Review Computer Technician 3rd 9-Weeks Assessment

Which of the following statements best describes the term x86?

• x86 is a type of architecture that supports 86-bit CPUs.

• x86 is a system that supports 86GB or more of address space.

• x86 is a system that requires a minimum of 8.6GB of RAM for installation.

• x86 is old nomenclature referring to the 80386 or 80486 CPU family. 

Which of the following statements best describes why the gadgets utility in Windows Vista and Windows 7 was discontinued in Windows 8/8.1?

• The gadgets utility included serious security vulnerabilities.

• Many of the real-time streaming gadgets did not work.

• There was very little interest in using these gadgets.

• Gadgets have been replaced by Charms in Windows 8/8.1.

Which of the following restore options is used by Windows 8/8.1 instead of Shadow Copy to restore earlier versions of a file?

• System Restore

• Image Backup

• File History

• File Backup

Which utility is used to ensure that older applications or games run properly on newer versions of an operating system?

• Compatibility Mode

• Virtual XP Mode

• Easy Transfer

• Ready Boost

Which of the following is Window’s cloud storage program?

• FirstUp

• OneDrive

• Cloud Drive

• Easy Transfer

Which of the following statements are true? (Choose Three.)

• Apps from the Windows Store can be easily updated

• Apps from the Windows Store will be automatically be reinstalled when the computer is refreshed.

• Files created using apps from the Windows Store will automatically be synced each time you access the Windows Store online.

• Use of the Windows Store requires a Microsoft account using a Live sign in.

In Windows 7 or 8/8.1/10, the Action Center performs which of the following functions?

• It allows you to easily apply updates and service packs to your system.

• It is a quick resource for updating drives.

• It warns you about potential security and maintenance problems.

• It allows you to change the computer name or join a workgroup.

In Windows 7/8/8.1/10, libraries do which of the following?

• They allow multiple folders stored in different locations to be viewed as a single logical folder.

• They are critical files. They allow users to borrow apps for a specified length of time from the Microsoft Store.

• Is troubleshooting system problems

• They contain updates and service packs.

When installing a multi-boot system, which of the following steps should be completed? (Choose all that apply.)

• Install the newest operating system first.

• Use a virtual machine if you want to switch between operating systems without rebooting.

• Install the oldest operating system first.

• Create up to four primary partitions on an MBR drive.

Which of the following statements best describes how to boot a new computer using the PXE (Preboot eXecution Environment) method?

• Use a CD or DVD to boot the computer.

• Boot the computer through a network connection.

• Use a thumb drive or some other portable media to boot the computer prior to inserting the installation CD or DVD.

• Create an ISO image with which to boot the computer.