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Mod 7 Tech + Flashcards

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What is one downside of cloud backups?

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They require a lot of network bandwidth.

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What is an embedded operating system designed for?

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Single-purpose, low-cost tasks

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What is the purpose of the Users folder on a Windows computer?

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To store user-specific files

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What is the main purpose of backing up data?

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To have a copy of your data in case of an emergency

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5
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Why are GUIs considered user-friendly?

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They use visual aids and natural movements.

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What is the primary function of the Task Manager in Microsoft Windows systems?

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To monitor performance and manage services

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What happens when you move or cut a file in Windows?

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The file is copied to the new location and the original is deleted.

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10
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What does a system backup usually involve?

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Creating a fully bootable disk image

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What is the purpose of Task Scheduler in Windows?

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To automatically start an application or run a script based on events

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What does the Modify permission allow a user to do?

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Read and write files, and delete folders

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Which option lets you specify the application to open based on the file extension?

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Choose defaults by file type

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What can you do if a program is not responding in Task Manager?

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End the task

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LAB

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16
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Which tab in Task Manager displays network usage?

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Performance

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17
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Where can you view device drivers in Windows?

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Device Manager

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What is one of the main benefits of a 64-bit operating system compared to a 32-bit operating system?

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It can address more memory.

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What makes ChromeOS boot up faster than traditional operating systems?

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It is cloud-based with less software to load.

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What is an incremental backup?

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A backup that saves only the files that have changed since the last backup

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LAB

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22
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What are Plug and Play devices?

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Devices that automatically get their drivers from Windows

23
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Which of the following is a benefit of using an external hard drive for backups?

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They usually have more space for full system backups.

24
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What is the primary benefit of storing data offsite?

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It prevents data loss if something happens at the main location.

25
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What is the purpose of the Recycle Bin in Windows and the Trash in macOS?

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To temporarily store deleted files before they are permanently removed

26
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What should you do if you want to prevent certain apps from starting automatically when your computer turns on?

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Use Task Manager to disable them

27
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What is the purpose of a file extension?

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To determine the default application to open the file

28
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What is a good practice when performing a test restore of your backups?

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Save the data to a different folder

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LAB

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30
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What is cloud storage?

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Using space on another computer through the Internet

31
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Which of the following lists the two most common smartphone operating systems?

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Android and iOS

32
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What is a file?

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A container for data

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LAB

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34
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What is a driver in the context of computer hardware?

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A piece of software that tells the operating system how to use hardware

35
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What happens when a file is encrypted by the file system?

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It can only be opened with an encryption key.

36
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What new input method does the Apple Vision Pro headset introduce?

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Eye tracking

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LAB

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38
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What software manages hardware and allows a user to interact with the software?

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Operating System (OS)

39
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Why is it important for an operating system to manage drivers?

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To control specific hardware components

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LAB

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41
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What is a common mistake people make when they think they are backing up their files?

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Moving files instead of copying them

42
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What is the main purpose of folders on a drive?

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To organize files

43
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What is a command line interface (CLI)?

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A text-based interface that accepts input in the form of commands

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LAB

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45
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How does the file system keep track of permissions?

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By using an Access Control List (ACL)

46
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Which is the term for different versions of Linux?

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Distributions

47
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What is a service in Windows?

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A program that runs in the background without user interaction

48
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What happens when you delete a file from a hard disk drive (HDD)?

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A gap of free space is created

49
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What does the New Technology File System (NTFS) do in Windows?

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It organizes files and folders on storage media

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