MCTS CH1 Flashcards
At the time the book was written, what version of internet explorer was the current? P. 4
Windows Internet Explorer 8
In windows 7, the Quick Launch Bar was replaced by what? P. 3
Windows task bar and Jump Lists
What improvements were made to the preview pane in Windows 7? P. 3
It now allows you to view text files, music files, html files, picture files and videos.
What is the purpose of Windows XP mode? P.4
Allows users to still run XP applications.
Name the feature that allows you to accelerate actions on internet services and applications. P. 5
Accelerators
Instances on a website that you can access without accessing the website itself are called what? P. 5
Web Slices
Computer Processors are typically rated by what? P. 6
Speed
The number of clock cycles that can be performed in 1 second is usually expressed in what? P. 6
Gigahertz
How many gigs or RAM can a 32 bit operating system handle? P. 6
4
Windows 7 starter was designed for what type of machine? P. 7
A netbook
One of the major differences to Windows 7 Home Basic, that sets it apart from all other versions, is what? P. 7
It is not available in the US
What version of Windows is the main Operating system for home users? P. 8
Windows 7 Home Professional
What is the version of Windows 7 designed for small business?
Windows 7 Professional
All versions of Windows 7 have a homegroup feature, that allows a user to share media, documents, and printers. T or F? P. 7&8
T
The feature that allows you to quickly access files you have been working on is what? P. 3
Jump Lists
Does Windows 7 allow for touch controls? P. 3
Yes
What is the \Windows\setupact.log ?Pg. 30
An action log that includes all of the actions performed during the setup process. Also shows the description of each action in chronological order.
What is the \Windows\setuperr.log ?Pg. 30
An error log that includes any errors that occurred during the installation. For each error there is a description and an indication of the severity of the error.
What is USMT?Pg. 30-31
User State Migration Tool. A Utility that can be downloaded by administrators to migrate large number of users, files, and settings from an existing installation.
T or F USMT is not included in Windows 7 Automated Installation Kit ( Windows AIK )Pg. 31
False. USMT is part of the Windows AIK for Windows 7.
USMT consists of what two executable files?Pg. 31
Scanstate.exe and Loadstate.exe
What is Windows Easy Transfer?Pg. 33
Windows Easy Transfer is used to transfer files and settings from one computer to another.
T or F, it is not possible to upgrade directly from Windows XP to Windows 7.Pg. 34
True. While it is not possible to upgrade directly, you can use Windows Easy Transfer to transfer settings from Windows XP to Windows 7 on the same computer.
What’s an upgrade checklist ? P.19
a list of requirements, valid to upgrade from vista to windows 7
What should be in place before you upgrade ? p.20
you should have a contingency plan in case your computer doesn’t work after the update.
What is disk partitioning? P.20
the act of taking the physical hard drive and creating logical partitions.
What is a logical drive? P.20
how space is allocated to the drives primary and logical partitions.
What does the system partitions contain? p.21
Contains the files needed to boot the windows 7 operating system.
What does the boot partitions contain? p.21
Contains windows 7 operating system files.
The disk partitioning contain 4 component. P.20-21
partition size, the system and boot partitions, special disk configurations, disk partition configuration utilities
What is the language and locale? P.21
determine the language the computer will use.
How can you install windows 7 ? P.22
from a bootable DVD or through a network
The following step are uses to instal windows 7 p.22
boot target computerAttach the files from the serverLaunch setup exeComplete the windows 7 installation
There are 3 of the installation for windows 7 P.22
collecting informationInstalling windows Setting up windows
Define Collecting information installation p.22
windows 7 gathers the information necessary to complete the installation
Define the installing windows installation p.22
windows 7 file are copied to the hard disk and the installation is complete.
The Setting up windows installation comprise of ? P.22
setting up username, computer name, password, product key and security.