Chapter 7 Intro To PC Operating Systems

1. List four major functions of an OS.

2. Which app do you use on the Windows 8 Start screen to install new apps?

3. What might happen to the Windows system if too many services are running as indicated by multiple icons in the notification area of the taskbar?

4. What part of a file name does Windows use to know which application to open to manage the file?

5. What is the program filename and extension of File Explorer?

6. When you use File Explorer or Windows Explorer to delete a file from the hard drive, where does Windows put the file?

7. Which keys do you press to open the Windows 8 Quick Launch menu?

8. What file extension is used to name a compressed folder?

9. What is the program name for the System Information utility?

10. By default, when does Windows hide file extensions in File Explorer?

11. Which Windows 7 window can be used to get a report of the history of problems on a computer?

12. What are the two basic Windows 8 settings for network security?

13. List three types of user accounts available in Windows 8.

14. Which Windows 8 charm can you use to set up a new user account?

15. When does a user need to enter a password into the UAC box in order to continue?