Chapter 1 Flashcards
Review of Chapter 1 (31 cards)
Why is the default task bar taller than previous O.S.s?
To increase emphasis on the application’s icon since the usual application name is not present.
What is a jump list?
It is a context menu that displays the application’s most frequently used functions via right clicking the icon.
Whats graphical Vista tool is no longer present in W7? What is its substitute?
The sidebar. Instead you may place gadgets by using the menus by right clicking the desktop.
Name the 4 Aero window manipulations.
Aero snap, shake, peek, and task switching.
What is the explorer library?
It is a portal, containing document, music,pictures and video folders. It allows users to access multiple folders from one access point.
What must be defined in every library folder (storage)?
Default save folder.
What file finding feature was replaced in W7?
Search assistant, replaced by a discreet search box which uses Windows Search Engine (WSE).
What is a federated search?
Enables users to perform searches on Windows SharePoint sites, intranet, and specific internet sites from the Windows explorer interface.
What is needed in order for federated search to work?
You must download or create search connectors.
What are search connectors?
XML files for specific sites allowing a federated search.
Why would a user want to configure offline files?
To be able to access network resources when disconnected.
What can administrators configure on network files?
They can exclude certain files to be excluded from offline synchronization.
What program allows administrators to exclude certain files from being synchronized for offline use?
Exclude Files from Being Cached.
What is VPN Reconnect?
Program that automatically reestablishes a VPN server running Windows Server 2008 R2.
How has Group Policy included with Vista and W7?
Vista by download and W7 by default.
What are starter GPOs?
Group Policy Objects. Containers which administrators select and configure GPO settings. Starter GPOs are control templates.
What is ReadyBoost?
Feature that allows external storage media to act as an extension to system memory enhancing performance.
Describe Action Center.
Replaced Vista Security Center, displays security, and any other alerts generated by applications.
What is a BranchCache?
Feature acts as a buffer that stores files being accessed remotely to a local location for quicker access by other users in the same location and conserves WAN bandwidth as well.
What is DirectAccess?
New technology invisible to the user allowing the user to a DirectAccess server.
Whys is DirectAccess used instead of traditional VPN connections?
Direct access is faster and easier to use than VPN connections.
What is Windows PowerShell 2.0?
It is the new dominant scripting and command line language. Installed by default on W7 and W2008 server R2.
What tool can a technician use to document a process that generated an error for a user?
Problem Step Recorder.
What W7 exclusive feature allows an admin. to wake a computer to push an update?
Wake on Wireless LAN (WoWLAN)
