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Tutorial 1: Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows 7
TRUE/FALSE
1. Software that manages and coordinates activities on a computer, and helps the computer perform
essential tasks, is known as an operating system.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 4
2. Windows 7 uses a graphical user interface to display icons that represent items stored on your computer.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 4
3. A ScreenHint is on-screen text that tells you the purpose or function of the object to which you are
pointing.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: WIN 6
4. The accompanying figure shows the Windows 7 Start menu.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 7
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5. You triple-click an object to start the item associated with it.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: WIN 9
6. The Windows 7 Control Panel contains specialized tools that help you change the way Windows 7 looks
and behaves.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 11
7. A Start button appears on on the taskbar for each open program.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: WIN 13
8. Multithreading allows you to work on more than one task at a time, and to switch quickly between
projects.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: WIN 14
9. To use Windows Flip, you must be using a Windows Aero theme.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 16
10. Graphical or textual objects used for manipulating a window and for using a program are known as
controls.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 18
11. You can double-click a windows title bar to maximize the window.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 21
12. A Windows 7 Control Panel is located at the top of the program window, immediately below the title
bar, and is organized into tabs.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: WIN 23
13. Besides buttons, windows can contain list boxes and scroll bars.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 26
14. A downward-pointing arrow next to a command on a menu indicates that the command has a submenu.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: WIN 28
15. The Computer window and Windows Explorer are both examples of folder windows.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 32
16. A multitouch monitor lets you interact with objects on the screen using your finger instead of a mouse.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 33
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17. To change the appearance of icons using the Change your view button, you can drag the slider to select
an icon size, or even set a size somewhere between the predefined views.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 35
18. When you start Windows Explorer, it displays the Computer folder.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: WIN 36
19. Windows 7 Help is only available by clicking Help and Support from the Start menu.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: WIN 39
20. Switch user, Log off, Lock, Restart, and Sleep are all options available from the menu that appears when
you click the arrow on the Shut down button.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 43
MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE
1. The user interface in Windows 7 is called Altro. _________________________
ANS: F, Aero
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 5
2. The term clicking refers to pressing the left button of of the mouse. _________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 10
3. You access the Computer window from the right pane of the Start menu. _________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 11
4. A(n) keyboard shortcut is a key or combination of keys that perform a command.
_________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 15
5. Pressing and holding the Windows key and the Shift key activates Aero Flip 3D.
_________________________
ANS: F, Tab
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 15
6. The Workspace control provides access to the main set of commands organized by task into tabs and
groups. _________________________
ANS: F, Ribbon
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 18
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7. Clicking the Maximize button enlarges a window to fill the entire screen.
_________________________
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8. When you point to the edge of a window, the pointer changes to the maximize pointer.
_________________________
ANS: F, resize
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 22
9. The Quick Access toolbar is a row of buttons on the title bar that give you one-click access to frequently
used commands, such as saving a file and undoing an action. _________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 25
10. The first hard drive on your computer is associated with the letter A. _________________________
ANS: F, C
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 32
11. A(n) vault is a central place to view and organize files and folders stored anywhere that your computer
can access. _________________________
ANS: F, library
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 33
12. The default folder view in Windows 7 is Details view. _________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 34
13. The only difference between the Computer window and Windows Explorer is the initial view each tool
provides. _________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 36
14. The Contents list logically organizes all of the topics in Windows Help and Support into topics and
categories. _________________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: WIN 41
15. Shutting the computer down does automatically save your work. _________________________
ANS: F, does not
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 43
MULTIPLE CHOICE
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1. The ____ is software that coordinates and manages activities on the computer and helps the computer
perform essential tasks.
a. operating system c. application software
b. Control Panel d. Aero screen
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 4
2. Windows is the name of the ____, and 7 indicates the ____.
a. version; platform c. operating system; version
b. version; operating system d. operating system; build
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 4
3. A(n) ____ is a confidential series of characters you may be required to enter before you can work with
Windows 7.
a. user name c. Live ID
b. login d. password
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: WIN 4
4. A(n) ____ displays icons that represent items stored on your computer, such as programs and files.
a. OS c. HUI
b. GUI d. OpSYS
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 4
5. The user interface in Windows 7 is called ____.
a. Aero c. Vista
b. Flip d. GUI
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 5
6. ____ are sets of desktop backgrounds, window colors, sounds, and screen savers that allow you to
personalize the Aero desktop experience.
a. Caches c. Themes
b. Taskbars d. Flips
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 5
7. The background area displayed on your screen when Windows 7 starts represents a ____.
a. desktop c. Start menu
b. Control Panel d. taskbar
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 6
8. ____ settings are those preset by the operating system.
a. Deferred c. Detente
b. Default d. Desktop
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 6
9. The most common pointing device is a(n) ____.
a. light pen c. Aero stick
b. touchscreen d. mouse
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: WIN 6
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10. The pointer is usually shaped like a(n) ____.
a. arrow c. hourglass
b. crossbar d. hand
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 6
11. In Windows terms, a ____ is a group or list of commands.
a. field c. taskbar
b. menu d. none of the above
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 7
12. The ____ menu provides access to programs, documents, and much more.
a. GUI c. Start
b. Aero d. Computer
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 7
13. To select an object in Windows 7, you usually need to point to and then ____ that object.
a. click c. right-click
b. double-click d. triple-click
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 8
14. You point to All Programs on the Start menu. After a short pause, ____.
a. nothing happens c. the Start menu disappears
b. the All Programs list opens d. the computer shuts down
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 8
15. To open a folder and see its contents, you ____ the folder icon.
a. click c. double-click
b. right-click d. point to
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 9
16. A(n) ____ in Windows 7 is a container that helps to organize the contents of your computer.
a. menu c. taskbar
b. inbox d. folder
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: WIN 9
17. The ____ holds deleted items until you remove them permanently.
a. Recycle Bin c. Rubbish tip
b. Trashcan d. Start menu
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 9
18. In Windows 7, right-clicking an object ____.
a. starts the program associated with that object
b. sends the object to the Recycle Bin
c. opens its shortcut menu
d. none of the above
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 10
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19. The Start menu is organized into ____ pane(s).
a. one c. three
b. two d. a varying number of
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 10
20. After you use a program, Windows 7 adds it to the list in the ____ pane of the Start menu.
a. left c. bottom
b. right d. top
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 11
21. The ____ contains specialized tools that help you change the way Windows 7 looks and behaves.
a. Recycle Bin c. Toolbox
b. Control Panel d. Desktop
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 11
22. Putting your computer into a low-power state is called making it ____.
a. log off c. shut down
b. rest d. sleep
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: WIN 12
23. When you ____, you end your session with Windows 7 but leave the computer turned on.
a. log off c. shut down
b. hibernate d. enable the screen saver
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 12
24. A(n) ____ appears on the taskbar for each program running.
a. icon button c. avatar
b. program button d. Start menu object
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 13
25. ____ allows you to work on more than one task at a time and to switch quickly between projects.
a. Multithreading c. Multiprocessing
b. Multimedia d. Multitasking
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: WIN 14
26. Windows 7 applies your next keystroke or command to the ____.
a. longest-idling program c. active program
b. most complex program d. passive program
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 14
27. You can tell which program is the active program by ____.
a. looking to see which program window is in front of the other(s)
b. looking to see which program button on the taskbar is highlighted
c. both A and B
d. neither A nor B
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 14
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28. A(n) ____ is a key or combination of keys that perform a command.
a. keyboard shortcut c. gambit
b. Aero Flip d. key shuffle
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 15
29. The key with the curved, four-part window, usually located in the lower-left part of the keyboard, is the
____ key.
a. Control c. Windows
b. Alt d. Aero
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 15
30. The accompanying figure shows ____.
a. the Desktop c. Windows Flip
b. the task switcher window d. the Swapper
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 16
31. If you are using an Aero theme, holding down the Alt key and pressing Tab activates ____.
a. the shutdown sequence c. the task switcher
b. your Internet browser d. Windows Flip
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: WIN 16
32. You access a program buttons shortcut menu by ____.
a. right-clicking the program button
b. double-clicking the program button
c. pointing to the program button and pressing the Tab key
d. none of the above
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 17
33. The ____ window controls let you enlarge, shrink, or close a window.
a. Sizing button c. Window title
b. Tab d. Workspace
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 18
34. The ____ window control contains the window title and basic window control buttons.
a. Status bar c. Workspace
b. Title bar d. Zoom
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 18
35. The Quick Access Toolbar contains buttons for ____.
a. performing tasks, such as saving a document
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b. enlarging or shrinking a window
c. magnifying or shrinking the content displayed in the workspace
d. none of the above
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 18
36. Clicking the ____ button shrinks the window so you only see its button on the taskbar.
a. Maximize c. Close
b. Restore d. Minimize
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: WIN 19
37. Clicking an object, and then pressing and holding down the mouse button while moving the mouse, is
known as ____.
a. resizing c. dragging
b. minimizing d. tugging
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 21
38. After you click the Maximize button, it becomes the ____ button.
a. Close c. Minimize
b. Restore Down d. Recall
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 21
39. When you point to the edge or corner of a window, the pointer changes to ____.
a. the resize pointer
b. an hourglass
c. a hand
d. none of the above; the pointer does not change
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 22
40. The Windows 7 Ribbon is organized into ____.
a. menu bars c. controls
b. tabs d. subsections
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 23
41. On the Ribbon, controls for related actions are organized on a tab in ____.
a. pairs c. menus
b. lists d. groups
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: WIN 23
42. A ____ is a special kind of window in which you enter or choose settings for how you want to perform a
task.
a. two-part button c. dialog box
b. feeder d. control box
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 24
43. A control on the Ribbon that can be turned on by clicking once, and turned off by clicking again, is
called a ____.
a. button with arrow c. toggle button
b. text box d. radio button
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44. You can click the ____ button to reverse the effects of your last action.
a. Oops c. Redo
b. Undo d. Refresh
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 25
45. A ____ displays a list of available choices, from which you can select one item.
a. list box c. button
b. scroll bar d. check box
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 26
46. Clicking an arrow on a list box ____.
a. displays a list of available choices from which you can select one item
b. displays a list of scroll bars, from which you can select one item
c. gives you the options of maximizing, minimizing, or closing the current window
d. none of the above; list boxes do not have arrows
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 26
47. A vertical scroll bar includes an up and down arrow, and a(n) ____ that you use to scroll the list.
a. pointer c. button
b. Ribbon d. scroll box
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: WIN 26
48. Dialog boxes can include ____.
a. tabs c. check boxes
b. option buttons d. all of the above
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: WIN 27
49. In an active window, the windows menu button generally appears in the ____ corner of the window.
a. upper-left c. lower-left
b. upper-right d. lower-right
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 28
50. A right-pointing arrow next to a command in a menu indicates ____.
a. that this command is currently available c. that this command has a submenu
b. that this command is currently unavailable d. that this command has recently been used
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 28
51. ____ means moving from one location to another on your computer.
a. Surfing c. Programming
b. Navigating d. Flipping
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 32
52. Windows 7 provides ____ way(s) to move among, view, and work with the contents and resources on
your computer.
a. one c. three
b. two d. four
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ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 32
53. ____ windows display the contents of your computer.
a. Scrying c. Folder
b. Aero d. Rolodex
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 32
54. The left pane of the Computer window is called the ____ pane.
a. Navigation c. Folder
b. Library d. Hard drive
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 32
55. The first hard drive is drive ____.
a. A c. C
b. B d. D
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 32
56. A(n) ____ is a central place to view and organize files and folders stored anywhere that your computer
can access.
a. drive c. URL
b. library d. fount
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 33
57. A ____ monitor lets you interact with objects on the screen using your finger instead of a mouse.
a. fingerprint c. multitouch
b. flextouch d. senso-touch
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 33
58. All of the following are ways to view the contents of a Windows 7 folder EXCEPT ____.
a. Fullscreen Icons c. List
b. Large Icons d. Details
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 34
59. The default view for a folder is ____ view.
a. Details c. List
b. Large Icons d. Tiles
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 34
60. If you are browsing the Computer window, looking at your music files, and you see the album titles and
any contributing artists noted for each file, you are in ____ view.
a. List c. Details
b. Contents d. Large Icons
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 34
61. You can sort a file list in a folder by ____.
a. size c. date
b. type d. all of the above
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ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: WIN 36
62. All of the techniques you use with the Computer window apply to ____, and vice-versa.
a. Windows Explorer c. the Control Panel
b. Windows Rolodex d. Library Explorer
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 36
63. By default, Windows Explorer displays ____ when you open it.
a. the drives and devices on your computer c. your Favorites
b. the Libraries folder d. the current status of your network
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 36
64. In Windows Explorer, the ____ is in the right pane.
a. Navigation pane c. file list
b. toolbar d. status bar
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 37
65. When you start Help for Windows 7, the ____ window opens.
a. Windows Help and Support c. Windows Explorer
b. Microsoft Updates d. Talking Paperclip
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 39
66. The two arrows in the upper-left corner of the Windows Help and Support window represent ____.
a. Aero Flip c. Back and Forward buttons
b. the task switcher d. links to new Help searches
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 39
67. Clicking the ____ in Windows Help and Support displays the Contents list for Help pages.
a. Help and Support home button c. Back button
b. Browse Help button d. none of the above
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 40
68. To use the Help and Support window to learn about using Help itself, click Learn about Windows
Basics, then scroll down to the ____ heading.
a. How to get started with Windows c. Whats new in Windows 7
b. Browse Help topics d. Help and support
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: WIN 40
69. You find the Shut down button ____.
a. at the bottom of the Start menu c. in Windows Explorers Library
b. in the taskbar d. none of the above
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 43
70. The chapter describes all of the following options for turning off Windows 7 EXCEPT ____.
a. Log off c. Hibernate
b. Shut down d. Sleep
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 43
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Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions
Case 1-1
Meghan has just bought a new computer with Windows 7 installed. Shes eager to learn about it, so she
has turned it on and started the WordPad program to get an idea of how it all works. Use the figure below
as you help her learn.
71. When Meghan opens WordPad, she sees this at the top of her window. She knows the dark blue bar at
the very top is the title bar. She soon learns that below it is an organizer for WordPads features and
commands known as the ____.
a. Taskbar c. Ribbon
b. Title menu d. Menu bar
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 23 TOP: Critical Thinking
72. Which tab is open on Meghans screen?
a. Home c. Font
b. View d. Editing
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 23 TOP: Critical Thinking
73. Meghan wants to learn how the buttons and controls work. When she clicks the button marked by C one
time, what happens and why?
a. Nothing, because its not a button.
b. The button becomes highlighted, because Meghan has turned it on.
c. The button becomes highlighted momentarily, then goes dull again after a second.
d. A menu appears below the button, because it holds many related commands.
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 23-WIN 24
TOP: Critical Thinking
74. If Meghan clicks the button marked A where the arrow is pointing one time, what happens?
a. She will be able to type an entry into the box, because this is a text box.
b. She will change the font (typeface) of the text in WordPad to Calibri.
c. She will insert a check mark next to the Calibri text.
d. none of the above
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 23-WIN 24
TOP: Critical Thinking
75. Meghan wants to take a break from learning about WordPad for the moment. She doesnt want to turn
the program off, but she does want to see her Desktop again. What should she click?
a. The button marked D above
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b. The Clipboard text
c. The button with the underscore (_) in the title bar
d. The red X in the title bar
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 20|WIN 23
TOP: Critical Thinking
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions
Case 1-2
Over the past several weeks, Josh has put songs and albums in various folders throughout his hard disk.
He now wants to explore the music that he has stored on his computer.
76. Since Joshs music is currently in varous folders, he wants to get to his Music library so he can see them
all at once. How can he get to this library?
a. He should open the Control Panel and type the keyword music.
b. He should open the Computer window.
c. He should open Windows Explorer.
d. either B or C
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: WIN 37 TOP: Critical Thinking
77. Josh wants to see all the information about the songs in his Music library. Which view should he use?
a. Extra Large Icons c. Details
b. List d. Content
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 34 TOP: Critical Thinking
78. Currently Joshs songs are shown alphabetized by title. He wants to see them by album instead. What
should he do?
a. Manually drag the various songs around until theyre sorted properly
b. Click the Album button at the top of the list of files
c. Nothing; there is no way to sort by album if the songs were saved by song title
d. none of the above
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 36 TOP: Critical Thinking
79. What would be the benefit to Josh of using Windows Explorer over using the Computer window to view
his songs?
a. No benefit; there is only one program he can use to view his songs.
b. Windows Explorer shows more detail, though it searches more slowly than the Computer
window.
c. No benefit; both programs use the exact same features and tools.
d. Windows Explorer can search devices like Flash drives, whereas the Computer window
only looks in the hard drive.
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 36 TOP: Critical Thinking
80. While looking through his music files, Josh sees that there are also other libraries available, including all
of these EXCEPT ____.
a. Podcasts c. Pictures
b. Documents d. Videos
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 33 TOP: Critical Thinking
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COMPLETION
1. Before you start working with Windows 7, you might need to click your user name and type a(n)
____________________.
ANS: password
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 4
2. To interact with the objects on your desktop, you use a(n) ____________________ device.
ANS: pointing
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 6
3. ____________________ means clicking the left mouse button twice in quick succession.
ANS: Double-clicking
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 9
4. The Start menu is organized into two ____________________, which are separate areas of a menu or
window.
ANS: panes
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 10
5. Windows 7 includes an easy-to-use word-processing program called ____________________.
ANS: WordPad
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 12
6. The ____________________ program is the one you are currently working with.
ANS: active
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 14
7. A window contains ____________________, which are graphical or textual objects used for
manipulating the window and for using the program.
ANS: controls
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 18
8. In most windows, three ____________________ appear on the right side of the title bar.
ANS:
buttons
sizing buttons
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PTS: 1 REF: WIN 19
9. After you click the Restore Down button, the button changes to the ____________________ button.
ANS: Maximize
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 21
10. You can use the resize ____________________ to drag an edge or corner of a window and change the
size of the window.
ANS: pointer
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 22
11. The ____________________ is located at the top of the program window, immediately below the title
bar, and is organized into tabs.
ANS: Ribbon
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 23
12. A(n) ____________________ is a special kind of window in which you enter or choose settings for how
you want to perform a task.
ANS: dialog box
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 24
13. A(n) ____________________ is a row of buttons on the title bar that give you one-click access to
frequently used commands.
ANS: Quick Access Toolbar
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 25
14. A(n) ____________________ displays a list of available choices from which you can select one item.
ANS: list box
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 26
15. A right-pointing arrow next to a command on a menu indicates that the command has a(n)
____________________.
ANS: submenu
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 28
16. The Computer window and Windows Explorer contain ____________________ windows, which
display the contents of your computer.
ANS: folder
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PTS: 1 REF: WIN 32
17. In the Computer window or Windows Explorer, only the ____________________ view lists all file
details.
ANS: Details
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 34
18. The Windows Explorer Navigation pane organizes resources into a total of ____________________
categories.
ANS:
five
5
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 37
19. When in Windows Help and Support, use the ____________________ button to return to the previous
page you viewed.
ANS: Back
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 40
20. To wake a desktop computer from Sleep mode, you ____________________ or move the mouse.
ANS:
press any key
press a key
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 43
MATCHING
a. Control Panel g. menu
b. Medium Icons h. list box
c. toggle button i. Windows Explorer
d. windows j. active program
e. navigating k. Log off
f. status bar l. folder
1. a group or list of commands
2. used to close your programs, protect your data, and prepare the computer for someone else to use
3. displays information or messages about the task you are performing
4. a window that contains specialized tools that help you change the way Windows 7 looks and behaves
5. displays a list of available choices from which you can pick one item
6. a folder window
7. rectangular work areas that appear on your screen as you work
8. one of the preset views in the Computer window
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9. click once to activate, click again to deactivate
10. a container that helps to organize the contents of your computer
11. moving from one location to another on your computer
12. the program you are currently working with
1. ANS: G PTS: 1 REF: WIN 7
2. ANS: K PTS: 1 REF: WIN 43
3. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: WIN 18
4. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: WIN 11
5. ANS: H PTS: 1 REF: WIN 26
6. ANS: I PTS: 1 REF: WIN 32
7. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: WIN 4
8. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: WIN 34
9. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: WIN 24
10. ANS: L PTS: 1 REF: WIN 9
11. ANS: E PTS: 1 REF: WIN 32
12. ANS: J PTS: 1 REF: WIN 14
ESSAY
1. Define the term theme, and describe the two main types of Windows 7 themes discussed in the
chapter.
ANS:
Themes are sets of desktop backgrounds, window colors, sounds, and screen savers that allow you to
personalize the Aero desktop experience. The themes that take advantage of Aeros rich
three-dimensional appearance are called Aero themes. You can use an Aero theme only if your computer
hardware and version of Windows 7 support it. (The Microsoft Web site at [Link] provides
detailed information about the requirements for using Aero themes.) Otherwise, your computer is set by
default to use a desktop theme called Windows 7 Basic, which provides most of the same elements as the
enhanced experience, including windows and icons, but not the same graphic effects. In this book, the
figures show the Windows 7 Aero theme. If you are using Windows 7 Basic or another basic theme, the
images on your screen will vary slightly from the figures, and some features will not be available. (These
are noted throughout the book.)
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 5 TOP: Critical Thinking
2. Describe some of the ways the chapter discussed for working efficiently on the Windows 7 Desktop.
ANS:
When you work with Windows and its programs, especially on a complicated project, you often start and
run more than one program and open many windows. This can lead to two common problems that affect
your productivity: too many open windows can make it difficult to find the information you need, and
running too many programs can slow the performance of your computer.
Deciding how many windows to open and how to arrange them on the desktop depends on your personal
preference. Some people like to maximize all their open windows and use the taskbar to switch from one
window to another. Other people like to size and arrange each window so it is visible on the desktop,
even if that means having some small and overlapping windows. Keep in mind that a clean and
organized desktop increases your productivity. Find an arrangement that works for you without
cluttering your desktop.
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If you find that your computer responds to your keystrokes and mouse actions more slowly than usual,
you might have too many programs running at the same time. Closing the programs you are not using
frees up system resources, which makes your computer faster and more responsive and can solve
performance problems.
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 18 TOP: Critical Thinking
3. Name and describe the five types of controls found on the Ribbon.
ANS:
Button with arrow -- Click the button to display a menu of related commands.
Check box -- Click to insert a check mark and select the option, or click to remove the check mark and
deselect the option.
Text box -- Click the text box and type an entry, or click the arrow button to select an item from the list.
Toggle button -- Click the button to turn on or apply a setting, and then click the button again to turn off
the setting. When a toggle button is turned on, it is highlighted.
Two-part button with arrow -- If an arrow is displayed on a separate part of the button, click the arrow
to display a menu of commands. Click the button itself to apply the current selection.
PTS: 1 REF: WIN 24 TOP: Critical Thinking
