Chapter 2

Question 1

operating system

Answer 1

software that controls a computer. This is the middleman between the user and hardware, and between the user and applications

Question 2

What 4 main components does an operating system share?

Answer 2

provide user interface, manage files, manage hardware, manage applications.

Question 3

windows desktop

Answer 3

the initial screen that is displayed after the user logs on and windows is loaded.

Question 4

graphical user interface (GUI)

Answer 4

uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface

Question 5

aero user interface

Answer 5

Windows 7 and Vista desktop provides a 3-D user interface that gives a glassy appearance and is sometimes called Aero glass. This is available on Windows 7 Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions

Question 6

To support the Aero interface, what does Windows 7 require?

Answer 6

1GB of RAM and a video card or onboard video that supports the Direct X9 graphics that has at least 128 MB of graphics memory.

Question 7

In Windows 7, where are the user-oriented applications

Answer 7

listed in the white left columns

Question 8

In Windows 7, what is located in the dark right column of the start up menu?

Answer 8

gives access to user libraries and files and to OD utilities.

Question 9

What are 4 ways to open an application in Windows?

Answer 9

use the start menu, use the search box, use windows explorer or the computer window, use a shortcut icon.

Question 10

What is the difference between a window and dialog box?

Answer 10

a window can be resized but a dialog box can not.

Question 11

Aero Snap

Answer 11

automatically maximizes a window when you drag it to the top of the desktop. To restore a maximized window to its original size, drag the window downward on the screen. Drag a window to the right or left of the screen so that it snaps to the side of the screen to fill half the screen.

Question 12

Aero Shake

Answer 12

minimize all other windows except the one you shake. To shake a window, grab the title bar and shake it. Shake again to restore the size of the other windows. You can also use the maximize, minimize, and close buttons on a window.

Question 13

jump list

Answer 13

provides access to some of the major functions of the program. When you mouse over the rectangle to the far right of the task bar, all windows disappear so you can see the desktop and any gadgets you might have there

Question 14

Aero Peek

Answer 14

gives you a peek at the desktop. Click the rectangle to minimize all windows. Click the rectangle again to restore all windows

Question 15

gadget

Answer 15

a mini app that appears on the desktop

Question 16

Where do the gadgets in Vista appear

Answer 16

on the sidebar

Question 17

notification area

Answer 17

also called the system tray or systray is usually on the right side of the taskbar and displays open services.

Question 18

service

Answer 18

a program that runs in the background to support or serve Window or an application. The services in the notification area include the volume control and network connectivity

Question 19

What do you click to control the Start menu, taskbar, and notification area

Answer 19

Properties