Question 1

While looking at your list of files and folders, you can also preview them without ____ them.
A)deleting
B)copying
C)opening
D)closing

Accepted Answer

Previewing a file or folder does not require deleting or copying it, and there is no need to open and close it fully if you only want to view its content.

Question 2

A copy or replacement of a file is known as a(n)____.
A)extra
B)double
C)dupe
D)backup

Accepted Answer

A backup is a copy or replacement of a file that is created and stored separately in case the original file is lost or damaged.

Question 3

Which button on the desktop do you click to examine your existing folder and file structure?
A)Internet Explorer
B)File Explorer
C)Windows Explorer
D)Desktop Explorer

Accepted Answer

File Explorer is the default application in Windows to browse and manage files and folders. It allows users to explore and access their existing folder and file structure on the desktop. Internet Explorer is a web browser and Desktop Explorer is not a valid application. Windows Explorer is an older version of File Explorer and is not available in newer versions of Windows.

Question 4

When you save an existing file, the ____ dialog box does not open.
A)New
B)Exit
C)Save As
D)Save

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you save an existing file, the...

Question 5

Which tab in Windows do you use to open a file?
A)New
B)File
C)Open
D)Edit

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which tab in Windows do you use...

Question 6

The Documents folder is in the ____ folder.
A)Users
B)My Files
C)My Computer
D)People

Accepted Answer

The Documents folder is usually located within the Users folder on a Windows operating system. This is where user-specific folders and files are stored.

Question 7

A ____ is a three- or four-letter sequence, preceded by a period, that identifies the file type.
A)filename
B)file extension
C)file suffix
D)file property

Accepted Answer

A file extension is a three- or four-letter sequence that comes after the filename and is preceded by a period. It identifies the type of file and helps the operating system determine which application to use to open the file. Examples of file extensions include .docx for Word documents, .pdf for PDF files, .jpg for image files, and .mp3 for audio files.

Question 8

Making changes to a document is also known as ____.
A)processing
B)editing
C)fixing
D)changing

Accepted Answer

Editing involves making changes to a document, including revising, proofreading, and formatting. Processing refers to the overall handling of a document or file, fixing implies correcting errors or issues, and changing is too broad of a term without specific context. Therefore, B) editing is the best choice for this question.

Question 9

What is the typical drive letter for the hard drive?
A)A:
B)B:
C)C:
D)D:

Accepted Answer

The typical drive letter for the hard drive is C. This convention started with the earliest IBM PC computers using MS-DOS in the 1980s, and has since been adopted by other operating systems. While it is technically possible to assign other letters to hard drives or partitions, C is widely used and expected by users and programs alike.

Question 10

When you view the File list on the C: drive, you will see the ____ folder.
A)Users
B)People
C)Creators
D)Files

Accepted Answer

The Users folder is a default folder found on the root directory of the C: drive in Windows operating systems. It contains user profiles and personal folders such as Documents, Pictures, Downloads, Music, etc.

Question 11

In the Save As dialog box, below the Address bar, the ____ contains command buttons that you can click to perform actions.
A)navigation bar
B)taskbar
C)File list
D)toolbar

Accepted Answer

The toolbar in the Save As dialog box contains command buttons that perform actions such as creating a new folder, changing the view, and sorting files.

Question 12

__________ is a Windows 10 program that creates files in RTF format.
A)Explorer
B)FileMaker
C)WordPad
D)Paint

Accepted Answer

WordPad is a Windows 10 program that creates files in RTF (Rich Text Format) which can be opened in any word processing software. Explorer is a file management program, FileMaker is a database program, and Paint creates image files.

Question 13

When you cut and paste a file, you are actually ____ it.
A)deleting
B)storing
C)moving
D)copying

Accepted Answer

When you cut and paste a file, you are actually moving it from one location to another. Cutting a file removes it from its original location and pasting it places it in a new location. Therefore, the correct answer is C - Moving.

Question 14

The Sort by button allows you to sort your files using several ____.
A)criteria
B)lists
C)languages
D)prompts

Accepted Answer

The Sort by button allows you to sort your files using several criteria such as Name, Date Modified, Size, and Type.

Question 15

When you copy a file, a duplicate remains on the ____.
A)clipboard
B)flash drive
C)hard drive
D)desktop

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you copy a file, a duplicate...

Question 16

Windows 10 offers eight different ____ for viewing your files and folders.
A)styles
B)designs
C)themes
D)layouts

Accepted Answer

Windows 10 offers eight different layouts for viewing your files and folders. These include Extra Large Icons, Large Icons, Medium Icons, Small Icons, List, Details, Tiles, and Content.

Question 17

The set of appearance choices for files and folders is known as the ____.
A)Hierarchy
B)View
C)Design
D)Order

Accepted Answer

The set of appearance choices for files and folders is known as the "view" in most operating systems. This includes options such as icon view, list view, and thumbnail view. A hierarchy refers to the way files and folders are organized in a tree-like structure, while design and order do not typically refer to appearance choices.

Question 18

If you open a file and make changes to it and then save the changes, that file has been ____.
A)edited
B)duplicated
C)formatted
D)saved as another file

Accepted Answer

When you make changes to a file and then save them, you have edited the file. Duplication implies creating a copy of the file, formatting refers to changing the appearance or structure of the file, and saving as another file would mean creating a completely separate file.

Question 19

In File Explorer, the New Folder button is in the New group on the ____ tab on the Ribbon.
A)Edit
B)Home
C)File
D)New

Accepted Answer

The New Folder button is located in the New group on the Home tab on the Ribbon in File Explorer. This allows users to easily create new folders while navigating their files.

Question 20

A USB Flash drive is a(n)  ____  disk.
A)floppy
B)hard drive
C)internal
D)removable

Accepted Answer

A USB Flash drive is considered a removable disk as it can be easily removed from a computer and carried around for portability. Floppy disks are outdated and not commonly used, hard drives are internal to a computer or can be external but are not as portable as a flash drive.

Quiz 2: Understanding File Management

While looking at your list of files and folders, you can also preview them without ____ them.

A copy or replacement of a file is known as a(n) ____.

Which button on the desktop do you click to examine your existing folder and file structure?

When you save an existing file, the ____ dialog box does not open.

Which tab in Windows do you use to open a file?

The Documents folder is in the ____ folder.

A ____ is a three- or four-letter sequence, preceded by a period, that identifies the file type.

Making changes to a document is also known as ____.

What is the typical drive letter for the hard drive?

When you view the File list on the C: drive, you will see the ____ folder.

In the Save As dialog box, below the Address bar, the ____ contains command buttons that you can click to perform actions.

__________ is a Windows 10 program that creates files in RTF format.

When you cut and paste a file, you are actually ____ it.

The Sort by button allows you to sort your files using several ____.

When you copy a file, a duplicate remains on the ____.

Windows 10 offers eight different ____ for viewing your files and folders.

The set of appearance choices for files and folders is known as the ____.

If you open a file and make changes to it and then save the changes, that file has been ____.

In File Explorer, the New Folder button is in the New group on the ____ tab on the Ribbon.

A USB Flash drive is a(n) ____ disk.