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T/F An operating system manages hardware, runs applications, provides an interface for users, and stores, retrieves, and manipulates files. True
T/F The action center is a tool that was first introduced in Windows XP. False
T/F A hard drive can only have one single root directory. False
T/F The windows desktop is itself a folder. True
T/F In Windows, there are two types of user accounts: an administrator account and a standard account. True
What type of software is used to control a computer? Operating system
Which Windows utility programs lists errors and issued that need attention? Action Center
What is the name of the interface that uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface? Graphical user
Windows 7 and Vista provides a new 3D user interface called the _____ user interface. Aero
Which part of the Windows display shows information about open programs and provided quick access to others? Taskbar
Which of the following storage devices can be divided into partitions that can have one or more volume? Hard Drive
What part of the path to a file indicates how the file is organized or formatted? File extension
What is another name for the notification area in Windows? System tray
A_____ is a convenient way to access several folders in different locations from one central location? library
What is the maximum number of characters allowed in a file name path? 260
Which attribute is used to hide a file so that it does not appear in the directory list? Hidden
Which edition of Windows 7 only offers the 32-bit version? Starter
The ____ is usually on the right side of the taskbar and displays open services. System Tray
What is another name for several small utility programs that are found in the control panel? Applets
A_____is one or more characters following the last period in a filename such as .exe, .txt. or .avi? File extension
The ______ dialog box in Windows appears each time a user attempts to perform an action that can only be done with administrative privileges. User Account Control
Multiple Response Which of the following file extensions are hidden just after Windows is installed ? .exe .xlsx .com .txt .exe .com .txt
Multiple Response Which of the following are valid types of user accounts in Windows 7? visitor administrator standard temporary administrator standard
Multiple Response Which of the following attributed that can be set on folders or files in Windows? system hidden read-only indexing hidden read-only indexing
Multiple Response When troubleshooting a Windows problem, which of the following websites are recommended to use? support.microsoft.com windows.support.com windows.microsoft.com technet.microsoft.com support.microsoft.com windows.microsoft.com technet.microsoft.com
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