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The person using the computer/device.

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User

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Executable code designed to carry out specific tasks on the computer, also referred to as programs or software.

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Application

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Allow the user to interface with applications, system software, and hardware.

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OS Interface

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The heart of the OS. Manages the interaction between each layer.

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OS Kernel

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The OS Kernel and OS Interface make up the _________.

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System Software

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The mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components of a computer.

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Hardware

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What three functions must every OS perform?

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  1. ) File System Management
  2. ) Process Management
  3. ) Device Management
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Defines the way data is named, stored, organized, and accessed on a hard drive.

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File System

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Containers used to organize files and data for the benefit of usability and retrieval of data.

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Directory

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A singular named resource that is used for storing information/data.

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File

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An executing instance of an application.

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Process

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Any hardware component or peripheral attached to the computer.

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Device

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The communications path between the OS and a device is made possible by ______..

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Device drivers

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What are the five OS categories?

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  1. ) Single User
  2. ) Multiuser
  3. ) Client
  4. ) Server
  5. ) Distributed
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Only one user can perform a task at any time.

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Single User, Single-Tasking

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Only one user can perform multiple tasks (programs) at a time.

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Single User, Multi-Tasking

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One or more users can perform one or more tasks each at one time.

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Multiuser

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Operates in a networked environment allowing a user to connect to another computer (server) to retrieve information.

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Client

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Provides various services, including email, file sharing, and printer access, as well as ensuring security, to other computers (clients) across a network.

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Server

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One or more tasks are spread among two or more computers.

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Distributed

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Composed of more than one computer or device in which all communicate with one another using a common language or protocol.

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Network

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Every OS has inherent vulnerabilities posing risks that must be acknowledged and managed by what is known as __________.

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Information Assurance (IA)

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IA measures are taken to assure what?

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  1. ) Confidentiality
  2. ) Integrity
  3. ) Availability
  4. ) Non-repudiation
  5. ) Authentication
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Assurance that information is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals, processes, or devices.

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Confidentiality

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Assurance that no unauthorized modification or destruction of information occurred.
Integrity
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Assurance of reliable access to data and services for authorized users.
Availability
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Assurance that data delivery is proven to be from a reliable source.
Non-repudiation
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Assurance of properly verifying a user's credentials. The process of the user proving who they claim to be, by providing the credentials for a valid account on the system. May be provided in what forms?
Authentication; 1. ) Username and/or Password 2. ) Card or Token 3. ) Biometrics
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User accounts with full system access. What are the names in Linux and Windows?
Privileged User Account; Called Root in Linux and Administrator in Windows
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User accounts with limited access.
Non-Privileged User Account
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Three common methods of access control are _________, ________, and __________.
1. ) Discretionary Access Control (DAC) 2. ) Mandatory Access Control (MAC) 3. ) Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
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Commonly referred to as permissions and is implemented using Access Control Lists (ACLs).
Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
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OSs enforce the system's security policy using security labels (e.g., need-to-know).
Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
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Access decisions are based on each account's role or functional position. Used for processes, not files.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
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A record of system or user activities.
Log file
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Term for when computer data is copied or archived, usually to a separate location, and for the purposed of data recovery should data loss occur.
Backup
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What are three main types of Windows accounts?
1. ) Built-In 2. ) Local 3. ) Domain
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Accounts automatically created when the OS is installed.
Built-In
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User account with the highest level of privileges and permissions on Windows.
Administrator Account
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Account intended for temporary access when an individual user account does not exist.
Guest Account
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Account authenticated by the local machine.
Local Account
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Account authenticated by a domain controller.
Domain Account
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A centralized server in a Windows network that stores domain account credentials in a data base called Active Directory.
Domain Controller
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Each Windows system is considered to be "standalone" with regards to authentication.
Workgroup
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A collection of computers sharing common configurations, resources, and security principles that are maintained by a centralized database known as Active Directory.
Domain
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Accounts that may contain user accounts, computer accounts, and even other group accounts. Used to logically organize users, with the ultimate goal of assigning permissions to system resources such as files and directories.
Local Group Accounts
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A structure where all directories and files fall under a disk volume's root directory.
Hierarchical directory structure
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Windows identifies the root directory with a _____ character.
Backslash (\)
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The _______ folder contains a sub directory for each user who has logged on to the system.
Documents and Settings
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Contains folders and files of installed software, like Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Symantec Antivirus, or other optional 3rd party software.
Program Files
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Which folder contains all OS files?
System root folder
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Contains most of the built-in Windows system files, programs, and commands.
C:\WINDOWS\system32 directory
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Used to make files and/or folders with the hidden attribute, viewable
Show hidden files and folders
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When checked, hides known file extensions. | When unchecked, displays known file extensions.
Hide extensions for known file types
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When unchecked, files and/or folders with the system attribute will be visible.
Hide protected operating system files.
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These options may be used to configure all present and future Windows Explorer sessions with the same viewing options.
Apply to All Folders and Reset All Folders
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Defined as any characteristic of a file or directory; on/off type features
Attribute
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May have varying values, e.g., name, size, time, dates, etc.
Properties
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Examples of file/directory attributes are:
Archive, Read-Only, Compression, Hidden, Encryption, System (ARCHES)
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The mechanism by which a system determines the level of access an authenticated user has to system resources (e.g., files and directories).
Authorization
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What are six basic NTFS permissions?
Read, Write, Read & Execute, List Folder Contents, Modify, Full Control
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(Folders) Permits viewing and listing of files and subfolders. (Files) Permits viewing file contents
Read Permission
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(Folders) Permits adding of files and subfolders. (Files) Permits writing to a file.
Write Permission
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(Folders) Permits viewing and listing of files and subfolders as well as file execution; inherited by files and folders. (Files) Permits viewing file contents and file execution.
Read & Execute Permission
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(Folders) Permits viewing a list of files and subfolders; inherited by folders only. (Files) N/A
List Folder Contents Permission
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(Folders) Permits reading and writing of files and subfolders; allows deletion of folder. (Files) Permits reading and writing of the file; allows deletion of the file.
Modify Permission
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(Folders) Permits reading, writing, changing of permissions, and deleting of files and subfolders. (Files) Permits reading, writing, changing of permissions, and deleting of the file.
Full Control Permission
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What special group gave Full Control Permissions by default on Windows 2000 and prior OSs?
Everyone Group
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Giving other systems access to a directory over the network.
Shares
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Local database where local account credentials are maintained.
Security Accounts Manager (SAM)
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A database on a Windows network that stores domain account credentials.
Active Directory

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