Module 4 Flashcards
Define MANAGEMENT INTERFACE.
A graphical or command-line tool used to perform some aspect of system configuration.
What is COMPUTER MANAGEMENT?
A Microsoft Windows tool that allows users to manage their computer’s hardware, software, and user accounts.
What are SNAP-INS?
Give two examples.
Each SNAP-IN configures the settings of a different OS sub-system. (eg. disk management, user management).
mmc.exe
A customizable computer management console where SNAP-INS can be added and taken away from.
Two things about “regedit”.
- Registry Editor.
- Registry Editor is a tool used to modify the settings in Windows Registry.
What is WINDOWS REGISTRY?
A database that stores settings for the Windows operating system and applications.
CONTEXT MENU
- The most useful system admin tools can be accessed here.
- Right-click the START menu.
- Windows key + X.
What is a THREAD?
A sequence of instructions given to the CPU by a program or application
Four things about “taskmgr”.
- Task Manager.
- Task Manager allows me to shut down processes that aren’t responding.
- Administrative rights are required to end processes that were stared by the system instead of the user.
- Ending a task in Task Manager is called “killing” it. The command line option for “killing” a task is called “taskkill”.
Four ways to open TASK MANAGER?
- CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
- Right-clicking the taskbar.
- Right-clicking the Start menu.
- Windows key + X.
What is a SERVICE?
A Windows process that does not require any sort of user interaction and thus runs in the background (without a window).
Tell me what a ‘service’ does then give three examples.
It provides functionality to many parts of the Windows OS.
1. Allowing sign in.
2. Browsing a network.
3. Indexing file details to optimize searches.
What is a “batch file”?
A text file that contains a series of commands that are executed in order. Also called a ‘script file’.
What is ‘Task Scheduler’?
Task Scheduler is an application that sets tasks to run at a particular time.
How do I access Task Scheduler?
Windows key + X then select Computer Management, then select Task Scheduler.
What are the two main types of storage?
System memory and mass storage (or fixed disk storage).
Does the CPU have it’s own memory?
Yes, but very limited.
Explain ‘System Memory’.
This type of memory is volatile, meaning it is lost when the PC is turned off. System memory is provided by RAM modules.
Three things about ‘Mass Storage’?
- It’s stored on a hard disk drive or SSD.
- It is written as files.
- It’s preserved even when the PC is turned off.
What is another name for ‘pagefile’?
‘Virtual Memory’
What is a pagefile?
If an OS loads more data than there is installed RAM, a pagefile (or ‘Virtual Memory’) can be created by the user or by the OS. It’s generally better to let the OS do this. A pagefile is created one the hard drive and acts as part of the system memory (RAM).
What is ‘least privilege’?
The principle that users only have permission to perform the necessary tasks and no more.
What is UAC?
- User Account Control.
- Windows solution the issue of elevated privileges.
- Runs accounts in a protected ‘sandbox’.
- Credentials or clicking through an authorized dialog is required to exercise administrative rights.
- The desktop darkens into a special secure mode to prevent third-party software form imitating the authorized dialog.
What are the two types of user accounts?
- Local accounts.
- Microsoft accounts.
Define ‘Local accounts’.
These are defined as one computer only.
Define ‘Microsoft accounts’.
These are connected to Microsoft’s cloud services. A Microsoft account can be used to sign in on multiple devices. A Microsoft account can be used to sign in on multiple devices and synchronize settings, apps, and data between them. (2 examples of this would be my work account and my personal account. As long as I have my login credentials I can login anywhere).
How do I create a new account?
Settings - Accounts - Family & other people - Add someone else to this PC.
If I’m adding someone who doesn’t need admin. access. I enter their email then select I DONT HAVE THIS PEROSONS SIGN-IN INFORMATION. That person will have to complete the signing in process themselves.
Why might one use the MMC Services snap-in to manage background processes rather than Task Manager?
Because Task Manager allows you to start and stop services but the Services snap-in also allows you to configure service properties.
MMC is an anacronym for what?
Microsoft Management Console.
