Question 1

What term describes one or more characters following the last period in a filename, such as .exe, .txt, or .avi?

Accepted Answer

A)   filename
B)   file extension
C)   file version
D)   file typeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

List the four functions of an operating system.

Accepted Answer

1. Provide a user interface 
2. Manage files 
3. Manage hardware 
4. Manage applications

Question 3

Describe the Control Panel window.

Accepted Answer

Control Panel is a window containing sev...

Question 4

What part of the Windows display shows information about open programs and provides quick access to others?

Accepted Answer

A)   Aero Snap
B)   taskbar
C)   notification area
D)   propertiesE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

What is another name for the notification area in Windows?

Accepted Answer

A)   system tray
B)   taskbar
C)   Control Panel
D)   Start MenuE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The Windows desktop is itself a folder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A hard drive can only have one single root directory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The power saving state that saves all work to the hard drive and powers down the system is known by what term?

Accepted Answer

A)   sleep mode
B)   suspend mode
C)   save mode
D)   hibernationE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

What type of software is used to control a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)   application
B)   operating system
C)   interface routine
D)   ROM routineE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Describe two methods for launching an application.

Accepted Answer

The methods for launching an application...

Question 11

What is another name for several small utility programs that are found in the Control Panel?

Accepted Answer

A)   downloads
B)   system processes
C)   categories
D)   appletsE) None of the above
F) A) and D) D

Question 12

What is the purpose of the UAC box?

Accepted Answer

The purposes of the UAC box are: (1) to ...

Question 13

Under the Control Panel, what console contains Print Management, Computer Management, and Event Viewer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Windows Firewall
B)   System
C)   Administrative Tools
D)   Admin PageE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The Windows 8 interface is known as the Aero interface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the maximum amount of memory supported by a 32-bit Windows operating system?

Accepted Answer

A)   1GB
B)   4GB
C)   16GB
D)   64GBE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which Windows utility program lists errors and issues that need attention?

Accepted Answer

A)   Action Center
B)   Control Panel
C)   System Information Windows
D)   Network and Sharing CenterE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

What type of network does not have centralized control, such as one in a small office or home office?

Accepted Answer

A)   client server network
B)   star topology
C)   peer-to-peer (P2P) 
D)   hub networkE) A) and B)
F) None of the above C

Question 18

What is the name for the 3D user interface provided by Windows 7 and Vista?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glass
B)   Aero
C)   Air
D)   ShieldE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

What is the name of the interface that uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface?

Accepted Answer

A)   text
B)   menu-based
C)   common user
D)   graphical userE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

A service is a program that runs in the foreground and is visible on the taskbar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Survey of Windows Features and Support Tools

What term describes one or more characters following the last period in a filename, such as .exe, .txt, or .avi?

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List the four functions of an operating system.

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Describe the Control Panel window.

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What part of the Windows display shows information about open programs and provides quick access to others?

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What is another name for the notification area in Windows?

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The Windows desktop is itself a folder.

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A hard drive can only have one single root directory.

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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?

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What type of software is used to control a computer?

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Describe two methods for launching an application.

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What is another name for several small utility programs that are found in the Control Panel?

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What is the purpose of the UAC box?

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Under the Control Panel, what console contains Print Management, Computer Management, and Event Viewer?

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The Windows 8 interface is known as the Aero interface.

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What is the maximum amount of memory supported by a 32-bit Windows operating system?

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Which Windows utility program lists errors and issues that need attention?

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What type of network does not have centralized control, such as one in a small office or home office?

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