Term
Match each feature based on whether or not it is supported by Windows Vista:
a. editable desktop gadgets
b. speech recognition functionality
c. built-in firewalls |
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Match each feature based on whether or not it is supported by Windows XP:
a. editable desktop gadgets
b. speech recognition functionality
c. built-in firewalls |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| User State Migration Tool |
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Term
| USMT enables migration of data, settings, and user accounts between computers running on _________, _________, and ________. |
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Definition
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7 |
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Term
| The ______ enables migration of data, settings, and user accounts between computers running on Windows XP, Vista, and 7. |
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Definition
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Term
| The USMT enables _____ of data, settings, and user accounts between ________ running on Windows XP, Vista, and 7. |
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Definition
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Term
| The USMT enables migration of _____, _______, and _____ ______ between computers running on Windows XP, Vista, and 7. |
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Definition
data
settings
user accounts |
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Term
Complete the command from a Windows XP source computer:
C:\Program Files\USMT301>________\\WIN2008-5G5Q3\backups /ue:*\* /ui:brocadero\kelly /i:miguser.xml/i:migapp.xml /o /l:scan.log |
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Identify the key aspects of running LoadState on a destination computer. Assume you're customizing your preferred migration settings (choose all that apply):
a. You must use MigUser.xml to migrate user folders, files and file types to destination computers running Windows XP or Vista
b. You must specify the Custom.xml file in the command line for the ScanState as well as the LoadState
c. You must use MIGSys.xml to migrate operating system and browsers settings if the destination computer runs Windows Vista
d. LoadState will automatically store data to the same place where ScanState saved it. |
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Match each feature to the 32-bit version of Windows Vista:
a. all drivers require the developer's digital signature
b. DEP is built into the hardware
c. Kernel Patch Protection is build in
d. DEP is only available from software |
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Match each feature to the 64-bit version of Windows Vista:
a. all drivers require the developer's digital signature
b. DEP is built into the hardware
c. Kernel Patch Protection is build in
d. DEP is only available from software |
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If you are upgrading from a computer running Windows XP Professional and want to install Windows Vista 32-bit, which versions of Vista will require a clean install?
a. Vista Basic
b. Vista Ultimate
c. Vista Business
d. Vista Home Premium |
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Definition
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Term
| Using the Program Compatibility Wizard, configure the Callinsure Converter program. The program previously worked in a client mode in Windows XP (Service Pack 2) and the display settings were set to 256 colors. |
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Definition
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Term
| From the ______ _______, you can update device drivers and verify their functioning. |
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Definition
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Term
Which tasks does Device Manager enable you to perform?
a. Uninstall device drivers
b. Backup drivers
c. Install device drivers
d. View the network status and tasks
e. Update device drivers |
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Definition
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Term
What are the key characteristics of a Windows XP installation (choose all that apply)?
a. it must be installed on an NTFS partition
b. it can be installed via a network location or disk imaging
c. it installs only in a text environment
d. its minimum hardware requirement is a Pentium 233-MHz processor with at least 64MB of RAM |
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Term
| When you install a Windows ______ operating system, you are prompted step by step to specify details which are used to configure parameters and install the system. |
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Definition
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Term
Place these steps in order for the installation stage for Windows Vista:
a. downloads and installs avaiable updates from the internet
b. expands files
c. completes installation
d. copies files
e. installs features |
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Definition
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Term
| The OS enables users to run software and _______, ______, _______, and ________ files. |
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Definition
access
store
retrieve
manipulate |
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Term
| When was Windows 2007 launched? |
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Definition
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Term
| In addition to Windows 7, what are the three additional Windows OSs still in widespread use? |
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Definition
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista |
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Term
| This OS introduced support for Active Directory. |
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Definition
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Term
| ______ _______ allows for management of resources across an enterprise network |
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Definition
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Term
(T/F)
Windows 2000 does not have disk quotas. |
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Definition
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Term
(T/F)
Windows 2000 has support for encryption to encode data so it can't be accessed by unauthorized users. |
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Definition
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Term
(T/F)
Windows 2000 includes USB interfaces. |
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Definition
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Term
| What versions of Windows 2000 are available? |
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Definition
Server
Advanced Server
DataCenter Server
Professional |
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Term
(T/F)
Windows 2000 requires a minimum of 32 MB of RAM. |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the recommended amount of RAM for running Windows 2000? |
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Definition
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Term
| To run Windows 2000 a computer must have a processor that can run at _____. |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the maximum amount of RAM supported by Windows 2000? |
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Definition
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Term
| How big must the hard drive be to run Windows 2000? |
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Definition
| 2GB total with at least 650MB of free space |
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Term
| To run Windows 2000 you must have a ____ _____ and a ___-_____ or ____-_____ drive. |
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Definition
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Term
(T/F)
Windows 2000 is becoming obsolete in the enterprise environment. |
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Definition
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Term
| What does Windows XP offer above Windows 2000 (4)? |
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Definition
better plug and play abilities
an intuitive desktop
additional multimedia and network support
a built-in firewall |
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Term
(T/F)
Windows 2000 allows multiple users to log on simultaneously, each with their own applications, without others having access to their information. |
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Definition
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Term
(T/F)
Windows XP is no longer used in the enterprise environment. |
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Definition
False
XP is still widely considered to be stable and user-friendly for the enterprise environment. |
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Term
| What are the technical requirements for installing Windows XP (4) |
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Definition
Pentium 233MHz
64MB RAM minimum, 128MB RAM recommended
1.5GB minimum free space on the hard drive
keyboard and SVGA monitor |
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Term
| What did Windows 2000 offer that was also available in previous versions? |
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Definition
security
reliability
multitasking
plug and play
multiprocessor support
multiple hardware profiles on one system |
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Term
| Windows 2000 features the ______ ______ and the _______ ______. |
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Definition
Device Manager
Recovery Console |
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Term
| When was Windows Vista released? |
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Definition
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Term
| This OS was designed on the core architecture of Windows XP. |
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Definition
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Term
| What advantage does Windows Vista have over Windows XP? |
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Definition
better memory
better process management |
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Term
| Which versions of Windows Vista offer the Aero Glass graphics processing feature? |
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Definition
Home Premium
Business
Enterprise
Ultimate |
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Term
| What does the Aero Glass graphics processing feature offer? |
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Definition
rollover thumbnail previews of minimized windows
flip and flip 3D features for switching between active windows
translucent title bars to direct focus onto a window's content |
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Term
(T/F)
Windows Vista offers speech and handwriting recognition capabilities. |
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Definition
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Term
(T/F)
Windows 2000 offers speech and handwriting recognition capabilities. |
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Definition
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Term
(T/F)
Windows XP offers speech and handwriting recognition capabilities. |
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Definition
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Term
| What does the sidebar do? |
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Definition
| It enables quick access to various gadgets that provide quick access to programs or information. |
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Term
(T/F)
You can add or remove gadgets to the sidebar as you need them. |
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Definition
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Term
| Name 3 new security features of Windows Vista. |
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Definition
Bitlocker drive encryption
Windows Defender
UAC |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| _____ controls the manner in which user accounts behave in the system. |
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Definition
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Term
| Under what principle does UAC work? |
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Definition
| least-privileged user principle |
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Term
| What is the least-privileged user principle? |
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Definition
| Standard user accounts are assigned only basic privileges and have no access to system or program files. |
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Term
| What are the technical requirements to run Windows Vista? |
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Definition
1GHz processor
1GB or system memory
40GB hard drive with 15GB of free space
DirectX9 graphics with WDDM Driver, plus 128MB of graphics memory, Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware with 32 bits per pixel
DVD-ROM
keyboard |
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Term
When comparing Windows 2000 and XP, which features are exclusive to XP?
a. built-in firewalls
b. plug and play
c. data encryption
d. device manager |
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Definition
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Term
Which OSs offer this feature:
650MB installation space.
a. Vista
b. XP
c. 2000 |
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Definition
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Term
Which OSs offer this feature:
Data encryption.
a. Vista
b. XP
c. 2000 |
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Definition
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Term
Which OSs offer this feature:
UAC.
a. Vista
b. XP
c. 2000 |
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Definition
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Term
Which OSs offer this feature:
An editable desktop sidebar.
a. Vista
b. XP
c. 2000 |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the two types of processors widely available in current operating systems? |
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Definition
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Term
| These processors are also known as x86. |
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Definition
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Term
| x86 processors can run __ _______ and ______ _______. |
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Definition
32-bit applications
operating systems |
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Term
| What enables 32-bit applications to run on 64-bit processors? |
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Definition
| The x86 core architecture makes this possible. |
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Term
| What factors account for the increased popularity of 64-bit PCs? |
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Definition
falling cost of RAM
OS support it |
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Term
| Refers to how fast the processor can handle information. |
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Definition
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Term
(T/F)
Changing from a 32- to 64-bit processor theoretically doubles a computer's capacity to process data. |
|
Definition
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Term
| What does a computer need in order to effectively use a 64-bit operating system? |
|
Definition
64-bit processor
64-bit hardware drivers |
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Term
(T/F)
Both 32- and 64-bit operating systems are available for Windows XP, but not later versions. |
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Definition
False
also available in later versions. |
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Term
| Name 3 differences between 32 and 64-bit operating systems. |
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Definition
Memory accessibility
Management
Security Features |
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Term
| What makes 64-bit systems advantageous over 32-bit systems? |
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Definition
| 64-bit systems use more RAM making it better suited to the needs of users who frequently switch between multiple applications. |
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Term
(T/F)
Each 32- or 64-bit OS can access different amounts of RAM. |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the range of RAM a 64-bit Windows Vista system able to access? |
|
Definition
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Term
| How much RAM can a 32-bit Vista system access? |
|
Definition
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Term
| How much RAM can Windows Vista Home Basic access? |
|
Definition
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Term
| How much RAM can Vista Business access? |
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Definition
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Term
Vista OS supports:
16-bit software |
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Definition
32-bit - some
64-bit - none |
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Term
Vista OS supports:
32-bit driver support |
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Definition
32-bit editions supports drivers designed for Windows Vista
64-bit editions supports no 32-bit drivers |
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Term
|
Definition
32-bit editions DEP software based
64-bit editions DEP hardware based |
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Term
Vista OS supports:
driver signatures |
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Definition
32-bit editions unsigned drivers can be used
64-bit editions only drivers digitally signed by the developer may be used |
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Term
Vista OS supports:
Kernel Patch Protection |
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Definition
32-bit editions not available
64-bit editions available |
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Term
| _______ ________ ________ stops potentially malicious programs from updating the Windows Vista Kernel by preventing kernel-mode drivers from extending or replacing kernel services. |
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Definition
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Term
(T/F)
Kernel Patch Protection can stop other programs from editing the kernel in any way. |
|
Definition
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Term
What is the memory access for:
Vista 32-bit
Vista 64-bit |
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Definition
up to 4GB RAM
more than 128GB RAM |
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Term
| What are the memory access times for the five different 64-bit editions of Windows Vista? |
|
Definition
Home Basic 8GB
Home Premium 16GB
Business >128GB
Enterprise >128GB
Ultimate >128GB |
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Term
| System Requirements for 32- and 64-bit editions of Windows Vista |
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Definition
32-bit 1GHz 32-bit (x86) processor
OR
64-bit (x64) processor
64-bit editions 1GHz 64-bit (x64) processor, 1GB of RAM (4GB recommended) |
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Term
| What are the advanced security features offered in the 64-bit edition of Windows Vista? |
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Definition
Data Execution Prevention
Kernel Patch Protection |
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Term
|
Definition
| data execution protection |
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|
Term
(T/F)
32-bit and 64-bit editions of Vista offer hardware DEP. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What is software-based DEP? |
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Definition
| prevents possible malicious programs from executing code from non-executable memory regions by checking application exceptions against a function table for that application. |
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Term
| Why is software DEP potentially unsafe? |
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Definition
| it merely checks applications exceptions against a function table for that application |
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Term
| Prevents kernel mode drivers from extending or replacing kernel services and by stopping other programs from editing the kernel |
|
Definition
| Kernel Patch Protection found on 64-bit editions of Windows Vista |
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Term
| What is an additional security measure used in Windows Vista? |
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Definition
| all 64-bit editions require all drivers to be signed using their developer's digital signature. |
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Term
| Can you move from a 32- to and x64 operating system? |
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Definition
| Yes, but you could have a problem with hardware drivers. |
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Term
(T/F)
If a manufacturer makes a 32-bit edition of software it will automatically work on the 64-bit edition of Vista. |
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Definition
False
Not all software developers have started programming for 64-bit editions due to the newness of the 64-bit market. |
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Term
| Where does 64-bit Vista install 32-bit software? |
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Definition
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Term
(T/F)
You can install a 32-bit OS on a PC with a 64-bit processor. |
|
Definition
True
but it will not run at a 64-bit rate |
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Term
(T/F)
You can install a 64-bit OS on a PC with a 32-bit processor. |
|
Definition
False
but the converse is true |
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Term
| You can't upgrade from a 32-bit OS to a 64-bit OS without a new ________ ________. |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| What happens when you upgrade from a 32-bit edition of Vista to a 640bit edition? |
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Definition
| You lose all of your software settings. |
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Term
Match each feature to the 32-bit edition of Vista:
a. provide kernel patch protection
b. requires drivers with digital signatures
c. supports hardware-based DEP
d. supports software-based DEP |
|
Definition
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Term
Match each feature to the 32-bit edition of Vista:
a. provide kernel patch protection
b. requires drivers with digital signatures
c. supports hardware-based DEP
d. supports software-based DEP |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the two methods of upgrading your Windows OS? |
|
Definition
upgrade-in-place
clean install |
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Term
| To upgrade in place you install a newer compatible version of Windows over the old one, and keep your ______ and ________. |
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Definition
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Term
| What's the best way to upgrade to a 64-bit OS? |
|
Definition
| Used Windows Easy Transfer to move your files and settings to an external drive and then move them back once the new OS is installed. |
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Term
| You can upgrade _______ _____ and ______ ___ _____ to Windows XP Professional directly without a clean install. |
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Definition
Windows 2000
Windows XP Home |
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Term
| You have to perform a _____ ______ any time you want to upgrade from Windows 2000 Professional to any version of Windows Vista. |
|
Definition
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Term
| To upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows Vista it is possible to upgrade to an intermediate like _______ ____ ________ beforehand. |
|
Definition
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Term
| You can upgrade an OS by using an ______ _____ of the Vista edition you want to upgrade to. |
|
Definition
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Term
|
Definition
| Should be used when planning to upgrade any other operating system to Windows Vista. |
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Term
| What does the Update Tool Adviser do? |
|
Definition
| scans the computer and produces a report listing any incompatible hardware and software and suggests ways to overcome these issues. |
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Term
| You can perform an upgrade in-place to Windows Vista using one of the following operating systems (4): |
|
Definition
XP Home
XP Media Center
XP Professional
XP Tablet PC |
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Term
| Windows XP Home can be upgraded to: |
|
Definition
Vista Home Basic
Vista Home Premium
Vista Business
Vista Ultimate |
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Term
| You can upgrade Windows XP Media Center to |
|
Definition
Vista Home Premium
Vista Ultimate |
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|
Term
| You can upgrade Windows XP professional to |
|
Definition
Vista Business
Vista Ultimate |
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Term
| You can only upgrade Windows XP Tablet PC to |
|
Definition
Vista Business
Vista Ultimate |
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|
Term
(T/F)
XP Home can be upgraded to Vista Home Basic |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
Windows XP Media Center can be upgraded to Vista Home Basic |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
Windows XP Pro can be upgraded to Vista Home Basic |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
Windows XP Tablet can be upgraded to Vista Home Basic |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
Windows XP Home can be upgraded to Vista Home Premium |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
Windows XP Media Center can be upgraded to Vista Home Premium |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
Windows XP Professional can be upgraded to Vista Home Premium |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
Windows XP Tablet PC can be upgraded to Vista Home Premium |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
Windows XP Home can be upgraded to Vista Business |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
Windows XP Media Center can be upgraded to Vista Business |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
Windows XP Professional can be upgraded to Vista Business |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
Windows XP Tablet PC can be upgraded to Vista Business |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
Windows XP Home can be upgraded to Vista Ultimate |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
Windows XP Media Center can be upgraded to Vista Ultimate |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
Windows XP Professional can be upgraded to Vista Ultimate |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
Windows XP Professional can be upgraded to Vista Ultimate |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
Windows XP Tablet PC can be upgraded to Vista Ultimate |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
You can't perform an upgrade in place from Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional x64 to Windows Vista. This process requires a clean install. |
|
Definition
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Term
Which system upgrades can be performed with an upgrade in place?
a. Windows XP Tablet PC 32-bit to Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit edition
b. Windows XP Professional 32-bit to Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit
c. Windows XP Media Center 32-bit to Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit edition
d. Windows XP Home 32-bit to Windows Vista Business 32-bit edition |
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Definition
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|
Term
| Before upgrading you should determine whether _____ ______ versions will work with the new OS. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| This list is no longer maintained as a complete hardware reference. |
|
Definition
| Hardware Compatibility List |
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Term
| What is used in lieu of the Hardware Compatibility List? |
|
Definition
| You can access a detailed list of hardware and software and versions of Windows that support them at the Windows marketplace website. |
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Term
| _______ compatibility is similar to ______ compatibility. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| How are compatibility issues resolved in Windows Vista? |
|
Definition
| By using Compatibility mode |
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|
Term
| What two methods can be used to configure program compatibility? |
|
Definition
program compatibility wizard
manual configuration |
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|
Term
| Where can you access the program compatibility wizard? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What is compatibility mode? |
|
Definition
| Being able to use older programs with newer versions of Windows. |
|
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Term
| What version of Windows has a program compatibility wizard? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| The compatibility wizard asks you to specify ______ ______, such as color and screen resolution. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| The program compatibility wizard allows you to disable visual ______, desktop _______, and display _______ on high DPI settings. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| program compatibility wizard - Administrative privileges are usually required for programs that |
|
Definition
were created for Windows 98
or require installers and system utilities |
|
|
Term
(T/F)
The program compatibility wizard lets you test compatibility settings of a program before exiting. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
(T/F)
After testing software compatibility in the program compatibility wizard you are required to proved feedback on whether or not the program worked correctly. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Where can you manually modify an applications compatibility? |
|
Definition
| In the applications properties |
|
|
Term
| The compatibility tabbed page in an application's properties includes 3 section. |
|
Definition
compatibility mode
settings
privilege level |
|
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Term
| enables you to specify a windows version compatible with the program you want to run |
|
Definition
| application properties>compatibility tab>compatibility mode |
|
|
Term
| enables you to choose a visual setting compatible with the program you want to run. |
|
Definition
| application properties>compatibility tab>settings |
|
|
Term
| allows you to run a program with administrative privileges if required |
|
Definition
| application properties>Compatibility>privilege level |
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