Computers & Technology Homework # 1

1. To effectively work with Windows, you need

c. a mouse.

2. The main portion of the screen that displays when Windows is loaded is called the

c. desktop.

3. Which action are you performing when you press the left mouse button and drag a corner of a window in or out?

b. sizing

4. Clicking on an object automatically

d. selects the object.

5. The primary mouse button used to make choices is the

a. left button.

6. Which of the following Windows icons means "please wait?"

c. the Hourglass

7. You wish to reboot your computer. What is the first thing you should do?

c. Close any open applications and documents.

What does WIMP stand for? Windows Icons Menu Pointer

8. What are icons? Pictures that represent programs shortcuts files and connected networks

9. Items placed in the Recycle Bin are immediately deleted from the computer.

False

10. You are running several programs at the same time under Windows and your mouse stops working. You need to save the work you were doing under the different programs.

A. What are accelerator keys and how are they designated? The Hot keys; hold Alt key and type that letter. They are designated by underline.

B. How could you cycle through the different program windows and select menu items like Save from the File menu in each program window using accelerator keys so that you can save your work? Use alt-tab key combo, Control S, shows the file menu, then cursor down to the save menu item.