AI deck Flashcards
What is Windows 10 Home designed for?
Windows 10 Home is for home use and can automatically come downloaded on a computer. It includes a remote desktop client but not a host.
What additional features does Windows 10 Pro include?
Windows 10 Pro is the business version of Windows, including additional management features, remote desktop host capabilities, BitLocker, and the ability to join a Windows domain.
What is unique about Windows 10 Pro for Workstations?
Windows 10 Pro for Workstations is designed for high-end desktops, supporting up to four physical CPUs and 6 TB of RAM, and includes support for ReFS (Resilient File System).
What is Windows 10 Enterprise tailored for?
Windows 10 Enterprise is tailored for large organizations, featuring advanced capabilities like AppLocker for application control and BranchCache for remote file caching. It must be purchased and cannot come pre-installed.
How long does mainstream support last for Windows versions?
Mainstream support for Windows versions lasts for five years post-release.
What is the purpose of Domain Services?
Domain services provide centralized management for user accounts, servers, volumes, and printers, making them unsuitable for home use.
What is RDP?
RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) is available in Windows 10 Pro, Pro for Workstations, and Enterprise.
What does BitLocker do?
BitLocker provides full disk encryption.
What is the function of the Group Policy Editor?
The Group Policy Editor centrally manages users and systems using a local system or Active Directory.
What is the command to list files and directories in the command line?
The command to list files and directories is ‘dir’.
What does the ‘cd’ command do?
‘cd’ or ‘chdir’ changes the working directory.
What is the purpose of the ‘gpupdate’ command?
‘gpupdate’ forces a group policy update.
What does the ‘sfc /scannow’ command do?
‘sfc /scannow’ scans the integrity of all protected system files.
What is the function of ‘chkdsk /r’?
‘chkdsk /r’ fixes logical file system errors on the disk.
What does ‘ipconfig’ display?
‘ipconfig’ displays information about IP addresses, subnet masks, and DNS settings.
What is the purpose of the Microsoft Management Console (MMC)?
The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) is a framework for managing various system tools, allowing customization of management consoles.
What does the Disk Management tool do?
Disk Management is used for managing disk partitions and volumes on individual computers and file servers.
What is the function of the Task Scheduler?
The Task Scheduler automates tasks and scripts based on predefined schedules.
What does the Event Viewer do?
The Event Viewer provides centralized log management for system events.
What is the purpose of the Device Manager?
The Device Manager manages hardware devices and drivers.
What is the function of the Windows Registry Editor?
The Windows Registry Editor contains information about almost every aspect of Windows and all of the applications running.
What is the purpose of the Control Panel’s Network and Sharing Center?
The Network and Sharing Center is the central hub for managing network adapters and configurations.
What does Windows Firewall do?
Windows Firewall protects against attacks and scans for malicious software.
What is DHCP?
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used for automatic IP addressing.
What is APIPA?
APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) assigns link-local addresses when DHCP is not available.
What is the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit applications?
32-bit applications run in ‘Program Files (x86)’ while 64-bit applications run in ‘Program Files’.
What is the maximum file size for FAT32?
The maximum file size for FAT32 is 4GB.
What is NTFS?
NTFS (New Technology File System) supports features like quotas, file compression, encryption, and security.
What is the purpose of the bootable USB?
A bootable USB is used to install operating systems and must be configured in the BIOS to boot from.
What features does NTFS have that FAT32 does not?
Quotas, file compression, encryption, symbolic links, large file support, security, recoverability.
How compatible is NTFS across different operating systems?
NTFS is not very compatible across OS; other OS can read but not write to NTFS.
What file system is used by Linux OS?
ext3.
What file system is used by Linux and Android?
ext4.
What is APFS?
Apple File System optimized for solid state storage, featuring encryption, snapshots, and increased data integrity.
What is a bootable USB?
A USB that must be configured in the BIOS to boot from.
What does PXE stand for?
Pre-boot eXecution Environment.
What is an external install?
Installing an OS from the internet or using an external/hot swap drive.
What is a clean install?
Wiping everything from the system before installing the OS.
What is a recovery partition?
A hidden partition that contains installation files.
What is the purpose of disk partitioning?
To separate the drive into logical pieces, useful for maintaining separate OS.
What is GPT?
GUID Partition Table, the latest partition format standard requiring a UEFI BIOS.
What is MBR?
Master Boot Record, an older partition style with limitations, maximum partition size of 2TB.
What is the difference between quick format and full format?
Quick format creates a new file table without deleting data, while full format is time-consuming and unrecoverable.
What file types are associated with macOS?
.dmg for disk images, .pkg for installers, and .app for application files.
What is Time Machine in macOS?
An automatic backup system that deletes the oldest information when the disk is full.
What does macOS lack in terms of security?
macOS does not include antivirus or anti-malware by default; third-party options are available.
What is Finder in macOS?
The central OS file manager, similar to File Explorer in Windows.
What is the command to list directory contents in Linux?
ls.
How do you print the working directory in Linux?
Use the command ‘pwd’.
What command is used to move or rename a file in Linux?
mv.
What command is used to copy a file in Linux?
cp.
What command is used to remove files or directories in Linux?
rm.
What does the command ‘chmod’ do?
Changes the mode of a file system object or changes permissions.
What is the purpose of the ‘apt-get’ command?
To install, update, or remove software packages in Linux.
What does the ‘df’ command do?
Displays file systems and free space.
What is the command to find text in a file in Linux?
grep.
What command is used to view current processes in Linux?
ps.
What is the purpose of the ‘top’ command in Linux?
To view CPU, RAM, and resource utilization.
What command is used to find a file by name or extension in Linux?
find.
What is the purpose of the ‘tar’ command?
To create archives for any kind of media.
What is Samba in Linux?
A service that adds SMB (server message block) for file and print sharing with Windows systems.
