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Operating System Interfaces
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Computer Science
12th Grade
12/18/2011

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Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
Definition
What operating systems are tested on the A+ Certification Exam?
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no more than 8 characters before the "dot"; no more than 3 characters in the extension; no spaces; no invalid characters
Definition
What specifications should you check to determine if a file name meets the 8.3 structure?
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Calculator, Notepad, Command Prompt, Paint, Snipping Tool, WordPad, Windows Explorer
Definition
What common apps are found in the Windows Accessories folder?
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dir
Definition
This command displays a list of files and subdirectories in a selected directory
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copy
Definition
This command copies identified file(s) from one directory to another directory
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xcopy
Definition
This command copies a folder substructure from one directory to another directory
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move
Definition
This command relocates identified file(s) from one directory to another directory
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rd
Definition
This command deletes a directory
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cd
Definition
This command moves the focus to a different directory
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ren
Definition
This command changes the name of a file or folder
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del
Definition
This command deletes one or more files from a directory
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attrib
Definition
This command modifies the attributes of a file
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*
Definition
This wildcard is used to represent any number of any characters
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?
Definition
This wildcard is used to represent one character
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/p, /s, /w
Definition
Identify some common switches for the dir command
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syntax
Definition
Refers to the proper spelling and ordering of elements in a command prompt command
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prompt
Definition
A set of characters generated by the system to encourage the user to enter a command
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type cmd in the Start Search box, selecting Command Prompt in the Accessories folder
Definition
Two ways to open the command line interface in Windows
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focus
Definition
The folder on which commands will be executed by default as identified in the prompt
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ASCII
Definition
An 8-bit character set that can represent 256 different characters
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Unicode
Definition
A 16-bit character set that can represent 65K+ different characters
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root directory
Definition
the highest-level directory in a drive-based tree structure; identified as drive:\
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path
Definition
The exact location of a file
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archive, hidden, read-only, system
Definition
File attributes that can be modified by the ATTRIB command
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ATTRIB +S file.doc
Definition
Applies the system designation to the file named file.doc
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batch file
Definition
Text file of commands that, when executed, has the same effect of executing the individual commands at the prompt
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internal
Definition
DOS commands that are included in COMMAND.COM
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external
Definition
DOS commands not included in COMMAND.COM, each of which exists as a separate file in the DOS directory
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switch
Definition
This is added to the end of DOS commands to change the command's result
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along any side
Definition
Where are the valid positions for the Windows Taskbar?
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+
Definition
In Windows Explorer, this symbol identifies a collapsed folder whose contents are currently hidden
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-
Definition
In Windows Explorer, this symbol identifies an expanded folder whose contents are currently displayed
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snap-in
Definition
A Microsoft Management Console component that add performs a specific task
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Navigation
Definition
This Windows Explorer pane contains a hierarchical list of drives and folders on the computer
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Contents
Definition
This Windows Explorer pane shows the subfolders and files located in the currently selected folder
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Details
Definition
This Windows Explorer pane contains the title, author, size, and other information about the currently selected file
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Organize
Definition
Windows Explorer menu that controls the layout of Windows Explorer pane
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View
Definition
Windows Explorer that controls the appearance of files and folders
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Details
Definition
View that shows the name, file type, size, and modification date of files--one per line
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Pinning
Definition
Process of permanently positioning a icon on the Taskbar
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Windows XP
Definition
First version of Windows widely available in a 64-bit version
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Windows
Definition
Folder in which most of the Windows operating system files are stored
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theme
Definition
A coordinated set of wallpaper, colors, and fonts for Windows
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2^32 or 4GB
Definition
Maximum amount of RAM supported by a 32-bit processor
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x86
Definition
Type of architecture that supports a 32-bit operating system
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x64
Definition
Type of architecture that supports a 64-bit operating system
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F1
Definition
Function key that opens context-sensitive Windows Help
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Alt+Tab
Definition
Keystroke combination that displays a list of all open windows on the Desktop
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Ctrl+C
Definition
Keystroke shortcut for copying selection to the Windows Clipboard
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Ctrl+V
Definition
Keystroke shortcut for pasting selection from the Windows Clipboard
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registry
Definition
System database that stores information about the hardware, network, applications, and files
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page file
Definition
An identified portion of the hard drive whose contents are swapped in and out of memory when insufficient RAM is available to support all open programs
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service pack
Definition
Collection of bug fixes, updates, and enhancements released in a single installable package
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Task Scheduler
Definition
Console that automatically execute a series of tasks at a designated time
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manufacturer's uninstall program (followed by Window's uninstall program utility)
Definition
Preferred method of removing an unwanted application from a computer
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full backup
Definition
Backup of all files and folders
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incremental backup
Definition
Backup of all files and folders that have changed since the last backup of any type
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differential backup
Definition
Backup of all files and folders that have changed since last full backup
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graphical user interface
Definition
GUI is an acronym for ___.
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disk operating system
Definition
DOS is an acronym for ___.
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