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Chapter 10 Computing Fundamentals



True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

The settings and options in the Control Panel will be the same regardless of what computer you are using.
 

 2. 

You can change the language your system uses in the System and Maintenance category of the Control Panel.
 

 3. 

You will automatically have permission to change all the Control Panel settings if you are on a network.
 

 4. 

In the Date and Time dialog box, you can select additional clocks to display the time in other time zones.
 

 5. 

All computers are set to synchronize the system time with time.windows.com.
 

 6. 

Different icons may appear in the notification area depending on the way your taskbar is customized.
 

 7. 

When you make changes to a system setting, it is a good idea to record the original settings.
 

 8. 

An upgrade to a software program is generally free.
 

 9. 

Standard users can install or uninstall applications in the root directory.
 

 10. 

Using Mail Setup, you can create e-mail accounts and directories, change settings for Outlook files, and set up multiple profiles of e-mail accounts and data files.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 11. 

Which of the following options is located in the System and Maintenance category of the Control Panel?
a.
Administrative Tools
c.
Windows Firewall
b.
Windows Defender
d.
Folder Options
 

 12. 

Which of the following Control Panel categories has the most options?
a.
Security
c.
Network and Internet
b.
Hardware and Sound
d.
Programs
 

 13. 

Which of the following tasks can you perform using the Appearance and Personalization window of the Control Panel?
a.
Change your e-mail profile
c.
Adjust the screen resolution
b.
See a list of installed software
d.
Set power options
 

 14. 

The Ease of Access category of the Control Panel is helpful for users with a ____.
a.
laptop
c.
wireless Internet connection
b.
vision, hearing, or mobility disability
d.
standard user account
 

 15. 

The Additional Options category in the Control Panel includes ____.
a.
specialized programs
c.
power options
b.
settings for changing the time zone
d.
security features
 

 16. 

If Classic view is selected in the Control Panel, you can change it by clicking the ____ link.
a.
Category
c.
Appearance and Personalization
b.
Control Panel Home
d.
Default View
 

 17. 

The Wait text box in the Screen Saver Settings dialog box allows you to enter the number of minutes ____.
a.
that the screen saver will display before turning off
b.
before a different screen saver is displayed
c.
before the screen saver starts
d.
that you want to preview the screen saver
 

 18. 

Which of the following is not a tab in the Sound dialog box?
a.
Playback
c.
Sounds
b.
Recording
d.
Audio
 

 19. 

Clicking the time display in the notification area opens the ____.
a.
Control Panel
c.
Clock, Language, and Region window
b.
Date and Time Properties dialog box
d.
Change Settings dialog box
 

 20. 

You can display the Mouse Properties dialog box from which window in the Control Panel?
a.
System and Maintenance
c.
Hardware and Sound
b.
Ease of Access
d.
Appearance and Personalization
 

 21. 

The option to “Let Windows suggest settings” is located in the ____.
a.
Ease of Access window
c.
Mouse Properties dialog box
b.
Keyboard Properties dialog box
d.
Speech Recognition Options window
 

 22. 

Which of the following is not an option in the Security Center?
a.
Windows Firewall
c.
Windows Update
b.
Windows CardSpace
d.
Windows Defender
 

 23. 

Installing new or updated software from a CD or DVD is a simple process that starts by ____.
a.
making a backup copy
c.
inserting the CD or DVD into the computer
b.
recording the product key
d.
registering the software
 

 24. 

A(n) ____ is a fix for a specific problem in the software.
a.
download
c.
update
b.
upgrade
d.
none of the above
 

 25. 

Which factor is eliminated when subscribing to an SaaS application?
a.
Hardware
c.
Upkeep
b.
Installation fees
d.
All of the above
 

 26. 

The Windows ____ feature provides a system for creating relationships with Web sites and online services that use credit cards and membership cards for payment or credentials
a.
Defender
c.
Update
b.
Firewall
d.
CardSpace
 

 27. 

To access the ____, click Programs in the Control Panel and then click Use an older program with this version of Windows.
a.
Startup program
b.
Program Compatibility Wizard
c.
Windows Task Manager
d.
System Configuration Utility (MSCONFIG)
 

 28. 

If a file cannot be read by an application, you can check it by right-clicking the filename and then clicking ____.
a.
Encrypt
c.
General
b.
Properties
d.
Advanced
 
 
FIGURE 10-1
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 29. 

The options shown in Figure 10-1 above can be located in the ____ category of the Control Panel.
a.
Ease of Access
c.
Security
b.
System and Maintenance
d.
Network and Internet
 
 
FIGURE 10-2
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 30. 

The dialog box shown in Figure 10-2 above can be opened from the ____ window.
a.
Hardware and Sound
c.
Appearance and Personalization
b.
Programs
d.
User Accounts
 
 
Case 10-1
Lakisha has just moved to a different work station in her office. She is on a network and needs to add a new local printer to her computer and change the default printer.
 

 31. 

Lakisha should access the ____ category of the Control Panel in order to add or remove printers.
a.
Hardware and Sound
c.
Programs
b.
Network and Internet
d.
User Accounts
 

 32. 

To change the default printer, Lakisha would select the printer in the Printers window and then ____.
a.
open the Printing Preferences dialog box
b.
click the Set as default button on the toolbar
c.
type the printer’s location in the Address bar
d.
start the Add Printer Wizard
 
 
Case 10-2
Rupert has been assigned a new project at work and needs to install additional software on his computer in order to have access to the programs that he needs to complete the project.
 

 33. 

If Rupert installs the software himself, it can be assumed that he has a(n) ____ account on his computer.
a.
administrator
c.
guest
b.
standard
d.
family
 

 34. 

When Rupert inserts the installation disc into the appropriate drive, most likely a(n) ____ dialog box will be displayed.
a.
Run Setup
c.
Program Information
b.
Open with WinZip
d.
AutoPlay
 

Matching
 
 
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
a.
System and Maintenance category of Control Panel
b.
Network and Internet category of Control Panel
c.
Hardware and Sound category of Control Panel
d.
Programs category of Control Panel
e.
Appearance and Personalization category of Control Panel
 

 35. 

Lets you manage devices such as printers, the mouse, and the keyboard
 

 36. 

Settings include backup and restore, power options, and Windows Update
 

 37. 

Provides options to select a new color scheme and change the desktop background
 

 38. 

Gives you the options to access offline files and sync with other computers
 

 39. 

Provides options to install, change, or remove software
 



 
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