Lesson 4 Flashcards
(34 cards)
bloatware
bloatware is slang for the software added to a computer when it’s purchased with windows preinstalled.
bitlocker
bitlocker is a windows 10 pro or Enterprise edition feature for encrypting disk drives
bitlocker to go
an enhanced version of bitlocker that encrypts devices that are removable
context menu
the context window is a menu in windows that displays when you right-click on an object
continuum
a continuum is a feature in windows that recognized when a keyboard is attached vs. when a keyboard is removed
presents the appropriate desktop for each configuration
consent prompt
pops up when a program tries to perform a task that requires administrator permission
Cortana
personal assistant in windows
credentials prompt
when user isn’t logged in as administrator and a program tries to perform a tack that requires administrator permissions
desktop mode
desktop mode is a feature of windows that appropriately displays desktop with a keyboard attached
device manager
windows recovery tool that aids in trouble shooting device problems
ease of access
ease of access is a group of windows settings for audio and visual aids
encrypting file system
EFS is a NFTS file encryption feature for encrypting files and folders (not entire drivers)
enterprise computing
a term used for software and hardware used and managed by large corporations
FIDO alliance (Fast Identity Online)
FIDO is a industry business association that works together on solutions that allow users to securely access online services
file explorer
windows file management tool
Jump List
In windows, list of recently opened items such as files folders and websites that appear when you right click on a program in the start menu
live tile
rectangle on windows 10 start screen that launches an app
local security
security options that are limited to a local computer
In windows this includes local security accounts, local security for files and folders, Windows Bitlocker drive encryption, Windows Defender, antispam protection, and Firewall
Microsoft account (MSA)
a free account that gives a subscriber access to microsoft services
Microsoft passport
a feature that securely signs in to network services without sending a password or a PIN over the network
Microsoft product activation (MPA)
microsofts method of combating software piracy.
ensures software is used only on one computer
Out of Box experience (OOBE)
A feature on a new computer with windows preinstalled. When you take it out of the box and turn it on, it runs the last phase of windows installation where you personalize the GUI and configure how you will sign in
Shortcut
an icon that represents a link to a file or program
Tablet mode
display of the desktop when no keyboard is attached
