Module 7 Flashcards
What are the general stages of the Windows startup process?
- POST
- Bootloader
- OS load
- Driver load
- User Login
What should you do if you hear a series of beeps when the system powers on and nothing displays on the monitor?
Check hardware
- check keyboard
- check cables
- check air vents for any blockage
- disconnect external devices
Which symptoms may indicate a corrupt or missing boot sector?
Bios message may come up or PC will not be able to boot up
How do you correct a corrupt MBR or partition table?
“bootrec.exe/fixmbr” in the command prompt and press “enter”
How can you customize the look and feel of the Windows desktop environment?
Right-click on an empty space on your desktop and select personalize
How does indexing optimize the process for finding files on Windows?
It makes the searching process faster because it is automatic
Where can you adjust the speed of the cursor in Windows?
- Settings
- Bluetooth & Devices
- Mouse
How do you extend the display of a computer to a second monitor?
- settings
- system
-display
What is the difference between a traditional desktop application and an application from the Microsoft Store?
Installation process and distribution methods
What are important system requirements to check before installing a new application?
-processor
-cpu
- graphics card
- ram
- external hardware tokens
- storage
- os
What is the difference between a 32-bit and a 64-bit operating system?
64-bit os handles more data than the 32-bit
How can older applications be configured to run on newer versions of Windows?
You can use Windows compatibility mode
What is a software package?
A bundle is a collection of software components that have been preinstalled and configured to work with a particular hardware configuration and Linux distribution.
Which Linux distributions use the yum command to manage software? Which distributions use apt-get or apt?
Redhat uses yum
Debian package Manager(dpkg) uses apt-get
dpkg and “Ubuntu-based use apt
Which yum command searches online repositories for a particular package, downloads it, and installs it?
yum search keyword
yum install package_name
Which yum command downloads and installs the latest updates for packages installed on the system?
yum update package_name
Which apt-get or apt command uninstalls a package from the system?
apt-get remove package_name
Which apt-get or apt command updates all the installed packages on a system?
apt-get dist-upgrade
Which option can you use with the ps command to view all processes running on the system?
ps -e
How can you get help with a Linux command?
man name of commmand
What is the difference between a personal software license and an enterprise (or volume) software license?
personal= small business, home use with a limit of installs
Enterprise= big business and no limit of installs
What does an End User License Agreement (EULA) contain?
Guidelines about software and facts about your license to use said software
How does open source software differ from software protected by a proprietary license agreement?
open source is open to the public to change while proprietary is available to the public, but no change is allowed
How are open source development projects funded?
Partnered commercial organizations
How does online software activation work?
there are two types:
single code activation
Multiple code activation
said code goes to an online vendor where it will be activated
What are common Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologies?
limits the copying and use of copyrighted work
What is the benefit of using virtual memory?
allows to run more applications
How does virtual memory work?
Virtual memory is like a page file on a computer hard drive. The operating system uses virtual memory to look like real RAM by using space on the hard disk.
What is the purpose of swapping?
process of moving data from RAM to disk (and back)
What is the benefit of using a separate hard disk for the paging file?
performance gets alot better
What condition causes disk thrashing? How can you reduce its effects?
physical memory is low
fewer application running or more ram
What are common causes of the black/blue screen of death?
Monitory connection issues
video adapter driver updates
Recent updates or installations
What are troubleshooting options for boot problems in Windows?
reinstall windows
startup repair
How do you use the System File Checker (SFC) to check for corrupted files?
windows terminal
type “DISM.exe /online/cleanup-image/ restorehealth”
type “sfc/scannow
What can you do if a service fails to start when Windows loads?
services app restart
What can you do if there are low memory warnings?
upgarde memory
What is a simple fix for most USB controller resource warnings?
Using a USB hub or move devices to a higher port
What can you do if the operating system is not found?
Reset pc with bios
What is scripting?
A set of instructions created using scripting languages for the pc
What are some common uses for scripting?
automate tasks
remap network drives
software installs
automated backups
gathering info
updating systems
Which scripting languages are used on different operating systems?
Python
shells
batch files
powershell
vbscript
javascript
