Thursday, September 11, 2014

Learning Target: I can describe Operating System Customization processes.

Bellwork3: When you create an account in Windows, you must provide your user ______, which consist of at least a ______and an optional ______.

Today’s Agenda:

  • Lesson 4 Lesson Review Today at end of Lesson in text; Review answers on paper to help study for next learning check.
  • “Apply Your Knowledge Lesson 4”(Due: Tues, Sept. 16)- Complete following project outside of class and turn in to online classroom.
  • Change the theme, background and desktop resolution (3 screenshots – Label each one)
  • Screenshot where you would change your account photo (1 screenshot – Label)
  • Show how to set the date and time on your computer (1 screenshot – label)
  • Show how to turn on the Magnifier on the screen (1 screenshot – label)
  • Show how to uninstall a program ( 1 screenshot – label)
  • Show how to add a printer as a new device (1 Screenshot – label)
  • Show how to change your Internet Home Page (1 screenshot – label)
  • Show how to set a power plan for your computer (1 screenshot – label)
  • Complete Lesson 4 Quiz Review questions below.
  • Lesson 4 Quiz on Friday
  • Lesson 4 Reading ,FlashCards, PowerPoint Slides, Training
  • Ways to study for IC3: SAM Training, Digital Textbook Reading or Listening, Flashcards, Powerpoint Slides, Textbook Summary and Review, Google other online help tools
  • Remember all late work turned in must have a note in the yellow basket. No late work will be accepted the last 2 weeks of the nine weeks. (No late work after Week 7)

Early Finish Choices:

  • Review previous lesson(s) training in SAM. Good review/repetition for IC3 certification exam.
  • UCertify.com(IC3 Practice Tests)
  • Read ahead in text
  • Typing early finish activities link on teacher website.
  • W3schools.com coding practice
  • ACT Question of the Day
  • TechTerms.COM Questions and Term of the Day
  • Learn something new on Khan Academy
  • Learn something new on WolfRamAlpha:
  • To learn more about Operating Systems; Watch video Lectures 1-9:
  • Share Get to Know Me Projects as time permits

Lesson 4 Quiz Review:

Performance Tasks
Computer Concepts / Scenario:
TaskName / Task ID / Task Instruction
1. Customizing Windows / CONCEPTS3235 / Determine whether each Item on the right is usually classified as an Appearance/Display Setting, then drag it to the Yes column if it is and to the No column if it is not.

Testbank Questions
Operating System Customization
Question / ID / Correct Answer
2.Mod. T/F: A local-only user account allows you to access resources on your computer and Microsoft cloud computing services. ______/ 448280
3.T/F: A power plan for your computer includes setting a password for when a computer wakes up from sleep. / 448273
4.MC: A quick and easy way to personalize the Windows desktop is to assign a(n) _____.
A .account
B . theme
C . application
D . thumbnail / 448284
5.SA:A(n) ______consists of a series of characters, numbers, and symbols, and allows you access to your computer and its files. / 448302
6.MC: All of the following are power plans built into your computer EXCEPT _____.
A .balanced
B . power saver
C . energy saver
D . high performance / 448289
7.MC: All of the following basic power options can be set on your laptop EXCEPT: _____.
A .how long to wait before dimming the display
B . how long to wait before letting the laptop go to sleep
C . what happens when you close the lid of your laptop
D . how fast your laptop turns on when the power button is pressed / 448288
8.MC: All of the following settings can only be applied to the Start screen environment EXCEPT: _____.
A .changing the sounds on your computer
B . changing how Windows searches
C . adding a user name
D . changing device appearances / 448282
9.T/F: Assign the hibernate power state when you plan on taking short breaks from your computer throughout the day. / 448274
10.SA: Building a(n) ______plan allows you to manage how energy will be used for both your hardware and software. / 448301
11.T/F: By default, the Recycle Bin and Pictures folder icons appear on the Windows 8 desktop. / 448269
12.MC: Choose the best power state option for a mobile computer.
A .sleep
B . hibernation
C . hybrid sleep
D . shut down / 448287
13.MC: Computer settings for vision, _____, and mobility are available in the Ease of Access category.
A .touch
B . passwords
C . lighting
D . hearing / 448283
14.T/F: In addition to a text password, you can also set up a PIN number and picture password in your user account. / 448275
15.SA: In order for other users in a shared network to view, edit, or print a file of yours, they would have to be assigned ______permission. / 448303
16.Mod. T/F: In the hybrid sleep power state, data is saved to the hard disk before putting your computer to sleep. ______/ 448278
17.T/F: In the sleep power state, your computer saves the current data and settings in temporary memory. / 448272
18.MC: Jolene is working with a coworker to determine how to set up her desktop. Jolene chooses the _____ from the Ease of Access Center to help her coworker.
A . Quick Access to common tools box
B . Get recommendations to make your computer easier to use link
C . Explore all settings section
D . Windows Themes / 448298
19.MC: Jolene learns that a user needs to have his computer read text from the screen aloud. She plans to set up the _____ option in the Ease of Access category on his computer.
A . Magnifier
B . Contrast
C . Keyboard
D . Narrator / 448297
20.MC: Microsoft recommends that every regular user have a(n) _____ account on the computer he or she uses.
A . Administrator
B . Standard
C . SkyDrive
D . Microsoft / 448292
21.Mod. T/F: Only a computer's assigned user can delete user accounts.______/ 448276
22.MC: Sara applies a theme to her desktop, which allows her to change all of the following EXCEPT the _____.
A . Start screen
B .sounds that signal system tasks
C . desktop background image
D . screen saver / 448295
23.MC: Sara begins by changing the appearance of her desktop icons by using the Change desktop icons option found in the _____ window.
A . Properties
B . Personalization
C . Presentation
D . Start / 448294
24.MC: The _____ category in PC settings allows or blocks apps from sharing your geographic location.
A . PC and devices
B . Accounts
C . Privacy
D . Network / 448281
25.SA: The ______category in the Control Panel allows you to install or uninstall desktop applications. / 448299
26.SA: The accessibility feature ______enlarges text on your monitor for easier viewing. / 448300
27.T/F: The Control Panel is most often used to change the color of your screen background. / 448268
28.Mod. T/F: The download folder icon has two images that appear depending on its state.______/ 448277
29.T/F: The Maps and Weather apps can be customized based on your current location. / 448270
30.T/F: The purpose of setting accessibility features is to allow everyone with a user account to have access to the Internet. / 448271
31.T/F: The Settings charm provides access to the PC settings screen. / 448267
32.T/F: There are two main interfaces in Windows 8. / 448266
33.Mod. T/F: To allow someone access to a computer on a temporary basis, the Administrator can set up a Guest account. ______/ 448279
34.MC: To assign the sleep power state, display the _____ bar, click the Settings charm, click Power, and then click Sleep.
A . Ribbon
B . SkyDrive
C . Charms
D . Standard / 448290
35.MC: To quickly access the Start button found on the Start screen, move your mouse to the _____ corner of the screen.
A .lower-left
B . lower-right
C . upper-left
D . upper-right / 448291
36.MC: Which of the following is NOT true about the Control Panel?
A . It controls the way Windows looks and behaves.
B . It controls options for both the Start screen and the desktop.
C . It allows you to add or edit user account settings and passwords.
D . You can restore settings from the Control Panel using the Reset button.. / 448296
37.MC: Which of the following techniques does NOT reduce the power consumption of your computer?
A .turning off your monitor
B . assigning sleep mode
C . assigning CPU power management features
D . deleting unwanted video files / 448286
38.MC: Windows refers to its accessibility features as _____.
A . Regional settings
B . Themes
C . Ease of Access options
D . Family safety options / 448285
39.MC: With a(n) _____ account, you can store files on your SkyDrive.
A . Administrator
B . Standard
C . Microsoft
D . Windows / 448293