A+ Essentials Chapter 13
Understanding Windows 13
In this chapter, you will learn how to
• Explain the Windows interface
• Identify the features and characteristics of Windows 2000 and Windows XP
• Describe the current versions of Windows
- 1.
Which of the following is an advantage of running Windows 2000 on NTFS asopposed to FAT32? (Select two.)
- A.
Security
- B.
Encryption
- C.
Long filenames
- D.
FDISK
Correct Answer(s)
A. Security
B. EncryptionExplanation
NTFS offers security and encryption, two things you don’t get with
FAT32.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which folder permission allows file creation and editing, but not deleting?
- A.
Full Control
- B.
Full Access
- C.
Modify
- D.
Read & Execute
Correct Answer
C. ModifyExplanation
Modify permission enables you to create and edit files, but not delete
them.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What type of files are NTLDR, BOOT.INI, and NTDETECT.COM?
- A.
Boot files
- B.
System files
- C.
Starter files
- D.
NTFS files
Correct Answer
B. System filesExplanation
NTLDR, BOOT.INI, and NTDETECT.COM are the Windows 2000/XP
system files.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What folder is a central storage location for user files?
- A.
Program Files
- B.
My Documents
- C.
My Files
- D.
My Network Places
Correct Answer
B. My DocumentsExplanation
Most users put files in My Documents.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which utility is helpful in troubleshooting hardware?
- A.
System Properties
- B.
Device Manager
- C.
Disk Management
- D.
Security Center
Correct Answer
B. Device ManagerExplanation
For hardware in general, turn to the Device Manager.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which Windows XP utility backs up critical files and settings and enables youto roll back to a previous state?
- A.
Registry
- B.
System Restore
- C.
System Information
- D.
Microsoft Management Console
Correct Answer
B. System RestoreExplanation
System Restore does the trick here, enabling you to back up and restore
your system.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Many tech tools are grouped together in which location?
- A.
Start | All Programs | Tools
- B.
Start | All Program | Tools | System Tools
- C.
Start | All Programs | System Tools | Accessories
- D.
Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools
Correct Answer
D. Start | All Programs | Accessories | System ToolsExplanation
You’ll find many useful tools in Start | All Programs | Accessories | System
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- 8.
Which utility is missing from the default Windows XP Home installation?
- A.
Backup
- B.
Character Map
- C.
Computer Management
- D.
User Accounts
Correct Answer
A. BackupExplanation
Backup is not installed by default in Windows XP HomeRate this question:
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- 9.
What is displayed in the My Computer window?
- A.
All the drives on your system
- B.
All the Control Panel applets
- C.
Installed programs
- D.
Other computers on the network
Correct Answer
A. All the drives on your systemExplanation
My Computer shows your drives.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which Registry root key contains information about file types?
- A.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
- B.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- C.
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
- D.
HKEY_USERS
Correct Answer
A. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTExplanation
You’ll find file information in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.Rate this question:
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