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Operating System Basics and Features

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  • Q1
    What is the name of the interface that uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface?
    common user
    menu-based
    text
    graphical user
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following Aero features minimizes all but the active window?
    Aero Snap
    Aero Shake
    Aero Snape
    Aero Peek
    30s
  • Q3
    What type of software is used to control a computer?
    ROM routine
    operating system
    interface routine
    application
    30s
  • Q4
    Which part of the path to a file indicates how the file is organized or formatted?
    subdirectory
    root directory
    filename
    file extension
    30s
  • Q5
    Several applications might be installed on a computer, but a computer really only needs one ____________________ to function.
    application
    operating system
    doctor
    file extension
    30s
  • Q6
    When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, this appears:
    Task Manager
    Start Screen
    Properties menu
    Jump List
    30s
  • Q7
    Which part of the Windows display shows information about open programs and provides quick access to others?
    taskbar
    Aero Snap
    notification area
    System Information
    30s
  • Q8
    A ____is a convenient way to access several folders in different locations from one central location.
    directory
    library
    setting
    root directory
    30s
  • Q9
    A ___________ is a program that runs in the background to support or serve Windows or another application.
    service
    thread
    algorithm
    task
    30s
  • Q10
    Which version of Windows introduced the Modern UI?
    Windows Vista
    Ubuntu 16
    Windows 7
    Windows 8
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is NOT a valid way to launch an application?
    Start Menu
    System Properties window
    Windows/File Explorer
    Search box
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is NOT one of the four main function of an operating system?
    manage hardware
    manage applications
    manage BIOS
    manage files
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following utilities is launched when you press Windows key + X key simultaneously in Windows 8/8.1/10?
    Control Panel
    Sys tray
    Quick Launch
    Taskbar
    30s
  • Q14
    Which key do you hold down to select multiple adjacent files?
    control
    shift
    escape
    delete
    30s
  • Q15
    Which key do you hold down to select multiple non-adjacent files?
    F2
    control
    alt
    shift
    30s

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