A+ 902 Test 2 Flashcards
If an application written for an earlier version of Windows doesn’t run correctly the operating system can emulate its own older version to allow a given program to work with newer hardware or software. The compatibility mode settings in Windows can be changed by:
Right-clicking the program icon, clicking Properties, and then applying the required settings on the Compatibility tab
Which of the answers listed below describe(s) the features of Windows XP Mode?
Available for Microsoft Windows 7 Fully-licensed version of Windows XP Requires Windows Virtual PC Fully-functional version of Windows XP Guest OS run in a virtual environment
Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8/8.1 facilitate moving user accounts and settings, application configuration data, and personal files from one computer to another with the use of:
Windows Easy Transfer
Which of the answers listed below refers to a Windows folder containing various system tools for administrators and advanced users?
Administrative Tools
What is the function of Windows Defender software?
Protection against viruses, spyware and other potentially unwanted software
Which of the following answers lists a Windows built-in software component that monitors network traffic and depending on the configuration settings applied to each data packet either blocks it or allows it to pass through?
Windows Firewall
A Windows Vista operating system security and maintenance monitoring component is called:
Windows Security Center
What is the name of a system component designed for monitoring security and maintenance-related items in Windows 7/8/8.1?
Action Center
When a program installed in Windows stops responding or encounters an error, logs describing the error can be examined with the use of:
Event Viewer
Modern UI (aka Metro UI) is a Windows 8/8.1 replacement for Windows Aero desktop experience known from the two previous releases of the OS (Windows Vista and Windows 7).
True
What is the name of a cloud-based data storage service provided by Microsoft?
OneDrive
An online Microsoft software distribution platform for games and apps is known as:
Microsoft Store
Which of the MS Windows versions listed below offers a built-in multi-monitor taskbar support feature?
Windows 8/8.1
Which of the following answers lists the name of a quick-access pop-up taskbar in Windows 8/8.1 activated by placing the mouse cursor at the right edge of the screen?
Charms
A type of extended command-line shell and a scripting language designed to simplify administrative tasks in Microsoft Windows is known as Windows PowerShell.
True
An operating system installation that preserves system settings, personal files, and applications from the older OS version is referred to as:
In-place upgrade
Which of the in-place upgrade paths listed below are not available for users who wish to migrate their OS from an older version to a newer release of MS Windows?
Windows XP to Windows 8
x86 to x64
Windows Vista to Windows 8
Windows XP to Windows 7
While upgrading from an earlier edition of Windows to Windows 7 it is important to make sure that programs and devices will work with the new OS version. To find potential compatibility problems with computer’s hardware, devices, or programs that might affect the installation of Windows 7, Microsoft offers a free utility designed to check for any issues and to provide recommendations on what to do before performing an upgrade to improve the PC’s compatibility with Windows 7. What is the name of that utility?
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
Windows Upgrade Assistant is a free Microsoft tool released mainly for Windows 7/8 owners who wish to perform an in-place upgrade from their OS versions to Windows 8 or 8.1. The tool also allows to check for hardware compatibility of systems running Windows XP and Vista with Windows 8. This functionality is directed at those users who wish to upgrade older versions of their Windows OSs to Windows 8 through the clean installation option, which is the only upgrade path available in such case.
True
After completing the initial diagnostics and assigning system resources, the startup BIOS program checks for information about secondary storage devices that might contain the OS. The list of devices and the order in which they should be checked can be found and arranged in the CMOS setup utility, and this option is commonly referred to as:
Boot sequence
A UEFI functionality designed to prevent the loading of malware, untrusted operating systems and software during a system’s startup process is known as:
Secure boot
Which of the following answers refer(s) to the common storage media types that can be used locally to boot/install an OS?
Recovery partition on internal HDD
USB drive
CD-ROM disc
DVD disc
Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) and Apple NetBoot are two examples of technologies that enable booting a computer system with the use of a network interface.
True
The ability to replace computer system components without causing interruption to the system is known as:
Hot swapping
Which of the terms listed below refers to an automated installation process that relies on an answer file and does not require user interaction or presence?
Unattended installation
