Intro to Windows Vista: Chapter 1 Quiz

Name ____________________________ Date ___________________

1. 
   Microsoft Windows Vista is the newest version of Microsoft Windows and is a(n) _____.
   

1. 
   application program
   
2. 
   operating system
   
3. 
   Web browser
   
4. 
   none of the above
   

2. 
   A _____ is the combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate and control your computer.
   

1. 
   operating interface
   
2. 
   messaging interface
   
3. 
   user interface
   
4. 
   none of the above
   

3. 
   A _____ is a computer that controls access to the hardware and software on a network.
   

1. 
   client
   
2. 
   server
   
3. 
   both a. and b.
   
4. 
   neither a. nor b.
   

4. 
   A _____ identifies to Windows Vista which resources you can use.
   

1. 
   user account
   
2. 
   user password
   
3. 
   welcome screen
   
4. 
   none of the above
   

5. 
   The _____ provides access to tools that the hearing and vision impaired can use to better use the computer.
   

1. 
   Help Center
   
2. 
   Ease of Access Center
   
3. 
   Access for Everyone Center
   
4. 
   none of the above
   

6. 
   A _____ is a mini-program that provides continuously updated information, such as news and weather.
   

1. 
   mini-file
   
2. 
   clip
   
3. 
   gadget
   
4. 
   none of the above
   

7. 
   A menu is a list of related items that can include _____.
   

1. 
   folders
   
2. 
   programs
   
3. 
   commands
   
4. 
   all of the above
   

8. 
   A(n) _____ is a picture that represents a file, folder, object or program.
   

1. 
   button
   
2. 
   scrollbar
   
3. 
   icon
   
4. 
   none of the above
   

9. The Previous Locations button saves the locations you have visited and displays them using _____.

1. 
   icons
   
2. 
   folders
   
3. 
   computer path names
   
4. 
   none of the above
   

10. A _____ is displayed whenever Windows Vista needs to supply you information or wants you to enter information.

1. 
   wizard
   
2. 
   screen tip
   
3. 
   dialog box
   
4. 
   button
   

TRUE/FALSE: Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.