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Setting a PC System Vocabulary

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Cable management

a)

The installation of equipment to secure cables, help improve appearance, organization and performance, and assist in troubleshooting.

b)

A capability developed my Microsoft for Windows 95 and later operating systems that enables a user to plug a device into a computer and have the computer detect and install the device without the assistance of the user.

c)

A printer that is directly connected to a computer by a cable. The printer is only accessible through the computer to which it is attached.

d)

Provides information about the iteration of the software you are using. Software versions are changed every time the software is upgraded or newer features have been added to it.

2.

Plug and Play (PnP)

a)

A control panel option in Windows that allows you to view and control hardware attached to your computer.

b)

An information profile that uniquely identifies a user on a computer. Every user account on a computer needs to have a unique user name and password.

c)

A capability developed my Microsoft for Windows 95 and later operating systems that enables a user to plug a device into a computer and have the computer detect and install the device without the assistance of the user.

d)

Provides information about the iteration of the software you are using. Software versions are changed every time the software is upgraded or newer features have been added to it.

3.

Local Printer

a)

A list of hardware, typically including many types of peripherals, proven to be compatible with a particular operating system.

b)

A printer that is part of a workgroup or network of computers that can be accessed by all users of the network at the same time. The printer can be connected through cables or wirelessly.

c)

A printer that is directly connected to a computer by a cable. The printer is only accessible through the computer to which it is attached.

d)

A case-sensitive string of alphanumeric characters that must be typed before a user can access a computer. A strong password is a combination of both upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

4.

Network Printer

a)

A printer that is part of a workgroup or network of computers that can be accessed by all users of the network at the same time. The printer can be connected through cables or wirelessly.

b)

A set of rules that determines what things a user is allowed to do on a computer and what resources the user can access; by limiting a user's permissions and rights, you can keep the person from opening files, installing unwanted software, or changing certain computer settings.

c)

An information profile that uniquely identifies a user on a computer. Every user account on a computer needs to have a unique user name and password.

d)

A list of hardware, typically including many types of peripherals, proven to be compatible with a particular operating system.

5.

Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)

a)

A printer that is directly connected to a computer by a cable. The printer is only accessible through the computer to which it is attached.

b)

An information profile that uniquely identifies a user on a computer. Every user account on a computer needs to have a unique user name and password.

c)

A list of hardware, typically including many types of peripherals, proven to be compatible with a particular operating system.

d)

A set of rules that determines what things a user is allowed to do on a computer and what resources the user can access; by limiting a user's permissions and rights, you can keep the person from opening files, installing unwanted software, or changing certain computer settings.

6.

User account

a)

A case-sensitive string of alphanumeric characters that must be typed before a user can access a computer. A strong password is a combination of both upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

b)

A unique name identifying a user on a computer.

c)

An information profile that uniquely identifies a user on a computer. Every user account on a computer needs to have a unique user name and password.

d)

A control panel option in Windows that allows you to view and control hardware attached to your computer.

Software updates

7.

User name

a)

A case-sensitive string of alphanumeric characters that must be typed before a user can access a computer. A strong password is a combination of both upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

b)

A unique name identifying a user on a computer.

c)

A control panel option in Windows that allows you to view and control hardware attached to your computer.

d)

Software programs or code intended to address security flaws and performance issues in an existing version of software.

8.

Password

a)

Software programs or code intended to address security flaws and performance issues in an existing version of software.

b)

A case-sensitive string of alphanumeric characters that must be typed before a user can access a computer. A strong password is a combination of both upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

c)

A set of rules that determines what things a user is allowed to do on a computer and what resources the user can access; by limiting a user's permissions and rights, you can keep the person from opening files, installing unwanted software, or changing certain computer settings.

d)

A control panel option in Windows that allows you to view and control hardware attached to your computer.

9.

Permissions and rights

a)

Software programs or code intended to address security flaws and performance issues in an existing version of software.

b)

A control panel option in Windows that allows you to view and control hardware attached to your computer

c)

A set of rules that determines what things a user is allowed to do on a computer and what resources the user can access; by limiting a user's permissions and rights, you can keep the person from opening files, installing unwanted software, or changing certain computer settings.

d)

Provides information about the iteration of the software you are using. Software versions are changed every time the software is upgraded or newer features have been added to it.

10.

Device Manager

a)

Small units of supplemental code meant to address either a security problem or a functionality flaw in a software package or operating system.

b)

Provides information about the iteration of the software you are using. Software versions are changed every time the software is upgraded or newer features have been added to it.

c)

A control panel option in Windows that allows you to view and control hardware attached to your computer.

d)

Software programs or code intended to address security flaws and performance issues in an existing version of software.

11.

Software updates

a)

A larger compilation of system updates that can include functionality enhancements, new features, and typically all patches, updates, and hotfixes issued up to the point of the service pack release.

b)

Small units of supplemental code meant to address either a security problem or a functionality flaw in a software package or operating system.

c)

Software programs or code intended to address security flaws and performance issues in an existing version of software.

d)

Provides information about the iteration of the software you are using. Software versions are changed every time the software is upgraded or newer features have been added to it.

12.

Versioning

a)

A patch that is often issued on an emergency basis to address a specific security flaw.

b)

Provides information about the iteration of the software you are using. Software versions are changed every time the software is upgraded or newer features have been added to it.

c)

Small units of supplemental code meant to address either a security problem or a functionality flaw in a software package or operating system.

d)

A patch that is often issued on an emergency basis to address a specific security flaw.

13.

Patches

a)

A collection of previously issued patches and hotfixes, usually meant to be applied to one component of a system, such as the web browser or a particular service.

b)

Small units of supplemental code meant to address either a security problem or a functionality flaw in a software package or operating system.

c)

A patch that is often issued on an emergency basis to address a specific security flaw.

d)

A larger compilation of system updates that can include functionality enhancements, new features, and typically all patches, updates, and hotfixes issued up to the point of the service pack release.

14.

Hotfix

a)

A feature of an operating system or a software application that enables updates to be downloaded and installed automatically on a system at a scheduled time. After a manufacturer releases an update, it gets downloaded to your system the next time you connect to the Internet.

b)

A collection of previously issued patches and hotfixes, usually meant to be applied to one component of a system, such as the web browser or a particular service.

c)

A larger compilation of system updates that can include functionality enhancements, new features, and typically all patches, updates, and hotfixes issued up to the point of the service pack release.

d)

A patch that is often issued on an emergency basis to address a specific security flaw.

15.

Service Pack

a)

A larger compilation of system updates that can include functionality enhancements, new features, and typically all patches, updates, and hotfixes issued up to the point of the service pack release.

b)

Software programs that are sold together as a set or suite or that are sold with an operating system or with a new computer. Examples of software suites include Microsoft Office and Google Apps.

c)

A collection of previously issued patches and hotfixes, usually meant to be applied to one component of a system, such as the web browser or a particular service.

d)

A feature of an operating system or a software application that enables updates to be downloaded and installed automatically on a system at a scheduled time. After a manufacturer releases an update, it gets downloaded to your system the next time you connect to the Internet.

16.

Rollup

a)

A listing of the applications that are available on a computer. You can perform a manual inventory by identifying the various applications that are installed, or you can use an inventory utility to create the inventory list.

b)

Software programs that are sold together as a set or suite or that are sold with an operating system or with a new computer. Examples of software suites include Microsoft Office and Google Apps.

c)

A collection of previously issued patches and hotfixes, usually meant to be applied to one component of a system, such as the web browser or a particular service.

d)

A feature of an operating system or a software application that enables updates to be downloaded and installed automatically on a system at a scheduled time. After a manufacturer releases an update, it gets downloaded to your system the next time you connect to the Internet.

17.

Automatic updates

a)

A listing of the applications that are available on a computer. You can perform a manual inventory by identifying the various applications that are installed, or you can use an inventory utility to create the inventory list.

b)

A feature of an operating system or a software application that enables updates to be downloaded and installed automatically on a system at a scheduled time. After a manufacturer releases an update, it gets downloaded to your system the next time you connect to the Internet.

c)

Software programs that are sold together as a set or suite or that are sold with an operating system or with a new computer. Examples of software suites include Microsoft Office and Google Apps.

d)

A slang term that describes software that has lots of features and requires considerable disk space and RAM to install and run.

18.

Bundled applications

a)

A listing of the applications that are available on a computer. You can perform a manual inventory by identifying the various applications that are installed, or you can use an inventory utility to create the inventory list.

b)

Software programs that are sold together as a set or suite or that are sold with an operating system or with a new computer. Examples of software suites include Microsoft Office and Google Apps.

c)

A slang term that describes software that has lots of features and requires considerable disk space and RAM to install and run.

d)

The use of assistive technology to make computers available and easier to use.

19.

Software inventory

a)

The use of assistive technology to make computers available and easier to use.

b)

A slang term that describes software that has lots of features and requires considerable disk space and RAM to install and run.

c)

Includes tools that are designed to ensure that people with disabilities are able to use the software.

d)

A listing of the applications that are available on a computer. You can perform a manual inventory by identifying the various applications that are installed, or you can use an inventory utility to create the inventory list.

20.

Bloatware

a)

Software programs that are sold together as a set or suite or that are sold with an operating system or with a new computer. Examples of software suites include Microsoft Office and Google apps

b)

A slang term that describes software that has lots of features and requires considerable disk space and RAM to install and run.

c)

The use of assistive technology to make computers available and easier to use.

d)

Includes tools that are designed to ensure that people with disabilities are able to use the software.

21.

Accessibility

a)

Software programs that are sold together as a set or suite or that are sold with an operating system or with a new computer. Examples of software suites include Microsoft Office and Google Apps.

b)

Includes tools that are designed to ensure that people with disabilities are able to use the software.

c)

A slang term that describes software that has lots of features and requires considerable disk space and RAM to install and run.

d)

The use of assistive technology to make computers available and easier to use.

22.

Adaptive technology

a)

A collection of previously issued patches and hotfixes, usually meant to be applied to one component of a system, such as the web browser or a particular service.

b)

Includes tools that are designed to ensure that people with disabilities are able to use the software.

c)

The use of assistive technology to make computers available and easier to use.

d)

A listing of the applications that are available on a computer. You can perform a manual inventory by identifying the various applications that are installed, or you can use an inventory utility to create the inventory list.