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Operaing Systems and Software
domain 3.3
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Computer Science
11th Grade
12/05/2012

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Term
file systems
Definition
set of rules for describing how data and drives are organized
Term
when installing Windows, one of the choices that must be made is the type of _______ that will be used on the hard drive
Definition
file system
Term
What does the file system determine?
Definition
1)how large a logical drive can be/how the physical disk can be divided
2)security of the drive
3)if the drive can be used by more that one operating system
Term
Currently, Windows supports a file system for...
Definition
floppy disks
FAT
FAT32 and NTFS( for hard drives)
Term
FAT32
Definition
older file system(introduced with Windows 95/ supported up through Windows 7)
supports 32-bit file allocation table and allows for 268,435,456 entries. The smalles entry can be 8KB largest 2TB
(only recommended if backwards compatibility is needed with older windows versions)
Term
NTFS
Definition
(made for windowsNT) native file system for Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000
Term
Directory structures
Definition
Windows orders its files and folders into a hierarchical directory structure
Term
create folders
Definition
open windows folder, right click anywhere in the right pane thats empty and click, new>folder, then enter the folder name and press enter
Term
delete folder
Definition
find folder, right click the folder and select delete(moves folder and anything inside to Recycle Bin )shift delete will bypass recycle bin
Term
Navigate directory structures in windows explorer
Definition
1) click plus (+) sign next to folder name in the left explorer pane to see all sub-directories
2)click folder in left explorer pan and the contents of the folder appear in the right pane
3) click the left-hand arrow above the address bar to revisit the previous view
4)click right-hand arrow to move to next view
5)click up arrow/folder button to ascend to the next higher folder int he hierarchy
Term
files
Definition
smallest pieces of data accessible at the user level, created by applications/
offers many creation and manipulation options for files(creation, extensions, attributes)
Term
file extension
Definition
set of letters that follows the period int he file name (exapmle= letter.txt, txt is extension)
Term
file and folder attributes
Definition
indicate certain conditions and historical actions
which files have:
1) been backed up
2)need to be backed up
3)should be hidden from normal display
4)used by the system
5)created/last modified
6)when the NTFS file system is used on a drive
7) encryption and compression
Term
attrib command
Definition
can be used from command line to change attributes(archive,read-only,system, hidden)
Term
archive attribute
Definition
files with this attribute have not been backed up
Term
read-only attribute
Definition
files with read-only attribute can not be deleted or overwritten
Term
system attribute
Definition
system attributed files are only used by the OS and generally have the hidden attribute in addition
Term
hidden attribute
Definition
files with this attribute cannot be copied and are invisible to the default settings
Term
attrib command switches
Definition
1) +: sets an attribute
2)-: clears an attribute
3)R: read-only
4)A: archive
5)S: system
6)H: hidden
7)/S: processes files in all directories in the specified path
8)/D: processes all folders in specified path
Term
permissions
Definition
windows systems formatted with NTFS have an additional tab on the Properties sheet for files and folders called Security
Term
the top and bottom sections of the security tab do what?
Definition
top-shows users with access to the selected file or folder
bottom-allows specification of available permissions for the selected user
Term
the available permission on the security tab are
Definition
full control
modify
read and execute
read
write
list folder contents
Term
during the installation process , Windows Setup will check to ensure the machine has the minimum _______required to run the OS version being installed
Definition
hardware
Term
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/
Definition
Windows Vista Compatibility Center
Term
http://winqual.microsoft.com/HCL/Default.aspx?m=v.
Definition
Windows Vista Logo’d Products List:
Term
http://winqual.microsoft.com/HCL/Default.aspx?m=x.
Definition
Windows XP Logo’d Products List (formerly the HCL)
Term
Windows System Information tool can be accessed by typing ________ at the Run prompt
Definition
msinfo32
Term
free download, this program can be found at http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html. Will automatically search for updates and create a profile of your computer that runs in a browser window, listing all the hardware-related and software-related information on one screen as well as system security status
Definition
Belarc Adviser
Term
(http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/).
Definition
SiSoftware Sandra Lite
Term
For computers without an installed operating system, use self-booting diagnostic programs, which include:
Definition
1)#1-TuffTEST (http://www.tufftest.com/)
2)PC Check (http://www.eurosoft-uk.com)
Term
installation methods
Definition
1)DVD,CD,USB(boot media)
2)network installation
3)install from image
4)recovery CD
5)Factory recovery partition
Term
operating system installation options
Definition
1) file system
2) network configuration(dial-up or network adapter)
3)repair install
Term
disk preparation order
Definition
1)creating partition and logical drive
2)formatting partitions
Term
types of partitions in windows
Definition
primary and extended
Term
format
Definition
After the partition or partitions have been created, the logical drive(s) must be formatted to install the file system.
Term
Start installation
Definition
Once the format has been finished and the drive letter or letters have been assigned, the actual installation begins.
Term
Device Manager
Definition
main tool for managing hardware in Windows; it provides a graphical method of viewing hardware configurations and resources, including drivers
Term
device manager can be used for
Definition
disabling/enabling a device, view device status or roll them back.
Term
Device Manager can be accessed by typing
Definition
devmgmt.msc at a Run prompt and hitting Enter or right-clicking My Computer/Computer – from the desktop or the Start Menu – and selecting Properties
Term
device manager can also be used to
Definition
verify, install and update device drivers, driver signing
Term
user state migration tool
Definition
used to migrate user files and settings for one or more computers
Term
Virtual memory
Definition
part of the hard drive that is used as backup storage for the OS when RAM is full. Virtual memory is far slower than RAM, but can be of assistance when the system is using large amounts of memory
Term
Configure power management
Definition
control the computer has over its power-saving and full-power modes, is a vital aspect of how a system runs and responds
Term
Inadequate power management is known to cause
Definition
operational freezes and shutdown problems
Term
states and conditions of power management
Definition
suspend,wake on LAN,sleep timers, hibernate, and standby
Term
safe removal of peripherals
Definition
removing peripheral devices, regardless of whether a computer is a desktop or mobile unit, there are certain steps that are common to any device
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