Chapter 15 Maintaining and Optimizing an OS

How do you update a Linux system? A. Each version has its own updating tool B. Windows Update C. In Mission Control D. Through the App Store

A

How do you update a Windows system? A. Windows Update B. Through the App Store C. Each version has its own updating tool D. In the Control Panel

A

How often should you backup important files? A. Weekly B. Monthly C. Daily D. Yearly

A

SSDs don't require defragmenting. A. True B. False

A

What does System Information do? A. Provides you with a report about the hardware resources, components, and software environment in your computer. B. Enables you to select which programs and services start when Windows boots up. C. Enables you to schedule hard drive defragmentation, chkdsk scans, and other computer tasks D. Enables you to perform automatic custom backups of your files and settings.

A

What is Data Execution Prevention (DEP)? A. A technology that prevents viruses from taking over programs loaded in system memory. B. A technology that enables you to set permissions for different users on your computer. C. A technology that prevents programs from being installed on your computer. D. A technology that prevents files from being written to your hard drive.

A

Which utility collects information about hardware resources, components, and software environments? A. msinfo32 B. msconfig C. regedit D. perfmon.msc

A

This type of update is an update for device drivers, language packs, and other non-essentials. A. Scheduled update B. Optional update C. Important update D. Recommended update

B

What is the Backup utility called in Windows 8/8.1/10? A. Backup and Restore Center B. File History C. Backup and Restore D. Backup

B

What tool do you use in a Mac OS X system to create partitions and format drives? A. Disk Management B. Disk Utility C. Use the Ultimate Boot CD D. You can't create partitions in Mac

B

If you install a driver on your system and it causes problems, which tool can you use to roll back to a previous driver? A. Driver Manager B. msconfig C. Device Manager D. System Info

C

This type of update addresses critical security or stability issues. A. Optional update B. Recommended update C. Important update D. Scheduled update

C

This type of update adds non-critical features or enhancements. A. Important update B. Scheduled update C. Recommended update D. Optional update

C

What are backups called in Mac OS X? A. They are still called backups. B. Pictures C. Snapshots D. Images

C

What command can you run to check for hardware problems? A. ScanDisk B. Launchd C. Chkdsk D. Cron

C

What do you use to edit or troubleshoot a Windows OS and program startup processes and services? A. chkdsk B. services.msc C. msconfig D. System Preferences

C

What is the Task Scheduler equivalent for a Linux machine? A. Task Manager B. Mission Control C. Cron D. Launchd

C

What tool enables you to modify which programs start when Windows 7 starts? A. msstartup B. msinfo32 C. msconfig D. ipconfig

C

What tool is used in Mac OS X to perform full system backups? A. AppleBack B. Users and Groups C. Time Machine D. System Preferences Backup

C

When performing automatic updates, Windows 7 uses which feature to download additional updates for other Microsoft products? A. Software notifications B. msinfo32 C. Microsoft Update D. Registry

C

How do you update a Mac OS X system? A. Each version has its own updating tool B. Windows Update C. In Mission Control D. Through the App Store

D

What feature included in Windows 8/8.1/10 allows you to regularly back up your important files and folders? A. System Configuration B. Backup and Restore C. AutoPlay D. File History

D

What is the Task Scheduler equivalent for a Mac OS X machine? A. Cron B. Task Manager C. Mission Control D. Launchd

D

What tool can be used to create a task and when it should run and schedule maintenance? A. Launchd B. Cron C. Task Manager D. Task Scheduler

D

What tool enables you to correct a corrupted Windows operating system by reverting your computer to a previous state? A. Windows Restore B. Restore State Manager C. Time Machine D. System Restore

D

What tool enables you to modify which programs start when Windows 8.1 starts? A. msstartup B. msinfo32 C. msconfig D. Task Manager

D

Joan recently bought a new gamepad and used the Add a Device wizard to install it, but it still won't work. What should she do next? A. Check the manufacturer's website for updated drivers. B. Run the Automated System Recovery tool to return the PC to a functioning state. C. Use a restore point in System Restore to return the PC to a functioning state. D. Run Windows Update to search for new drivers. E. A and D F. B and C

E