A+ 1002: CH14 Review Flashcards
The purpose of Windows Update is to allow users to easily ___________?
install important or recommended updates
update virus signatures
update drivers
download viruses
install important or recommended updates
Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, and Command Prompt are found in which tab of the System Configuration Tab?
Tools
Services
Boot
Startup
Tools
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
modify the size and location of the page file
Actions or schedules that start a program are called ______ in Task Scheduler?
criteria
actions
conditions
triggers
triggers
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
autorun.inf
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
calculate the space to be freed up
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
click Continue and finish the installation
Which type of updates must be installed manually in Windows?
special
recommended
optional
important
optional
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
Only settings and programs are changed
What does Ubuntu Linux use for backing up files, folders, and drives?
Ubuntu BackIn
Linux Restore
Deja Dup
Save Images
Deja Dup
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
Services
Use _______ to load minimal, generic and trusted drivers for troubleshooting process?
privileged mode
original boot configuration
safe mode
system preferences
safe mode
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
Restore Point
Windows Task Schedule divides tasks into actions, conditions, and _________?
executables
schedules
triggers
switches
triggers
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
MMC
The option in the Advanced Tab on the Performance Options dialog box in Windows are Processor Scheduling and _________?
Virtual Memory
RAM
USB
Disk Cache
Virtual Memory
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
personal user information and installed information
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
Disable
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
double-click on the disc icon in Explorer of File Explorer
Most Windows applications distributed on removable media have a _______ file that calls up the installation program?
upgrade
autorun
update
restart
autorun
The tabs on the Performance Options Dialog Box in Windows are Visual Effects, Advanced, and _________?
Data Execution Prevention
Normal
Non-Visual Effects
On/Off
Data Execution Prevention
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
use the Add a Device option in the Device and Printers applet
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
gather information about remote computers
By default, Windows creates a ______ every time new software is installed?
boot disk
device driver
license
restore point
restore point
What tool identifies files that can be deleted to gain more hard drive space?
System Restore
Disk Restore
Disk Cleanup
Disk Defragmenter
Disk Cleanup
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
Create a Restore Point
To Clean up the Registry in Windows, you should _______?
acquire the right third-party tool
run Registry Cleanup
configure Windows Update
Restart your Computer
acquire the right third-party tool
Time Machine in macOS creates full system backups that are known as _______?
system copies
restore points
images
local snapshots
local snapshots
Your system can automatically contact Microsoft’s Websites and download critical updates through ______?
Windows Update
Service Pack
Driver Release
Control Panel
Windows Update
