IT ENGLISH: Technical Terminology - Alert Box

What is another name for an alert box?

• Message box

• Warning box

• Error box

• Confirmation box

What is the purpose of an alert box?

• To perform potentially damaging operations

• To prevent accidental actions

• To display error messages

• To provide confirmation for actions

When might you see an alert box asking to save changes before closing a document?

• When opening a document

• When deleting a document

• When closing a document without saving

• When renaming a document

What is the standard alert icon?

• Triangle with an exclamation point

• Circle with a question mark

• Square with a cross

• Diamond with an exclamation point

What happens when you select 'Don't Save' in an alert box asking to save changes before closing a document?

• The changes are saved

• The document is closed without saving

• The document is closed and changes are discarded

• The document is renamed

What is the purpose of an alert box when a program unexpectedly quits?

• To save your work

• To prevent further damage

• To provide an error message

• To cancel the program

What is the only option in an alert box when a program unexpectedly quits?

• OK

• Cancel

• Save

• Quit

What does an alert box ask when you choose to empty the Trash or Recycle Bin?

• Are you sure you want to permanently remove these items?

• Do you want to restore these items?

• Are you sure you want to move these items to the Trash?

• Do you want to delete these items?

What happens when you select 'Cancel' in an alert box when emptying the Trash or Recycle Bin?

• The items are permanently removed

• The items are restored

• The items are moved to the Trash

• The items are deleted

What should you do if an alert box appears saying a program performed an illegal operation and unexpectedly quit?

• Select 'OK' and save your work

• Select 'Cancel' and continue working

• Select 'OK' and kick your computer

• Select 'Cancel' and restart the program