Chapter 1

Question 1

Applications

Answer 1

Software used to perform tasks, generate data, and manipulate data. Microsoft word is an example of an application.

Question 2

Computer hardware

Answer 2

The physical components of a computer, such as memory, hard drive, and peripherals.

Question 3

Operating System

Answer 3

Software that manages the hardware and applications running on a computer.

Question 4

Hardware drivers

Answer 4

Small pieces of software used by an operating system to manage specific types of hardware.

Question 5

Application Programmer Interfaces (APIs)

Answer 5

Methods for application developers to make requests to an operating system to perform tasks.

Question 6

Active Directory

Answer 6

A centralized directory used for domain-based networking that contains user and computer accounts.

Question 7

Group Policy

Answer 7

A feature that allows administrators to configure settings on Windows client computers.

Question 8

Windows 10 Home

Answer 8

The edition of Windows 10 that is oriented to home users.

Question 9

Windows 10 Pro For Workstations

Answer 9

The edition of Windows 10 that is oriented to data analysts and engineers that need a higher level of processing power and more memory.

Question 10

Windows 10 Pro

Answer 10

The edition of Windows 10 that is oriented to small and mid-sized organizations. A key feature in this edition is the ability to join a domain.

Question 11

Windows 10 Enterprise

Answer 11

This edition of Windows 10 is oriented to larger organizations. The feature set contains additional options for manageability and security.

Question 12

Windows 10 Enterprise Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC)

Answer 12

The variation of Windows 10 Enterprise that is optimized to reduce updates in specialized environments. Some features of Windows 10 Enterprise are removed.

Question 13

Windows 10 Pro Education

Answer 13

The edition of Windows 10 that is oriented to educational institutions that do not need the full features of Windows 10 Education. The feature set is equivalent to Windows 10 Pro.

Question 14

DVD boot installation

Answer 14

The installation option for Windows 10 that requires you to boot from a DVD to perform an installation; uses the same process, but is faster when booting from USB media.

Question 15

Windows 10 Education

Answer 15

The edition of Windows 10 that is oriented to educational institutions. The feature set is equivalent to Windows 10 Enterprise.

Question 16

x64 Architecture

Answer 16

The processor architecture that is required to support the 64-bit version of Windows 10.

Question 17

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) license

Answer 17

A license for Windows 10 that is provided by a computer manufacturer. This license cannot be transferred to another computer.

Question 18

Full Packaged Product (FPP) license

Answer 18

A license for Windows 10 that you purchase from a retailer.

Question 19

Cloud Licensing

Answer 19

Licenses that are available only when upgrading Windows 10 Pro to Windows 10 Enterprise. The licenses are enabled when users sign in to Azure AD.

Question 20

Volume Licensing

Answer 20

A license agreement that an organization enters into with Microsoft that provides licenses for Windows 10. Software is downloadable from a website.

Question 21

Product activation

Answer 21

A license verification process that Microsoft instituted to reduce piracy.

Question 22

Multiple Activation Key (MAK)

Answer 22

A product key available through volume licensing that can be used for multiple instances
of Windows 10.

Question 23

Key Management Service (KMS)

Answer 23

An internal activation service that organizations can use if they purchase volume licensing.

Question 24

Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT)

Answer 24

A tool included as part of the Windows ADT that allows you to configure a computer as an activation proxy or KMS host.

Question 25

Active Directory-based activation

Answer 25

A method for activating software internally without needing to implement a KMS server.

Question 26

Taskbar

Answer 26

A horizontal bar at the bottom of the desktop that contains the Start menu, search area, running application icons, and the notification area.

Question 27

Start Menu

Answer 27

A menu in Windows 10 that allows users to access applications installed on their computer.

Question 28

Generic Volume License Key (GVLK)

Answer 28

A generic product key that needs to be entered in Windows 10 when using KMS or Active Directory-based activation.

Question 29

Notification Area

Answer 29

The area on the taskbar that is used by applications to display notifications; this area also contains the system time and Action Center.

Question 30

Action Center

Answer 30

A list of operating system and application notifications in addition to buttons that enable and disable some common options.

Question 31

Virtual Desktop

Answer 31

A new feature that allow you to create virtual desktops with unique sets of running applications.

Question 32

Workgroup

Answer 32

A networking model that organizes computers for browsing but does not centralize authentication or management.

Question 33

Task View

Answer 33

A display that shows currently running applications and provides the capability to switch between virtual desktops.

Question 34

Azure AD

Answer 34

A cloud-based directory service hosted by Microsoft.

Question 35

Domain

Answer 35

A networking model that centralizes authentication and management. The list of users and computers is contained in a domain database.

Question 36

Azure AD Join

Answer 36

A process to register Windows 10 in Azure AD to allow for centralized management.

Question 37

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Answer 37

A system used to manage mobile devices. This can be used when Windows 10 is joined to Azure AD.