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

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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

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

10. 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

11. 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

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

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

14. 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.