Working with Windows 8/8.1 Flashcards
When Windows 8 was initially released, what was the interface called?
Starter
Charm
Metro UI
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
Which editions of Windows 8 support EFS? (Choose all that apply)
Enterprise
Pro
RT
Core
Enterprise
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
Which of the following is the online/cloud storage account (to which you can save or move files) that comes with your Microsoft account?
eDirectory
OneDrive
PostBox
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
Previous versions of Windows included Windows Explorer. What is this utility called in Windows 8?
Finder
File Manager
File Explorer
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
Which of the following is an online site, requiring Windows 8 or higher, where you can download apps, games, software and so forth?
Microsoft store
Windows Anytime
Windows Roller
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
Which of the following are controls that are available on the side of the screen and consist of Search, Share, Start, Devices and Settings?
Sidecars
Gestures
Charms
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
PowerShell script files are based on which programming framework?
PHP
NET
ASP
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
Windows 7 Ultimate can be upgraded to which edition of Windows 8?
Pro
RT
Core
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
Which tool from Microsoft simplifies the process of creating a Windows 8 image for upgrading multiple machines and reduces the time each installation takes?
MDT
MAP
MAB
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
Which tool can evaluate your current system and determine whether it can be upgraded to Windows 8?
Windows Upgrade Wizard
Windows Administrative Tools
Windows Upgrade Assistant
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
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?
GRUB
LILO
diskpart
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
Which of the following was created to allow Windows 8 to boot from flash drives?
BitLocker
Windows To Go
OneDrive
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
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?
diskpart ssd
winsat formal
mcat now
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
Which partition contains the hardware-specific files needed to load Windows?
Recovery
Windows
System
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
Which edition of Windows 8 includes Windows To Go?
Enterprise
Pro
Core
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