, A+ GUIDE TO SOFTWARE 6TH EDITION BY JEAN
ANDREWS ( ANSWERS AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER)
TEST BANK
Chapter 1--Introducing Operating Systems
1. An operating system manages hardware, runs applications, provides an interface for users, and stores,
retrieves, and manipulates files.
True False
2. The Action Center is a tool that was first introduced in Windows XP.
True False
3. A hard drive can only have one single root directory.
True False
4. The Windows desktop is itself a folder.
True False
5. In Windows, there are two types of user accounts: an administrator account and a standard account.
True False
6. What type of software is used to control a computer.
A. application
B. operating system
C. interface routine
D. ROM routine
7. Which Windows utility program lists errors and issues that need attention?
A. Action Center
B. Control Panel
C. System Information Windows
D. Network and Sharing Center
,8. What is the name of the interface that uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface?
A. text
B. menu-based
C. common user
D. graphical user
9. Windows 7 and Vista providess a new 3D user interface called the user interface.
A. Glass
B. Aero
C. Air
D. Shield
10. Which part of the Windows display shows information about open programs and provides quick access to
others?
A. Aero Snap
B. taskbar
C. notification area
D. properties
11. Which of the following storage devices can be divided into partitions that can have one or more volume?
A. USB
B. optical drive
C. hard drive
D. flash drive
12. Which 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
13. What is another name for the notification area in Windows?
A. system tray
B. taskbar
C. Control Panel
D. Start Menu
, 14. A is a convenient way to access several folders in different locations from one central location.
A. directory
B. library
C. root directory
D. setting
15. What is the maximum number of characters allowed in a filename path?
A. 128
B. 256
C. 64
D. 260
16. Which attribute is used to hide a file so that it does not appear in the directory list?
A. Archive
B. Hidden
C. Read-only
D. System
17. Which edition of Windows 7 only offers the 32-bit version?
A. Starter
B. Home Premium
C. Enterprise
D. Ultimate
18. The 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
19. What is another name for several small utility programs that are found in the Control Panel?
A. downloads
B. system processes
C. categories
D. applets
ANDREWS ( ANSWERS AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER)
TEST BANK
Chapter 1--Introducing Operating Systems
1. An operating system manages hardware, runs applications, provides an interface for users, and stores,
retrieves, and manipulates files.
True False
2. The Action Center is a tool that was first introduced in Windows XP.
True False
3. A hard drive can only have one single root directory.
True False
4. The Windows desktop is itself a folder.
True False
5. In Windows, there are two types of user accounts: an administrator account and a standard account.
True False
6. What type of software is used to control a computer.
A. application
B. operating system
C. interface routine
D. ROM routine
7. Which Windows utility program lists errors and issues that need attention?
A. Action Center
B. Control Panel
C. System Information Windows
D. Network and Sharing Center
,8. What is the name of the interface that uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface?
A. text
B. menu-based
C. common user
D. graphical user
9. Windows 7 and Vista providess a new 3D user interface called the user interface.
A. Glass
B. Aero
C. Air
D. Shield
10. Which part of the Windows display shows information about open programs and provides quick access to
others?
A. Aero Snap
B. taskbar
C. notification area
D. properties
11. Which of the following storage devices can be divided into partitions that can have one or more volume?
A. USB
B. optical drive
C. hard drive
D. flash drive
12. Which 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
13. What is another name for the notification area in Windows?
A. system tray
B. taskbar
C. Control Panel
D. Start Menu
, 14. A is a convenient way to access several folders in different locations from one central location.
A. directory
B. library
C. root directory
D. setting
15. What is the maximum number of characters allowed in a filename path?
A. 128
B. 256
C. 64
D. 260
16. Which attribute is used to hide a file so that it does not appear in the directory list?
A. Archive
B. Hidden
C. Read-only
D. System
17. Which edition of Windows 7 only offers the 32-bit version?
A. Starter
B. Home Premium
C. Enterprise
D. Ultimate
18. The 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
19. What is another name for several small utility programs that are found in the Control Panel?
A. downloads
B. system processes
C. categories
D. applets
