Grade 10– LC2 -Revision- Lesson 1
Lesson 1 - Grade 10
Multiple Choice
____ 1. One key benefit of a GUI is that it provides a ____.
a. / consistent way to work within each programb. / simple way to switch between programs
c. / consistent way to work with other programs
d. / all of the above
____ 2. Windows XP automatically starts when you ____.
a. / turn on your computer / c. / access your accountb. / log on to your computer / d. / select the Windows icon
____ 3. Which is NOT a component of the new Windows desktop?
a. / taskbar / c. / iconsb. / control panel / d. / Quick Launch toolbar
____ 4. The Start menu is accessed by clicking the Start button on the ____.
a. / desktop / c. / taskbarb. / Quick Launch toolbar / d. / My Computer folder
____ 5. You can use the Start menu to ____.
a. / launch programs / c. / find files or foldersb. / shut down Windows / d. / all of the above
____ 6. The arrow you see on the desktop is the ____.
a. / mouse pointer / c. / mouse arrowb. / mouse / d. / cursor
____ 7. When you are working with text, the mouse pointer changes to a(n) ____.
a. / hourglass / c. / I-beamb. / circle with a slash through it / d. / arrow
____ 8. Dragging an object with the mouse ____ the object.
a. / selects / c. / copiesb. / moves / d. / resizes
____ 9. A box that contains only one option and a special arrow symbol is called a ____.
a. / drop-down list box / c. / combo boxb. / check box / d. / scroll box
____ 10. The ____ contains buttons that permit you to access various functions and issue commands.
a. / Windows toolbar / c. / taskbarb. / Standard toolbar / d. / all of the above
____ 11. The ____ bar displays icons for frequently used programs so that they are always visible on your desktop for easy access.
a. / Easy On / c. / Fast Finderb. / Standard / d. / Quick Launch
____ 12. The items on the right side of the separator line in the Start menu are called ____.
a. / program folders / c. / Quick Launch filesb. / pinned items / d. / none of the above
____ 13. A wireless mouse is sometimes called a ____ because it has no “tail” or cable.
a. / Manx mouse / c. / gerbilb. / squirrel / d. / hamster
____ 14. To view all of the open windows on your desktop without overlapping them, chose the ____ option on the taskbar shortcut menu.
a. / Tile Windows Vertically / c. / Cascade Windowsb. / Tile Windows Horizontally / d. / Both a and b
____ 15. Someone you know can connect to your computer from another computer and observe your screen as you work by using the ____ feature.
a. / Did You Know? / c. / Remote Assistanceb. / Pick a Topic / d. / Connectivity
Completion
Complete each statement.
16. The capability of running several programs at the same time is called ______.
17. Windows XP opens to the ______, which contains your preferred settings.
18. In Windows XP, you can access open programs by clicking on its button on the ______.
19. On the Start menu, the items on the right side of the separator line are called the ______items list.
20. Click the Start button on the ______to display the Start menu.
21. The ______is an input device that allows you to find files, access tools, and to move items on the desktop.
22. A(n) “______” on your mouse lets you move through documents quickly by allowing you to roll to scroll.
23. The ______option allows you to resume your work at the same place you left off.
24. Most Windows activity takes place on the ______.
25. The active window can be distinguished by the color of its ______bar.
26. ______buttons carry out your instructions using the information selected in a dialog box.
27. A right-pointing arrow next to a menu option indicates that a(n) ______will appear if you select that option.
28. A predetermined software choice or setting is called the ______.
29. A(n) ______menu can be accessed by right-clicking on an object.
30. Windows’ ______features allow you to easily transfer data among different software applications.
31. The ______bar provides current information about a selected item or task being performed.
32. To organize open windows in a stack with title bars showing and the active window in front, use the ______option.
33. The ______option on the Start menu offers assistance, information about updates, and tips on using Windows XP.
34. A(n) ______is a list of related options or choices.
35. The ______option in the Log Off Windows message box will keep your open programs running and waiting for you while making the computer available for another user.
Grade 10– LC2 -Revision- Lesson 1
Lesson 2 - Grade 10
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 109
2. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 111
3. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 112
4. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 113
5. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 113
6. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 116
7. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 116
8. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 117
9. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 124
10. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 119
11. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 115
12. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 114
13. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 116
14. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 126
15. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 128
COMPLETION
16. ANS: multitasking
PTS: 1 REF: 110
17. ANS: standard desktop
PTS: 1 REF: 111
18. ANS: taskbar
PTS: 1 REF: 113
19. ANS: pinned
PTS: 1 REF: 114
20. ANS: taskbar
PTS: 1 REF: 113
21. ANS: mouse
PTS: 1 REF: 115
22. ANS: Fast Wheel
PTS: 1 REF: 116
23. ANS: Stand By
PTS: 1 REF: 131
24. ANS: desktop
PTS: 1 REF: 110
25. ANS: title
PTS: 1 REF: 126
26. ANS: Command
PTS: 1 REF: 123
27. ANS: submenu
PTS: 1 REF: 121
28. ANS: default
PTS: 1 REF: 113
29. ANS: shortcut
PTS: 1 REF: 125-126
30. ANS: linking
PTS: 1 REF: 110
31. ANS: status
PTS: 1 REF: 119
32. ANS: Cascade Windows
PTS: 1 REF: 126
33. ANS: Help and Support
PTS: 1 REF: 128
34. ANS: menu
PTS: 1 REF: 120
35. ANS: Switch User
PTS: 1 REF: 131