CompTIA A+ Chapter 3 Intro to Windows OS Terms – Flashcards

Type of operating system that processes 32 bits at a time

Type of operating system that processes 64 bits at a time

A tool in Windows 7 that lists errors and issues that need attention

A user account that grants to the administrator rights and privileges to all hardware and software resources

Windows 7/Vista 3D user interface that gives a glassy appearence

A folder with a .zip extension that contained compressed files

A Window containing several small utility programs called applets that manages hardware, software, users, and the system

The initial screen that is displayed when an OS has a GUI interface loaded

Small programs stored on the hard drive and installed in windows that tells how to communicate with a specific hardware(printers, network, port on the motherboard, or scanner)

The properties assigned to a file (read-only, hidden)

A portion of the name of a file that indicates how the file is organized or formatted, the type of content in the file, and what program uses the file

The properties assigned to a folder

An interface that uses graphics as compared to a command driven interface

Appears when right clicking an icon in the windows 7 Taskbar and provides access to major functions of the program

A collection of one or more folders that can be stored on different local drives or on the network

In windows explorer or the computer window, pane on the left side of the window where devices, drivers, and folders are listed.

Software that controls a computer. Controls how system resources are used and provides a user interface, a way of managing hardware and software, and ways to work with files

A minor update to software that corrects and error, adds a feature, or addresses security issues

A drive and list of directories pointing to a file such as C:WindowsSytem32

The main directory, at the top of the top-down hierarchical structure of subdirectories

A program that runs in the background to support or serve windows or an application

A collection of several patches or updates that is installed as a single update to an OS or application

A directory or folder contained in another directory or folder

A window tool that provides detail about a system, including installed hardware and software, the current system configuration, and currently running programs

An area to the right of the Taskbar that holds the icons for running services. Also known as systray and notification area

A window that displays brief and important information about installed hardware and software and gives access to important windows tools needed to support the system

A bar normally located at the bottom of the windows desktop, displaying information about open programs and providing quick access to others

A windows 7Vista security feature that displays a dialog box when a event requiring administrative privileges is about to happen

A primary partition that has been assigned a drive letter and can be formatted with a file system such as NTSF

A windows 7Vista feature that gives a summary index designed to measure overall performance of a system