Operating System Basics and Features
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- Q1What is the name of the interface that uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface?common usermenu-basedtextgraphical user30s
- Q2Which of the following Aero features minimizes all but the active window?Aero SnapAero ShakeAero SnapeAero Peek30s
- Q3What type of software is used to control a computer?ROM routineoperating systeminterface routineapplication30s
- Q4Which part of the path to a file indicates how the file is organized or formatted?subdirectoryroot directoryfilenamefile extension30s
- Q5Several applications might be installed on a computer, but a computer really only needs one ____________________ to function.applicationoperating systemdoctorfile extension30s
- Q6When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, this appears:Task ManagerStart ScreenProperties menuJump List30s
- Q7Which part of the Windows display shows information about open programs and provides quick access to others?taskbarAero Snapnotification areaSystem Information30s
- Q8A ____is a convenient way to access several folders in different locations from one central location.directorylibrarysettingroot directory30s
- Q9A ___________ is a program that runs in the background to support or serve Windows or another application.servicethreadalgorithmtask30s
- Q10Which version of Windows introduced the Modern UI?Windows VistaUbuntu 16Windows 7Windows 830s
- Q11Which of the following is NOT a valid way to launch an application?Start MenuSystem Properties windowWindows/File ExplorerSearch box30s
- Q12Which of the following is NOT one of the four main function of an operating system?manage hardwaremanage applicationsmanage BIOSmanage files30s
- Q13Which of the following utilities is launched when you press Windows key + X key simultaneously in Windows 8/8.1/10?Control PanelSys trayQuick LaunchTaskbar30s
- Q14Which key do you hold down to select multiple adjacent files?controlshiftescapedelete30s
- Q15Which key do you hold down to select multiple non-adjacent files?F2controlaltshift30s