Lesson 1: Configuring Windows Flashcards
An OS is made up of ____________ and _______ _________ to interface with the hardware plus programs to provide a user interface and configuration tools.
kernel files and device drivers
One of the main functions of an OS is to provide an _____________ for the user to configure and operate the computer hardware and software.
interface (or shell)
The top level of the user interface is the ___________.
desktop
The Windows _____________ and ___________ are the two main interfaces for administering Windows.
Settings app and Control Panel
All Windows configuration data is ultimately held in a database called the _______________.
registry
Touch-enabled interface for managing user and system settings in Windows is called what?
Windows Settings i
Each icon in the Control Panel represents an _________ used for some configuration tasks. Most _________ are added by Windows, but some software applications, such as antivirus software, add their own ____________.
applet; applets; applets
A _________ ________ controls access to the computer
user account
Cloud-based SSO service allowing users to synchronize settings and Microsoft Store applications between multiple Windows devices.
Microsoft account
Accounts settings app is used for what configuration tasks: (six things)
Your info—Manage the current user account. If the account type is a Microsoft account, this links to a web portal.
Email & accounts—Add sign-in credentials for other accounts, such as email or social networking, so that you can access them quickly.
Configure sign-in options—Use a fingerprint reader or PIN to access the computer rather than a password. The computer can also be set to lock automatically from here.
Access work or school —Join the computer to a centrally managed domain network.
Family and other users—Permit other local or Microsoft accounts to log on to the computer. Generally speaking, these accounts should be configured as standard users with limited privileges.
Sync settings—Use the cloud to apply the same personalization and preferences for each device that you use a Microsoft account to sign in with.
Control Panel app relating to user account creation and maintenance.
User Accounts applet
__________ ___________ govern what usage data Windows is permitted to collect and what device functions are enabled and for which apps.
Privacy settings
Data collection allows Microsoft to process usage ___________
telemetry
App _______________allow or deny access to devices such as the location service, camera, and microphone and to user data such as contacts, calendar items, email, and files.
permissions
The Time & Language settings pages are used for two main purposes:
Set the correct date/time and time zone. Keeping the PC synchronized to an accurate time source is important for processes such as authentication and backup.
Set region options for appropriate spelling and localization, keyboard input method, and speech recognition. Optionally, multiple languages can be enabled. The active language is toggled using an icon in the notification area (or START+SPACE).
The______________ ___________ allow you to select and customize themes, which set the appearance of the desktop environment. Personalization and theme settings include the desktop wallpaper, screen saver, color scheme, font, and properties for the Start menu and taskbar.
Personalization settings
____________ settings configure input and output options to best suit each user.
Ease of Access
There are three main Ease of Access settings groups:
Vision configures options for cursor indicators, high-contrast and color-filter modes, and the Magnifier zoom tool. Additionally, the Narrator tool can be used to enable audio descriptions of the current selection.
Hearing configures options for volume, mono sound mixing, visual notifications, and closed-captioning.
Interaction configures options for keyboard and mouse usability. The user can also enable speech- and eye-controlled input methods.
File Explorer is often just referred to as ____________ as the process is run from the file ____________
“Explorer,” - explorer.exe .
In Windows, access to data files is typically mediated by ___________ ____________.
system objects
Every drive contains a directory called the _________directory.
root
The ________________________applet in Control Panel governs how Explorer shows folders and files.
File Explorer Options
The ____________ ___________page in the Settings app presents options for configuring input and output devices, power, remote desktop, notifications, and clipboard (data copying).
System Settings
T or False: . A desktop PC should never be left optimized for foreground processes.
False
