Ch. 2

Question 1

Accessibility Options

Answer 1

Assist visually or hearing impaired users use Windows more easily and efficiently. Includes Magnifier, Narrator, On-Screen Keyboard, and High Contrast.

Question 2

Administrative Tools

Answer 2

A set of utilities for managing advanced Windows features and diagnosing system problems. Accessed through the System and Security category of Control Panel. Used for defragmenting the hard disk, monitor system performance, start and stop services, determine which programs run when Windows starts, etc.

Question 3

Administrator Account

Answer 3

Provides the broadest range of permissions and the most control over the computer. Used for troubleshooting, installation, and similar tasks that require more rights and permissions. Includes changing permissions, settings, and maintenance. The “default administrator” account is the ultimate master local account and is hidden by default but can be enabled in the command prompt.

Question 4

Aero

Answer 4

The default Windows theme, includes translucent borders and provide the display with a 3D look. Also provides animation within the interface and the ability to customize the theme.

Question 5

Aero Peek

Answer 5

Minimizes all open windows at once by clicking the “show desktop” button. Shows a preview of the desktop by hovering over the “show desktop” button.

Question 6

Aero Shake

Answer 6

Minimizes all windows except for the active one. Click and hold on the title bar of the active window, and quickly move the mouse back and forth to “shake” it.

Question 7

Aero Snap

Answer 7

Allows quick resizing and arranging of windows by dragging a window up to the top of the desktop to snap it full screen or into either left or right corner to snap it into the left or right sides of the screen.

Question 8

Application Virtualization

Answer 8

Adds the ability to install and manage legacy applications and virtual machines centrally. Allows authorized users on authorized PCs to run programs with minimal delay because it eliminates the need to wait for an install and reboot. Also helps minimize application conflict. Relies on the virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). Also referred to as App-V.

Question 9

Authentication

Answer 9

The process of the domain controller checking the user’s credentials, ie the username and password.

Question 10

Cached Credentials

Answer 10

A user’s username and password stored on the hard disk to allow the user access to resources when the domain controller is unavailable.

Question 11

Color Depth

Answer 11

Refers to the number of bits that represents the color for each pixel on the screen. The higher the number, the better photos and other objects will look. Generally in 8, 16, 24, or 32 bits, though newer systems only offer 24 or 32 bits.

Question 12

Control Panel

Answer 12

A utility that allows configuration of operating system features, setup hardware, install and uninstall software, create and modify users, and perform system maintenance. Each program in the control panel is called an applet, and are organized by categories or in icon view.

Question 13

Desktop Settings

Answer 13

Refers to many different settings you can configure to personalize Windows. Includes theme, desktop background, pointer speed, gadgets, shortcuts, etc. Available by right-clicking in a blank area of the desktop and selecting an item from the Jump List.

Question 14

Display Settings

Answer 14

Found in Screen Resolution window. Allows for customization of many display-related settings, like choosing which monitor to use, orientation, resolution, color depth, and font size.

Question 15

Ease of Access Center

Answer 15

Provides many accessibility options which help visually and hearing impaired users use Windows more easily and efficiently.

Question 16

Elevated Permissions

Answer 16

Generally refers to administrative-level permissions, ie ability to change settings, install programs, and modify the registry.

Question 17

Font Size

Answer 17

The size of the words on the screen in dpi. Can be adjusted for readability of pixelated or illegible forms.

Question 18

Gadget

Answer 18

Small, versatile single-purpose applications that are run from the Windows 7 desktop. Similar to a mobile app on a smartphone. Right-click on an empty space of the desktop and select “gadgets” to display the gadget gallery.

Question 19

Guest Account

Answer 19

Account type with few permissions and no password that allows a user to use the computer without requiring a unique account. This is disabled by default.

Question 20

Guest Operating System (Guest OS)

Answer 20

The OS inside which a virtualized client runs as a VM within a virtual runtime environment such as Windows Virtual PC or VMWare workstation.

Question 21

Jump List

Answer 21

The list of recently used files that appears when a user right-clicks a program’s icon on the taskbar.

Question 22

Live Preview

Answer 22

Hovering the mouse over a running program in the taskbar will display a smaller icon with a preview of what is on the screen. Can also preview all open windows by pressing alt-tab to view and pressing tab repeatedly to switch between windows.

Question 23

Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (Med-V or MED-V)

Answer 23

Provides another way to deliver legacy applications to end users on centrally configured and managed VMs. This allows for administrators who only need to manage one master copy in the data center, while users can have copies of the master on their desktops.

Question 24

Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins

Answer 24

A snap-in is a utility provided by Microsoft or a third party that is accessible through an interface such as Administrative Tools. Many tools listed in Admin Tools are snap-ins.

Question 25

Permissions

Answer 25

Allows a user to make changes to a computer or affect other users. Administrators have more permissions than any other type of user.

Question 26

Pin

Answer 26

Creating a shortcut for a program directly on the taskbar. The icon will display on the taskbar even when the program is not running, which provides quick access. Right click on the program and select “pin to taskbar”.

Question 27

Quick-Start Definitions

Answer 27

Security policies for Med-V, stored in the Quick Start Group Policy File.

Question 28

Resolution

Answer 28

A horizontal and vertical value that indicates the number of pixels that create the image seen on the screen. Can be modified for ease of access or when using a projector, but each display has a native resolution that will perform the best.

Question 29

Shortcuts

Answer 29

Icons created to quickly access an original program or location without having to take extra steps or navigate through Windows Explorer. Has a small arrow in the bottom left corner of the icon.

Question 30

Standard User Account

Answer 30

Has fewer permissions than administrative-level account, but enough to be productive. Used for everyday tasks.

Question 31

User Account

Answer 31

A collection of information that defines the actions that can be taken on a computer and which files and folders can be accessed. Keeps track of user preferences and files. There are three types of user accounts in Windows 7: administrator, standard user, guest.

Question 32

User Account Control (UAC)

Answer 32

A feature in Windows Vista and 7 that requires administrative level permissions to make changes to your computer that affect security or affect settings for other user accounts. Will display a dialogue box if a user is logged on as standard user and attempts to make a change that requires admin-level permissions.

Question 33

User Profile

Answer 33

Contains desktop settings like the theme, background, screen saver, etc., and other personal preferences. The purpose is to maintain preferences so they appear each time the user logs onto the computer. Can be local (available only on the computer on which it was created) or roaming (able to be used on any computer to connect to a domain and access the profile). This is not the same as a user account.

Question 34

Virtualization

Answer 34

Technology that creates a software-based version of a complete operating environment, including a processor, memory, storage, network links, a display, etc. Allows for a user with one OS to run programs designed for a different OS, usually for legacy applications or devices.

Question 35

Virtual Computer

Answer 35

The software-based environment created by the virtualization software. Also referred to as a “virtual machine” (VM).

Question 36

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Answer 36

Runs a desktop OS within a virtual machine running on a server. Permits users to access secure, centrally-managed desktops running in a datacenter.

Question 37

Virtual Machine (VM)

Answer 37

The software-based environment created by the virtualization software. Also referred to as a “virtual computer”.

Question 38

Virtualized Client

Answer 38

A VM that is set up specifically to run some kind of application that typically runs in an older version of Windows. On a Windows 7 PC, a virtualized client runs as a VM inside of the Guest OS.

Question 39

Windows XP Mode

Answer 39

An add-on made available by Microsoft as an extension to Windows Virtual PC. Allows for a user to run programs designed for a different OS, usually for legacy applications or devices. Only available for Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate.