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40 Cards in this Set
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An operating system manages hardware, runs applications, provides an interface for users, and stores, retrieves, and manipulates files.
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true
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The Action Center is a tool that was first introduced in Windows XP.
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false
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A hard drive can only have one single root directory.
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false
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The Windows desktop is itself a folder.
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true
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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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What type of software is used to control a computer.
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operating system
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What Windows utility program lists errors and issues that need attention?
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Action Center
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What is the name of the interface that uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface?
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graphical user
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Windows 7 and Vista provide a new 3D user interface called the ____ user interface.
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Aero
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What part of the Windows display shows information about open programs and provides quick access to others?
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taskbar
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What storage device can be divided into partitions that can have one or more volume?
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hard drive
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Which part of the path to a file indicates how the file is organized or formatted?
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file extension
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What is another name for the notification area in Windows?
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system tray
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A ____is a convenient way to access several folders in different locations from one central location.
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library
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What is the maximum number of characters allowed in a filename path?
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260
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Which attribute is used to hide a file so that it does not appear in the directory list?
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Hidden
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Which edition of Windows 7 only offers the 32-bit version?
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Starter
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The ____ is usually on the right side of the taskbar and displays open services.
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system tray
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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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A ____ is 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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The ____ 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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Which of the following file extensions are hidden just after Windows is installed? Choose all that apply.
1) .exe 2) .xlsx 3) .com 4) .txt |
1) .exe
3) .com 4) .txt |
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Which of the following are valid types of user accounts in Windows?
1. visitor 2. administrator 3. standard 4. temporary |
2. administrator
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Which of the following are all attributes that can be set on folders or files in Windows? Choose all that apply.
1. system 2. hidden 3. read-only 4. indexing |
2. hidden
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When troubleshooting a Windows problem, which of the following websites are recommended to use?
1. support.microsoft.com 2. windows.support.com 3. windows.microsoft.com 4. technet.microsoft.com |
1. support.microsoft.com
3. windows.microsoft.com 4. technet.microsoft.com |
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Several applications might be installed on a computer but it really only needs one ____________________ to function.
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operating system
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By default, Windows does not display file __________________ for known file types in Windows Explorer.
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extensions
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`A(n) ____________________ folder is often used to compress files to a smaller size so they can more easily be sent by e-mail.
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compressed
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The ____________________ is a window containing several small utility programs called applets that are used to manage hardware, software, users, and the system.
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control panel
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The ____________________ utility gives a wealth of information about installed hardware and software, the current system configuration, and currently running programs.
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System Information
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A tool that lists errors and issues that need attention
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Action Center
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A directory that is housed inside another a directory
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child directories
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Found on the left side of the Windows Explorer or Computer window
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navigation pane
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Properties assigned to a file
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file attributes
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A utility that can be used to solve a failed network connection
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Network and Sharing center
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The initial screen that is displayed when an OS has a GUI interface loaded
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Desktop
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Small programs stored on the hard drive that tell the computer how to communicate with a specific hardware device
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device drivers
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Can give you a quick look at what hardware and software is installed
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system window
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Creates a folder that can be used to sync up files in this folder with its corresponding folder on another computer
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briefcase
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Creates a folder with a .zip extension
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compressed folder
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