1.2 - Done Flashcards
What features were introduced with Windows 7?
Libraries, HomeGroup, Pinned taskbar
True or False: Windows 8 is the version that took away the start button.
True
What does PAE stand for and what does it do?
Physical Address Extension
It allows a Windows 32-bit processor to use more than 4 GB of physical memory
What are the 3 requirements that a Windows 8 processor must support?
PAE (Phsyical Address Extension)
NX (NX Processory Bit, protection against malware)
SSE2 (Streaming SIMD Extensions 2, used with drivers and apps)
What features were introduced with Windows 10?
Windows Defender Cortana Bitlocker Windows Domain (Group Policy Mgmt) BranchCache
What is Windows Defender?
Built in Anti-Virus/Malware for Windows OS
What does Cortana do?
Gives the user the ability to talk to their OS
What does Bitlocker do?
It provides full disk encryption (FDE)
True or False: Windows 10 and Windows 8/8.1 have exactly the same processor requirements.
True
What does BranchCache do?
It allows the user to cache files locally at a remote location, rather than pulling them through a WAN.
What does EFS stand for and what does it do?
Encrypting File System
Protects individual’s files and folders
What is the difference between EFS and Bitlocker?
EFS encrypts specific files and folders, whereas Bitlocker encrypts everything that is on the drive
What is the purpose of Microsoft’s Media Center? What is an unfortunate fact about it?
Gives the customer the ability to watch videos/television and listen to music.
It’s discontinued.
What are the difference of desktop styles between a work and home computer?
Work computer desktop is less flexible with customization, whereas you can do whatever customization you want with home computer.
