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Lab 12.1 IE Settings-1

The document outlines a lab procedure for configuring Internet Explorer, including tasks such as checking the version, setting the home page, and managing browsing history. It includes specific questions regarding settings like the Delete Browsing History on Exit option, tabbed browsing, and color settings for accessibility. The objective is to familiarize users with basic configuration options in Internet Explorer.

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Lab 12.1 IE Settings-1

The document outlines a lab procedure for configuring Internet Explorer, including tasks such as checking the version, setting the home page, and managing browsing history. It includes specific questions regarding settings like the Delete Browsing History on Exit option, tabbed browsing, and color settings for accessibility. The objective is to familiarize users with basic configuration options in Internet Explorer.

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Lab 12.

1 Introduction to Internet Explorer (IE)Configuration


Objective: To become familiar with basic Internet Explorer configuration
options
Parts: Windows computer
Procedure: Complete the following procedure and answer the following
questions.

1. Power on the computer and ensure that it boots properly.


2. Open Internet Explorer. From the Tools (gear) icon, or from meu - > Help, select
About Internet Explorer to determine the IE version.
Which version of IE is being used?

3. Re-access the Tools link.


4. Select Internet Options.
What URL is listed as the home page?

Is the Delete Browsing History on Exit option enabled or disabled?[ enabled |


disabled ]
List one corporate scenario for which you think the business security policy
would require the Delete Browsing History on Exit option be enabled.
5. Click the Settings button in the Browsing History section.
How often does the IE browser check to see if there is a newer versionof a web
page?

What drive partition currently holds temporary Internet files?

If the drive partition that currently holds temporary Internet files is an SSD,
would it be better to change this to a different folder? Why or whynot?

6. Access the History tab from within the Website Data Settings window.
What is the number of days the web browsing history is kept?

7. Access the Caches and Databases tab from within the Website Data Settings
window.
How much drive space can be used before the user is notified that awebsite cache
or database exceeds that amount?

8. Use the Cancel button to close the Website Data Settings window. Click the Tabs
button in the Tabs section.
[ T | F ] To enable tabbed browsing when it has been disabled, you must
close all Internet Explorer windows and then reopen Internet Explorerto activate
the change.
Based on the configured options, what currently happens when a new tab is
opened?

Based on the information in the Tabbed Browsing Settings window,what do you


think would be the most secure pop-up setting for a corporate environment, and
why do you think this?

From the choices provided, what is your favorite way of handling program links
provided in a website?

9. Click Cancel. Click the Colors button.


Is the Use Windows Colors option enabled or disabled? [ enabled |disabled ]

10. Disable the Use Windows Colors option. Select the Use Hover Color option.
Based on what you see as the default settings, which option might you change for
a person with red-green color blindness?

What color is the default hover color?


11. Click Cancel. Click the Languages button.
What two prefix and suffix options are available?

12. Click Cancel. Click the Fonts button.


What is the current font setting for web pages?

13. Click Cancel. Click the Accessibility button.


List one example of when you might use the formatting options presented in a
home computer environment.

14. Click Cancel twice and close Internet Explorer.

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