CompTIA A+ 220-1001 & 220-1002 A+ 1002: CH2 Review
This flashcard set reviews key topics from Chapter 2 of the CompTIA A+ 220-1002 exam, focusing on Windows OS architecture, system directories, and file management. Great for reinforcing core OS concepts tested on the exam.
How many directory structures for program files are created by the 64-bit edition of Windows?
One
Four
Three
Two
Two
Key Terms
How many directory structures for program files are created by the 64-bit edition of Windows?
One
Four
Three
Two
Two
In macOS, what launch point provides access to the tools needed to perform services on a Mac beyond what’s included in System Preferences, including Activity Monitor and Terminal?
Utilities Folder
Administrative Tools
Control Panel
Command Line
Utilities Folder
Which feature does Windows 8 use to take advantage of Modern widescreen monitors?
Side-by-side apps
Aero Glass
Tiles
Charms
Side-by-side apps
What does the final version of Windows 8.1 use for the default interface?
The Desktop
The Start Screen
The Aero Glass
The Dock
The Desktop
In Windows 7, what is another name for the notification area that shows programs running in the background?
Control Panel
System Tray
Taskbar
Desktop
System Tray
What is Windows 7 default Web Browser?
Chrome
Internet Explorer
Netscape
Firefox
Internet Explorer
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
How many directory structures for program files are created by the 64-bit edition of Windows? One | Two |
In macOS, what launch point provides access to the tools needed to perform services on a Mac beyond what’s included in System Preferences, including Activity Monitor and Terminal? Utilities Folder | Utilities Folder |
Which feature does Windows 8 use to take advantage of Modern widescreen monitors? Side-by-side apps | Side-by-side apps |
What does the final version of Windows 8.1 use for the default interface? The Desktop | The Desktop |
In Windows 7, what is another name for the notification area that shows programs running in the background? Control Panel | System Tray |
What is Windows 7 default Web Browser? Chrome | Internet Explorer |
In Windows 8/8.1, the _____ is the go to source for Tech Tools? Control Panel | Control Panel |
Which port on the back of a PCs system unit is used for Network Connection? PS/2 or Mini-DIN | NIC |
The ____ of a computer controls the hardware and enables you to tell the computer what to do? | Operating System |
The _____ computer component is the physical stuff that you can touch or hold in your hand? | Hardware |
All KDE-based distros provide everything you need to work on the system from the _____ menu? System Preferences | Kickoff |
In the macOS operating system, what is the background of the main screen called? Unity | The Desktop |
Which command-line tool displays all files and folders in a specific directory? list | dir |
You can click the Windows 10 Task View button to create and manage _____ for groupings of your open applications? buttons | multiple desktops |
In macOS what launch point provides access to almost all the settings needed to administer a macOS system? System Preferences | System Preferences |
What term describes an OS Software parts with which you can interact? Charms | User Interface |
In Windows 8/8.1, the _____ is the goto source for Tech Tools? Utilities Folder | Control Panel |
In a Windows System, what would be the preferred download folder for applications for a user named Mike? c:\Users/Downloads\Mike | C:\Users\Mike\Downloads |
What are the 3 major components in a modern computer? hardware, operating system, and apps | hardware, operating system, and apps |
Which tool enables you to copy any Unicode character into the Clipboard and paste into your Document? My Computer | Character Map |
Which device is a general-purpose computing device? Digital Watch | Smartphone |
An essential tool in Linux for technicians is the command line, called _____? Terminal | Terminal |
Which port on the back of a PC’s system unit is used for output to a monitor? HDMI | HDMI |
In modern terms, a(n) _____ is an electronic device that can perform calculations? | Computer |
Which term describes computers (ex: Windows PC, macOS) with applications that allow a person to perform diverse tasks, from writing a book on CompTIA A+ certification to talking with someone, with full audio and video, on the other side of the world? Targeted Computers | Multipurpose Computers |
In Windows 8, which tool enables you to setup hard drives, manage devices, test system performance, and much more? Administrative Tools | Administrative Tools |