Title: Final Exam
Course: CTS1133 Software Configuration > Section: Final Exam

Q: In Windows, there are two types of user accounts: an administrator account and a standard account.
- true
- false
A: true

Q: What type of software is used to control a computer.
- application
- operating system
- interface routine
- ROM routine
A: operating system

Q: Which Windows utility program lists errors and issues that need attention?
- Action Center
- Control Panel
- System Information Windows
- Network and Sharing Center
A: Action Center

Q: What is the name of the interface that uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface?
- text
- menu-based
- common user
- graphical user
A: graphical user

Q: Windows 7 and Vista providess a new 3D user interface called the ____ user interface.
- Glass
- Aero
- Air
- Shield
A: Aero

Q: Which part of the Windows display shows information about open programs and provides quick access to others?
- Aero Snap
- taskbar
- notification area
- properties
A: taskbar

Q: Which of the following storage devices can be divided into partitions that can have one or more volume?
- USB
- optical drive
- hard drive
- flash drive
A: hard drive

Q: Which part of the path to a file indicates how the file is organized or formatted?
- subdirectory
- filename
- root directory
- file extension
A: file extension

Q: What is another name for the notification area in Windows?
- system tray
- taskbar
- Control Panel
- Start Menu
A: system tray

Q: A ____is a convenient way to access several folders in different locations from one central location.
- directory
- library
- root directory
- setting
A: library

Q: What is the maximum number of characters allowed in a filename path?
- 128
- 256
- 64
- 260
A: 260

Q: Which attribute is used to hide a file so that it does not appear in the directory list?
- Archive
- Hidden
- Read-only
- System
A: Hidden

Q: Which edition of Windows 7 only offers the 32-bit version?
- Starter
- Home Premium
- Enterprise
- Ultimate
A: Starter

Q: The ____ is usually on the right side of the taskbar and displays open services.
- status tray
- display area
- system tray
- identification area
A: system tray

Q: What is another name for several small utility programs that are found in the Control Panel?
- downloads
- system processes
- categories
- applets
A: applets

Q: A ____ is one or more characters following the last period in a filename, such as .exe, .txt, or .avi.
- filename
- file extension
- file version
- file type
A: file extension

Q: Which of the following file extensions are hidden just after Windows is installed? Choose all that apply.
- .exe
- .xlsx
- .com
- .txt
A: .exe; .com; .txt

Q: The ____ dialog box in Windows appears each time a user attempts to perform an action that can be done only with administrative privileges.
- User Account Confirmation
- User Account Control
- User Access Control
- User Access Confirmation
A: User Account Control

Q: Which of the following are all attributes that can be set on folders or files in Windows? Choose all that apply.
- system
- hidden
- read-only
- indexing
A: hidden; read-only; indexing

Q: Which of the following are valid types of user accounts in Windows?
- visitor
- administrator
- standard
- temporary
A: administrator; standard

Q: When troubleshooting a Windows problem, which of the following websites are recommended to use?
- support.microsoft.com
- windows.support.com
- windows.microsoft.com
- technet.microsoft.com
A: support.microsoft.com; windows.microsoft.com; technet.microsoft.com

Q: The price for Windows 7 is the same regardless of the edition and type of license you purchase.
- true
- false
A: false

Q: When a partition is formatted with a file system and assigned a drive letter it is called a volume.
- true
- false
A: true

Q: An upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 carries applications and user settings forward into the new installation.
- true
- false
A: true

Q: The OEM version of Windows 7 can only be installed on a new PC for resale.
- true
- false
A: true

Q: A computer must have a DVD drive in order to install Windows 7.
- true
- false
A: false

Q: What is it called when software is used to simulate the hardware of a physical computer?
- dual boot
- Windows XP mode
- virtual machine
- compatibility mode
A: virtual machine

Q: A ____ boot allows you to install the new OS without disturbing the old one so you can boot to either OS.
- dual
- cross
- controlled
- selective
A: dual

Q: Which Windows 7 edition is intended for business users and allows you to purchase multiple site licenses?
- Windows 7 Ultimate
- Windows 7 Professional
- Windows 7 Enterprise
- Windows 7 Starter
A: Windows 7 Professional

Q: Which type of OS should you install for best performance when you have enough RAM?
- 8 bit
- 16 bit
- 32 bit
- 64 bit
A: 64 bit

Q: Which network location option means that Network Discovery is turned off and you cannot join a homegroup or domain?
- workgroup
- home network
- work network
- public network
A: public network

Q: Where should a user disable virus protection settings that might prevent the boot area of the hard drive from being altered?
- Control Panel
- BIOS setup
- Device Manager
- Computer
A: BIOS setup

Q: What is the name of the directory database that controls access to a Windows Server domain?
- Network ID Directory
- Windows Server Controller
- Active Directory
- User Account Database
A: Active Directory

Q: 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?
- clean install
- dual boot
- in-place upgrade
- standard
A: clean install

Q: In a Windows ____ , each computer maintains a list of users and their rights on that particular computer.
- domain
- workgroup
- task group
- work unit
A: workgroup

Q: In a Windows domain, where is the centralized database kept?
- domain controller
- DNS server
- DHCP server
- client/server network
A: domain controller

Q: The _____________ is used to change motherboard settings, finds a boot device, and contains instructions for running essential hardware before an OS is started.
- kernel
- device driver
- BIOS
- system drive
A: BIOS

Q: For some brand-name computers, the hard drive contains a ____ partition that can be used to reinstall Windows.
- hidden resolution
- hidden recovery
- visible recovery
- visible rebuild
A: hidden recovery

Q: After installation, how many days do you have to activate Windows 7?
- 7
- 30
- 45
- 60
A: 30

Q: What important information is needed if you are installing an OEM version of Windows 7?
- installation code
- Receipt of purchase
- OEM license
- product key
A: product key

Q: Which of the following is used to uniquely identify a computer on a network?
- network ID
- ARP address
- IP address
- Serial number
A: IP address

Q: A Windows domain is a type of ____ network, which is a network where resources are managed by a centralized computer.
- time-sharing
- virtual
- server/server
- client/server
A: client/server

Q: Which of the following commands are used by the USMT software? (Choose all that apply.)
- imagecopy
- scanstate
- loadstate
- imagestate
A: scanstate; loadstate

Q: Which of the following are valid in-place upgrade paths for a computer that has Windows 7 Starter edition on it? (Choose all that apply.)
- Windows 7 Home Premium
- Windows 7 Enterprise
- Windows 7 Professional
- Windows 7 Ultimate
A: Windows 7 Home Premium; Windows 7 Professional; Windows 7 Ultimate

Q: Which of the following Windows 7 64-bit version editions could be installed on a computer that has 16 GB of RAM? (Choose all that apply.)
- Windows 7 Professional
- Windows 7 Starter
- Windows 7 Home Basic
- Windows 7 Home Premium
A: Windows 7 Professional; Windows 7 Home Premium

Q: Which of the following features are available in Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition? (Choose all that apply.)
- Backup to network
- Scheduled backups
- Windows Media Center
- Join a domain
A: Scheduled backups; Windows Media Center

Q: The Windows desktop is itself a folder.
- true
- false
A: true

Q: A hard drive can only have one single root directory.
- true
- false
A: false

Q: The Action Center is a tool that was first introduced in Windows XP.
- true
- false
A: false

Q: An operating system manages hardware, runs applications, provides an interface for users, and stores, retrieves, and manipulates files.
- true
- false
A: true

Q: What is the accelerometer used for in mobile devices?
- adjusting the screen orientation
- geotracking
- synchronizing data
- locating the nearest cell tower
A: adjusting the screen orientation

Q: Which type of device is most likely to have a slot for an SD card?
- iPod Touch
- Android smart phone
- iPhone
- iPad
A: Android smart phone

Q: Which of the following is NOT a function provided by iTunes for iOS devices?
- sync data to your computer
- install iOS updates
- back up data on Apple web sites
- restore from backup
A: back up data on Apple web sites

Q: Which component on a smart phone requires pairing with another device?
- GPS
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- SIM card
A: Bluetooth

Q: Which of the following is a screen that uses electrodes that sense the conductive properties of skin?
- dual-touch screen
- capacitive touch screen
- pressure-sensing screen
- resistive touch screen
A: capacitive touch screen

Q: What does jailbreaking do?
- Allows you to download games for free from Google Play
- Allows you download music for free from iTunes
- give you administrative privileges to Android
- give you root privileges to iOS
A: give you root privileges to iOS

Q: A SIM card is used for which of the following?
- holding data related to your cellular carrier
- holding your iTunes music information
- controlling the sensitivity of your touch screen
- backing up your data and applications
A: holding data related to your cellular carrier

Q: If you want to be able to wear gloves while using a smart phone, which screen technology will work?
- capacitive touch screen
- iPod touch screen
- resistive touch screen
- retina display touch screen
A: resistive touch screen

Q: Which of the following is based on open source code?
- Android
- Blackberry
- Windows Phone
- iOS
A: Android

Q: VMs running under a Type 1 hypervisor are isolated from each other.
- true
- false
A: true

Q: What must you do before using a new iPad or iPod touch?
- register it
- activate it
- install iOS on it
- install iTunes on it
A: activate it

Q: Which company acquired Android code in 2005 and has a leadership role in its development?
- Apple
- Symbian
- Google
- Yahoo
A: Google

Q: The Android OS is based on Linux.
- true
- false
A: true

Q: You usually install an OS on a mobile device using a USB device or SD-card.
- true
- false
A: false

Q: A setting called airplane mode lowers the output power of the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas allowing these networks to function, but at a reduced range.
- true
- false
A: false

Q: iOS was developed by and continues to be maintained by a consortium of companies.
- true
- false
A: false

Q: Which of the following are requirements/recommendations for installing a hypervisor and VMs?  (Choose all that apply.)
- hardware assisted virtualization
- 2 GB virtual memory for each VM
- virtual network driver
- 15 GB free hard drive space for each Windows VM
A: hardware assisted virtualization; 15 GB free hard drive space for each Windows VM

Q: Which of the following is true of a Type 1 hypervisor?
- typically used on desktops and laptops
- VirtualBox is an example
- called bare-metal hypervisor
- installs as an application
A: called bare-metal hypervisor

Q: The mobile device OSs that together account for about 90% of the smart phone market are which of the following?  (Choose all that apply.)
- Blackberry
- iOS
- Android
- Windows Phone
A: iOS; Android

Q: Which of the following are physical buttons on the front of Android smart phones.  (Choose all that apply.)
- Menu
- Call
- Go Back
- Web
A: Menu; Go Back

Q: Which of the following is a typical use of a Type 2 hypervisor?  (Choose all that apply.)
- by developers to test applications
- as honeypots to lure hackers
- for VDI deployment
- cloud computing
A: by developers to test applications; as honeypots to lure hackers

Q: What should you configure on an iOS device if you want your data erased after ten failed logon attempts?
- Lock Screen
- Remote Wipe
- iOS Locator
- Passcode Lock
A: Passcode Lock

Q: What can you do if you want to obtain administrator privileges to an Android device?
- delete the normal user account
- logon as Admin
- root the device
- reboot into recovery mode
A: root the device

Q: Which type of virtualization should you deploy to provide a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure?
- server-side
- client-side
- fat-client
- type-2
A: server-side

Q: The delegation of server-side virtualization to a third party is referred to as which of the following?
- zero client infrastructure
- cloud computing
- presentation virtualization
- App-V
A: cloud computing

Q: Which of the following are true about Windows Firewall?  (Choose all that apply.)
- it is a personal firewall
- it is configured when you set your network location
- once configured, you can only change settings by changing your network location
- it can only protect a computer from attacks coming from remote networks
A: it is a personal firewall; it is configured when you set your network location

Q: Which of the following are methods to lock down a workstation in Windows 7?  (Choose all that apply.)
- press Ctrl+End and click Logon Screen
- press Windows key + L
- press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and click Lock this Computer
- Press F1 and click Sleep
A: press Windows key + L; press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and click Lock this Computer

Q: If you need to understand the parent-child relationships between running processes and view parent processes as they call other processes, what tool should you use?
- Task Manager
- SearchIndexer
- Process Explorer
- Windows Defender
A: Process Explorer

Q: Which command can you perform at the Windows RE command prompt to repair the OS boot record on Windows 7?
- fixmbr
- bootrec /fixmbr
- fixboot
- bootrec /fixboot
A: bootrec /fixboot

Q: Which of the following would be considered an input to a biometric device?  (Choose all that apply.)
- keystrokes
- retina
- fingerprint
- voice
A: retina; fingerprint; voice

Q: Which are among the ways you can use BitLocker Encryption?  (Choose all that apply.)
- computer authentication using TPM
- user authentication using a certificate
- user authentication using a USB flash drive
- computer and user authentication using a PIN and TPM
A: computer authentication using TPM; user authentication using a USB flash drive; computer and user authentication using a PIN and TPM

Q: A privacy filter is used for what aspect of security?
- theft of a laptop
- computer authentication
- data encryption
- screen viewing
A: screen viewing

Q: An RFID badge is related to which type of authentication method?
- smart card
- biometric scanner
- digital certificate
- privacy filter
A: smart card

Q: One way to authenticate users on a computer is to use a small device that contains authentication information.  What is this device called?
- retinal scanner
- LoJack token
- smart card
- TPM
A: smart card

Q: If you don’t want to use BitLocker to protect your computer, you can still configure a power-on password using which of the following?
- Windows POP technology
- the BIOS
- a feature available on some DVD drives
- your USB keyboard
A: the BIOS

Q: Which type of malware can hijack internal Windows components and often goes undetected because it is already loaded when the antivirus software loads?
- Trojan horse
- rootkit
- adware
- worm
A: rootkit

Q: Which type of malware hides in the MBR program of a hard drive?
- boot sector virus
- Trojan horse
- keylogger
- spyware
A: boot sector virus

Q: You should beware of a person attempting to use your computer after you step away from it, a term referred to as which of the following?
- shoulder surfing
- tailgating
- social engineering
- session hijacking
A: tailgating

Q: Which of the following provides a strong magnetic field used to completely erase data on a hard drive or tape drive?
- ATA Secure Erase
- low-level format
- degausser
- magnetic data filter
A: degausser

Q: What types of user accounts does Windows 7 support?  (Choose all that apply.)
- standard
- limited
- visitor
- administrator
A: standard; administrator

Q: Which of the following are options for configuring QoS with Group Policy?  (Choose all that apply.)
- the priority is a number from 0 and 63
- outbound traffic can be throttled
- you must choose a specific application to apply the policy
- you can choose the protocol (either IP or ICMP) for the policy
A: the priority is a number from 0 and 63; outbound traffic can be throttled

Q: Which of the following are true about NTFS permissions?  (Choose all that apply.)
- inherited permissions override explicit permissions
- when a subfolder is created, it is assigned the permissions of its parent folder
- it is not possible to change the owner of a file
- by default, the owner of folder has full permissions to the folder
A: when a subfolder is created, it is assigned the permissions of its parent folder; by default, the owner of folder has full permissions to the folder

Q: Using Group Policy, you can set security policies to help secure a workstation.
- true
- false
A: true

Q: It’s usually a good idea to run several anti-malware programs at the same time on your computer.
- true
- false
A: false

Q: What keystroke should you press to get a logon window if you don’t use the welcome screen?
- Alt+F1
- Ctrl+Ins+Home
- Alt+F5+End
- Ctrl+Alt+Delete
A: Ctrl+Alt+Delete

Q: Which of the following is true about the Guest account in Windows 7?
- it is disabled by default
- it automatically has a complex password
- you cannot rename it
- it has administrative access
A: it is disabled by default

Q: Which of the following is true about passwords.
- it’s best to write your password down so you don’t get locked out of your computer
- passwords cannot be longer than 14 characters
- by default, accounts with a blank password cannot logon remotely
- letters and numbers are allowed, but no symbols such as ‘@’ or ‘!’
A: by default, accounts with a blank password cannot logon remotely

Q: Which of the following is true about the Windows Encrypted File System?
- files can be marked for encryption, but not folders
- an encrypted file moved to an unencrypted folder remains encrypted
- EFS only works on NTFS and FAT32
- you need to download special software to use EFS
A: an encrypted file moved to an unencrypted folder remains encrypted

Q: Which of the following is NOT true about using Group Policy on business and professional editions of Windows?
- you can rename default user accounts
- you can require user accounts to have non-blank passwords
- you can use gpedit.msc to see if any policies conflict
- you can disable logon scripts
A: you can use gpedit.msc to see if any policies conflict

Q: If you want your computer to be protected by BitLocker Encryption using computer authentication, what feature must your computer have?
- a USB port
- an authentication key on the hard drive
- a TPM chip on the motherboard
- a PIN on the BIOS
A: a TPM chip on the motherboard

Q: On a peer-to-peer network, authentication is the responsibility of the domain.
- true
- false
A: false

Q: Requiring users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to get a logon window is more secure than the welcome screen.
- true
- false
A: true

Q: After initially installing Windows 7, you need to disable the Guest account so nobody can use it.
- true
- false
A: false

Q: Which of the following is NOT true about user accounts and groups?
- a user account can belong to only one group at a time
- by default, standard users accounts belong to the Users group
- Guest group has limited rights on the system
- Backup Operators group can restore any files regardless of the group’s permissions to those files
A: a user account can belong to only one group at a time

Q: Which statements is true about controlling access to folders and files?
- permissions refer to the tasks an account is allowed to do in the system
- account configuration should keep in mind the principle of highest privilege
- rights are assigned to accounts
- in Windows, accounts have no rights assignments until you configure them
A: rights are assigned to accounts

Q: To which group does Windows give access to folders that you create which are not part of your user profile?
- Power Users
- Guests
- Authenticated Users
- Anonymous Users
A: Authenticated Users

Q: Which built-in group might Windows automatically assign a user account to when determining its permissions?
- Administrators
- Guests
- Backup Operators
- Anonymous users
A: Anonymous users

Q: Which of the following is NOT true about Remote Desktop?
- the client can be running any version of Windows 7
- by default all users can access Remote Desktop
- Windows firewall can block Remote Desktop connections
- you can start the remote desktop client using the mstsc command
A: by default all users can access Remote Desktop

Q: Which of the following is described as a computer that intercepts requests that a browser makes of a server and can cache received content.
- DNS server
- VPN server
- proxy server
- Web server
A: proxy server

Q: Which of the following is NOT true about Group Policy?
- policies can be applied to a computer
- all policies are applied before the logon screen appears
- Group Policy is available in Windows Professional edition
- you can set the QoS level for an application using Group Policy
A: all policies are applied before the logon screen appears

Q: If you want to be able to power up a computer remotely, what feature should you use?
- QoS
- RDP
- RemoteApp
- WoL
A: WoL

Q: When mapping a drive, you can type in the path to the shared folder on the host computer.  What is the syntax for the path?
- \\sharedfolder\server
- \server\sharedfolder
- \\server\sharedfolder
- /sharedfolder/server
A: \\server\sharedfolder

Q: Which NTFS permission(s) should you assign if the user should be able to create folders and files and open files to read data, but not delete files.
- Full control
- Read & execute
- Full control, Modify
- Write, Read
A: Write, Read

Q: Which of the following must you do to configure Windows to provide QoS for applications?  (Choose all that apply.)
- install the Windows QoS service
- enable QoS for the network connection adapter
- configure the TCP QoS settings
- set the QoS priority level for applications
A: enable QoS for the network connection adapter; set the QoS priority level for applications

Q: When troubleshooting a live network cable, what should you use?
- a cable tester
- a DVM
- a loopback plug
- an LED indicator
A: a loopback plug

Q: Which of the following is true about which folders to use to hold shared data when working with a workgroup?
- private data for each user should be kept in their C:\Users folder
- all users have access to the folders in the C:\Users folder
- C:\Users\Public should only be used by the Guest account
- Only Administrators and Guest have access to C:\Users\Public
A: private data for each user should be kept in their C:\Users folder

Q: When all users on a network require the same access to all resources, what type of network model should you use?
- Domain
- Homegroup
- Workgroup
- Guestgroup
A: Homegroup

Q: Which is NOT true about using share and NTFS permissions?
- if both permissions are used, the least restrictive permission between the two applies
- if NTFS permissions conflict between a user and group the least restrictive permission applies
- when you copy a file, the file takes on the permissions of the destination folder
- inherited permissions pass from parent folder to child file or folder
A: if both permissions are used, the least restrictive permission between the two applies

Q: Which type of permission should you set to control access to files and folders by local and network users?
- Sharing on FAT32 volumes only
- NTFS on NTFS volumes only
- NTFS on exFAT or NTFS volumes
- Sharing on NTFS or exFAT volumes
A: NTFS on NTFS volumes only

Q: To use Remote Desktop, the computer you access remotely can be running Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional.
- true
- false
A: false