Smart University - Understanding Windows 2
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Here's the second of the Windows quizzes. Let's see what you know!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
When using a mouse, a ________________ (left or right) click triggers an action?
Correct Answer
left
LeftExplanation
When using a mouse, a left click triggers an action. This is the standard and most commonly used button for initiating actions such as selecting an item, opening a file, or clicking on links. The right click, on the other hand, typically opens a context menu with additional options related to the item or area clicked.Rate this question:
- 2.
When you use a mouse right-click, what usually appears? Another _____________ .
Correct Answer
menu
choiceExplanation
When you use a mouse right-click, a menu usually appears with various options or choices that you can select from. This menu allows you to perform different actions or access additional features depending on the context in which you right-clicked.Rate this question:
- 3.
All the information that's in your computer is stored on your computer's hard disk. What letter is usually assigned to that hard disk? _________________
Correct Answer
C
cExplanation
The letter usually assigned to a computer's hard disk is "C" or "c". This is a convention that has been followed for many years in the Windows operating system. The letter "C" is typically used to represent the primary hard disk drive where the operating system is installed. Other disk drives, such as additional hard drives or external drives, may be assigned different letters such as "D", "E", etc.Rate this question:
- 4.
The information on your computer is organized into ___________ and _____________ .
Correct Answer
files folders
folders files
folders and files
files and foldersExplanation
The correct answer is "files and folders." This is because the information on a computer is typically organized into files, which contain data or programs, and folders, which are used to organize and store files in a hierarchical structure. Both files and folders are essential components of organizing and managing data on a computer.Rate this question:
- 5.
On your computer screen, all folders and files are represented by images called ___________ .
Correct Answer
iconsExplanation
On a computer screen, folders and files are represented by small graphical images called icons. Icons are visual representations that help users identify and access different folders and files on their computer. They are designed to be intuitive and easily recognizable, often depicting a simplified image or symbol that represents the content or function of the folder or file it represents. Icons play a crucial role in graphical user interfaces, making it easier for users to navigate and interact with their computer system.Rate this question:
- 6.
An icon that has a "dog-earred" edge in the upper right corner tells us that is a ____________ (file or folder)?
Correct Answer
fileExplanation
The presence of a "dog-earred" edge in the upper right corner of an icon typically indicates that it is a file. This visual cue is commonly used to differentiate files from folders, which usually do not have this specific design element.Rate this question:
- 7.
This icon tells us we are looking at a ________________ (file or folder)?
Correct Answer
folderExplanation
The given correct answer for this question is "folder". This suggests that the icon being referred to indicates that we are looking at a folder.Rate this question:
- 8.
To completely close a file, click on the ___________ in the upper right-hand corner.
Correct Answer
X
xExplanation
To completely close a file, you need to click on the "X" or "x" button in the upper right-hand corner. This button is typically used to exit or close a window or application. By clicking on this button, you are indicating that you want to close the file and remove it from your screen.Rate this question:
- 9.
To make a window full size, click on the _____________ icon in the upper right-hand corner.
Correct Answer
boxes
box
two windows
double box
double boxesExplanation
To make a window full size, you need to click on the "maximize" icon in the upper right-hand corner. This icon is usually represented by a square or a set of arrows pointing outward. It is not clear why the answer options include "boxes" and "double box" as they do not relate to the action of maximizing a window.Rate this question:
- 10.
A program is neither a file nor a folder. True or False?
- A.
False
- B.
True
Correct Answer
B. TrueExplanation
A program is not a file or a folder because it is a set of instructions or code that can be stored in a file or a folder, but it is not the same as the file or folder itself. A program needs to be executed or run by a computer or device in order to perform its intended functions, whereas a file is a container for storing data and a folder is a container for organizing files. Therefore, a program is separate from the file or folder that contains it.Rate this question:
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