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CompTIA A+ 220-1002 > SG: Ch 18: Working with Windows 8/8.1 > Flashcards

SG: Ch 18: Working with Windows 8/8.1 Flashcards

1
Q

Windows 7 Ultimate can be upgraded to which edition of Windows 8?

A. Enterprise

B. Pro

C. RT

D. Core

A

B. Pro

Windows 7 Ultimate can only be upgraded to Windows 8 Pro. Windows 7 Ultimate cannot be upgraded to Windows 8 Enterprise, because it is a volume license edition. Windows RT comes preinstalled on tablets. Core edition is a basic edition of Windows 8, and you cannot downgrade to this edition.

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For a 64-bit installation of Windows 8, how much RAM is considered the minimum requirement?

A. 1 GB

B. 2 GB

C. 4 GB

D. 8 GB

A

B. 2 GB

The 64-bit version of Windows 8 requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. The 32-bit version of Windows 8 requires a minimum of 1 GB of RAM. Both 4 GB and 8 GB are wrong answers.

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Which tool from Microsoft simplifies the process of creating a Windows 8 image for upgrading multiple machines and reduces the time each installation takes?

A. MDT

B. MAP

C. MAB

D. WVE

A

A. MDT

The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) streamlines the process of creating a Windows 8 image for upgrading multiple machines and reduces time for each individual install. The Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP) is not an answer. MAB and WVE are not Microsoft tools.

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When Windows 8 was initially released, what was the interface called?

A. Starter

B. Aero

C. Charm

D. Metro UI

A

D. Metro UI

When Windows 8 was first released, the interface was called the Metro UI. It was later called the Windows 8 interface. Starter is an edition of Windows 7. Aero is the name of the interface for Windows 7. A charm describes the quick access menu on Windows 8 when the cursor is placed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

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Previous versions of Windows included Windows Explorer. What is this utility called in Windows 8?

A. Finder

B. OneDrive

C. File Manager

D. File Explorer

A

D. File Explorer

File Explorer was called Windows Explorer in prior operating systems. Finder is the Apple file manager in macOS. OneDrive is an online/cloud storage location accessed with a Microsoft account. File Manager is the original name of the file manager in Windows 3.1.

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Which tool can evaluate your current system and determine whether it can be upgraded to Windows 8?

A. Windows Compatibility Advisor

B. Windows Upgrade Wizard

C. Windows Administrative Tools

D. Windows Upgrade Assistant

A

D. Windows Upgrade Assistant

The Windows Upgrade Assistant enables you to determine whether your current operating system can be upgraded to Windows 8. Windows Compatibility Advisor is not a Windows tool. The Windows Upgrade Wizard is used to upgrade Windows 8. The Windows Administrative Tools will not perform this function.

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Which of the following was created to allow Windows 8 to boot from flash drives?

A. BitLocker

B. Windows To Go

C. OneDrive

D. Load2Go

A

B. Windows To Go

Windows To Go was created to allow Windows 8 to boot from flash drives. BitLocker is a drive-level encryption technology. OneDrive is an online/cloud storage location accessed with a Microsoft account. Load2Go is not a Microsoft utility.

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In a drive path, what does the system partition usually appear as?

A. A

B. H

C. 1

D. 0

A

D. 0

The system partition normally appears as partition 0; it is also the partition that contains the BCD. The boot partition that contains the operating system files normally appears as partition 1.

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9
Q

How many characters are in a Windows 8 product key?

A. 25

B. 32

C. 64

D. 128

A
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Which repair option keeps personal files and settings along with the default apps and those that you installed from the Microsoft Store?

A. Reset

B. Restore

C. Refresh

D. Replace

A

C. Refresh

When you boot into the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) and choose to refresh the installation, personal files and Microsoft Store apps will be retained. Reset will delete all personal files and installed applications other than the default applications. Restore will undo a recent system change and could potentially remove installed apps from the Microsoft Store. Replace is not an option when booting into the Windows Recovery Environment.

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PowerShell script files are based on which programming framework?

A. API

B. PHP

C. .NET

D. ASP

A

C. .NET

PowerShell script files are based on the .NET programming framework. An application programming interface (API) is a method of allowing access to a program’s subroutines. PHP is a Linux-based web page scripting language. ASP is a Windows Internet Information Services (IIS) web page scripting language.

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You are installing Windows 8 on a solid-state drive (SSD). Which of the following can be used to reduce the number of write operations Windows makes, thereby optimizing Windows for the SSD?

A. msd tiny

B. diskpart ssd

C. winsat formal

D. mcat now

A

C. winsat formal

You can use the winsat formal command to assess and tune a solid-state drive installation of Windows 8. MSD tiny is neither a command nor a utility. The diskpart utility is used as a drive-partition tool. Mcat now is neither a command nor a utility.

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Which of the following is an online site, requiring Windows 8 or higher, where you can download apps, games, software, and so forth?

A. Microsoft Store

B. Windows Easy Transfer

C. Windows Anytime

D. Windows Roller

A

A. Microsoft Store

The Microsoft Store, introduced with Windows 8 and requiring Windows 8 or higher, is an online site where you can download apps, games, software, and more. Windows Easy Transfer is a method of transferring files and settings that was introduced in Windows 7. Windows Anytime is an upgrade method used with Windows 7 and Vista. Windows Roller is a wrong answer.

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14
Q

If Windows is installed on a system with multiple hard drives, which tool can be used to verify that images are pointing to their intended drives?

A. GRUB

B. LILO

C. diskpart

D. Sysprep

A

C. diskpart

The diskpart utility can be used to verify that an image is pointing to its respective drive. GRUB and LILO are boot loaders used with Linux. Sysprep is a tool used to prepare a Windows installation for imaging.

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Which of the following are controls that are available on the side of the screen and consist of Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings?

A. Ornaments

B. Sidecars

C. Gestures

D. Charms

A

D. Charms

Charms were introduced in Windows 8 and are available on the side of the screen for quick access to Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. Ornaments and sidecars are incorrect answers. Gestures are actions performed with your finger on Windows 8 tablet installations.

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16
Q

Which editions of Windows 8 support EFS? (Choose all that apply.)

A. Enterprise

B. Pro

C. RT

D. Core

A

A. Enterprise

B. Pro

Both the Enterprise and Pro editions of Windows 8 support EFS. The RT edition is preinstalled on tablets and does not support EFS. The Core edition does not support EFS.

17
Q

What is the minimum amount of hard drive space needed for a 32-bit installation of Windows 8?

A. 16 GB

B. 20 GB

C. 24 GB

D. 28 GB

A

A. 16 GB

The 32-bit installation of Windows 8 requires a minimum of 16 GB of hard drive space. 20 GB is required for 64-bit installations of Windows 8. Both 24 GB and 28 GB are wrong answers.

18
Q

Which of the following is the online/cloud storage account (to which you can save or move files) that comes with your Microsoft account?

A. eDirectory

B. Cloud + 

C. OneDrive

D. PostBox

A

C. OneDrive

OneDrive is the online/cloud storage account that comes with a Microsoft account. eDirectory and PostBox are wrong answers. Cloud + is a CompTIA certification.

19
Q

Which partition contains the hardware-specific files needed to load Windows?

A. Recovery

B. Data

C. Windows

D. System

A

D. System

The system partition contains the BCD folder, which tells the computer how to start Windows. The recovery partition is used if the operating system needs to be repaired. The data partition is where the user data is stored, if it is configured in this manner. The Windows partition is not technically a partition; it is considered the same as the system partition, which is where the Windows operating system files are located.

20
Q

Which edition of Windows 8 includes Windows To Go?

A. Enterprise

B. Pro

C. RT

D. Core

A

A. Enterprise

Windows To Go is available only in the Windows 8 Enterprise edition. Windows To Go allows for the operating system to boot and run from USB mass-storage devices, such as USB flash drives and external hard disk drives. Windows 8 Pro, RT, and Core do not include the Windows To Go feature.

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