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A hard drive can only have one single root directory. True or False |
False |
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The Windows desktop is itself a folder. True or False |
True |
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In Windows, there are two types of user accounts: an administrator account and a standard account. True or False |
True |
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The Windows 8 interface is known as the Aero interface. True or False |
False |
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A service is a program that runs in the foreground and is visible on the taskbar. True or False |
False |
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What type of software is used to control a computer? application |
operating system |
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Which Windows utility program lists errors and issues that need attention? -Action Center |
Action Center |
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What is the name of the interface that uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface? text |
graphical user |
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What is the name for the 3D user interface provided by Windows 7 and Vista? Glass |
Aero |
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What part of the Windows display shows information about open programs and provides quick access to others? Aero Snap |
taskbar |
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What part of the path to a file indicates how the file is organized or formatted? subdirectory |
file extension |
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What is another name for the notification area in Windows? system tray |
system tray |
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In Windows 7, a collection of folders can be organized into conveniently accessed shortcuts known by what term? directory |
library |
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What GUI element is usually on the right side of the taskbar and displays open services? status tray |
system tray |
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What is another name for several small utility programs that are found in the Control Panel? downloads |
applets |
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What term describes one or more characters following the last period in a filename, such as .exe, .txt, or .avi? filename |
file extension |
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What dialog box in Windows appears each time a user attempts to perform an action that can be done only with administrative privileges? -User Account Confirmation |
User Account Control |
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Under the Control Panel, what console contains Print Management, Computer Management, and Event Viewer? Windows Firewall |
Administrative Tools |
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What software in Windows 8 serves as built-in antivirus software? Windows Firewall |
Windows Defender |
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The power saving state that saves all work to the hard drive and powers down the system is known by what term? sleep mode |
hibernation |
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What is the maximum amount of memory supported by a 32-bit Windows operating system? 1GB |
4GB |
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Apps that offer continuous real-time updates on the Windows 8 modern interface are referred to by what term? live tiles |
live tiles |
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Apps that offer continuous real-time updates on the Windows 8 modern interface are referred to by what term? Aero |
side-by-side apps |
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What type of network does not have centralized control, such as one in a small office or home office? client server network |
peer-to-peer (P2P) |
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What command can be used to launch the System Information window? msinfo32.exe |
msinfo32.exe |
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What two terms describe a power saving mode in windows that saves the current running state including open files to memory and then shuts down, while keeping memory powered? hibernation mode |
sleep mode suspend mode |
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Which of the following file extensions are hidden just after Windows is installed? Choose all that apply. .exe |
.exe .com .txt |
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Which of the following are valid types of user accounts in Windows? visitor |
administrator standard |
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What two methods can be used to access items in the Quick Launch menu? -Right click the Start button, select an item from the Quick Launch menu |
Right click the Start button, select an item from the Quick Launch menu Press Win+X on the keyboard to access the Quick Launch menu from anywhere |
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What terms refer to directories that exist under the root directory? subdirectories |
subdirectories child directories folders |
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A utility that can be used to solve a failed network connection |
Network and Sharing center |
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Can give you a quick look at what hardware and software is installed |
system window |
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Creates a folder with a .zip extension |
compressed folder |
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Found on the left side of the Windows Explorer or Computer window |
navigation pane |
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a mini-app that provides information such as the time, date, news headlines, or weather. |
gadget |
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A tool that lists errors and issues that need attention |
Action Center |
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A Microsoft online storage service |
OneDrive |
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Small programs stored on the hard drive that tell the computer how to communicate with a specific hardware device |
device drivers |
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The initial screen that is displayed when an OS has a GUI interface loaded |
desktop |
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A directory that is housed inside another a directory |
child directories |
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