Week 8 Install and Configure Operating Systems

Question 1

COMMON OPERATING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS

1. _______
2. _______ zone
3. _______
4. _______ type
5. Screen _______
6. _______ settings

Answer 1

COMMON OPERATING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS

1. Date
2. Time zone
3. Language
4. Keyboard type
5. Screen resolution
6. Audio settings

Question 2

Multiple user accounts

• A user account is an information profile that _______ identifies a user on a computer.
• Every user account on a computer needs to have a _______ user name and password.
• Users can set their own _______.
• Different users on the same computer may have _______ rights and permissions that enable them to access resources and perform specific tasks such as printing or installing new applications.

Answer 2

Multiple user accounts

• A user account is an information profile that uniquely identifies a user on a computer.
• Every user account on a computer needs to have a unique user name and password.
• Users can set their own passwords.
• Different users on the same computer may have different rights and permissions that enable them to access resources and perform specific tasks such as printing or installing new applications.

Question 3

Peripheral configuration

• Use _______ and Printers to add devices, manage printers, configure the mouse, and access _______ _______, which enables you to scan for hardware changes.
• Use _______ to configure display devices, including adjusting screen resolution, configuring a second monitor, and adjusting screen brightness.
• Use _______ to configure the keyboard properties including the device properties.
• Use _______ to configure mouse and pointer properties, such as primary button, double-click speed, and pointer options.
• Use _______ to configure audio devices, such as speakers and microphones.
• Use _______ _______ to configure the microphone and computer for voice input.

Answer 3

Peripheral configuration

• Use Devices and Printers to add devices, manage printers, configure the mouse, and access Device Manager, which enables you to scan for hardware changes.
• Use Display to configure display devices, including adjusting screen resolution, configuring a second monitor, and adjusting screen brightness.
• Use Keyboard to configure the keyboard properties including the device properties.
• Use Mouse to configure mouse and pointer properties, such as primary button, double-click speed, and pointer options.
• Use Sound to configure audio devices, such as speakers and microphones.
• Use Speech Recognition to configure the microphone and computer for voice input.

Question 4

OS Updates

• Software updates are software programs or code intended to address _______ flaws and _______ issues in an existing version of software. Software updates are often available _______ of cost. Software updates may be released for an operating system or a _______ _______.
• _______ provides information about the iteration of the software you are using. Software _______ are changed every time the software is upgraded or newer features have been added to it.

Answer 4

OS Updates

• Software updates are software programs or code intended to address security flaws and performance issues in an existing version of software. Software updates are often available free of cost. Software updates may be released for an operating system or a software application.
• Versioning provides information about the iteration of the software you are using. Software versions are changed every time the software is upgraded or newer features have been added to it.

Question 5

HOW TO INSTALL AND CONFIGURE OPERATING SYSTEMS

1. Verify that the hardware meets or exceeds the minimum _______ listed on the _______ _______ List (HCL).
2. Insert the Windows 8.1 _______ media and restart the computer.
3. Start the Windows 8.1 installation _______.
4. Provide a _______ key, accept the license terms, and specify the installation type.
5. Specify where the Windows 8.1 files should be _______.
6. When the installation is complete, set up the computer by specifying a name and a Microsoft _______ _______.
7. If desired, connect to the available _______ _______.
8. Use the _______ Settings option to accept the default Windows settings.
9. Sign in to your computer with your _______ _______. When the Windows Start screen appears, the installation is complete

Answer 5

HOW TO INSTALL AND CONFIGURE OPERATING SYSTEMS

1. Verify that the hardware meets or exceeds the minimum requirements listed on the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL).
2. Insert the Windows 8.1 installation media and restart the computer.
3. Start the Windows 8.1 installation wizard.
4. Provide a product key, accept the license terms, and specify the installation type.
5. Specify where the Windows 8.1 files should be installed.
6. When the installation is complete, set up the computer by specifying a name and a Microsoft user account.
7. If desired, connect to the available wireless network.
8. Use the Express Settings option to accept the default Windows settings.
9. Sign in to your computer with your Microsoft account. When the Windows Start screen appears, the installation is complete

Question 6

Change the Desktop Background

1. From the Windows Start Screen, display the Charms.
2. Select _______.
3. Select _______.
4. Select the Desktop _______ link and select the desired _______ from the available list.
5. Select _______ Changes.

Answer 6

Change the Desktop Background

1. From the Windows Start Screen, display the Charms.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Personalization.
4. Select the Desktop Background link and select the desired background from the available list.
5. Select Save Changes.

Question 7

Configure a Screen Saver

1. From the Windows Start Screen, display the Charms.
2. Select _______.
3. Select _______.
4. Select the _______ Saver link and select the desired screen saver from the drop-down list.
5. Select OK.

Question 8

Change Date and Time Settings

1. On the bottom of the _______ menu, select _______ _______ settings to open the PC _______ menu.
2. In the _______ pane, select Time and language.
3. If necessary, in the _______ pane, select Date and time.
4. Under Time zone, select the _______-down list to display time zone options.
5. From the options listed, select your _______ _______. You can scroll up and down to view all options.
6. To let the PC _______ adjust for daylight saving time, select the switch below the time zone to toggle it to On. Selecting the switch toggles it from On to Off and back.
7. To _______ changes, return to Start.

Answer 8

Change Date and Time Settings

1. On the bottom of the Settings menu, select Change PC settings to open the PC settings menu.
2. In the Navigation pane, select Time and language.
3. If necessary, in the Navigation pane, select Date and time.
4. Under Time zone, select the drop-down list to display time zone options.
5. From the options listed, select your time zone. You can scroll up and down to view all options.
6. To let the PC automatically adjust for daylight saving time, select the switch below the time zone to toggle it to On. Selecting the switch toggles it from On to Off and back.
7. To save changes, return to Start.