CompTIA A+ 220-1001 & 220-1002 A+ 1002: CH14 Review
This flashcard set focuses on Windows maintenance and update tools from Chapter 14 of the CompTIA A+ 220-1002 exam, including Windows Update, driver updates, and system patching. Essential for mastering system reliability and security tasks.
The purpose of Windows Update is to allow users to easily ___________?
install important or recommended updates
update virus signatures
update drivers
download viruses
install important or recommended updates
Key Terms
The purpose of Windows Update is to allow users to easily ___________?
install important or recommended updates
update virus signatures
update drivers
download viruses
install important or recommended updates
Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, and Command Prompt are found in which tab of the System Configuration Tab?
Tools
Services
Boot
Startup
Tools
The purpose of the Virtual Memory Option in the Advanced Tab on the Performance Options Dialog box in Windows is to _______?
create or delete paging files
make more hard disk space available
enable monitoring of virtual memory
modify the size and location of the page file
modify the size and location of the page file
Actions or schedules that start a program are called ______ in Task Scheduler?
criteria
actions
conditions
triggers
triggers
To install application software in Windows, the system looks for the special file called _____ and automatically runs the program in that file?
autoinstall. inf
autorun. txt
install. txt
autorun. inf
autorun.inf
The first Task in Disk Cleanup is to _______?
calculate the space to be freed up
remove all unneeded files
display the Disk Cleanup dialog box
check the disk-controller status
calculate the space to be freed up
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
The purpose of Windows Update is to allow users to easily ___________? install important or recommended updates | install important or recommended updates |
Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, and Command Prompt are found in which tab of the System Configuration Tab? Tools | Tools |
The purpose of the Virtual Memory Option in the Advanced Tab on the Performance Options Dialog box in Windows is to _______? create or delete paging files | modify the size and location of the page file |
Actions or schedules that start a program are called ______ in Task Scheduler? criteria | triggers |
To install application software in Windows, the system looks for the special file called _____ and automatically runs the program in that file? autoinstall. inf | autorun.inf |
The first Task in Disk Cleanup is to _______? calculate the space to be freed up | calculate the space to be freed up |
If you are using an Administrator account during a software installation and you get prompted by the UAC, you should ______? immediately stop the installation | click Continue and finish the installation |
Which type of updates must be installed manually in Windows? special | optional |
Which of the following is true of a Restore Process in Windows? Only settings and programs are changed | Only settings and programs are changed |
What does Ubuntu Linux use for backing up files, folders, and drives? Ubuntu BackIn | Deja Dup |
A lot of software loads when you boot up any computing device, such as small programs called _______, that provide support for the various functions of the Operating System? manager tools | Services |
Use _______ to load minimal, generic and trusted drivers for troubleshooting process? privileged mode | safe mode |
The System Restore Tool in Windows enables you to create a ________, which is a snapshot of the computer’s configuration at a specific point in time? Time Snapshot | Restore Point |
Windows Task Schedule divides tasks into actions, conditions, and _________? executables | triggers |
The ______ is a shell program in Windows that holds individual utilities called snap-ins, designed for administration and troubleshooting? cron scripting tool | MMC |
The option in the Advanced Tab on the Performance Options dialog box in Windows are Processor Scheduling and _________? Virtual Memory | Virtual Memory |
The Backup and Restore option in Windows 7 enables you to back up _______? personal user information and installed information | personal user information and installed information |
The labels on the tab buttons on the Driver tab of the Windows Device are Driver Details, Update Driver, Roll Back Driver, Uninstall, and ________? Enable | Disable |
To start an installation manually in Windows, you should ________? initiate an update of the application | double-click on the disc icon in Explorer of File Explorer |
Most Windows applications distributed on removable media have a _______ file that calls up the installation program? upgrade | autorun |
The tabs on the Performance Options Dialog Box in Windows are Visual Effects, Advanced, and _________? Data Execution Prevention | Data Execution Prevention |
If Windows does not automatically detect a newly added device, to get the device recognized and the drivers installed, you should? restart the computer | use the Add a Device option in the Device and Printers applet |
The System Information Tool in Windows can be used to ________? store information about relevant internet resources | gather information about remote computers |
By default, Windows creates a ______ every time new software is installed? boot disk | restore point |
What tool identifies files that can be deleted to gain more hard drive space? System Restore | Disk Cleanup |
You don't have to count on the automatic creation of Restore Points. Youc an open System Restore at any time and simply select _? Enable Restore Point | Create a Restore Point |
To Clean up the Registry in Windows, you should _? acquire the right third-party tool | acquire the right third-party tool |
Time Machine in macOS creates full system backups that are known as _? system copies | local snapshots |
Your system can automatically contact Microsoft's Websites and download critical updates through ? Windows Update | Windows Update |