The Windows Operating System Flashcards
It is an operating system that the computer uses to enable these data storage devices to read and write files
This used a command line as the interface for people to create programs and manipulate data files, as shown in the command output.
An MS-DOS Command that shows a listing of all the files in the current directory (folder)
dir
An MS-DOS Command that changes the directory to the indicated directory
cd directory
An MS-DOS Command that changes the directory to the directory above the current directory
cd ..
An MS-DOS Command that changes the directory to the root directory (often C:)
cd /
An MS-DOS Command that copies files to another location
copy “source destination”
An MS-DOS Command that deletes one or more files
del “filename”
An MS-DOS Command that searches for text in files
find
An MS-DOS Command that creates a new directory
mkdir
An MS-DOS Command that renames a file
ren “oldname” “newname”
An MS-DOS Command that displays all the commands that can be used, with a brief description
help
An MS-DOS Command that displays extensive help for the indicate command
help “command”
A common Windows OS Security Recommendation which by default, Windows uses Windows Defender for protection.
Virus or Malware Protection
A common Windows OS Security Recommendation that Windows Defender provides a suite of protection tools built into the system.
Virus or Malware Protection
A common Windows OS Security Recommendation which if Windows Defender is turned off, the system becomes more vulnerable to attacks and malware.
Virus or Malware Protection
A common Windows OS Security Recommendation which many services that run behind the scenes.
Unknown or Unmanaged Services
A common Windows OS Security Recommendation which it is important to make sure that each service is identifiable and safe.
Unknown or Unmanaged Services
A common Windows OS Security Recommendation which when data is not encrypted, it can easily be gathered and exploited
Encryption
A common Windows OS Security Recommendation which is not only important for desktop computers, but especially mobile devices
Encryption
A common Windows OS Security Recommendation which by default Windows uses this to limit communication with devices on the network
Firewall
A common Windows OS Security Recommendation that is especially important to make sure that all accounts, especially the Administrator account have a very strong password.
Weak or no Password
A common Windows OS Security Recommendation that when a user logs in as an administrator, any program that they run will have the privileges of that account.
