Exam 9: Windows Management

To select nonconsecutive files, click the first item, hold down the Shift key, and then click the last item.

FIGURE 9-1 The Computer window in Figure 9-1 above shows the storage devices displayed in ____ view.

Case 9-2 Natasha is writing a term paper for her history class. Besides the term paper document, she also has a resource document and notes document open on her desktop. To restore a minimized window, Natasha would ____.

The utility program Computer is designed to help you find, view, and manage files easily and effectively.

Shortcuts contain ____ on their icon.

Windows Vista is available for purchase in ____ different versions.

FIGURE 9-2 The right side of the desktop shown in Figure 9-2 above contains ____.

____________________ are characteristics that help you locate and organize files.

The Sidebar is a section of the desktop that displays small programs called ____.

You can log off the system by clicking the Start button, pointing to the ____ menu and then clicking Log Off.

You can recognize the active window because its ____ is a different color or intensity.

The Computer window is the main screen area that you see after you turn on your computer.

How do you access Help and Support? When would it be useful? Describe each of the three online help options provided by the Help and Support Center.

Case 9-1 Eli is working on his computer when suddenly the application he is using stops functioning and will not respond. He cannot close the program or perform any other tasks in Windows. Eli should use the ____ to close the unresponsive program.

The ____________________ is a standard desktop element used to discard unnecessary items.

To create a desktop folder, right-click a blank space on the desktop, point to ____, and then click Folder to display a new folder.

Which type of files are essential files necessary for running Windows?

When you delete a desktop folder, it is moved to the Recycle Bin.

In the _____, you can choose to hide a file.

The taskbar is located ____.