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
