MCTS Win 7 Chatper 1 Flashcards

MCTS Win 7 Chapter 1

1
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At the time the book was written, what version of internet explorer was the current? P. 4

A

Windows Internet Explorer 8

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In windows 7, the Quick Launch Bar was replaced by what? P. 3

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Windows task bar and Jump Lists

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What improvements were made to the preview pane in Windows 7? P. 3

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It now allows you to view text files, music files, html files, picture files and videos.

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What is the purpose of Windows XP mode? P.4

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Allows users to still run XP applications.

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5
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Name the feature that allows you to accelerate actions on internet services and applications. P. 5

A

Accelerators

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Instances on a website that you can access without accessing the website itself are called what? P. 5

A

Web Slices

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Computer Processors are typically rated by what? P. 6

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Speed

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The number of clock cycles that can be performed in 1 second is usually expressed in what? P. 6

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Gigahertz

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How many gigs or RAM can a 32 bit operating system handle? P. 6

A

4

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10
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Windows 7 starter was designed for what type of machine? P. 7

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A netbook

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One of the major differences to Windows 7 Home Basic, that sets it apart from all other versions, is what? P. 7

A

It is not available in the US

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What version of Windows is the main Operating system for home users? P. 8

A

Windows 7 Home Professional

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13
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What is the version of Windows 7 designed for small business?

A

Windows 7 Professional

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14
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All versions of Windows 7 have a homegroup feature, that allows a user to share media, documents, and printers. T or F? P. 7&8

A

T

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The feature that allows you to quickly access files you have been working on is what? P. 3

A

Jump Lists

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16
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Does Windows 7 allow for touch controls? P. 3

A

Yes

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What is the \Windows\setupact.log ?Pg. 30

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An action log that includes all of the actions performed during the setup process. Also shows the description of each action in chronological order.

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What is the \Windows\setuperr.log ?Pg. 30

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An error log that includes any errors that occurred during the installation. For each error there is a description and an indication of the severity of the error.

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19
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What is USMT?Pg. 30-31

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User State Migration Tool. A Utility that can be downloaded by administrators to migrate large number of users, files, and settings from an existing installation.

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T or F USMT is not included in Windows 7 Automated Installation Kit ( Windows AIK )Pg. 31

A

False. USMT is part of the Windows AIK for Windows 7.

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21
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USMT consists of what two executable files?Pg. 31

A

Scanstate.exe and Loadstate.exe

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What is Windows Easy Transfer?Pg. 33

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Windows Easy Transfer is used to transfer files and settings from one computer to another.

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T or F, it is not possible to upgrade directly from Windows XP to Windows 7.Pg. 34

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True. While it is not possible to upgrade directly, you can use Windows Easy Transfer to transfer settings from Windows XP to Windows 7 on the same computer.

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24
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What’s an upgrade checklist ? P.19

A

a list of requirements, valid to upgrade from vista to windows 7

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What should be in place before you upgrade ? p.20

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you should have a contingency plan in case your computer doesn’t work after the update.

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26
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What is disk partitioning? P.20

A

the act of taking the physical hard drive and creating logical partitions.

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What is a logical drive? P.20

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how space is allocated to the drives primary and logical partitions.

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What does the system partitions contain? p.21

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Contains the files needed to boot the windows 7 operating system.

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What does the boot partitions contain? p.21

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Contains windows 7 operating system files.

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30
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The disk partitioning contain 4 component. P.20-21

A

partition size, the system and boot partitions, special disk configurations, disk partition configuration utilities

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What is the language and locale? P.21

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determine the language the computer will use.

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32
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How can you install windows 7 ? P.22

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from a bootable DVD or through a network

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The following step are uses to instal windows 7 p.22

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boot target computerAttach the files from the serverLaunch setup exeComplete the windows 7 installation

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34
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There are 3 of the installation for windows 7 P.22

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collecting informationInstalling windows Setting up windows

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Define Collecting information installation p.22

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windows 7 gathers the information necessary to complete the installation

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36
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Define the installing windows installation p.22

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windows 7 file are copied to the hard disk and the installation is complete.

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The Setting up windows installation comprise of ? P.22

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setting up username, computer name, password, product key and security.

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38
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The first screen to install windows 7 will ask you to enter your? P.23

A

language, time and currency format.

39
Q

After clicking the Install Now button on the second screen a message will appear showing the? P.24

A

the licensing screen

40
Q

When asked which type of installation you want, click? P.24

A

Custom (advanced)

41
Q

On the fourth screen it ask you to ? P.24

A

identify the disk to which you would like to install windows 7

42
Q

When choosing a free space partition, you need at least _____ amount of free space p.25.

A

20 GB

43
Q

You can also click on the _____ link to create your own partition. P.25

A

Drive Options (advanced) link

44
Q

When the installation is complete, the machine will? P.25

A

reboot

45
Q

After the installation is complete, a screen appears requesting your ? P.25

A

username and computer name

46
Q

On the 6th screen it ask you to enter your ? P.26

A

25 digit product key

47
Q

List 2 things that will be configured if you consider the option of recommended settings p.26

A

windows will enable automatic updates and windows defender will be installed

48
Q

On the 7th screen, windows will? P.27

A

finalize your setup and the installation is complete

49
Q

what are the 3 main steps of upgrading to windows 7 from windows vista?p27

A

1- collecting information.2-installing windows.3-settingup windows.

50
Q

we can run the installation for windows 7 from the installation DVD, USB or ____p27

A

over the internet.

51
Q

media errors are installation problems caused by what?29

A

they are caused by defective or damaged DVD, to make sure the problem is the DVD we can place the DVD in another computer to see if it can read it, we need to verify the DVD for any scratches or dirt.

52
Q

in the installation windows 7 we needs at least 16GB of free space for a 32bit, what will happen if the setup program can not verify that?p29

A

the program will not let you continue the installation.

53
Q

in the installation windows 7 the minimum amount of memory is 1GB, having insufficient memory may cause the installation to ________p29

A

to fail or blue screen error to occur after installation.

54
Q

the processing power required by windows 7 is 1GHz, having less then that in your machine can cause what?p29

A

installation to fail or blue screen error to occur after installation.

55
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what is going to happened if a hardware is not in the HCL ( Hardware Compatibility List )?p29

A

windows 7 may not recognize the hardware or the device may not work properly.

56
Q

windows 7 will not recognize hardware without driver support. T/F?p29

A

TRUE

57
Q

what to do if the hardware is not plug and play compatible?p29

A

we will need to manually configured the hardware per the manufacturer’s instructions.

58
Q

if the installation is not going past the product key screen, what will be the problem?p29

A

the product key you entered in incorrect.

59
Q

what will be the problem, if you receive a message stating that the hard drive can not be found.p30

A

this will happen if the hard disk in your computer does not have a driver included in windows 7 media.

60
Q

What is Windows Update?PG 38

A

A utility that connects to Microsoft Website to update your versions of Microsoft products.

61
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Where do you configure Windows Update found?PG39

A

Control Panel

62
Q

Name three common update categories. Pg.39

A

Drivers, service packs, critical updates.

63
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What options can you access from Windows Update? Pg.39

A

1.Check for updates2.Change settings3.View update history4.Restore hidden updates5.Updates:Frequently asked questions6.Installed updates

64
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What happens when you click “Check For Updates?Pg40

A

Windows Update retrieves a list of available updates from Internet.

65
Q

How are Updates marked? Pg.40

A

ImportantRecommended Optional

66
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Which ways can a user receive Updates? Pg.40

A

1.Directly from Microsoft2.Microsoft Windows Server Update Service(WSUS)

67
Q

What are some advantages to using Microsoft Windows Server Update Service(WSUS)? Pg.40

A

Administrator controls which updates the client can deploy to machines and clients download from local server without having to use Internet.

68
Q

In Windows Update What are your options under Change Settings? Pg.41

A

Install updates automatically(recommended)Download but let me choose whether to install themCheck but let me decide to download and installNever check for updates(Not recommended

69
Q

Where can you find all installations that have been performed on your computer? Pg. 41

A

View Update History

70
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What will you find in update history? Pg. 41

A

1.Update name2.Status(successful, unsuccessful, canceled)3.Importance(important, recommended, optional)4.Date installed

71
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How is Restore Hidden Updates important? Pg.42

A

It allows an administrator to hide, test and verify updates before clients actually uses them for importance and reliability.

72
Q

What will you find in the FAQ link under Windows Update? Pg.42

A

Windows help and Support screen, where ther are links to FAQ’s inref to Windows Update.

73
Q

How does the Installed feature helps? Pg.42

A

It allows you to uninstall, change , and repair programs.

74
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How does command-line options help? Pg.43

A

They can be used to help configure and maintain a system.

75
Q

What command prompt can be used to start windows update? Pg.43

A

From start >wuapp.exe and Windows Update Automatic Update Client(wuauclt.exe).

76
Q

The /createstore does what? p37

A

Creates a new empty boot configuration data store

77
Q

The /default does what? p37

A

Allows you to specify which operating system will start when the time-out expires.

78
Q

The /deletevalue let you what? p37

A

Allows you to delete a specified element from a boot entry.

79
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What is the /displayorder? p37

A

Shows the display order that the boot manager uses when showing the display order to the user,

80
Q

What does /export do? p37

A

Allows you to export the contents of the system store into a file.

81
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/import does what? p37

A

Restores the system store by using the data file previously generated by using the /export option.

82
Q

/set does what? p37

A

Allows you to set an entry option value.

83
Q

When you open a command prompt window you can do the following what? p37

A
  1. Launch \windows\system32\cmd.exe2. Open the Run command by pressing the [windows] key+ R and then entering cmd.3. Type cmd.exe in the Search Program and files box and press enter.
84
Q

The first step in the migration process is to copy your files to a non-movable media such as an external hard drive or thumb drive or to a network share. T/F p34

A

F it has to be removable.

85
Q

What are the steps to do a Disk Cleanup. p35

A
  1. Open Disk Cleanup. click start- all programs- accessories- system tool - disk cleanup.2. click clean up system files.3. Previous installations of windows are scanned. After they are scanned, select previous windows installation and any other categories of files you want to delete.4. click ok and then click delete files.
86
Q

What is (BCD). p37

A

Boot Configuration Data (BCD) contains boot information parameters that were previously found in boot.ini in older versions of windows.

87
Q

What;are;two;verstions;of;windows;desined;for;midsize;and;large;organizations?

A

Windows;7;ENterprise;and;Ultimate.;p.;9;;;;

88
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What;is;a;difference;between;windows;7;ultimate;and;windows;7;enterpirse?

A

WIndows;7;ultimate;includes;the;multilanguage;pack;p.;10;;

89
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What;is;the;minumum;CPU;requirement;for;WIndows;7?

A

1GHz;32;bit;or;64;bit;p.;12;;;;;;;;

90
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What;is;the;minimum;RAM;memory;for;WIndows;7?

A

1GB;of;system;memory;32;bit;or;2;GB;RAM;64;Bit.;p.;12;;

91
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what;is;the;minimum;hard;disk;space;for;WIndows;7?

A

16;GB;of;available;disk;space;(32;bit);or;20;(64;bit);p.;12

92
Q

What;is;the;minimum;hardware;requirements;for;an;optional;drive;on;WIndows;7?

A

DVD-;R/W;drive;p.;12;;;;;;

93
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What;are;the;minimum;hardware;requirements;for;the;Network;device;on;WIndows;7?

A

A;compatable;network;interface;card.;p.;12;;;;