Module 1 - Introduction to Windows 10

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Action Center

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Active Directory

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Active Directory-based activation

Question 4

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

Answer 4

application programmer interfaces (APIs)

Question 5

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

Answer 5

applications

Question 6

A cloud-based directory service hosted by Microsoft.

Answer 6

Azure AD

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Azure AD join

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

cloud licensing

Question 9

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

Answer 9

computer hardware

Question 10

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

Answer 10

domain

Question 11

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.

Answer 11

DVD boot installation

Question 12

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

Answer 12

full packaged product (FPP) license

Question 13

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

Answer 13

generic volume license key (GVLK)

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Group Policy

Question 15

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

Answer 15

hardware drivers

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Key Management Service (KMS)

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Multiple Activation Key (MAK)

Question 19

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

Answer 19

notification area

Question 20

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

Answer 20

operating system

Question 21

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

Answer 21

original equipment manufacturer (OEM) license

Question 22

A license verification process that Microsoft instituted to reduce piracy.

Answer 22

product activation

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Start menu

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Task View

Question 25

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

Answer 25

taskbar

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Virtual Desktop

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT)

Question 28

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

Answer 28

volume licensing

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Windows 10 Education

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Windows 10 Enterprise

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Windows 10 Enterprise Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC)

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Windows 10 Home

Question 33

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.

Answer 33

Windows 10 Pro

Question 34

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.

Answer 34

Windows 10 Pro Education

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Windows 10 Pro for Workstations

Question 36

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

Answer 36

workgroup

Question 37

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

Answer 37

x64 architecture