Hard/software – chap 7 – Flashcards
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A hard drive can only have one single root directory.
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False
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The Windows desktop is itself a folder.
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True
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In Windows, there are two types of user accounts: an administrator account and a standard account.
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True
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The Windows 8 interface is known as the Aero interface.
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False
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A service is a program that runs in the foreground and is visible on the taskbar.
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False
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What type of software is used to control a computer?
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operating system
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Which Windows utility program lists errors and issues that need attention?
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Action Center
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What is the name of the interface that uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface?
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graphical user
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What is the name for the 3D user interface provided by Windows 7 and Vista?
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Aero
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What part of the Windows display shows information about open programs and provides quick access to others?
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taskbar
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What part of the path to a file indicates how the file is organized or formatted?
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file extension
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What is another name for the notification area in Windows?
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system tray
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In Windows 7, a collection of folders can be organized into conveniently accessed shortcuts known by what term?
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library
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What GUI element is usually on the right side of the taskbar and displays open services?
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system tray
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What is another name for several small utility programs that are found in the Control Panel?
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applets
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What term describes one or more characters following the last period in a filename, such as .exe, .txt, or .avi?
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file extension
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What dialog box in Windows appears each time a user attempts to perform an action that can be done only with administrative privileges?
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User Account Control
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Under the Control Panel, what console contains Print Management, Computer Management, and Event Viewer?
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Administrative Tools
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What software in Windows 8 serves as built-in antivirus software?
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Windows Defender
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The power saving state that saves all work to the hard drive and powers down the system is known by what term?
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hibernation
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What is the maximum amount of memory supported by a 32-bit Windows operating system?
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4 GB
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Apps that offer continuous real-time updates on the Windows 8 modern interface are referred to by what term?
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live tiles
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The ability to snap a page to the left or right side of the screen so a second page can share the screen is a function of what feature?
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side-by-side apps
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What type of network does not have centralized control, such as one in a small office or home office?
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peer-to-peer (P2P)
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What command can be used to launch the System Information window?
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msinfo32.exe
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What two terms describe a power saving mode in windows that saves the current running state including open files to memory and then shuts down, while keeping memory powered?
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sleep mode; suspend mode
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Which of the following file extensions are hidden just after Windows is installed? Choose all that apply.
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.txt; .com; .exe
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Which of the following are valid types of user accounts in Windows?
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administrator; standard
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What two methods can be used to access items in the Quick Launch menu?
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1/ Right click the Start button, select an item from the Quick Launch menu 2/ Press Win+X on the keyboard to access the Quick Launch menu from anywhere
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Which term(s) refer to directories that exist under the root directory? Select all that apply.
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1 - folders 2 - subdirectories 3 - child directories 4 - subfolders can
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Can give you a quick look at what hardware and software is installed
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System window
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A Microsoft online storage service
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OneDrive
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The initial screen that is displayed when an OS has a GUI interface loaded
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Desktop
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Creates a folder with a .zip extension
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Compressed folder
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Found on the left side of the Windows Explorer or Computer window
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Navigation pane
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a mini-app that provides information such as the time, date, news headlines, or weather.
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gadget
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Small programs stored on the hard drive that tell the computer how to communicate with a specific hardware device
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Device drivers
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A directory that is housed inside another a directory
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Child directories
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A utility that can be used to solve a failed network connection
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Network and Sharing center
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A tool that lists errors and issues that need attention
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Action Center
