Chapter 15 Review: Maintaining and Optimizing Operating Systems Flashcards
What is the purpose of System Restore in Windows?
- Create custom restore points
- Creates restore points automatically
- Only affects programs and settings, and not data
Is System Restore enabled by default?
Yes
Does System Restore affect user data?
No
Recommended Windows Updates
Typically adds features or enhancements
Important Windows Updates
Addresses critical security or stability issues
Optional Windows Updates
Includes device drivers and language packs
_______ enables you to roll back a driver to a previously installed Version in Windows
Device Manager
_____ allows you to change startup programs in Windows 8+
Task Manager
Basic tasks within Task Scheduler consist of: (List 3)
- Conditions
- Triggers
- Actions
Basic tasks within Task Scheduler consist of all but:
a. associations
b. conditions
c. triggers
d. actions
a. associations
What tool is used in Mac OS X to perform full system backups?
Time Machine
Mac OS X updates are accessed from the ______ pane in System Preferences
App Store
Windows reads disks automatically thanks to what feature?
AutoPlay
Can you hide specific Windows Updates?
Yes
______ allows you to change startup programs in Windows Vista/7
System Configuration (msconfig)
A custom tool for maintaining Windows systems is:
Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
What tool is used in Ubuntu Linux to perform full system backups?
backups
A _______ is a snapshot of your computer’s configuration at a specific point in time
restore point
The _________ tool enables you to create a restore point
System Restore
What are the five System Configuration Utility tabs?
- General
- Boot
- Services
- Startup
- Tools
Is Windows File History enabled by default?
No
What does Windows File History do?
Enables backups of personal files and folders
When was File History introduced to Windows?
Windows 8
Windows Vista and 7 use the term ______ to describe several updates for Windows bundled together
service pack
__________ consolidates fragmented files on your computer to improve system performance
Disk Defragmenter
Can you use Disk Defragmenter on SSDs?
No
What version of Windows runs Disk Defragmenter?
All the versions
Disk Defragmenter is a scheduled task found in ________
Task Scheduler
What tool enables you to set Windows programs to be run automatically?
Task Scheduler
What program can you use to keep your Windows PC patched and updated?
Windows Update
___________ allows you to uninstall, change, or repair programs
Programs and Features
