True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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The utility program Computer is designed to help you find, view, and manage
files easily and effectively.
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2.
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If the computer is set to automatic logon, you will be required to type a user
name and password to log on to Windows.
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3.
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Default icons on the desktop cannot be modified.
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4.
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You can drag and drop gadgets from the Gadgets window to the desktop.
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5.
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When you delete a desktop folder, it is moved to the Recycle Bin.
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6.
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You can sort files by name, size, type, or date.
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7.
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To select nonconsecutive files, click the first item, hold down the Shift key,
and then click the last item.
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8.
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After you empty the Recycle Bin, you can retrieve the files later by clicking
Restore.
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9.
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The Search text box is displayed in every Windows Vista folder window.
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10.
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To view a password-protected file, you must first save it with a new
filename.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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11.
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You can log off the system by clicking the Start button, pointing to the ____
menu and then clicking Log Off.
a. | Quick Launch toolbar | c. | Lock Button | b. | Power | d. | All Programs |
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The taskbar is located ____.
a. | on the Start menu | c. | on the Quick Launch toolbar | b. | at the bottom of the
screen | d. | at the top of the
screen |
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13.
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The Sidebar is a section of the desktop that displays small programs called
____.
a. | icons | c. | gadgets | b. | shortcuts | d. | drivers |
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14.
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The Recycle Bin stores discarded items until ____.
a. | another user logs on | c. | the end of the day | b. | the computer is shut down | d. | you empty it |
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____ an empty space on the desktop to display a shortcut menu.
a. | Click | c. | Right-click | b. | Double-click | d. | Press Shift and
click |
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The Change desktop icons link is located in the ____.
a. | Task Manager | c. | Help and Support Center | b. | Personalization
window | d. | Computer
window |
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17.
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To start a program in Windows Vista, click the ____ and then click the program
name.
a. | Start button | c. | title bar | b. | taskbar | d. | desktop |
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18.
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You can recognize the active window because its ____ is a different color or
intensity.
a. | Close button | c. | bottom border | b. | title bar | d. | scroll bar |
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19.
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Which keys do you use to switch to a different window?
a. | Shift + Alt | c. | Tab + Ctrl | b. | Alt + Tab | d. | Ctrl + Shift |
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20.
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Windows Vista is available for purchase in ____ different versions.
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21.
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Shortcuts contain ____ on their icon.
a. | exclamation points | c. | crosses | b. | number signs | d. | arrows |
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22.
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To create a desktop folder, right-click a blank space on the desktop, point to
____, and then click Folder to display a new folder.
a. | Create | c. | New | b. | Folder | d. | any of the
above |
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When you open the Computer window, what is displayed in the left pane?
a. | Storage devices | c. | Favorite Links list | b. | Folder properties | d. | View options |
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Which type of files are essential files necessary for running Windows?
a. | System files | c. | Data files | b. | Application files | d. | None of the
above |
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25.
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Which of the following is not a view option in the Computer
window?
a. | Thumbnails | c. | List | b. | Medium Icons | d. | Details |
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26.
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When you right-click a file in the Recycle Bin and click Restore, the file is
restored ____.
a. | to the desktop | c. | to the Computer window | b. | to its original
location | d. | to a new
folder |
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27.
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In the _____, you can choose to hide a file.
a. | Search pane | c. | Properties dialog box | b. | Computer
window | d. | Program Files
folder |
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28.
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Windows Vista allows filenames with up to ____ characters.
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FIGURE 9-1 
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29.
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The Computer window in Figure 9-1 above shows the storage devices displayed in
____ view.
a. | Extra Large Icons | c. | Details | b. | List | d. | Tiles |
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FIGURE 9-2 
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30.
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The right side of the desktop shown in Figure 9-2 above contains ____.
a. | program and document icons | c. | the taskbar | b. | the Quick Launch
toolbar | d. | the Windows Sidebar
and gadgets |
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Case 9-1
Eli is working on his computer when suddenly the application
he is using stops functioning and will not respond. He cannot close the program or perform any other
tasks in Windows.
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31.
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Eli should use the ____ to close the unresponsive program.
a. | Log Off option | c. | Computer window | b. | Task Manager | d. | Windows Sidebar |
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32.
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To display a list of applications that are currently running, Eli would press
____.
a. | Ctrl + Shift + Esc | c. | Alt + Tab | b. | the Enter key | d. | Ctrl + A |
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Case 9-2
Natasha is writing a term paper for her history class.
Besides the term paper document, she also has a resource document and notes document open on her
desktop.
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33.
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To minimize all open windows at one time using the mouse, Natasha would click
the Show desktop icon on the ____.
a. | Start menu | c. | Windows Sidebar | b. | Quick Launch toolbar | d. | title bar |
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34.
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To restore a minimized window, Natasha would ____.
a. | press the Windows logo key + the letter “M” | b. | click the Restore
Down button | c. | click its button on the taskbar | d. | click the Maximize
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Matching
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Identify the letter of the choice that best
matches the phrase or definition.
a. | Lock | b. | Sleep | c. | Hibernate | d. | Log
Off | e. | Shut Down |
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35.
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Useful for short intermissions away from the computer
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36.
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Closes all open programs but computer continues running
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37.
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Prevents unauthorized users from logging on to the computer
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38.
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Useful for longer intermissions of a few hours or so
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39.
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Closes all open programs and turns off the computer
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