Windows 7 Fundamentals

Software that manages and coordinates activities on a computer and helps the computer perform essential task

Windows 7 uses GUI to display icons that represent items stored on the computer.  What is GUI short for?

A screenhint is on-screen text that tells you the purpose Orr function of the object to which you are pointing.

You triple-click an object to start the item associated with it.

What allows you to work on more than one task at a Imelda, and to switch quickly between projects?

To use Windows Flip, you must be using which Windows theme?

You can double double-click à window's title bar to:

Where is the Control Panel located?

What does a DOWNWARD-POINTING ARROW next to a command on a menu indicates?

Computer window and Windows Explorer are both examples of:

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.

A filename has four parts.

When you save a new file, you use the SAVE NEW dialog box to specify a filename and a location for the file.

The mouse common pointing device is an:
1. Light pen
2. Touchscreen
3. Aero stick
4. Mouse

An           appears on the taskbar for each open program.
1. Icon button
2. Program button
3. Avatar
4. Start menu object

A           is a special kind of window in which you enter or choose settings for how you want to perform a task.
1. Two-part button
2. Feeder
3. Dialog box
4. Control box

What would be the benefit to Josh of using Windows Explorer over using the Computer window to view his songs?

If a column is sorted in descending order, and you want to view it in ascending order, you:

To return to the original settings for your folders, choose (   ) in the Folder Options dialog box.

A. Restore defaults
B. Restore settings
C. Reboot
D. Reset

The LAYOUT command is located on a folder window's ORGANIZE button.

The (       ) pane displays the contents of picture files and some other types of files.

A. Details
B. Preview
C. Both A and B
D. neither A and B

You open a compressed folder by double-clicking it.

The Network icon is one of five standard icons that Windows provides for display on the desktop.

Which of the following settings is NOT included in the Windows Mobility Center?

A collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses and conserves power is called: