Mod 7 Tech + Flashcards
What is one downside of cloud backups?
They require a lot of network bandwidth.
What is an embedded operating system designed for?
Single-purpose, low-cost tasks
What is the purpose of the Users folder on a Windows computer?
To store user-specific files
What is the main purpose of backing up data?
To have a copy of your data in case of an emergency
Why are GUIs considered user-friendly?
They use visual aids and natural movements.
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What is the primary function of the Task Manager in Microsoft Windows systems?
To monitor performance and manage services
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What happens when you move or cut a file in Windows?
The file is copied to the new location and the original is deleted.
What does a system backup usually involve?
Creating a fully bootable disk image
What is the purpose of Task Scheduler in Windows?
To automatically start an application or run a script based on events
What does the Modify permission allow a user to do?
Read and write files, and delete folders
Which option lets you specify the application to open based on the file extension?
Choose defaults by file type
What can you do if a program is not responding in Task Manager?
End the task
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Which tab in Task Manager displays network usage?
Performance
Where can you view device drivers in Windows?
Device Manager
What is one of the main benefits of a 64-bit operating system compared to a 32-bit operating system?
It can address more memory.
What makes ChromeOS boot up faster than traditional operating systems?
It is cloud-based with less software to load.
What is an incremental backup?
A backup that saves only the files that have changed since the last backup
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What are Plug and Play devices?
Devices that automatically get their drivers from Windows
Which of the following is a benefit of using an external hard drive for backups?
They usually have more space for full system backups.
What is the primary benefit of storing data offsite?
It prevents data loss if something happens at the main location.
What is the purpose of the Recycle Bin in Windows and the Trash in macOS?
To temporarily store deleted files before they are permanently removed
What should you do if you want to prevent certain apps from starting automatically when your computer turns on?
Use Task Manager to disable them
What is the purpose of a file extension?
To determine the default application to open the file
What is a good practice when performing a test restore of your backups?
Save the data to a different folder
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What is cloud storage?
Using space on another computer through the Internet
Which of the following lists the two most common smartphone operating systems?
Android and iOS
What is a file?
A container for data
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What is a driver in the context of computer hardware?
A piece of software that tells the operating system how to use hardware
What happens when a file is encrypted by the file system?
It can only be opened with an encryption key.
What new input method does the Apple Vision Pro headset introduce?
Eye tracking
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What software manages hardware and allows a user to interact with the software?
Operating System (OS)
Why is it important for an operating system to manage drivers?
To control specific hardware components
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What is a common mistake people make when they think they are backing up their files?
Moving files instead of copying them
What is the main purpose of folders on a drive?
To organize files
What is a command line interface (CLI)?
A text-based interface that accepts input in the form of commands
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How does the file system keep track of permissions?
By using an Access Control List (ACL)
Which is the term for different versions of Linux?
Distributions
What is a service in Windows?
A program that runs in the background without user interaction
What happens when you delete a file from a hard disk drive (HDD)?
A gap of free space is created
What does the New Technology File System (NTFS) do in Windows?
It organizes files and folders on storage media
