Chapter 7 Review – Flashcards
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It manages hardware, runs applications, provides an interface for users, and stores, retrieves, and manipulates files.
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1. List four major functions of an OS.
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The Windows Store app
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2. Which app do you use on the Windows 8 Start screen to install new apps?
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The system might slow down and not perform well.
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3. What might happen to the Windows system if too many services are running as indicated by multiple icons in the notification area of the taskbar?
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The file extension
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4. What part of a file name does Windows use to know which application to open to manage the file?
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Explorer.exe
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5. What is the program filename and extension of File Explorer?
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In the Recycle Bin
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6. When you use File Explorer or Windows Explorer to delete a file from the hard drive, where does Windows put the file?
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Win+X
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7. Which keys do you press to open the Windows 8 Quick Launch menu?
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.zip
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8. What file extension is used to name a compressed folder?
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Msinfo32.exe
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9. What is the program name for the System Information utility?
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When it knows which application is associated with the file extension
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10. By default, when does Windows hide file extensions in File Explorer?
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The Action Center
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11. Which Windows 7 window can be used to get a report of the history of problems on a computer?
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Public and Private
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12. What are the two basic Windows 8 settings for network security?
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Administrator account, standard user account, and child account
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13. List three types of user accounts available in Windows 8.
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The Settings charm
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14. Which Windows 8 charm can you use to set up a new user account?
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When the user is signed in as a standard user
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15. When does a user need to enter a password into the UAC box in order to continue?
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Yes, because apps purchased with your Microsoft account are installed on up to five computers you sign in to using this account
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Suppose you have purchased and installed apps from the Windows Store on your Windows 8 home computer using your Microsoft account. At work, you connect your Microsoft account to your network ID to sign in to your work computer. Will the apps installed on your home computer now be installed on your work computer?
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The user did not sign into Windows using a Microsoft account
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A user clicks the OneDrive app on the Windows 8 Start screen and Windows requests her Microsoft account and password. Which of the following statements are true?
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System window, system properties window, system information window
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What two Windows tools can you use to know how much RAM is installed on your system?
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A 32-bit OS cannot use more than 4-GB of memory. Explain to Mary the problem and discuss with her possible solutions
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Mary wants her 32-bit installation of Windows 7 Professional to run faster, She has 4 GB of memory installed on the motherboard. She decides more memory will help. She installs an additional 2GB of memory for a total of 6 GB, but does not see any performance improvement. What is the problem and what should you tell Mary?
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Tell Jack to put each document in a different compressed folder and email each folder separately
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Jack needs to email two documents to a friend but the files are so large his email server bounced them back as undelivered. What is your advice?
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Interfaces An operating system manages hardware; runs applications; provides an interface for users; and stores, retrieves, and manipulates files.
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Windows
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Tools for Users and Technicians Windows 8 File Explorer and Windows 7 Windows Explorer are used to manage files and folders on storage devices. Folders are organized in a top-down hierarchical structure of subfolders.
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Windows
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False
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A hard drive can only have one single root directory.
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True
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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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False
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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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operating system
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What type of software is used to control a computer?
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Action Center
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Which Windows utility program lists errors and issues that need attention?
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graphical user
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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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Aero
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What is the name for the 3D user interface provided by Windows 7 and Vista?
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taskbar
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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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file extension
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What part of the path to a file indicates how the file is organized or formatted?
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system tray
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What is another name for the notification area in Windows?
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library
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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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system tray
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What GUI element is usually on the right side of the taskbar and displays open services?
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applets
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What is another name for several small utility programs that are found in the Control Panel?
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file extension
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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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User Account Control
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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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Administrative Tools
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Under the Control Panel, what console contains Print Management, Computer Management, and Event Viewer?
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Windows Defender
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What software in Windows 8 serves as built-in antivirus software?
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hibernation
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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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4 GB
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What is the maximum amount of memory supported by a 32-bit Windows operating system?
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live tiles
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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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side-by-side apps
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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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peer-to-peer (P2P)
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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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msinfo32.exe
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What command can be used to launch the System Information window?
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sleep mode; suspend mode
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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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.txt; .com; .exe
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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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administrator; standard
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Which of the following are valid types of user accounts in Windows?
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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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What two methods can be used to access items in the Quick Launch menu?
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1 - folders 2 - subdirectories 3 - child directories 4 - subfolders can
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Which term(s) refer to directories that exist under the root directory? Select all that apply.
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System window
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Can give you a quick look at what hardware and software is installed
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OneDrive
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A Microsoft online storage service
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Desktop
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The initial screen that is displayed when an OS has a GUI interface loaded
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Compressed folder
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Creates a folder with a .zip extension
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Navigation pane
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Found on the left side of the Windows Explorer or Computer window
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gadget
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a mini-app that provides information such as the time, date, news headlines, or weather.
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Device drivers
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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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Child directories
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A directory that is housed inside another a directory
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Network and Sharing center
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A utility that can be used to solve a failed network connection
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Action Center
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A tool that lists errors and issues that need attention
