Assignment 2-Chapter 2 Installing Windows

Content

Question 1
1 out of 1 points

What is it called when software is used to
simulate the hardware of a physical computer? Page 47
Answer
Selected Answer:

 a.
virtual machine

Question 2
1 out of 1 points

What important information is needed if you are
installing an OEM version of Windows 7? Page 68
Answer
Selected Answer:

 d.
product key

Question 3
1 out of 1 points

An upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7
carries applications and user settings forward into the new installation.
Page 57
Answer
Selected Answer:

 True

Question 4
1 out of 1 points

A Windows domain is a type of ____ network, which
is a network where resources are managed by a centralized computer. Page 54
Answer
Selected Answer:

 d.
client/server

Question 5
1 out of 1 points

A ____ boot allows you to install the new OS
without disturbing the old one so you can boot to either OS. Page 44
Answer
Selected Answer:

 d.
dual

Question 6
1 out of 1 points

When a partition is formatted with a file system
and assigned a drive letter it is called a volume. Page 51
Answer
Selected Answer:

 True

Question 7
1 out of 1 points

What type of installation should you perform if
you want to install a 64-bit version of Windows on a computer that already
has a 32-bit OS installed? Page 51
Answer
Selected Answer:

 b.
clean install

Question 8
1 out of 1 points

The price for Windows 7 is the same regardless of
the edition and type of license you purchase. Page 38
Answer
Selected Answer:

 False

Question 9
1 out of 1 points

Where should a user disable virus protection
settings that might prevent the boot area of the hard drive from being
altered? Page 56
Answer
Selected Answer:

 d.
BIOS setup

Question 10
1 out of 1 points

In a Windows domain, where is the centralized
database kept? Page 54
Answer
Selected Answer:

 d.
domain controller

Question 11
1 out of 1 points

Which type of OS should you install for best
performance when you have enough RAM? Page 40
Answer
Selected Answer:

 d.
64 bit

Question 12
1 out of 1 points

For some brand-name computers, the hard drive
contains a ____ partition that can be used to reinstall Windows. Page 46
Answer
Selected Answer:

 a.
hidden recovery

Question 13
1 out of 1 points

After installation, how many days do you have to
activate Windows 7? Page 70
Answer
Selected Answer:

 a.
30

Question 14
1 out of 1 points

What is the name of the directory database that
controls access to a Windows Server domain? Page 55
Answer
Selected Answer:

 b.
Active Directory

Question 15
1 out of 1 points

A computer must have a DVD drive in order to
install Windows 7. Page 45
Answer
Selected Answer:

 False

Question 16
1 out of 1 points

Which Windows 7 edition is intended for business
users and allows you to purchase multiple site licenses? Page 38
Answer
Selected Answer:

 d.
Windows 7 Professional

Question 17
1 out of 1 points

Which network location option means that Network
Discovery is turned off and you cannot join a homegroup or domain? Page 62
Answer
Selected Answer:

 c.
public network

Question 18
1 out of 1 points

In a Windows ____ , each computer maintains a
list of users and their rights on that particular computer. Page 53
Answer
Selected Answer:

 c.
workgroup

Question 19
1 out of 1 points

The OEM version of Windows 7 can only be
installed on a new PC for resale. Page 39
Answer
Selected Answer:

 True

Question 20
1 out of 1 points

Which of the following is used to uniquely
identify a computer on a network? Page 55
Answer
Selected Answer:

 d.
IP address

Question 21
1 out of 1 points

The _____________ is used to change motherboard
settings, finds a boot device, and contains instructions for running
essential hardware before an OS is started. Page 43
Answer
Selected Answer:

 b.
BIOS

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Review Test
Submission: MIT211-Chapter 1 Windows Operating System

Content

Course System Configuration I 14 Winter
Test MIT211-Chapter 1 Windows Operating System
Started 1/22/14 12:29 PM
Submitted 1/22/14 12:58 PM
Status Completed
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Time Elapsed 29 minutes.
Instructions
Question 1
1 out of 1 points

What is another name for the notification area in
Windows? Page 8
Answer
Selected Answer:

 a.
system tray

Question 2
1 out of 1 points

A hard drive can only have one single root
directory. Page 10
Answer
Selected Answer:

 False

Question 3
1 out of 1 points

What is the maximum number of characters allowed
in a filename path? Page 17
Answer
Selected Answer:

 d.
260

Question 4
1 out of 1 points

In Windows, there are two types of user accounts:
an administrator account and a standard account. Page 26
Answer
Selected Answer:

 True

Question 5
1 out of 1 points

Which edition of Windows 7 only offers the 32-bit
version? Page 20
Answer
Selected Answer:

 a.
Starter

Question 6
1 out of 1 points

What type of software is used to control a
computer. Page 2
Answer
Selected Answer:

 b.
operating system

Question 7
1 out of 1 points

The Action Center is a tool that was first
introduced in Windows XP. Page 23
Answer
Selected Answer:

 False

Question 8
1 out of 1 points

Which attribute is used to hide a file so that it
does not appear in the directory list? Page 19
Answer
Selected Answer:

 a.
Hidden

Question 9
1 out of 1 points

Which part of the path to a file indicates how
the file is organized or formatted? Page 12
Answer
Selected Answer:

 c.
file extension

Question 10
1 out of 1 points

What is another name for several small utility
programs that are found in the Control Panel? Page 22
Answer
Selected Answer:

 b.
applets

Question 11
1 out of 1 points

Which Windows utility program lists errors and
issues that need attention? Page 23
Answer
Selected Answer:

 b.
Action Center

Question 12
1 out of 1 points

What is the name of the interface that uses
graphics as compared to a command-driven interface? Page 3
Answer
Selected Answer:

 d.
graphical user

Question 13
1 out of 1 points

A ____ is one or more characters following the
last period in a filename, such as .exe, .txt, or .avi. Page 12
Answer
Selected Answer:

 b.
file extension

Question 14
1 out of 1 points

The Windows desktop is itself a folder. Page 17
Answer
Selected Answer:

 True

Question 15
1 out of 1 points

An operating system manages hardware, runs
applications, provides an interface for users, and stores, retrieves, and
manipulates files. Page 2
Answer
Selected Answer:

 True

Question 16
1 out of 1 points

Which of the following storage devices can be
divided into partitions that can have one or more volume? Page 10
Answer
Selected Answer:

 a.
hard drive

Question 17
1 out of 1 points

Which part of the Windows display shows
information about open programs and provides quick access to others? Page 7
Answer
Selected Answer:

 b.
taskbar

Question 18
1 out of 1 points

The ____ dialog box in Windows appears each time
a user attempts to perform an action that can be done only with
administrative privileges. Page 26
Answer
Selected Answer:

 d.
User Account Control

Question 19
1 out of 1 points

Windows 7 and Vista providess a new 3D user
interface called the ____ user interface. Page 3
Answer
Selected Answer:

 c.
Aero

Question 20
1 out of 1 points

A ____is a convenient way to access several
folders in different locations from one central location. Page 14
Answer
Selected Answer:

 d.
library

Question 21
1 out of 1 points

The ____ is usually on the right side of the
taskbar and displays open services. Page 8
Answer
Selected Answer:

 c.
system tray