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| (T/F) The Aero interface is only available on 64-bit editions of Vista. |
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Computer in Vista was called My Computer in Windows XP. |
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In Windows, all the critical files are hidden by default. This prevents users from accidentally deleting important files. |
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Once enabled, Windows Aero is available for use through your desktop and windows. |
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The location of an open folder in the directory tree is displayed in the taskbar. |
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The personal folder is always labeled with the user name that you logged on with. |
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To add a gadget to the sidebar, you right-click it and select the Add gadget. You can also drag it. |
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‘Add option’ not ‘Add gadget’ |
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Vista Basic is selected in the Color scheme list box. |
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Windows Aero enables you to adjust the translucency of the borders around windows. |
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Windows Aero enables you to select different colors and tints for window borders |
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Windows Aero enables you to view thumbnail previews of open windows by hovering over their icons on the taskbar. |
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Windows allows you to add personalized patterned borders around windows as long a Aero has been enabled. |
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Windows Explorer also enables you to access file and folder properties and configure them. |
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Windows Vista Basic edition features Aero. |
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You can troubleshoot boot sequence by changing the boot sequence options to reboot your computer from a removable drive |
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You can troubleshoot boot sequence by enabling De-bugging mode to restore system and registry settings to a previous successful start-up configuration |
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You can troubleshoot boot sequence by enabling Last Known Good Configuration mode to reverse unwanted changes to the OS |
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You can troubleshoot boot sequence by enabling VGA Mode if your computer fails to start up correctly after installing a new video driver |
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You can troubleshoot boot sequence by pressing F12 to access the BIOS setup utility if your computer fails to start up correctly after installing a new video driver |
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You can view, arrange, and flip between open windows, which display in three dimensions on your desktop if Aero is enabled. |
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You can’t display a sidebar on your desktop even if you don’t have Windows Aero. |
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You can display a sidebar on your desktop even if you don't have Windows Aero. |
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| ______ _______ displays shared network resources. Each icon represents a different computer or shared folder on the network. |
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| allows users complete control over files |
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| enables you to change the file or folder, including the ability to delete it |
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| enables you to open files as Read-Only, and copy files |
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| provides the same privileges as Read, but also allows the running of executable files, and |
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| a user can open and read the file, but won't be able to modify or delete it. |
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| A vertical bar on the side of the desktop that contains gadgets. |
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| allows you to create, read, and write to file |
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| Also known as the Systray |
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| The keyboard shortcut for the New menu is Alt+F, W. |
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| Configuration options for personalizing your desktop and color scheme are contained within the |
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| Appearance and Personalization section of the Control Panel. |
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| contains icons which enable you to open frequently used programs with a single click. |
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CPU Meter
Weather
Contacts
Game….these are examples of: |
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| Gadgets in the Gadget Gallery include a CPU Meter, Weather, Contacts, and games. |
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| Demonstrate how you would lock a document. |
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Step 1: Click the menu control arrow to expand the Fax folder, then select the Inbox folder in the navigation pane to open it and view its contents
The User 1\Documents folder of Windows Explorer is open.
Step 2: Select the Sample contract file, then click Organize – Properties
Step 3: Select the Read-only checkbox and click OK |
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| Each file or folder on a system has various attributes assigned to it. You can view these attributes using ________ ________. |
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| enables you to change permission settings for specific users. |
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| enables you to change the folder and all its subfolders to a specified template – such as a documents, music, or pictures folder. You can also put a picture on the folder icon, or change the folder icon. |
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| The Customize tabbed page |
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| enables you to open, copy, or restore previous versions of the selected item. |
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| The Previous Versions tabbed page |
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| enables you to share the selected item and set up advanced sharing options, such as custom permissions. |
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| enables you to view file properties such as size and location and to change the file attributes. |
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| hides a specific file from users whose systems have been configured not to show hidden files. |
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| How do you access Computer? |
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| To access the Computer interface, you click the Computer option on the Start Menu. |
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| How do you access Windows Explorer? |
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| To access Windows Explorer, you select Start - Programs - Accessories - Windows Explorer. |
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| How do you add new gadgets to the sidebar? |
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| You click the plus button at the top of Windows Sidebar to open the Gadget Gallery. |
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| How do you change the desktop color from the desktop shortcut menu? |
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1. Right-click the desktop to open the shortcut menu, and then select the Personalize option
2. Select Window Color and Appearance
3. Select Windows Aero from the list of Color schemes and click OK
4. Select Window Color and Appearance to change the color of window borders
5. Select Pink as the new color for window borders and click OK |
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| How do you close the sidebar? |
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| To close the Windows Sidebar, you right-click anywhere on the sidebar, then select Close Sidebar from the shortcut menu. |
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| How do you enabling the viewing of file extensions in Windows Vista? |
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| On the View tabbed page you can change your view of folders, choose from a range of advanced settings, and restore your view to a default setting. To display known file extensions, you clear the Hide extensions for known file types option. |
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| How do you get to Network Places? |
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| You can access Network Places by selecting the Network option in the Start menu. |
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| How do you get to the MMC? |
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| Start>Run>’ mmc’ click OK>Continue>User Account Control dialog box> |
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| How do you open the shortcut menu on the desktop? |
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| Right-click in the desktop |
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| How do you view a list of all programs installed on your computer? |
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| How many MB of RAM do you need to support a 17” monitor with a 1280 x 1024 resolution? |
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| How many MB of RAM do you need to support a 21” monitor with a 1,600 x 1,200 resolution? |
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| How many MB of RAM do you need to support a 30” monitor with a 2560 x 1600 resolution? |
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If you enable Windows Aero, what features become available to you that were not previously accessible?
a. View thumbnail previews of open windows from the taskbar
b. Add personalized patterned borders around windows
c. Adjust the translucency of window borders
d. Arrange open windows in a three dimensional display
e. Display the sidebar on your desktop |
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| In addition to a 128MB graphics card, the Aero interface also requires this class of graphics processor: |
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| DirectX9 class graphics processor |
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| In Windows Vista, the archiving, compression and encryption attributes are accessed using the _____ ______ under Properties. |
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| lists the group or user names for which permissions can be edited |
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| The Security tabbed page of the Test Properties dialog box |
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Match the functions to the utilities used to implement them:
Configuring the default gateway for all adapters:
a. Ping
b. Telnet
c. Ipconfig |
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Match the functions to the utilities used to implement them:
Displaying operating parameters on a remote computer::
a. Ping
b. Telnet
c. Ipconfig |
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Match the functions to the utilities used to implement them:
Refreshing DHCP:
a. Ping
b. Telnet
c. Ipconfig |
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Match the functions to the utilities used to implement them:
Verifying IP-level connectivity with another computer:
a. Ping
b. Telnet
c. Ipconfig |
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| Name 3 applications that you can use to access and organize files, folders, and drives. |
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• Computer
• Network Places, and
• Windows Explorer |
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| Name the 5 basic permissions. |
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• Full control – allows users complete control over files
• Modify – enables you to change the file or folder, including the ability to delete it
• Read – enables you to open files as Read-Only, and copy files
• Read & execute – provides the same privileges as Read, but also allows the running of executable files, and
• Write – allows you to create, read, and write to file |
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| Open Windows Sidebar so that it displays on your desktop. |
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Step 1: Click the Start button
Step 2: Select All Programs – Accessories
Step 3: Select Windows Sidebar |
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| opens the Start menu, from which you can access a wide range of programs and files. |
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| organizes these entities in a hierarchy or tree structure. |
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| shows a clock and icons informing you of the status of various computer settings and programs. |
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| Notification area or Systray |
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| Small programs that can provide both information and tools for frequent use. |
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Start>All Programs>Accessories>Windows Sidebar
What do you do next to add a Gadget? |
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1. Click the Plus (+) button to open the Gadget Gallery
2. Drag the Currency gadget into the Sidebar
3. Click the Close button |
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| The d_______ provides easy access to frequently used p_______, and you can store files and folders on it. |
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| The left pane of the S_____ m_____ provides a short list of commonly used programs. It also displays a list of recently used features. |
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| The personal folder includes common folders stored under your ______ _______. |
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| The right pane of the ______ ______ provides access to the Control Panel, the Help files, and folder locations. |
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| The Start Menu opens from the ______ _______. |
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| There are five tabbed pages on the Properties dialog box. |
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General
Sharing
Security
Previous Versions
Customize |
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| There is a sidebar on the desktop. It contains small programs called g______ that can help you with everyday tasks. |
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| This indicates when a file is ready for archiving, and allows you to enable indexing, compression, and encryption of the file. |
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| Used to display local and remote resources, It shows the contents of the CD-ROM drive, floppy disk, hard disk, and network drives. |
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| W______ E_______ is a file management application. It organizes the files and folders on your computer in a way that is logical and easy to manage. |
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| What are the 5 most important file extensions? |
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1. .exe
2. .doc
3. .sys
4. .jpeg
5. .zip |
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| What are the default gadgets on the sidebar? |
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| By default, the Clock, Slide Show, and Feed Headlines gadgets display in the sidebar. |
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| What are the options available under the desktop shortcut menu? |
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View
Sort By
Refresh
Paste
Paste Shortcut
Undo Move
Graphics Properties…
Graphics Options
New
Personalize |
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| What are the requirements for the DirectX9 class graphics processor (3) |
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1. Windows Display Driver Model Driver
2. , Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware
3. and 32 bits per pixel graphics memory requirements |
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| What are the three elements of the taskbar? |
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Start button
Quick Launch
Notification area |
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| What can you do from the Search Box |
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Search for files
Log off Windows
Shut down computer |
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| What can you do with Windows Flip 3D? |
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| Additionally, Windows Aero provides better access to your programs. You can arrange and flip through open windows in a three dimensional stack using Windows Flip 3D. |
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What can you use to navigate files and folders?
a. The Start menu
b. The Navigation pane of Windows Explorer
c. The Address bar of Windows Explorer
d. The File drop-down menu
e. The View drop-down menu |
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| What features are provided by Aero? (3) |
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This feature provides
1. new window colors, and a
2. translucent glass design that you can customize in
3. different tints. |
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| What happens when you hover over a windows button on the taskbar? |
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| And you can preview minimized windows by hovering your mouse over their buttons on the taskbar, This feature is also available in Windows 7. |
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| What is displayed in the mid section of the taskbar? |
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| files, folders, and programs display when you have opened them. |
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| What is found at the bottom of the Start menu? |
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| What is on the submenu of File>New? |
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You select File - New. The New option has a sub menu with the following options –
1. Folder
2. Shortcut
3. Journal Document
4. Rich Text Document
5. Compressed (zipped) Folder and
6. Briefcase. |
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| What is the main access point for accessing programs, and previewing open files and folders? |
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| What is the minimum speed needed to run the Vista Aero interface? |
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1GHz
To run Aero on a computer, the processor should have a minimum speed of 1GHz and should be either 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64). |
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| What should you do if you want to view the sidebar, but it isn’t showing? |
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Open it from the Start menu
To do this you click Start – All Programs – Accessories – Windows Sidebar. |
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| What would you need to do to enable the Aero? |
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To enable Aero, you need to configure the Windows color scheme.
You click the Change the color scheme hyperlink in the Personalization category.
The Appearance Settings dialog box lists and previews color scheme options available. |
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What’s the minimum size for a graphics card to run the Aero interface?
…minimum RAM? |
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When configuring virtual memory what values do you need to enter?
a. Minimum size of the virtual memory
b. Optimal size of the virtual memory
c. Initial size of the virtual memory
d. Maximum size of the virtual memory |
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| Where can you get more gadgets? |
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| The Gadget Gallery contains a selection of gadgets to choose from. You can get more gadgets online, search your gadgets, and view details about each gadget in the Gadgets Gallery. |
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| Where would you go to enable the Aero interface? |
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| Start>Control Panel>Appearance and Personalization |
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| Which editions of Windows Vista include the Aero interface? |
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1. Business
2. Enterprise
3. Home Premium
4. Ultimate |
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Which of the following system management tools can be used to edit Windows class objects?
a. The Registry Editor
b. The command prompt
c. DirectX |
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Which steps do you follow to open the Event Viewer in Windows Vista?
a. Control Panel>Computer Management>Event Viewer
b. Control Panel>System and Maintenance>Event Viewer
c. MMC>Add the Task Manager snap-in to access Event Viewer
d. Computer>Computer Management>Event Viewer |
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| Why might you use an ACL for a file or folder? |
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| to protect them from an unauthorized user accessing or deleting the file |
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| Windows_____ is one of the visual interfaces for Windows Vista. |
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| You can remove a gadget from the sidebar by closing it. |
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| To do this, you hover your mouse over a gadget, and click the Close button that displays. |
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| You can set permissions on files and folders by using _______. |
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| You can use the _____ on the Computer interface to view system information about your computer. |
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| You want to end Wordpad using Task Manager. How would you do this from the taskbar? |
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1. Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager
2. Click Wordpad.exe
3. Click End Process
4. Click End process in the Windows Task Manager dialog box to confirm that you want to end the process |
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