Title: Quiz 1
Course: CTS1133 Software Configuration > Section: Module 1 - Installing Windows

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: 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: Describe the difference between a Windows workgroup and homegroup.

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: Briefly describe the built-in administrator account.

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: List and describe the three choices you have if Windows is already installed on the hard drive and you want to install a different Windows operating system.

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: Describe the three main functions of a motherboard BIOS.

Q: What is a batch file?

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