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Chapter 6 Flashcards

1
Q

What would be a reason for a computer user to use the Task Manager Performance tab?

A

To check CPU usage of the PC

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2
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To which category of hypervisor does the Microsoft Virtual PC belong?

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Type 2

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3
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A software engineer is involved in the development of an application. For usability tests, the engineer needs to make sure that the application will work in both Windows 7 and Windows 8 environments. The features and functions must be verified in the actual OS environment. The engineer is using a Windows 7 workstation. What two technologies can help the engineer achieve the usability tests? (Choose two.)

A

Client-side virtualization

Dual Boot

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4
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A user reports that logging into the workstation fails after a display driver has been updated. The user insists that the password is typed in correctly. What is the most likely cause of the problem?

A

The caps lock key is set to ‘On’

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5
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A user reports that a video editing program does not work properly after a sound mixing program is installed. The technician suspects that a compatibility issue might be the cause of the problem. What should the technician do to verify this theory?”

A

Uninstall the sound mixing software

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6
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A user reports to a technician that his computer freezes without any error messages. What are two probable causes? (Choose two.)

A

The power supply is failing

An update has corrupted the OS

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7
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a graphical representation of the workspace containing icons, toolbars, and menus to manipulate files

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desktop

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8
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a customizable array of tiles found in Windows 8.x designed to access apps and other information, such as social media updates and calendar notifications

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Start screen

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tiles that display dynamic content found in Windows 8.x

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live tiles

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10
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a universal Windows 8.x toolbar that can be accessed while working on any application

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Charm bar

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11
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the default desktop scheme found in Windows 7 and Windows Vista

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Aero

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12
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a Windows desktop feature that allows all unused windows to be minimized or maximized by clicking the title bar of one window and shaking the mouse

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Shake

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13
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a Windows desktop feature that allows viewing the icons behind open windows on the desktop by placing the cursor at the right edge of the taskbar and clicking

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Peek

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14
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a Windows desktop feature that allows resizing a window by dragging it to one of the edges of the screen

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Snap

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15
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small applications, such as games, sticky notes, a calendar or a clock that can be added to the Windows 7 or Vista screen

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gadgets

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16
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a graphical pane on the Windows Vista desktop that keeps gadgets organized

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Sidebar

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17
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a list of tasks that are unique to the application and which can be accessed by right-clicking that application icon in the taskbar

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Jump list

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18
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an application that is attached to the taskbar for easy access

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pinned application

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19
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provides limited information on computer performance and the ability to prioritize and terminate processes

A

Task Manager

20
Q

a file management application in Window 8 that allows you to navigate the file system and manage the folders, subfolders, and applications on storage media

A

File Explorer

21
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a file management application in Window 7 that allows you to navigate the file system and manage the folders, subfolders, applications on storage media

A

Windows Explorer

22
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a virtual folder that presents content from different locations within the same view

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Windows Library

23
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a link to a program in a different folder or directory

A

shortcut

24
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a centralized location for the settings for many of the features that control the behavior and appearance of the computer

A

Control Panel

25
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a centralized location to view alerts that help keep Windows running smoothly

A

Action Center

26
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when documents and applications are saved in RAM, allowing the computer to power on quickly

A

sleep

27
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when documents and applications are saved to a temporary file on the hard drive

A

hibernate

28
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enables the OS to treat an external flash device, such as a USB drive, as hard drive cache

A

ReadyBoost

29
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displays a list of all the devices installed on the computer, allowing the you to diagnose and resolve device problems

A

Device Manager

30
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allows two or more computers running Windows 7 or newer on your network to share printers, media files and document libraries

A

HomeGroup

31
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logs the history of events regarding applications, security, and the system

A

Event Viewer

32
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a type of application that runs in the background to achieve a specific goal, or to wait for a request

A

service

33
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allows technicians to view and control a computer from a remote location

A

Remote Desktop

34
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allows the customer to view in real time on the screen what is being repaired or upgraded on the compute

A

Remote Assistance

35
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displays details for all DirectX components and drivers that are installed in a computer

A

DXDIAG

36
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allows you to organize management tools, called snap-ins, in one location for easy administration

A

MMC

37
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displays a complete system summary of the computer, including hardware components and software information

A

MSINFO32

38
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opens a Remote Desktop connection

A

MSTSC

39
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allows a user to make changes to the system registry

A

REGEDIT

40
Q

software that creates and manages a virtual machine on a host machine

A

hypervisor

41
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a Type 2 hypervisor found in Windows 8

A

Windows Hyper-V

42
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software that monitors selected, user-defined criteria and then executes tasks when the criteria have been met

A

Task Scheduler

43
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information about the system and registry settings from a point in time prior to an action taking place

A

restore point

44
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a backup technique that backs up all the files and folders that have been created or modified since the last normal, or the last incremental, backup and does not mark the files as archived

A

differential backup

45
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a backup technique that backs up all the files and folders that have been created or modified since the last normal, or the last incremental, backup and marks the files as archived

A

incremental backup

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