A+ 1002: CH2 Review Flashcards

1
Q

How many directory structures for program files are created by the 64-bit edition of Windows?

One
Four
Three
Two

A

Two

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In macOS, what launch point provides access to the tools needed to perform services on a Mac beyond what’s included in System Preferences, including Activity Monitor and Terminal?

Utilities Folder
Administrative Tools
Control Panel
Command Line

A

Utilities Folder

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3
Q

Which feature does Windows 8 use to take advantage of Modern widescreen monitors?

Side-by-side apps
Aero Glass
Tiles
Charms

A

Side-by-side apps

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4
Q

What does the final version of Windows 8.1 use for the default interface?

The Desktop
The Start Screen
The Aero Glass
The Dock

A

The Desktop

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5
Q

In Windows 7, what is another name for the notification area that shows programs running in the background?

Control Panel
System Tray
Taskbar
Desktop

A

System Tray

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6
Q

What is Windows 7 default Web Browser?

Chrome
Internet Explorer
Netscape
Firefox

A

Internet Explorer

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Q

In Windows 8/8.1, the _____ is the go to source for Tech Tools?

Control Panel
Kickoff Menu
Command-Line Interface
Utilities folder

A

Control Panel

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8
Q

Which port on the back of a PCs system unit is used for Network Connection?

PS/2 or Mini-DIN
HDMI
eSATA
NIC

A

NIC

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The ____ of a computer controls the hardware and enables you to tell the computer what to do?

A

Operating System

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The _____ computer component is the physical stuff that you can touch or hold in your hand?

A

Hardware

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11
Q

All KDE-based distros provide everything you need to work on the system from the _____ menu?

System Preferences
Aero
Kickoff
Utilities

A

Kickoff

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12
Q

In the macOS operating system, what is the background of the main screen called?

Unity
The Start Screen
The Desktop
The Dock

A

The Desktop

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13
Q

Which command-line tool displays all files and folders in a specific directory?

list
display
dir
show

A

dir

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14
Q

You can click the Windows 10 Task View button to create and manage _____ for groupings of your open applications?

buttons
settings
multiple desktops
charms

A

multiple desktops

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15
Q

In macOS what launch point provides access to almost all the settings needed to administer a macOS system?

System Preferences
Utilities Folder
Control Panel
Administrative Tools

A

System Preferences

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16
Q

What term describes an OS Software parts with which you can interact?

Charms
User Interface
Desktop
Aero Glass

A

User Interface

17
Q

In Windows 8/8.1, the _____ is the goto source for Tech Tools?

Utilities Folder
Kickoff Menu
Command-Line Interface
Control Panel

A

Control Panel

18
Q

In a Windows System, what would be the preferred download folder for applications for a user named Mike?

c:\Users/Downloads\Mike
C:\Downloads
C:\Users\Mike\Downloads
C:\Users/Downloads

A

C:\Users\Mike\Downloads

19
Q

What are the 3 major components in a modern computer?

hardware, operating system, and apps
operating system, data storage, and networking
control panel, device manager, system tools
computer case, central processing unit, and ports

A

hardware, operating system, and apps

20
Q

Which tool enables you to copy any Unicode character into the Clipboard and paste into your Document?

My Computer
Device Manager
Character Map
Control Panel

A

Character Map

21
Q

Which device is a general-purpose computing device?

Digital Watch
Smartphone
Xbox One
Apple iPod

A

Smartphone

22
Q

An essential tool in Linux for technicians is the command line, called _____?

Terminal
Kickoff
Utilities
System Preferences

23
Q

Which port on the back of a PC’s system unit is used for output to a monitor?

HDMI
PS/2 or mini-DIN
eSATA
NIC

24
Q

In modern terms, a(n) _____ is an electronic device that can perform calculations?

25
Which term describes computers (ex: Windows PC, macOS) with applications that allow a person to perform diverse tasks, from writing a book on CompTIA A+ certification to talking with someone, with full audio and video, on the other side of the world? Targeted Computers Application Computers Specialized Computers Multipurpose Computers
Multipurpose Computers
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In Windows 8, which tool enables you to setup hard drives, manage devices, test system performance, and much more? Administrative Tools Control Panel Settings App System Tools
Administrative Tools