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| What typre of software is used to control a computer? |
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| Whcih Windows utility program lists errors and issues that need attention? |
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| What is the name of the interface that uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface? |
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| Windows 7 and Vista provides a new 3D user interface called the ____ user interface? |
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| Which part of the Windows diplay shows information avout open programs and provides quick access to others? |
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| Which of the following storage devices can be divided into partitions that can have one or more volume? |
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| Which part of the path o a file indicates how the file is organized or formatted? |
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| What is another name for the notification area in Windows? |
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| A _____ is a convenient way to access several folders in different locations from one central location? |
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| What is the maximum number of characters allowed in a filename path? |
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| Which attribute is used to hide a file so that it does not appear in the directory list? |
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| Which edition of Windows 7 only offers the 32-bit version? |
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| The _____ is usually on the right side of the taskbar and displays open services? |
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| What is another namce for several small utility programs that are found in the Control Panel? |
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| A ____ is one or more charcters following the last period in a filename, sush as .exe, .txt, or .avi? |
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| The ____ dialog box in Windows appears each time a user attemps to perform an acton that can be done only with administrative privleges? |
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| Which Windows 7 editino is intended for business user and allows you to purchase multiple site licenses? |
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| Which type of OS should you install for best performance when you have enough RAM? |
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| What is it called when software is used to simulate the hardware of a physical computer? |
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| A ___ boot allows you to install the new OS without disturbing the old on so you can boot to either oS. |
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| What type of installation should you perform id you want to install a 64-bit version of Windows on a computer that already has a 32-bit OS installed? |
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| What is the name of the directory database that controls access to a Windows Server Domain? |
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| Where should a user disable virus protection setting that might prevent the boot area of the hard drive from being altered? |
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| Which network location option means that Network Discovery is turned off and yo cannot join the homegroup or domain? |
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| For some brand-name computers, the Hard drive contains a ____ partition that can be used to reinstall Windows. |
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| The ____ is used to change motherboard settings, finds a boot device, and contains instruction for running essential hardware before an OS is started. |
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| In a Windows domain, where is the centralized database kept? |
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| In a Windows ____, each computer maintains a list of users and their rights on that particular computer. |
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| A Windows Domain is a type of ____ network, which is a network where resources are managed by a centralized computer. |
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| Which of the following is used to uniquely identify a computer on a network? |
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| What important information is needed if you are installing an OEM version of Windows 7? |
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| After installation, how many days do yo have to activate Windows 7? |
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| For optimal performance, how much free space does Windows need on a hard drive? |
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| Which hard drive type contains spinning platters? |
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| What is Pagefile.sys used for in Windows? |
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| What is another name for a file allocation unit? |
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| How often does Windows 7/Vista automatically defragment a hard drive? |
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| Use the ___ command to rearrange parts of files on the drive so they are contiguous. |
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| To make sure the drive is healthy, you need to search for and repair file system errors using the Windows ____ utility. |
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| A snapshot of the system setting and configuration is called a _____. |
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| ______ creates restore points at regular intervals and just before you install software or hardware. |
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| What is the fourth partition on a hard drive called? |
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| Besides backing up user data or system files, you can also back up the entire volume on which Windows 7 is installed using _____. |
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| Which partition is the ootable partition that startup BIOS turns to when searching for an operating system to start up? |
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| If you enter a command and want to terminate its execution before it is finished, you can press _____ to do so. |
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| The ____ command creates a subdirectory under a directory. |
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| A dynamic disk requires ____ MB of storage for the disk management database. |
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| You can use _____ to convert two or more basic disks to dynamic disks. |
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| Which of the following file extensions are hidden just after Windows is installed? |
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| Which of the following are valid types of user accounts in Windows? |
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| administrator and standard |
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| Which of the following are all attributes that can be set on folders or files in Windows? |
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| Hidden, read-only, and indexing |
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| When troubleshooting a Windows problem, which of the following websites are recommended to use? |
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| support.microsoft.com, windows.microsoft.com, and technet.microsoft.com |
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| Which of the following features area available in Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition? |
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| Schedule backups and Windows Media Center |
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| Which of the following Windows 7 64-bit version editions could be installed on a computer that has 16 GB of RAM? |
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| home premium, professional, and ultimate |
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| Which of the following commands are used by the USMT software? |
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| Which of the following status indicators apply only to dynamic disks? |
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| Foreign drive and Health (At Risk) |
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| Which of the following are file systems supported by Windows that you can choose for volumes and drives that don't hold the Windows installation? |
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| Which of the following are recommendations for freeing up disk space on a hard drive? |
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| Uninstall software you no longer use and Use drive compression |
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| Which of the following Windows settings are critical for keeping the system protected from malware and hackers? |
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| Network location setting, Antivirus software, and Windows updates |
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| The initial screen that is displayed when an OS has a GUI interface loaded |
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| A tool that lists errors and issues that need attention |
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| Small programs stored on the hard drive that tell the computer how to communicate with a specific hardware device |
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| A utility that can be used to solve a failed network connection |
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| Network and Sharing center |
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| Can give you a quick look at what hardware and software is installed |
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| A directory that is housed inside another directory |
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| Creates folder with a .zip extension |
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| Creates a folder that can be used to sync up files in this folder with its corresponding folder on another computer |
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| Properties assigned to a file |
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| Found on the left side of the Windows Explorer of Computer window |
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| Contains instruction for running essential hardware devices before an operating system is started |
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| Software that simulates the hardware of a physical computer |
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| A network where resources are managed by centralized computers |
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| Overall structure an OS uses to name, store, and organize files on a volume |
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| The directory database used by Windows Server to control resources on a network |
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| A network that is manged by each computer without centralized control |
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| A copy of an entire hard drive that includes Windows 7, drivers, and applications that are standard to all the computers that might use that copy |
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| Used during an unattended installation |
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| A server automatically installs a new image or OS upgrade to a computer when a user is not likey to be sitting at it |
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| Contains a list of OS command that are executed as a group |
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| Rearranges files on the drive into as few segments as possible |
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| Searches for bad sectors on a volume and recovers the data from them if possible |
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| Used to enhave the amount of RAM in a system |
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| A hidden file stored in the root directory of drive C |
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| An extra copy of data or software file that you can use if the original file becomes damaged or destroyed |
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| Snapshots of the system and include Windows system files that have changed |
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| A volume that can be accessed by way of a folder on another volume so that the folder has ore available space |
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| Can span more than one hard drive |
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| Can be partitioned and formatted as a stand-alone hard drive |
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| Overall structure an OS uses to name, store, and organize on a drive |
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