4.2 Windows Operating System Basics

What is displayed when you right-click on a file or folder in the main window?

• Context menu

• Quick access toolbar

• Control buttons

• Main window

How do you pin applications to the taskbar?

• Single-click the application.

• Double-click the application.

• Left-click the application and select Pin to taskbar.

• Right-click the application and select Pin to taskbar.

Which of the following shows the current folder that's open in the main window?

• Main window

• Title bar

• Quick access toolbar

• Ribbon

Which of the following BEST describes the quick access toolbar?

• A place where you can view the current folder that's open in the main window.

• A customizable toolbar that lets you create shortcuts for common tasks.

• The primary tool that's used in all Microsoft applications.

• A tool you can use to quickly find different locations within the hard drive.

Which of the following lets you switch between open applications?

• Search icon

• Task view

• Taskbar

• Start menu

Which of the following lets you look through your computer for files, applications, or folders.

• Taskbar

• Search icon

• Start menu

• Task view

There is a narrow area that stretches from the left side to the right at the bottom of the Windows screen. What is this area called?

• Task view

• Search bar

• Start menu

• Taskbar

Which user interface element is divided into tabs and is used to make most changes within a document?

• Contextual command tab

• Title bar

• Ribbon

• Quick access toolbar

Which of the following BEST describes contextual command tabs?

• Provides different options and tasks that can be completed for each file or folder.

• Shows the current folder that is open in the main window.

• Is a green tab that appears as you select different folders and drives.

• Can be used to quickly find different locations within the hard drive.

Which area contains the current system time and date as well as statuses like the volume and network status?

• Taskbar

• Notification area

• Search bar

• Start menu