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ITC 131 - Exam 2 - Exiting
Information on Exiting Windows
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 1
08/12/2007

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three steps to exiting properly
Definition
Save files, close open programs and choose log off or shut down
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why we follow steps to exit properly
Definition
prevent software and files from being corrupted
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why use log off and when?
Definition
prevent unauthorized access to files and network; during a short break, lunch or the end of the day
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how to lock your computer
Definition
Ctrl + Alt + Del, Lock Computer
Term
when to use restart and what it does
Definition
If you need to end the current session; shuts down Windows and starts it again immediately (reset)
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what "switch user" does
Definition
In a non-networked (home) environment, switch user lets another user log on while your files and programs remain open
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what "turn off" does
Definition
Closes all operating system files, saves operating system data from memory to hard disk and prepares computer to be safely turned off
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what "hibernate" does
Definition
Saves current desktop state to hard drive then shuts down computer; when you start computer back up, the desktop is restored the way it was (with open files and programs)
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what "standby" does
Definition
Monitor and hard disk turn off after set period of time
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cold boot - what it is and what it's also called
Definition
When the computer starts up from a powered down or off state; also called a hard boot
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warm boot - what it is and what it's also called
Definition
When you restart a computer that is already on via the operating system; the computer is restarted to its initial state; also called a soft boot
Term
boot
Definition
To load the first piece of software that starts a computer
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what boot is short for and why
Definition
Boot is short for bootstrap, which in olden days was a strap attached to the top of your boot that you could pull to help get your boot on. Similarly, bootstrap utilities help get the computer started.
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Two ways to get to the Task Manager
Definition
Ctrl + Alt + Del, Task Manager OR right-click the taskbar and click Task Manager
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Three reasons to use the Task Manager (most common reason first)
Definition
To end a problem program that has stopped responding, switch to a program or start a program
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Task Manager tab - Applications
Definition
List of programs open and running on your computer
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Task Manager tab - Processes
Definition
Information on programs running such as display information and memory usage
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Task Manager tab - Performance
Definition
Dynamic overview of your computer's performance with graphs
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