Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Action Center
B)   Control Panel
C)   System Information Windows
D)   Network and Sharing CenterE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

A service is a program that runs in the foreground and is visible on the taskbar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)   sleep mode
B)   suspend mode
C)   save mode
D)   hibernationE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Glass
B)   Aero
C)   Air
D)   ShieldE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

The Windows 8 interface is known as the Aero interface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Windows desktop is itself a folder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the purpose of the UAC box?

Accepted Answer

The purposes of the UAC box are: (1) to ...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   text
B)   menu-based
C)   common user
D)   graphical userE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   1GB
B)   4GB
C)   16GB
D)   64GBE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Describe the Control Panel window.

Accepted Answer

Control Panel is a window containing sev...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Windows Firewall
B)   System
C)   Administrative Tools
D)   Admin PageE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

What is another name for the notification area in Windows?

Accepted Answer

A)   system tray
B)   taskbar
C)   Control Panel
D)   Start MenuE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

What type of software is used to control a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)   application
B)   operating system
C)   interface routine
D)   ROM routineE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

List the four functions of an operating system.

Accepted Answer

1. Provide a user interface 
2. Manage files 
3. Manage hardware 
4. Manage applications

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)   downloads
B)   system processes
C)   categories
D)   appletsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   filename
B)   file extension
C)   file version
D)   file typeE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

A hard drive can only have one single root directory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe two methods for launching an application.

Accepted Answer

The methods for launching an application...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)   client server network
B)   star topology
C)   peer-to-peer (P2P) 
D)   hub networkE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) C

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Aero Snap
B)   taskbar
C)   notification area
D)   propertiesE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 1: Survey of Windows Features and Support Tools

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

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A service is a program that runs in the foreground and is visible on the taskbar.

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

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

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The Windows 8 interface is known as the Aero interface.

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The Windows desktop is itself a folder.

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What is the purpose of the UAC box?

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

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Describe the Control Panel window.

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

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What is another name for the notification area in Windows?

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What type of software is used to control a computer?

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List the four functions of an operating system.

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

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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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A hard drive can only have one single root directory.

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Describe two methods for launching an application.

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

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