activity #1

Windows is a(n) ________ created by Microsoft.

• word processor

• computer

• operating system

• web browser

The main workspace of a Windows computer is called the ________.

• shortcut

• taskbar

• desktop

• folder

The icon looks a yellow folder with a work files image is most likely a ________.

• shortcut

• document

• folder

• file

Let's say you're having trouble locating a file on your computer. Which of the following are good places to look for the file? Select all that apply.

• The Recycle Bin

• The screensaver

• The Downloads folder

• Default folders like My Documents

If you want to move a window, you can click and drag the ________.

• taskbar

• top of the window

• Close button

• Start button

Suppose you have several windows open on your desktop, but some of them are hidden behind other windows. What is the easiest way to switch to one of the hidden windows?

• Press your computer's Power button

• Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete on your keyboard

• Click the icon on the taskbar

• Close all programs and reopen them one-by-one

True or False: When you move a file to the Recycle Bin, it will be immediately deleted from your computer.

• True

• False

• Both

When you double-click a file on the desktop, it will open in the ________.

• default application for that file type

• Control Panel

• most recently-opened application

• Start menu

True or False: You can only have one user account on a Windows computer.

• True

• False

When would you use the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keyboard shortcut?

• When a program is unresponsive

• When a program first opens

• When you first boot up your computer

• When you want to delete a file