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A+ 1002: CH14 Review Flashcards

1
Q

The purpose of Windows Update is to allow users to easily ___________?

install important or recommended updates
update virus signatures
update drivers
download viruses

A

install important or recommended updates

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2
Q

Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, and Command Prompt are found in which tab of the System Configuration Tab?

Tools
Services
Boot
Startup

A

Tools

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3
Q

The purpose of the Virtual Memory Option in the Advanced Tab on the Performance Options Dialog box in Windows is to _______?

create or delete paging files
make more hard disk space available
enable monitoring of virtual memory
modify the size and location of the page file

A

modify the size and location of the page file

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4
Q

Actions or schedules that start a program are called ______ in Task Scheduler?

criteria
actions
conditions
triggers

A

triggers

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5
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To install application software in Windows, the system looks for the special file called _____ and automatically runs the program in that file?

autoinstall. inf
autorun. txt
install. txt
autorun. inf

A

autorun.inf

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6
Q

The first Task in Disk Cleanup is to _______?

calculate the space to be freed up
remove all unneeded files
display the Disk Cleanup dialog box
check the disk-controller status

A

calculate the space to be freed up

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7
Q

If you are using an Administrator account during a software installation and you get prompted by the UAC, you should ______?

immediately stop the installation
change to a user account
restart the installation
click Continue and finish the installation

A

click Continue and finish the installation

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8
Q

Which type of updates must be installed manually in Windows?

special
recommended
optional
important

A

optional

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9
Q

Which of the following is true of a Restore Process in Windows?

Only settings and programs are changed
Some data may be lost
The system reverts to factory status
An OS update is carried out

A

Only settings and programs are changed

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10
Q

What does Ubuntu Linux use for backing up files, folders, and drives?

Ubuntu BackIn
Linux Restore
Deja Dup
Save Images

A

Deja Dup

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11
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A lot of software loads when you boot up any computing device, such as small programs called _______, that provide support for the various functions of the Operating System?

manager tools
tools
autorun
Services

A

Services

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12
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Use _______ to load minimal, generic and trusted drivers for troubleshooting process?

privileged mode
original boot configuration
safe mode
system preferences

A

safe mode

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13
Q

The System Restore Tool in Windows enables you to create a ________, which is a snapshot of the computer’s configuration at a specific point in time?

Time Snapshot
Restore Point
Image
Configuration Status

A

Restore Point

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14
Q

Windows Task Schedule divides tasks into actions, conditions, and _________?

executables
schedules
triggers
switches

A

triggers

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15
Q

The ______ is a shell program in Windows that holds individual utilities called snap-ins, designed for administration and troubleshooting?

cron scripting tool
UAC
System Information Tool
MMC

A

MMC

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16
Q

The option in the Advanced Tab on the Performance Options dialog box in Windows are Processor Scheduling and _________?

Virtual Memory
RAM
USB
Disk Cache

A

Virtual Memory

17
Q

The Backup and Restore option in Windows 7 enables you to back up _______?

personal user information and installed information
Windows itself
Only installed applications
Only personal information for all users

A

personal user information and installed information

18
Q

The labels on the tab buttons on the Driver tab of the Windows Device are Driver Details, Update Driver, Roll Back Driver, Uninstall, and ________?

Enable
Disable
Driver Status
Install

A

Disable

19
Q

To start an installation manually in Windows, you should ________?

initiate an update of the application
reboot windows and start the system in protected mode
double-click on the disc icon in Explorer of the File Explorer
right-click on the application icon

A

double-click on the disc icon in Explorer of File Explorer

20
Q

Most Windows applications distributed on removable media have a _______ file that calls up the installation program?

upgrade
autorun
update
restart

A

autorun

21
Q

The tabs on the Performance Options Dialog Box in Windows are Visual Effects, Advanced, and _________?

Data Execution Prevention
Normal
Non-Visual Effects
On/Off

A

Data Execution Prevention

22
Q

If Windows does not automatically detect a newly added device, to get the device recognized and the drivers installed, you should?

restart the computer
use the Add a Device option in the Device and Printers applet
run Update Driver
use the Add Hardware wizard in the Add Hardware applet

A

use the Add a Device option in the Device and Printers applet

23
Q

The System Information Tool in Windows can be used to ________?

store information about relevant internet resources
send information about system errors
search for information on future updates
gather information about remote computers

A

gather information about remote computers

24
Q

By default, Windows creates a ______ every time new software is installed?

boot disk
device driver
license
restore point

A

restore point

25
Q

What tool identifies files that can be deleted to gain more hard drive space?

System Restore
Disk Restore
Disk Cleanup
Disk Defragmenter

A

Disk Cleanup

26
Q

You don’t have to count on the automatic creation of Restore Points. Youc an open System Restore at any time and simply select _______?

Enable Restore Point
Set Restore Point
Trigger Restore Point
Create a Restore Point

A

Create a Restore Point

27
Q

To Clean up the Registry in Windows, you should _______?

acquire the right third-party tool
run Registry Cleanup
configure Windows Update
Restart your Computer

A

acquire the right third-party tool

28
Q

Time Machine in macOS creates full system backups that are known as _______?

system copies
restore points
images
local snapshots

A

local snapshots

29
Q

Your system can automatically contact Microsoft’s Websites and download critical updates through ______?

Windows Update
Service Pack
Driver Release
Control Panel

A

Windows Update

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