1.1 Identify basic features of Microsoft Windows

Question 1

Windows 11 comes with a refreshed desktop-style/user interface that can upgrade from Windows 10 with the in-place upgrade feature. What additional feature would an expanding business user gain when upgrading from Windows 10 Home to Windows 11 Pro for Workstations?

~Task scheduling

~Domain access/Centralized management

~Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack.

~You Were Unsure and incorrect

~Device Manager

Answer 1

-Domain access/Centralized management
Windows Home editions come with networking limited to workgroup networks. So, upgrading from Window Home to Pro for Workstations enables domain networking; centralized management is unavailable in workgroup networking.

The Device Manager allows administrators to view, edit, and troubleshoot the properties of installed hardware, update drivers, and remove or disable devices. It is available in all Windows editions.

The Windows Task Scheduler is available in all editions of Windows. It runs commands and scripts automatically on a predefined schedule. The user can schedule the tasks to run once or on a recurring schedule.

The Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack is available in the Windows Enterprise edition, providing management and monitoring features. Unfortunately, it does not come with Windows Pro editions.

Question 2

Microsoft introduced a center-aligned taskbar in all Windows 11, from the Home to Enterprise editions, better spacing for touch control, and rounded corners when refreshing what component?

~Disk Operating System
~Personalization settings
~Device Manager
~User interface

Answer 2

User interface

In Windows 11, a refreshed desktop-style/user interface introduced better spacing for touch control, a center-aligned taskbar, and rounded corners making the multiple desktops more accessible.

Early personal computer (PC) operating systems, such as Microsoft’s Disk Operating System (DOS), used a command-line user interface while modern PCs utilize a Graphical User Interface (GUI).

Windows personalization settings allow for customizing the appearance of the desktop environment and theme settings within the operating system.

The Device Manager allows administrators to view, edit, and troubleshoot the properties of installed hardware, update drivers, and remove or disable devices.

Question 3

Windows Update can provide feature updates. Feature updates periodically introduce changes to OS features and tools and can also perform what other function?

~Task scheduling
~Full-disk encryption (FDE)
~Product activation
~In-place upgrade

Answer 3

In-place upgrade
Windows Update can provide feature updates. Feature updates periodically initiate changes to the operating system, its features, and tools. If the hardware platform is compatible, it can also perform an in-place upgrade from Windows 10 to 11.

Microsoft product activation provides an antipiracy technology software that validates legitimately purchased products. An administrator must activate the Windows systems within a defined period after installation.

The Windows Task Scheduler runs commands and scripts automatically on a predefined schedule, such as a batch file or script. An administrator can schedule tasks to run once or on a recurring schedule.

BitLocker is a full-disk encryption (FDE) feature that provides security and is available with all Windows editions except for Windows Home.