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Module 2 Flashcards

Chapter 7

1
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T/F: The Windows 8 interface is known as the Aero interface.

A

False

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T/F: In Windows, there are two types of user accounts: an administrator account and a standard account.

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True

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3
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T/F: The Windows desktop is itself a folder.

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True

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4
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T/F: A service is a program that runs in the foreground and is visible on the taskbar.

A

False

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5
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T/F: A hard drive can only have one single root directory.

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False

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6
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What is another name for several small utility programs that are found in the Control Panel?

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Applets

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7
Q

In Windows 7, a collection of folders can be organized into conveniently accessed shortcuts known by what term?

A

library

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8
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Apps that offer continuous real-time updates on the Windows 8 modern interface are referred to by what term?

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live tiles

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9
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What type of network does not have centralized control, such as one in a small office or home office?

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peer-to-peer (P2P)

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10
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What part of the path to file indicates how the file organized or formatted?

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file extension

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11
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What command can be used to launch the System Information window

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msinfo32.exe

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12
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The power saving state the saves all work to the hard drive and powers down the system is known by what term?

A

hibernation

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13
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Which Windows utility program lists errors and issues that need attention?

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Action Center

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14
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What term describes one or more characters following the last period in a filename, such as .exe, .txt, or .avi?

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file extension

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15
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What dialog box in Windows appears each time a user attempts to perform an action that can be done only with administrative privileges?

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User Account Control

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What is the name for the 3D user interface provided by Windows 7 and Vista?

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Aero

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17
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Under the Control Panel, what console contains Print Management, Computer Management, and Event Viewer?

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Administrative Tools

18
Q

What part of the Windows display shows information about open programs and provides quick access to others?

A

Taskbar

19
Q

What GUI element is usually on the right side of the task bar and displays open services?

A

system tray

20
Q

What software in Windows 8 serves as built-in antivirus software?

A

Windows Defender

21
Q

What is the maximum amount of memory supported by a 32-bit Windows operating system?

A

4GB

22
Q

What type of software is used to control a computer?

A

operating system

23
Q

The ability to snap a page to the left or right side of the screen so a second page can share the screen is a function of what feature?

A

side-by-side apps

24
Q

What is another name for the notification area in Windows?

A

system tray

25
Q

What is the name of the interface that uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface?

A

graphical user

26
Q

What terms refer to directories that exist under the root directory?

A

subdirectories, child directories, and folders

27
Q

What two methods can be used to access items in the Quick Launch menu?

A

right click the start button, select an item from the quick launch menu

press win+x on the keyboard to access the quick launch menu from anywhere

28
Q

Which of the following file extensions are hidden just after Windows is installed?

A

.exe
.com
.txt

29
Q

Which of the following are valid types of user accounts in Windows?

A

administrator, standard

30
Q

What two terms describe a power saving mode in windows that saves the cureent running state including open files to memory and then shuts down, while keeping memory powered?

A

sleep mode, suspend mode

31
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Gadget

A

a mini-app that provides information such as the time, date, news headlines, or weather

32
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Action Center

A

a tool that lists errors and issues that need attention

33
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Child directories

A

a directory that is housed inside another directory

34
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Network and Sharing Center

A

a utility that can be used to solve a filed network connection

35
Q

Device drivers

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small programs stored on the hard drive that tell the computer how to communicate with a specific hardware device

36
Q

Navigation pane

A

found on the left side of the Windows Explorer or Computer Window

37
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System window

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can give you a quick look at what hardware and software is installed

38
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Compressed folder

A

creates a folder with a .zip extension

39
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OneDrive

A

a microsoft online storage service

40
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Desktop

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the initial screen that is displayed when an OS has a GUI interface loaded

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