Chaper 12 OS System

Question 1

______ is used to select a color scheme for the desktop or to change the color or size of other desktop elements. Pg 574

Answer 1

Appearance

Question 2

_________ is a standard component of the Windows interface. Pg 575

Answer 2

Task bar

Question 3

The taskbar contains two component, what are they? Pg 575

Answer 3

Start menu and system tray

Question 4

T/F the system tray is located at the top right hand side of the desktop. Pg 545

Answer 4

False

Question 5

A special area next to the start button is known as the ? Pg 575

Answer 5

Quick launch area

Question 6

T/F once you have set the taskbar position to your liking, you can no longer change its position. Pg 575

Answer 6

False

Question 7

From the start menu, an arrow pointing to the right indicates that there is a? Pg 577

Answer 7

Sub menu

Question 8

The all program submenu holds? Pg 577

Answer 8

It holds icon for the program groups

Question 9

How can you see the OS you are using pg 578

Answer 9

By right clicking the my computer icon on the desktop and selecting properties

Question 10

To find a file or directory you must? Pg 579

Answer 10

Click the search option in the start menu

Question 11

A quick way to access help is by pressing the ? Pg 580

Answer 11

F1 key

Question 12

To open the command prompt you can type________ in the run box and click ok. Pg 580

Answer 12

CMD / COMMAND

Question 13

_______ is used to select a theme that enable you to quickly customize the look and feel of your machine. Pg 574

Answer 13

Personalization / theme