Module 1 - Introduction to Windows 10 Flashcards
A list of operating system and application notifications in addition to buttons that enable and disable some common options.
Action Center
A centralized directory used for domain-based networking that contains user and computer accounts.
Active Directory
A method for activating software internally without needing to implement a KMS server.
Active Directory-based activation
Methods for application developers to make requests to an operating system to perform tasks.
application programmer interfaces (APIs)
Software used to perform tasks, generate data, and manipulate data. Microsoft word is an example of an ___________.
applications
A cloud-based directory service hosted by Microsoft.
Azure AD
A process to register Windows 10 in Azure AD to allow for centralized management.
Azure AD join
Licenses that are available only when upgrading Windows 10 Pro to Windows 10 Enterprise. The licenses are enabled when users sign in to Azure AD.
cloud licensing
The physical components of a computer, such as memory, hard drive, and peripherals.
computer hardware
A networking model that centralizes authentication and management. The list of users and computers is contained in a ________ database.
domain
The installation option for Windows 10 that requires you to boot from a DVD to perform an installation; uses the same process, but is faster when booting from USB media.
DVD boot installation
A license for Windows 10 that you purchase from a retailer.
full packaged product (FPP) license
A generic product key that needs to be entered in Windows 10 when using KMS or Active Directory-based activation.
generic volume license key (GVLK)
A feature that allows administrators to configure settings on Windows client computers.
Group Policy
Small pieces of software used by an operating system to manage specific types of hardware.
hardware drivers
An internal activation service that organizations can use if they purchase volume licensing.
Key Management Service (KMS)
A system used to manage mobile devices. This can be used when Windows 10 is joined to Azure AD.
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
A product key available through volume licensing that can be used for multiple instances of Windows 10.
Multiple Activation Key (MAK)
The area on the taskbar that is used by applications to display notifications; this area also contains the system time and Action Center.
notification area
Software that manages the hardware and applications running on a computer.
operating system
A license for Windows 10 that is provided by a computer manufacturer. This license cannot be transferred to another computer.
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) license
A license verification process that Microsoft instituted to reduce piracy.
product activation
A menu in Windows 10 that allows users to access applications installed on their computer.
Start menu
A display that shows currently running applications and provides the capability to switch between virtual desktops.
Task View
A horizontal bar at the bottom of the desktop that contains the Start menu, search area, running application icons, and the notification area.
taskbar
A new feature that allow you to create virtual desktops with unique sets of running applications.
Virtual Desktop
A tool included as part of the Windows ADT that allows you to configure a computer as an activation proxy or KMS host.
Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT)
A license agreement that an organization enters into with Microsoft that provides licenses for Windows 10. Software is downloadable from a website.
volume licensing
The edition of Windows 10 that is oriented to educational institutions. The feature set is equivalent to Windows 10 Enterprise.
Windows 10 Education
This edition of Windows 10 is oriented to larger organizations. The feature set contains additional options for manageability and security.
Windows 10 Enterprise
The variation of Windows 10 Enterprise that is optimized to reduce updates in specialized environments. Some features of Windows 10 Enterprise are removed.
Windows 10 Enterprise Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC)
The edition of Windows 10 that is oriented to home users.
Windows 10 Home
The edition of Windows 10 that is oriented to small and mid-sized organizations. A key feature in this edition is the ability to join a domain.
Windows 10 Pro
The edition of Windows 10 that is oriented to educational institutions that do not need the full features of Windows 10 Education. The feature set is equivalent to Windows 10 Pro.
Windows 10 Pro Education
The edition of Windows 10 that is oriented to data analysts and engineers that need a higher level of processing power and more memory.
Windows 10 Pro for Workstations
A networking model that organizes computers for browsing but does not centralize authentication or management.
workgroup
The processor architecture that is required to support the 64-bit version of Windows 10.
x64 architecture
