Windows 10

Question 1

A(n) ____is a unique combination of letters or numbers that identifies a specific user to Windows.

A) user name
B) administrative code
C) password
D) PIN

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which Windows 10 version is designed for businesses and technical professionals?

A) Windows 10 Home
B) Windows 10 Enterprise
C) Windows 10 Pro
D) Windows 10 Education

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Windows 10 is the newest version of Microsoft Windows, which is a popular and widely used operating system.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The Windows operating system simplifies the process of working with documents and apps by organizing the manner in which you interact with the computer.

Question 5

Which Windows 10 version has the same features as Windows 10 Pro but is designed for large businesses?

A) Windows 10 Home
B) Windows 10 Enterprise
C) Windows 10 Large Business
D) Windows 10 Education

Question 6

The operating system simplifies working with documents and programs, transferring data between documents, interacting with the different components of the computer, and using the computer to access information on the Internet or an intranet.

Question 7

For a PC, minimum system requirements specify that the hard drive has at least ___GB available.

A) 8
B) 16
C) 32
D) 64

Question 8

A ____ is a computer that controls access to the hardware and software on a network.

A) workstation
B) microcomputer
C) mainframe
D) server

Question 9

A ______is a computer connected to a server.

A) workstation
B) microcomputer
C) mainframe
D) server

Question 10

Windows enables each user to establish a user ____, which identifies to Windows the resources a user can access when working with the computer.

A) access
B) index
C) password
D) account

Question 11

For a PC, minimum system requirements specify that the RAM is at least ___GB for a 32-bit systems.

A) .5
B) 1
C) 2
D) 4

Question 12

A ______is a shortcut to an app or other content.

A) grid
B) nexus
C) tile
D) cell

Question 13

A(n) __________system is a computer program that coordinates all the activities of computer hardware.

A) operating
B) application
C) indexed
D) baseline

Question 14

When you add a ____account, you can sign in to the account and then sync your information with all of your Windows devices.

A) cross-app
B) custom
C) Microsoft
D) touch

Question 15

A user ___ is a picture associated with a user name.

A) graphic
B) icon
C) link
D) tag

Question 16

A ____ is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand.

A) swipe
B) gesture
C) pass
D) touchbase

Question 17

When you turn on a computer, Windows starts and displays a(n) ___ screen, consisting of the time and date.

A) homebase
B) open
C) lock
D) access

Question 18

Windows 10 cannot be customized to fit individual needs.

Question 19

When you sign in to your Microsoft account with another Windows device, your settings will appear very differently than they do on your other Windows 10 devices, depending on the device.

Question 20

For a PC, minimum system requirements specify that the processor is 4GHz or faster.

Question 21

When you have finished using your computer, you should leave it on to expedite its starting up the next time you will use it.

Question 22

Among mouse operations, to ____________________ means to press and release the primary mouse button.

Question 23

One of the uses of the drag gesture is to display a shortcut menu.

Question 24

Among mouse operations, to ____________________ means to press and release the secondary mouse button.

Question 25

You can tap or click above or below the ____________________ to move up or down a section on the screen.

Question 26

A scroll bar contains a(n) ____________________ box that enables you to view areas that currently cannot be seen on the screen.

Question 27

The ____________________ is a worldwide group of connected computer networks that allows public access to information about thousands of subjects and gives users the ability to use this information, send messages, and obtain products and services.

Question 28

The function of the mouse buttons and the wheel is the same from app to app.

Question 29

Windows users who have computers or devices with ____________________ capability can interact with the screen using gestures.

Question 30

If you want to move files around on your hard drive, the File Explorer can help you perform these operations.

Question 31

One of the uses of the press and hold gesture is to activate a mode enabling you to move an item with one finger to a new location.

Question 32

A(n) ____________________ provides the capability for you to communicate with the computer.

Question 33

A(n) ____________________ consists of programs that are designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

Question 34

A(n) ____________________ is an internal network that uses Internet technologies.

Question 35

Windows can be customized using a(n) ____________________ account.

Question 36

The links displayed in Help are the same regardless of the app you are using.

Question 37

A(n) ____________________ is a private combination of letters, numbers, and special characters associated with the user name that allows access to a user's account resources.

Question 38

Some apps are free, allowing you to download them without making a payment.

Question 39

Many apps are available for Windows, which you can find using the Windows Marketplace.

Question 40

For a PC, it is a minimum system requirement that the video card supports DirectX 9 graphics with ____________________ 1.0 or higher driver.

Question 41

The mouse operation of ____ displays a shortcut menu after moving an object from one location to another.

A) right-dragging
B) pointing
C) rotating the wheel
D) right-clicking

Question 42

The touch screen gesture of ____ means to press and hold one finger on an object and then move the finger to the new location.

A) swiping
B) stretching
C) dragging
D) pinching

Question 43

The mouse operation of ____ runs an app.

A) clicking
B) triple-clicking
C) double-clicking
D) dragging

Question 44

The mouse operation of ____ displays a shortcut menu.

A) right-clicking
B) triple-clicking
C) double-clicking
D) right-dragging

Question 45

The mouse operation of ____ selects a paragraph.

A) clicking
B) triple-clicking
C) double-clicking
D) dragging

Question 46

Which of the following touch screen gestures is used to scroll?

A) pinch
B) stretch
C) drag
D) press and hold

Question 47

Which of the following touch screen gestures is used to zoom in?

A) swipe
B) stretch
C) press and hold
D) pinch

Question 48

A ____ is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand.

A) swap
B) gesture
C) pass
D) touchbase

Question 49

For a PC, minimum system requirements specify that the RAM is at least ____ GB for 64-bit systems.

A) .5
B) 1
C) 2
D) 4

Question 50

The touch screen gesture of ____ means to move two fingers together.

A) stretching
B) pinching
C) elongating
D) swiping

Question 51

Which Windows 10 version is simplified and designed primarily for home and small office users?

A) Windows 10 Home
B) Windows 10 Enterprise
C) Windows 10 Pro
D) Windows 10 Education

Question 52

Which of the following touch screen gestures is used to select an object?

A) pinch
B) drag
C) stretch
D) swipe

Question 53

Which Windows 10 version is designed for tablets?

A) Windows 10 Home
B) Windows 10 Enterprise
C) Windows 10 Large Business
D) Windows 10 Mobile

Question 54

The touch screen gesture of ____ means to press and hold one finger and then move the finger horizontally or vertically on the screen.

A) stretching
B) pressing and holding
C) slipping
D) swiping

Question 55

A ____ is a computer that provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.

A) workstation
B) microcomputer
C) mainframe
D) server

Question 56

When you press one or more keys on the keyboard to perform a task, this is a keyboard ____.

A) quickstart
B) link
C) shortcut
D) command

Question 57

The touch screen gesture of ____ means to move two fingers apart.

A) stretching
B) pinching
C) elongating
D) swiping

Question 58

The ____ contains app buttons that allow you to quickly run the File Explorer or Internet Explorer apps.

A) Quick Access Toolbar
B) taskbar
C) menu bar
D) Start bar

Question 59

The mouse operation of ____ is used to draw pictures.

A) free-spinning the wheel
B) pressing the wheel
C) rotating the wheel
D) dragging

Question 60

Among mouse operations, to ____ means to move the mouse until the pointer on the desktop is positioned on the item of choice.

A) click
B) right-drag
C) drag
D) point

Question 61

When you turn on a computer, Windows starts and displays a(n) ____ screen, consisting of the time and date.

A) homebase
B) open
C) lock
D) access

Question 62

To resize a tile, you click a tile to display the shortcut menu and then point to resize.

Question 63

Among mouse operations, to ____________________ means to quickly press and release the left mouse button three times without moving the mouse.

Question 64

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1
You have never used a tablet before, and your new Windows 10-enabled tablet has just arrived. You decide to take a brief online tutorial in touch screen gestures so that you will know exactly what some common gestures are, and which gestures correspond to which uses.
In the tutorial you learn that a particular gesture involves quickly touching and releasing one finger one time. What is the name for this gesture?

A) tap
B) press and hold
C) double-tap
D) swipe

Question 65

____ is a Shut down button menu command.

A) Sleep
B) Open
C) Shut down
D) Restart

Question 66

Among mouse operations, to ____________________ means to quickly press and release the left mouse button two times without moving the mouse.

Question 67

The Trash can is the location of files that have been deleted.

Question 68

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1
You have never used a tablet before, and your new Windows 10-enabled tablet has just arrived. You decide to take a brief online tutorial in touch screen gestures so that you will know exactly what some common gestures are, and which gestures correspond to which uses.
Which of the following gestures does the tutorial tell you is to be used in order to run an app?

A) swipe
B) press and hold
C) double-tap
D) drag

Question 69

Among mouse operations, to ____________________ means to point to an item, hold down the left mouse button, move the item to the desired location on the screen, and then release the left mouse button.

Question 70

You can place the apps that you use most often on the taskbar .

Question 71

A(n) mnemonic password requires that the user perform mouse or touch gestures on specific areas of the item in order to sign in to Windows.

Question 72

Among mouse operations, to ____________________ means to press the wheel toward the right or left.

Question 73

Critical Thinking Questions Case 2
You have had an older computer for a long time, but you have just invested in a brand-new one, which comes with a new mouse with some features you've never had before.
You know that you should be able to use the mouse to scroll vertically up and down. Which mouse operation do you use for this?

A)  right-drag
B) rotate wheel
C) press wheel
D) tilt wheel

Question 74

Critical Thinking Questions Case 2
You have had an older computer for a long time, but you have just invested in a brand-new one, which comes with a new mouse with some features you've never had before.
Another feature of your new mouse is the ability to scroll continuously. Which mouse operation do you use for this?

A) tilt wheel
B) rotate wheel
C) right-drag
D) press wheel

Question 75

The notification area can tell you ____.

A) if your virus protection is out of date
B) whether you are connected to a network
C) how much battery life you have remaining in your laptop
D) which operating system is running