1.1 An Overview of Windows Flashcards
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Windows on the Core 2 exam
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- 220-1102 exam released in January 2022
– Two Windows versions available
– Windows 10 and Windows 11 - CompTIA considers all in-support Windows versions to
be in scope for the exam
– Mainstream support is 5 years after release - Windows versions are listed in the objectives
– Everything else includes both Windows 10 and 11 - Fortunately, these are remarkably similar
– Once you know one, you effectively know the other!
2
Q
Windows 10
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- Released on July 29, 2015 - We skipped Windows 9
- A single platform
– Desktops, laptops, tablets, phones, all-in-one devices - Ongoing updates
– More than twelve different released versions
– November 2021 (Version 21H2)
3
Q
Windows 10 Home
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- Home user - Retail sales
- Integration with Microsoft account
– Microsoft OneDrive backup - Windows Defender
– Anti-virus and anti-malware - Cortana - Talk to your operating system
4
Q
Windows 10 Pro
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- The business version of Windows
– Additional management features - Remote Desktop host
– Remote control each computer - BitLocker - Full disk encryption (FDE)
- Join a Windows domain
– Group Policy management
5
Q
Windows 10 Pro for Workstations
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- An edition for high-end desktops
– Enhanced performance and storage options - More physical CPUs - Up to four
- High maximum RAM - Supports up to 6 TB
- Support for ReFS - Resilient File System
– Same as Windows Server
6
Q
Windows 10 Enterprise
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- Built for large implementations
– Volume licensing - AppLocker - Control what applications can run
- BranchCache - Remote site file caching
- Granular User Experience (UX) control
– Define the user environment
– Useful for kiosk and workstation customization
7
Q
Windows 10/11 requirements
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8
Q
Windows 10 Edition comparison table
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