IC3 Chapter 9 – Computer Fundamentals Windows Management IC3 Chapter 9 – Computer Fundamentals

Question 1 An ________ is a shortcut to start a program, open a window, access a Web site, and perform various other applications. Icon

Question 2 The ______ ______ is a standard element and generally is installed and displayed when you start your computer for the first time. You use this ________ to ______ unnecessary items. Recycle Bin Icon Discard

Question 3 The desktop contains five main sections: What are they? Taskbar Start Button Quick Launch Toolbar Sidebar, which contains gadgets Middle section, which contains programs and document icons

Question 4 The ______ button minimizes (makes smaller) your window.

Question 5 The _____ _____ button displays the window in less than a full screen. After clicking it, the button in this position becomes the ______ button. The ______ button (makes full again) makes the window fill the full screen. The _____ button closes the window. Restore Down Maximize Close

Question 6 To minimize all open windows at one time using the mouse, Click the _____ _____ icon on the Quick Launch toolbar. (If you have Windows 7 operating system, you will not see this. It’s only for Vista.) Show Desktop

Question 7 When multiple windows are open on our desktop, the one you are working with is called the _____ ______. Active Window

Question 8 A _______ is an icon that represents a link to an item, rather than the item itself. Shortcut

Question 9 A computer can contain three types of files: system files, application files, and data files. ______ _____ usually are found in the Windows or Program Files folder and are essential files necessary for running Windows. An ______ _____ is part of an application program, such as a word-processing program, a graphics program, and so on. A _____ ______ is one you create when working with an application program such as Microsoft Word. System Files Application File Data File

Question 10 Another name for a folder is a _____. Using the Computer Window, you can view files using these options: Directory Extra Large Icons Large Icons Medium Icons Small Icons List Details Tiles

Question 11 ______ _____________ are characteristics that help you locate and organize files. File Properties

Question 12 A ______ _____ is a file like any other except it is not displayed in the Computer window. Hidden File

Question 13 – Common File Management Problems You cannot find a file because it is hidden. File is password protected. File may be Read-Only. It can be read or copied, but not modified unless resaved under different file name. Denied access to the file. File is corrupted. File extension may have been altered.