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True or False: Windows 10 is the newest version of Microsoft Windows, which is a popular and widely used operating system.

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True

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True or False: The Windows operating system simplifies the process of working with documents and apps by organizing the manner in which you interact with the computer.

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True

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True or False: The operating system simplifies working with documents and programs, transferring data between documents, interacting with the different components of the computer, and using the computer to access information on the Internet or an intranet.

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True

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True or False: Windows 10 cannot be customized to fit individual needs.

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False

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True or False: One of the uses of the drag gesture is to display a shortcut menu.

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False

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True or False: One of the uses of the press and hold gesture is to activate a mode enabling you to move an item with one finger to a new location.

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True

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True or False: The function of the mouse buttons and the wheel is the same from app to app.

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False

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True or False: If you want to move files around on your hard drive, the File Explorer can help you perform these operations.

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True

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True or False: Many apps are available for Windows, which you can find using the Windows Marketplace.

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False

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True or False: Some apps are free, allowing you to download them without making a payment.

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True

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True or False: The links displayed in the search box when you search for help are the same regardless of the app you are using.

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False

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True or False: When you have finished using your computer, you should leave it on to expedite its starting up the next time you will use it.

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False

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True or False: If you exit a program without saving the document on which you are working, or if the computer accidentally loses electrical power, the document will be lost.

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True

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True or False: It is recommended that you save all your files on the desktop.

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False

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True or False: A file name should be descriptive of the contents of the saved file.

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True

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True or False: A plain text document allows for formatting text and inserting graphics.

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False

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True or False: A Rich Text Format document does not support formatted text or graphics.

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False

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True or False: It is good practice to save often to protect your work.

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True

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True or False: One method of printing a document is to print it directly from an app.

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True

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True or False: If you forget to save a document after you have edited it, when you attempt to close it, a dialog box will be displayed asking if you want to save your changes.

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True

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True or False: Text files open in Microsoft Word by default.

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False

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True or False: The default arrangement for icons is to be listed chronologically by the most recently modified file.

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False

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True or False: Windows allows you to place one or more documents into a folder in much the same manner as you might take a document written on a piece of paper and place it in a file folder.

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True

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True or False: To keep multiple documents together in one place, you must first create a folder in which to store them.

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True

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True or False: You can click the Documents arrow on the address bar to display a location menu that contains a list of folders in the Documents folder.

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True

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True or False: A shortcut icon is the actual document or app.

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False

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True or False: When you delete a shortcut, you delete the actual document or app as well.

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False

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True or False: Windows allows you to have more than one document open and more than one app running at the same time.

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True

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True or False: A file name cannot include spaces.

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False

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True or False: Any uppercase or lowercase character is valid when creating a file name.

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True

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True or False: You cannot close a window using the taskbar.

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False

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True or False: When editing a document, you can open the document directly instead of first running the app and then opening the document.

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True

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A(n) __________ system is a computer program that manages the complete operation of your computer or mobile device and lets you interact with it. a. operating

b. application
c. indexed d. baseline

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A.

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A ______ can be clicked to access an app or other resource. a. grid

b. nexus c. tile
d. cell

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C.

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A ____ is a computer that controls access to the hardware and software on a network. a. workstation

b. microcomputer c. mainframe
d. server

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D.

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A ______ is a computer connected to a server. a. workstation

b. microcomputer c. mainframe
d. server

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A.

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Which Windows 10 version is designed for businesses and technical professionals? a. Windows 10 Home

b. Windows 10 Enterprise
c. Windows 10 Pro
d. Windows 10 Education

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C.

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Which Windows 10 version has the same features as Windows 10 Pro but is designed for large businesses? a. Windows 10 Home

b. Windows 10 Enterprise
c. Windows 10 Pro
d. Windows 10 Education

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B.

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When you add a ____ account, you can sign in to the account and then sync your information with all of your Windows devices. a. cross-app

b. custom
c. Microsoft d. touch

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C.

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A ____ is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand. a. swipe

b. gesture
c. pass
d. touch base

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B.

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Windows enables each user to establish a user ____, which identifies to Windows the resources a user can access when working with the computer. a. access

b. index
c. password d. account

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D.

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A(n) ____ is a unique combination of letters or numbers that identifies a specific user to Windows. a. user name

b. administrative code c. password
d. PIN

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A.

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A user ___ is a picture associated with a user name. a. graphic
b. icon c. link d. tag

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B.

44
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When you turn on a computer, Windows starts and displays a(n) ___ screen, consisting of the time and date. a. home base

b. open c. lock
d. access

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C.

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A ____ provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information. a. workstation

b. microcomputer c. mainframe
d. server

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D.

46
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Which Windows 10 version is simplified and designed primarily for home and small office users? a. Windows 10 Home

b. Windows 10 Enterprise
c. Windows 10 Pro
d. Windows 10 Education

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A.

47
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Which Windows 10 version is designed for faculty, staff, and students? a. Windows 10 Home

b. Windows 10 Enterprise
c. Windows 10 Large Business
d. Windows 10 Education

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D.

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A ____ is a motion you make on a touch screen when you move two fingers apart. a. swap

b. stretch
c. pass
d. touch base

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B.

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The ____ contains app buttons that allow you to quickly run the File Explorer or Microsoft Edge apps. a. Quick Access Toolbar

b. taskbar
c. menu bar
d. Start bar

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B.

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The touch screen gesture of ____ means to press and hold one finger on an object and then move the finger to the new location a. swiping b. stretching c. dragging d. pinching

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C.

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The touch screen gesture of ____ means to press and hold one finger and then move the finger horizontally or vertically on the screen. a. stretching

b. pressing and holding
c. slipping d. swiping

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D.

52
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The touch screen gesture of ____ means to move two fingers apart. a. stretching
b. pinching c. elongating d. swiping

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A.

53
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The touch screen gesture of ____ means to move two fingers together. a. stretching
b. pinching c. elongating d. swiping

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B.

54
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Which of the following touch screen gestures is used to scroll? a. Pinch

b. Stretch
c. Drag
d. Press and hold

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C.

55
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Which of the following touch screen gestures is used to select an object? a. Pinch
b. Drag c. Stretch d. Swipe

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D.

56
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Which of the following touch screen gestures is used to zoom in? a. Swipe

b. Stretch
c. Press and hold d. Pinch

A

B.

57
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Among mouse operations, to ____ means to move the mouse until the pointer on the desktop is positioned on the item of choice. a. click

b. right-drag c. drag
d. point

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D.

58
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The mouse operation of ____ displays a shortcut menu. a. right-clicking
b. triple-clicking c. double-clicking d. right-dragging

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A.

59
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The mouse operation of ____ runs an app. a. clicking

b. triple-clicking c. double-clicking d. dragging

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C.

60
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The mouse operation of ____ selects a paragraph. a. clicking

b. triple-clicking c. double-clicking d. dragging

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B.

61
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The mouse operation of ____ is used to draw pictures. a. free-spinning the wheel

b. pressing the wheel
c. rotating the wheel
d. dragging

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D.

62
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The mouse operation of ____ displays a shortcut menu after moving an object from one location to another. a. right-dragging

b. pointing
c. rotating the wheel
d. right-clicking

A

A.

63
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When you press a key or a combination of keys to access a feature or perform a command, this is a keyboard ____. a. quickstart

b. link
c. shortcut d. command

A

C.

64
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The ______ makes the computer available for use. a. desktop

b. icon
c. sign-in screen d. lock screen

A

C.

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CASE: You have never used a tablet before, and your new Windows 10-enabled tablet has just arrived. You decide to take a brief online tutorial in touch screen gestures so that you will know exactly what some common gestures are, and which gestures correspond to which uses.
In the tutorial, you learn that a particular gesture involves quickly touching and releasing one finger one time. What is the name for this gesture?
a. Tap
b. Press and hold
c. Double-tap d. Swipe

A

A.

66
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Which of the following gestures does the tutorial tell you is to be used in order to run an app? a. Swipe

b. Press and hold c. Double-tap
d. Drag

A

C.

67
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CASE: You have had an older computer for a long time, but you have just invested in a brand-new one, which comes
with a new mouse with some features you’ve never had before.
You know that you should be able to use the mouse to scroll vertically up and down. Which mouse operation do you
use for this?
a. Right-drag
b. Rotate wheel c. Press wheel d. Tilt wheel

A

B.

68
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Another feature of your new mouse is the ability to scroll continuously. Which mouse operation do you use for this? a. Tilt wheel

b. Rotate wheel c. Right-drag
d. Press wheel

A

D.

69
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Placing a(n) _____ to a folder on the Start menu or on the desktop can make it easier to locate and open the folder. a. flash

b. agent
c. shortcut d. file key

A

C.

70
Q

____ is a popular word processing program available with Windows. a. Writer

b. Microsoft Word
c. Docs
d. WordPad

A

D.

71
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While you are working with a document using a program such as WordPad, the document is stored in ____. a. RAM
b. RIM c. ROM d. REM

A

A.

72
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The ____ folder contains a particular user’s documents and folders. a. Documents
b. Keepsake c. Extension d. Personal

A

A.

73
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When you save a document, you are creating a ____. a. file

b. key
c. library entry d. link

A

A.

74
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To associate a file with an app, Windows assigns a(n) ____ to the file name. a. linkage

b. extension c. ID
d. PIN

A

B.

75
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A file name extension includes ____ or more characters. a. one
b. two c. three d. six

A

C.

76
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Most documents created using the WordPad program are saved as ____ documents. a. Microsoft Word

b. plain text
c. Portable Network Graphics
d. Rich Text Format

A

D.

77
Q

Most documents created using the WordPad program are saved with the ____ extension. a. .rtf
b. .wpd c. .doc d. .docx

A

A.

78
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If you decide to change save locations or file names, you use the ____ command on the File menu. a. Location
b. File name c. New name d. Save as

A

D.

79
Q

WordPad documents can also be saved as ____. a. Microsoft Excel documents

b. plain text
c. TIFFs
d. PNGs

A

B.

80
Q

Plain text files have the ____ extension. a. .pla

b. .txt c. .pxt d. .pln

A

B.

81
Q

Text files open in ____ by default. a. WordPad

b. Writer
c. Microsoft Word d. Notepad

A

D.

82
Q

The default view in the Documents folder is ____ view. a. Details

b. Medium icons c. Small icons
d. Tiles

A

A.

83
Q

____ view shows a list of files and folders, along with common properties, such as Date Modified and Type. a. Tiles

b. Details
c. Medium icons d. Large icons

A

B.

84
Q

Which of the following does NOT provide a live preview option? a. Extra large icons

b. Large icons
c. Medium icons
d. Small icons

A

D.

85
Q

____ view displays the files and folders as a list of file names without any extra details. a. Roster
b. Catalog c. Index d. List

A

D.

86
Q

Which of the following file names can be used? a. NUL

b. CON c. AUX d. COS

A

D.

87
Q

Which of the following can be used in a file name? a. Ampersand

b. Slash
c. Backslash d. Colon

A

A.

88
Q

Which of the following file names can be used? a. LTP4

b. PRN c. COM2 d. COM3

A

A.

89
Q

Which of the following is NOT a grouping option on the Group by submenu? a. Date modified

b. Type
c. Resolution
d. Size

A

C.

90
Q

Which of the following can be used in a file name? a. Question mark

b. Caret
c. Vertical bar
d. Less than sign

A

B.

91
Q

____ view displays the files and folders with an icon and an icon description. a. Tiles

b. Details
c. List
d. Extra large icons

A

A.

92
Q

A file name can contain up to ____ characters. a. 125

b. 126 c. 255 d. 256

A

C.

93
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A(n) ____ is a link to any object on the computer or on a network, such as an app, file, folder, webpage, printer, or another computer.

a. shortcut
b. agent
c. flash
d. file key

A

A.

94
Q

If a window is open on the desktop, you can click the Close button on the ____ of the open window to close it. a. menu bar

b. title bar
c. status bar d. address bar

A

B.

95
Q

CASE: You have the Save As dialog box open and you are naming a file on which you have been working.
You are trying to save a file and you are unable to do so. Which of the following file names could be causing your
problem?
a. Michael’s project
b. Projects by Michael… c. Projects by Michael! d. Projects | Michael

A

D.

96
Q

You have been trying to name your first communication to one of your clients COM1. Why will this not work? a. You cannot use all caps in a file name.

b. You cannot use the numeral 1 in a file name.
c. The name is reserved by the operating system.
d. This will in fact work

A

C.

97
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CASE: On your new Windows 10 computer, you had been using the default view in the Documents folder, but you have just become aware of the additional options for viewing your documents. You decide to experiment with the additional options.
You are looking for an option that will permit to you use the Live Preview option, because you appreciate having that extra resource available. Which of the following can you NOT use?
a. Small icons
b. Medium icons
c. Large icons
d. Extra large icons

A

A.

98
Q

You would like to have a view option that lists your files and folders with their names but without any additional details. You think those extra details clutter your view. What option is best for you?

a. Details
b. List
c. Tiles d. Open

A

B.

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