Question 1

All files are identified by a file index .

Accepted Answer

All files are not identified by a file index. They can be identified by a variety of attributes such as file name, file path, file type, etc.

Question 2

Text files open in Microsoft Word by default.

Accepted Answer

Text files should be opened in a text editor, such as Notepad or Sublime Text, as they are not designed to be formatted in the same way as Word documents.

Question 3

A plain text document allows for formatting text and inserting graphics.

Accepted Answer

A plain text document does not allow for formatting text or inserting graphics. It only contains raw text without any formatting.

Question 4

A file name can contain up to ____ characters.
A) 125
B) 126
C) 255
D) 256

Accepted Answer

A file name can contain up to 255 characters in most modern operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Some older operating systems may have lower limits. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A and B are incorrect because they are too low and option D is incorrect because it is too high.

Question 5

One method of printing a document is to print it directly from an app.

Accepted Answer

Many apps have a built-in printing feature that allows you to print directly from the app without having to save the document as a separate file first.

Question 6

Extensions assigned to file names consist of a(n) semicolon followed by three or more characters.

Accepted Answer

Extensions assigned to file names consist of a period followed by three or more characters.

Question 7

It is good practice to save often to protect your work.

Accepted Answer

Saving often helps to protect your work by ensuring that any changes or updates are saved in case of unexpected power loss, crashes, or other issues that may cause data loss.

Question 8

A Rich Text Format document does not support formatted text or graphics.

Accepted Answer

A Rich Text Format document does support formatted text and simple graphics.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a grouping option on the Group by submenu?
A) Date modified
B) Type
C) Resolution
D) Size

Accepted Answer

The other options listed (Date modified, Type, Size) are all grouping options that allow you to organize files and folders within a folder based on their characteristics. However, Resolution is not an option as it does not pertain to the file or folder itself, but rather an attribute of images and videos within the file/folder.

Question 10

If a window is open on the desktop, you can click the Close button on the ____ of the open window to close it.
A) menu bar
B) title bar
C) status bar
D) address bar

Accepted Answer

The close button is located on the title bar of the open window.

Question 11

Which of the following can be used in a file name?
A) question mark
B) caret
C) vertical bar
D) less than sign

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following can be used...

Question 12

If you forget to save a document after you have edited it, when you attempt to close it, a dialog box will be displayed asking if you want to save your changes.

Accepted Answer

This is a standard feature in most applications, including word processors and text editors. The dialog box will give you the option to save the changes, discard them, or cancel the closing of the document.

Question 13

Tiles view displays files and folders as a list of file names without any extra details.

Accepted Answer

Tiles view displays files and folders as larger icons with additional information such as file size and file type.

Question 14

It is recommended that you save all your files on the desktop.

Accepted Answer

It is not recommended to save all your files on the desktop as it can slow down your computer and make it cluttered. It is better to create organized folders and subfolders to save your files.

Question 15

If you exit a program without saving the document on which you are working, or if the computer accidentally loses electrical power, the document will be lost.

Accepted Answer

If a document is not saved before exiting a program or if the computer loses power, any unsaved work will be lost.

Question 16

Files and folders are stored within the Documents library.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Files and folders are stored within the...

Question 17

____ view displays the files and folders with an icon and an icon description.
A) Tiles
B) Details
C) List
D) Extra large icons

Accepted Answer

The Tiles view displays files and folders with an icon and an icon description. The other options do not display the icon description.

Question 18

When you create a document using a program such as WordPad, the document is stored in ROM.

Accepted Answer

When you create a document using a program such as WordPad, the document is stored in the computer's hard drive or other storage device, which is typically not read-only memory (ROM). ROM is a type of memory that is used to store permanent data and is not typically used for storing user-generated documents or files.

Question 19

A file name should be descriptive of the contents of the saved file.

Accepted Answer

A descriptive file name makes it easier to find and identify the contents of the file.

Question 20

A(n) ____ is a link to any object on the computer or on a network, such as an app, file, folder, webpage, printer, or another computer.
A) shortcut
B) agent
C) flash
D) file key

Accepted Answer

A shortcut is a link to any object on a computer or network. It provides a quick way to access frequently used files, folders, programs, or other resources without having to navigate through multiple levels of folders or directories. Shortcuts are typically represented by an icon on the desktop, in a folder, or in a taskbar.

Quiz 2: Working With the Windows 10 Desktop