Chapter 2 Flashcards
Control Panel
The primary management interface for Windows.
Desktop
The primary user interface in Windows 7 and earlier is referred to as the desktop. The desktop is at the top of the object hierarchy in Windows Explorer, containing the Computer, Documents, Network, and Recycle Bin objects. The desktop also stores shortcuts to programs, files, and system objects.
Notification Area
Part of the taskbar (on the right-hand side) that displays background applications and status information (such as the date and time, anti-virus software, network connections, and alerts). In early versions of Windows this was managed by a systray process and is sometimes still referred to as the system tray.
Shortcut
An item typically placed on the desktop, or in the Start menu, which points to a program or data file. When selected, the referenced program or file loads.
Start Menu
The standard interface provided to locate and load applications in Windows 7 and earlier, though the layout and features of the Start menu have changed in each version.
Start Screen
User interface introduced with Windows 8 to replace the Start Menu and manage a Windows device using a touchscreen. Windows devices can be set to show the Start Screen or the Desktop at startup.
Taskbar
The taskbar is a means of locating running programs and also contains the Start menu and system tray/notification area (as well as an optional Quick Launch toolbar). It appears (by default) at the bottom of the desktop.
What should you do before attempting to set up a new computer system?
A.Verify that the environment is suitable and that the installation will be safe. B.Verify that the computer is concealed within a desk compartment and out of sight. C.Verify that the computer cables are loose and free of any bindings. D.Verify that the placement maximizes space even if the keyboard is in an awkward place.
A
Before setting up a new computer, you should verify that the environment is suitable and that the installation will not cause electrical or trip hazards. Additionally, the installation needs to be healthy to use with sufficient ergonomic considerations.
Placing a computer inside a desk compartment may expose the hardware to excessive heat and is not considered a suitable environment.
Loose cables that are free of any bindings may create a trip hazard for the user and passers-by.
Awkward placement of the keyboard or mouse can result in improper use and is associated with a number of health risks.
When setting up a desktop computer, what factor should you consider when deciding on the location of the system case?
A. You need to find a dry and warm place where a cover can protect the unit from dust.
B. You need to find the best location on the floor so that the system unit has accessible drives and USB ports.
C. You need to check the proximity of the refrigerator to ensure that it is close enough.
D. You need to consider the position of power outlet(s) and peripheral devices as well as air flow around the system unit.
D
When setting up a workstation, it is important to keep wires away from walkways. Therefore, consider the location of power outlets and network connections
It is imperative that the system unit be kept off the ground. Dirt and other particles will cause issues. Plus, it would not be good to mop around.
The proximity of the refrigerator in relation to your computer may increase convenience but is not a true consideration for placement of the system unit.
Finding a dry and cool location is ideal to prevent overheating. Preventing dust from entering the unit is important; however, covering the unit retains heat.
What factors should you consider when positioning input and output devices?
A. Ensure that there is proper lighting on your desk to illuminate the screen.
B. Ensure that there is enough room on your desk to stack them on top of each other.
C. Ensure that the monitor is located at the edge of the desk to maximize work area.
D.Ensure that they can be used without exerting strain, especially on the arms / wrists and back / neck.
D
You should consider how you position input and output devices to ensure that they are ergonomically safe for you to use. That means that they don’t cause strain to your body. You should also avoid trip hazards.
Stacking all of your input and output devices may cause damage to the hardware and would make them difficult to use.
Having sufficient workspace on the desk is important; however, placement of the monitor must be secure so that it cannot fall off the desk.
Shining light on the screen will make it more difficult to see by creating glare.
You have to sign in to Windows - does it matter if the CAPS LOCK light on the keyboard is activated?
A. Windows usernames and passwords are converted to upper case, so the CAPS LOCK does not affect login.
B. Windows usernames are not case sensitive, so the CAPS LOCK does not affect login.
C. Windows passwords are case sensitive, so the CAPS LOCK may prevent successful login.
D. Windows passwords are not case sensitive, so the CAPS LOCK key is ignored during login.
C
Windows passwords are case sensitive, therefore, having the CAPS LOCK enabled on the keyboard does matter. The CAPS LOCK key has the same effect as holding the SHIFT key down while typing the password. This results in all upper-case letters.
Windows does not convert username and passwords to upper case. Having the CAPS LOCK enabled will cause login problems unless the password is in upper case.
While it is true that the username is not case-sensitive, the password is, so the CAPS LOCK may prevent successful login.
The CAPS LOCK key is not ignored during login. Windows will also notify the user during login if the CAPS LOCK is activated.
You have to open a word processing application, but you cannot see an icon on the desktop. What should you do?
A. Look for the shortcut in Start Menu or Start Screen.
B Right-click on the desktop, go to view, and change the icon size to large.
C. Double click the Blue E or Orange Fox in your taskbar, and search for the icon on the internet.
D. Look for the shortcut in the C: drive of the computer.
A
Not all programs add shortcuts on the Desktop. If you want to open a word processing application when the icon isn’t on the desktop, then the best place to look is for a shortcut in the Start Menu or Start Screen.
Right-clicking on the desktop and going to view will help you change the icon sizes for the icons that are present, but it won’t do anything for an icon that is not there.
Double-clicking the Blue E or Orange Fox in your taskbar will bring up the web browser. It won’t help you bring up a word-processing application.
Looking for a shortcut on the C: drive may work but will take a long time. It is possible that a shortcut doesn’t exist, so you may look and never find it.
Your colleague has to run many applications at the same time and finds it difficult to know which icon to choose when switching between them. What alternative method could you suggest?
A. Place all the application shortcuts within a favorites folder for quick access.
B. Press Alt+Tab - this shows previews of the window and allows the user to quickly switch between windows.
C. Upload documents to the cloud and use a cloud interface to switch between them.
D. Press “CTL-ALT-DEL” - task manager will show him a list of all the active programs.
B
Pressing Alt+Tab will show previews of the window and allow a user to quickly switch between them. Windows can also show previews of the window contents when pointing at the taskbar icon.
Placing all of the application shortcuts within a favorite folder may help the colleague launch new instances of the application, but it will not help when switching between them.
While cloud computing is becoming popular, this will not help the colleague switch between applications on a local computer.
The task manager will show him what is active, but it doesn’t allow him to switch between applications.
Your colleague is using a laptop and you notice that he laboriously clicks the external mouse repeatedly to scroll through the document you are co-editing. Which feature could he use to be more productive?
A. The zoom function to zoom out so that each click scrolls through more pages
B. The Ctrl + Arrow Keys to move through a document word by word instead of letter by letter
C. The trackpad on the laptop since it is designed for easy scrolling
D. The mouse scroll-wheel on the external mouse to maneuver the scroll bar
D
The mouse scroll wheel and the scroll button on the scroll bar makes browsing through many pages easier than repeatedly clicking the mouse. Your colleague might not know these capabilities exist.
Using the Ctrl + Arrow Keys will probably make scrolling less productive. The Ctrl key used with the Arrow Keys moves the mouse one word at a time.
While the trackpad acts much like a mouse in that it controls the cursor on the screen, it can be cumbersome and you are limited to the physical size of the pad itself.
The zoom function may help scroll faster; however, the text size would likely be too small, preventing your colleague from reading what is on the screen.
