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Describe the notification area.

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Match each item with a statement below.

Premises
A Microsoft online storage service
Small programs stored on the hard drive that tell the computer how to communicate with a specific hardware device
Can give you a quick look at what hardware and software is installed
Creates a folder with a .zip extension
A utility that can be used to solve a failed network connection
a mini-app that provides information such as the time, date, news headlines, or weather.
A tool that lists errors and issues that need attention
A directory that is housed inside another a directory
Found on the left side of the Windows Explorer or Computer window
The initial screen that is displayed when an OS has a GUI interface loaded
Responses
OneDrive
Desktop
Action Center
Network and Sharing center
Child directories
Compressed folder
System window
gadget
Device drivers
Navigation pane

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A Microsoft online storage service
Small programs stored on the hard drive that tell the computer how to communicate with a specific hardware device
Can give you a quick look at what hardware and software is installed
Creates a folder with a .zip extension
A utility that can be used to solve a failed network connection
a mini-app that provides information such as the time, date, news headlines, or weather.
A tool that lists errors and issues that need attention
A directory that is housed inside another a directory
Found on the left side of the Windows Explorer or Computer window
The initial screen that is displayed when an OS has a GUI interface loaded

In Windows, there are two types of user accounts: an administrator account and a standard account.

A) True
B) False

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What GUI element is usually on the right side of the taskbar and displays open services?


A) status tray
B) display area
C) system tray
D) identification area

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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The ability to snap a page to the left or right side of the screen so a second page can share the screen is a function of what feature?


A) Aero
B) App multitasking
C) side-by-side apps
D) app tiling

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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What software in Windows 8 serves as built-in antivirus software?


A) Windows Firewall
B) BitLocker
C) Windows AntiMalware
D) Windows Defender

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Explain why it is important to empty the Recycle Bin.

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Emptying the Recycle Bin will free up yo...

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What part of the path to a file indicates how the file is organized or formatted?


A) subdirectory
B) filename
C) root directory
D) file extension

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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What dialog box in Windows appears each time a user attempts to perform an action that can be done only with administrative privileges?


A) User Account Confirmation
B) User Account Control
C) User Access Control
D) User Access Confirmation

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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In Windows 7, a collection of folders can be organized into conveniently accessed shortcuts known by what term?


A) directory
B) library
C) root directory
D) setting

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Apps that offer continuous real-time updates on the Windows 8 modern interface are referred to by what term?


A) live tiles
B) stream apps
C) fast tiles
D) webapps

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Describe the two types of user account in Windows 7, mentioning how they differ with respect to the UAC.

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What is the Windows taskbar and how is it used?

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The taskbar is normally located at the b...

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Describe the Aero user interface including which editions of Windows it is available on and its requirements.

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The Windows 7 and Vista desktop provides...

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What command can be used to launch the System Information window?


A) msinfo32.exe
B) sysinfo.exe
C) info32.exe
D) msconfig.exe

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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Briefly define operating system.

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