Question 1

While looking at the Desktop , you can activate the Search box by typing the first few letters of the item you're looking for.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Once installed, which of the following automatically starts when it is needed.

Accepted Answer

A)  graphics applications 
B)  device drivers 
C)  USB flash drive 
D)  printer 
A)  graphics applications 
B)  device drivers 
C)  USB flash drive 
D)  printer

Question 3

Describe a device driver, what types of devices it works with, and how it functions.

Accepted Answer

A device driver is software that helps a

Question 4

The desktop can display application windows, message windows called dialog boxes, and icons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Whereas ____ is/are designed to help a person carry out a task such as word processing or sending e-mail, ____ is/are dedicated to the computer's internal operation.

Accepted Answer

A)  operating systems, system software 
B)  operating systems, application software 
C)  application software, system software 
D)  system software, application software 
A)  operating systems, system software 
B)  operating systems, application software 
C)  application software, system software 
D)  system software, application software

Question 6

Which of the following is a function of the operating system?

Accepted Answer

A)  detect equipment failure 
B)  update application software 
C)  keep the desktop clean 
D)  stay connected to the Internet 
A)  detect equipment failure 
B)  update application software 
C)  keep the desktop clean 
D)  stay connected to the Internet

Question 7

Windows 8 has a dual personality that affects the way you work with it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, are examples of ____________________, which works behind the scenes to help a computer keep tabs on itself in order to function efficiently.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, are...

Question 9

Windows Vista is the latest version of Windows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n) ____________________ is an icon that displays a small arrow to indicate that it is simply a link to an application or file.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is an icon that displays...

Question 11

To find out what each taskbar button does, a ScreenTip will pop up if you ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  click it and drag 
B)  point to the button and wait 
C)  right click the button 
D)  drag it to the Search bar 
A)  click it and drag 
B)  point to the button and wait 
C)  right click the button 
D)  drag it to the Search bar

Question 12

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-1 Laura has just purchased a new computer and is excited to start using it. This is Laura's first computer and she is still learning how to use it. Laura needs to find the specifications of her computer. She needs to document if her computer is a 32-bit or 64-bit version. She needs to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  type 32-bit in the search box 
B)  type System in the Start menu's Search box, then select Settings 
C)  open the Control Panel and find the Version folder. 
D)  ask a friend to help her 
A)  type 32-bit in the search box 
B)  type System in the Start menu's Search box, then select Settings 
C)  open the Control Panel and find the Version folder. 
D)  ask a friend to help her

Question 13

Windows 8 was released in 2012.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the accompanying figure, item 2 is pointing to a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Start button 
B)  desktop icon 
C)  notification area 
D)  pinned item 
A)  Start button 
B)  desktop icon 
C)  notification area 
D)  pinned item

Question 15

The ____________________ is a collection of tools for customizing Windows system settings so that you can work more effectively.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is a collection of tools...

Question 16

Programs that you use frequently are known as ____ items.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal library 
B)  user account 
C)  taskbar 
D)  pinned 
A)  personal library 
B)  user account 
C)  taskbar 
D)  pinned

Question 17

The Search box also works with ____, such as Internet Explorer, AccuWeather, and Bing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Apps 
B)  Settings 
C)  Files 
D)  Listed applications 
A)  Apps 
B)  Settings 
C)  Files 
D)  Listed applications

Question 18

Which of the following is not an edition of Windows 8?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standard 
B)  Business 
C)  Enterprise 
D)  Pro 
A)  Standard 
B)  Business 
C)  Enterprise 
D)  Pro

Question 19

____ represent applications, storage areas, and links to social media sites.

Accepted Answer

A)  Charm icons 
B)  Start screen tiles 
C)  Search features 
D)  Desktop files 
A)  Charm icons 
B)  Start screen tiles 
C)  Search features 
D)  Desktop files

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a Control Panel option category?

Accepted Answer

A)  Devices and Printers 
B)  Color Management 
C)  Software and Sound 
D)  Location Settings 
A)  Devices and Printers 
B)  Color Management 
C)  Software and Sound 
D)  Location Settings

While looking at the Desktop , you can activate the Search box by typing the first few letters of the item you're looking for.

Once installed, which of the following automatically starts when it is needed.

Describe a device driver, what types of devices it works with, and how it functions.

The desktop can display application windows, message windows called dialog boxes, and icons.

Whereas is/are designed to help a person carry out a task such as word processing or sending e-mail, is/are dedicated to the computer's internal operation.

Which of the following is a function of the operating system?

Windows 8 has a dual personality that affects the way you work with it.

Operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, are examples of ____________________, which works behind the scenes to help a computer keep tabs on itself in order to function efficiently.

Windows Vista is the latest version of Windows.

A(n) ____________________ is an icon that displays a small arrow to indicate that it is simply a link to an application or file.

To find out what each taskbar button does, a ScreenTip will pop up if you ____.

Windows 8 was released in 2012.

In the accompanying figure, item 2 is pointing to a ____.

The ____________________ is a collection of tools for customizing Windows system settings so that you can work more effectively.

Programs that you use frequently are known as ____ items.

The Search box also works with ____, such as Internet Explorer, AccuWeather, and Bing.

Which of the following is not an edition of Windows 8?

____ represent applications, storage areas, and links to social media sites.

Which of the following is NOT a Control Panel option category?

Getting Started

Installing and Using Software

File Basics

Organizing Files and Folders

Protecting Files

Connecting to the Internet

Browsing and Searching the Web

Sending E-Mail and Attachments

Writing and Printing Documents

Working With Spreadsheets

Accessing Databases

Making Presentations

Recording and Editing Sound

Working With Graphics

Creating Desktop Video and Animation

Looking Under the Hood

Computing Programming

Filters

Exam 2: Looking at Windows

While looking at the Desktop , you can activate the Search box by typing the first few letters of the item you're looking for.

Once installed, which of the following automatically starts when it is needed.

Describe a device driver, what types of devices it works with, and how it functions.

The desktop can display application windows, message windows called dialog boxes, and icons.

Whereas ____ is/are designed to help a person carry out a task such as word processing or sending e-mail, ____ is/are dedicated to the computer's internal operation.

Which of the following is a function of the operating system?

Windows 8 has a dual personality that affects the way you work with it.

Operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, are examples of ____________________, which works behind the scenes to help a computer keep tabs on itself in order to function efficiently.

Windows Vista is the latest version of Windows.

A(n) ____________________ is an icon that displays a small arrow to indicate that it is simply a link to an application or file.

To find out what each taskbar button does, a ScreenTip will pop up if you ____.

Windows 8 was released in 2012.

In the accompanying figure, item 2 is pointing to a ____.

The ____________________ is a collection of tools for customizing Windows system settings so that you can work more effectively.

Programs that you use frequently are known as ____ items.

The Search box also works with ____, such as Internet Explorer, AccuWeather, and Bing.

Which of the following is not an edition of Windows 8?

____ represent applications, storage areas, and links to social media sites.

Which of the following is NOT a Control Panel option category?

Getting Started

Installing and Using Software

File Basics

Organizing Files and Folders

Protecting Files

Connecting to the Internet

Browsing and Searching the Web

Sending E-Mail and Attachments

Writing and Printing Documents

Working With Spreadsheets

Accessing Databases

Making Presentations

Recording and Editing Sound

Working With Graphics

Creating Desktop Video and Animation

Looking Under the Hood

Computing Programming

Filters

Whereas is/are designed to help a person carry out a task such as word processing or sending e-mail, is/are dedicated to the computer's internal operation.