MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ____ is the newest version of Microsoft Windows.
a. Windows 8 c. Microsoft Office 2013
b. SkyDrive d. Microsoft Office 365
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2. A(n) ____ is a set of computer instructions.
a. computer program c. operating program
b. gesture d. user account
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3. A(n) ____ consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with
personal tasks.
a. Start screen c. operating system
b. app d. log-in account
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4. The Windows 8 interface begins with the ____.
a. Client screen c. User Account screen
b. Sign-in screen d. Start screen
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5. A(n) ____ is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your
hand.
a. app c. tile
b. gesture d. scroll bar
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6. A ____ is a horizontal or vertical bar that appears when the contents of an area may not be visible
completely on the screen.
a. tilt wheel c. scroll bar
b. gesture d. scroll box
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7. A ____ consists of one or more keys that you press to perform tasks using the keyboard.
a. keyboard stroke c. keyboard log-in
, b. keyboard app d. keyboard shortcut
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8. A ____ is a unique combination of letters or numbers that identifies a specific user to Windows.
a. user name c. keyboard shortcut
b. password d. sign-in screen
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9. When you turn on a computer, Windows starts and displays a ____ consisting of the time and
date.
a. Start screen c. sign-in screen
b. lock screen d. user name screen
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10. Tapping or clicking the ____ on a sign-in screen begins the process of signing in to your user
account.
a. app c. user icon
b. user name d. password
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11. The ____ includes a button that enables you to display all of your apps.
a. Menu bar c. App bar
b. Toolbar d. Shortcut bar
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12. To use an app, you must instruct the operating system to ____ the app.
a. quit c. restart
b. run d. interface with
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13. A ____ is like a notebook.
a. workbook c. chart
b. worksheet d. table
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14. Excel can draw a variety of ____.
a. pictures c. charts
b. worksheets d. workbooks
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,15. ____ organize and store data within worksheets.
a. Tables c. Workbooks
b. Charts d. Documents
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16. Tap or click the ____ workbook thumbnail on the Excel start screen to create a blank Excel
workbook in the Word window, as shown in the accompanying figure.
a. Blank c. Start
b. New d. Create
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17. One method of displaying the entire contents of a window is to ____ it.
a. extend c. maximize
b. restore d. navigate
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18. The Maximize button changes to the ____ button after you tap or click it.
a. Shut Down c. Restore Down
b. Minimize d. Close
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19. Each worksheet has a sheet name that appears on a ____ at the bottom of a workbook.
a. sheet tab c. tool tab
b. picture tab d. sheet button
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, 20. A column letter above the grid, also called the ____, identifies each column.
a. cell c. menu
b. workbook heading d. column heading
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21. A ____ is a window that can remain open and visible while you work in a workbook.
a. dialog box c. navigation pane
b. toolbar d. task pane
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22. The ____, which appears automatically based on tasks you perform, contains commands related
to changing the appearance of text in a document.
a. Dialog Box Launcher c. mini toolbar
b. shortcut menu d. task pane
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23. If you prefer using the keyboard instead of the mouse, you can press the ALT key on the
keyboard to display ____.
a. the mini toolbar c. the ribbon
b. KeyTips d. the sign-in screen
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24. The ____ provides convenient, one-tap or one-click access to frequently used commands.
a. KeyTips Toolbar c. mini toolbar
b. Quick Access Toolbar d. Microsoft Account Area
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25. Which mode hides all the commands and just displays the document?
a. Full Screen mode c. Read mode
b. Mouse mode d. Workbook mode
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26. To create a new folder, press ____.
a. CTRL+SHIFT+N c. SHIFT+N
b. CTRL+SHIFT+F d. CTRL+Z
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27. Most users reply on ____ for finding, viewing, and managing information on their computers.
a. search boxes c. the resolution finder
b. the address bar d. folder windows