Chapter 7 Flashcards
Define 32 bit operating system
Processes 32 bits at a time. Requires less memory than a 64 bit memory
Define 64 bit operating system
Processes 64 bit memory. Requires more memory than a 32 bit
Define action center
A unified place for all system notifications and quick access to various settings.
Define active directory
A Windows Server directory database and service that is used in managing a domain to allow for a single point of administration for all shared resources on a network, including files, peripheral devices, databases, websites, users, and services.
Define administrative tools
A group of tools accessed through Control Panel that you can use to manage the local computer or other computers on the network.
Define administrator account
In Windows, a user account that grants to the administrator(s) rights and privileges to all hardware and software resources, such as the right to add, delete, and change accounts and to change hardware configurations. Compare with standard account.
Define bit locker drive encryption
A utility in Windows 10 that is used to lock down a hard drive by encrypting the entire Windows volume and any other volume on the drive.
Define category view
Default view in Windows Control Panel that presents utilities grouped by category. Compare with Classic view.
Define child directory
A directory or folder contained in another directory or folder. Also called a child directory or folder.
Define classic view
View in Windows Control Panel that presents utilities in small or large icons and are not grouped. Compare with Category view.
Define client/server
Two computers communicating using a local network or the Internet. One computer (the client) makes requests to the other computer (the server), which answers the request.
Define compressed (zipped) folder
A folder with a .zip extension that contains compressed files. When files are put in the folder, they are compressed. When files are moved to a regular folder, the files are decompressed.
Define console
A window that consolidates several Windows administrative tools.
Define control panel
A window containing several small Windows utility programs called applets that are used to manage hardware, software, users, and the system.
Define date and time applet
Accessed through Control
Panel, used to set the date and time in Windows.
define device driver
A small program stored on the hard drive and installed in Windows that tells Windows how to communicate with a specific hardware device such as a printer, network, port on the motherboard, or scanner.
define domain
In Windows, a logical group of networked computers, such as those on a college campus, that share a centralized directory database of user account information and security for the entire domain.
define domain account
An account that is used at the domain level, created by an administrator, and stored in the SAM (security accounts manager) database on a Windows domain controller. Also called domain account or network ID. Compare with local account.
define file explorer
The Windows 8 utility used to view and manage files and folders.
define file extension
A portion of the name of a file that indicates how the file is organized or formatted, the type of content in the file, and what program uses the file. In command lines, the file extension follows the file name and is separated from it by a period, for example, Msd.exe, where exe is the file extension.
define file name
The first part of the name assigned to a file, which does not include the file extension. In Windows, a file name can be up to 255 characters.
define folder
A directory or folder contained in another directory or folder. Also called a child directory or folder.
define folder options applet
Accessed through Control Panel, manages how files and folders are displayed in File Explorer or Windows Explorer.
define gadget
A mini-app that appears on the Windows 7 desktop or Vista sidebar.
define global account
An account that is used at the domain level, created by an administrator, and stored in the SAM (security accounts manager) database on a Windows domain controller. Also called domain account or network ID. Compare with local account.
define graphical user interface (GUI)
An interface that uses graphics as compared with a command-driven interface.
define hibernation
A power-saving state that saves all work to the hard drive and powers down the system.
define homegroup
In Windows, a type of peer-to-peer network where each computer shares files, folders
define library
In Windows 8/7, a collection of one or more folders that can be stored on different local drives or on the network.
define live sign in
Sign in to Windows 8 using a Microsoft account.
define live tiles
On the Windows 8 Start screen, some apps use live tiles, which offer continuous real-time updates.
define local account
A Windows user account that applies only to the local computer and cannot be used to access resources from other computers on the network. Compare with global account.
define logical topology
The logical way computers connect on a network.
define metro user interface (Metro UI)
An interface that presents the Start screen to the user.
define microsoft account
For Windows 8 and above, an email address and password that allows access
to several types of online accounts, including Microsoft OneDrive, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Skype, Outlook, and others.
define modern interface
An interface that presents the Start screen to the user.
define navigation pane
In File Explorer, Windows Explorer, or the Computer window, the pane on the left side of the window where devices, drives, and folders are listed. Double-click an item to drill down into the item.
define network and sharing center
The primary Windows
utility used to manage network connections.
define network ID
An account that is used at the domain level, created by an administrator, and stored in the SAM (security accounts manager) database on a Windows domain controller.
define notepad
A Windows text editing program.
define notification area
An area to the right of the Windows taskbar that holds the icons for running services; these services include the volume control and network connectivity.
define onedrive
Microsoft cloud service that allows users with a Microsoft account to store, sync, and share files with other people and devices.
define operating system (OS)
Software that controls a computer. An OS controls how system resources are used and provides a user interface, a way of managing hardware and software, and ways to work with files.
define patch
A minor update to software that corrects an error, adds a feature, or addresses security issues.
define path
A drive and list of directories pointing to a file such as C:\Windows\System32.
define peer-to-peer(P2P)
As applied to networking, a network of computers that are all equals, or peers. Each computer has the same amount of authority, and each can act as a server to the other computers.
define physical topology
The physical arrangement of connections between computers.
define pinning
To make a frequently used application more accessible, add its icon to the taskbar on the desktop.
define power options applet
Accessed through Control Panel, manages power settings to conserve power.
define quick launch menu
The menu that appears when the Windows Start button is right-clicked or the user presses Win1X.
define recycle bin
In Windows, location on the hard drive where deleted files are stored.
define root directory
The main directory, at the top
of the top-down hierarchical structure of subdirectories, created when a hard drive or disk is first formatted. In Linux, it’s indicated by a forward slash. In Windows, it’s indicated by a backward slash.
define security center
A Vista utility where you can confirm Windows Firewall, Windows Update, anti-malware settings, including that of Windows Defender, and other security settings.
define service
A program that runs in the background to support or serve Windows or an application.
define service pack
A collection of several patches or updates that is installed as a single update to an OS or application. Compare with patch.
define sidebar
Located on the right side of the Vista desktop and displays Vista gadgets.
define side-by-side-apps
In Windows 8, an application or page can be snapped to the left or right side of the screen so a second page can share the screen
define single sign-on (SSO)
An account that accesses multiple, independent resources, systems, or applications after signing in one time to one account. An example is a Microsoft account.
