A+ 1002: CH2 Review Flashcards
How many directory structures for program files are created by the 64-bit edition of Windows?
One
Four
Three
Two
Two
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
Utilities Folder
Which feature does Windows 8 use to take advantage of Modern widescreen monitors?
Side-by-side apps
Aero Glass
Tiles
Charms
Side-by-side apps
What does the final version of Windows 8.1 use for the default interface?
The Desktop
The Start Screen
The Aero Glass
The Dock
The Desktop
In Windows 7, what is another name for the notification area that shows programs running in the background?
Control Panel
System Tray
Taskbar
Desktop
System Tray
What is Windows 7 default Web Browser?
Chrome
Internet Explorer
Netscape
Firefox
Internet Explorer
In Windows 8/8.1, the _____ is the go to source for Tech Tools?
Control Panel
Kickoff Menu
Command-Line Interface
Utilities folder
Control Panel
Which port on the back of a PCs system unit is used for Network Connection?
PS/2 or Mini-DIN
HDMI
eSATA
NIC
NIC
The ____ of a computer controls the hardware and enables you to tell the computer what to do?
Operating System
The _____ computer component is the physical stuff that you can touch or hold in your hand?
Hardware
All KDE-based distros provide everything you need to work on the system from the _____ menu?
System Preferences
Aero
Kickoff
Utilities
Kickoff
In the macOS operating system, what is the background of the main screen called?
Unity
The Start Screen
The Desktop
The Dock
The Desktop
Which command-line tool displays all files and folders in a specific directory?
list
display
dir
show
dir
You can click the Windows 10 Task View button to create and manage _____ for groupings of your open applications?
buttons
settings
multiple desktops
charms
multiple desktops
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
System Preferences
What term describes an OS Software parts with which you can interact?
Charms
User Interface
Desktop
Aero Glass
User Interface
In Windows 8/8.1, the _____ is the goto source for Tech Tools?
Utilities Folder
Kickoff Menu
Command-Line Interface
Control Panel
Control Panel
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
C:\Users\Mike\Downloads
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
hardware, operating system, and apps
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
Character Map
Which device is a general-purpose computing device?
Digital Watch
Smartphone
Xbox One
Apple iPod
Smartphone
An essential tool in Linux for technicians is the command line, called _____?
Terminal
Kickoff
Utilities
System Preferences
Terminal
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
HDMI
In modern terms, a(n) _____ is an electronic device that can perform calculations?
Computer
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
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
