Windows 7 Quiz # 2

How do you ensure a standard user can only run applications that you allow?

Configure Parental Controls to allow only specific applications

Disable AutoPlay for software and games

In Windows Defender, configure Allowed items

Configure Parental Controls to block games without ratings

How does one access the Registry?

Start> Run> regedit.srt

Start> Run> regedit.exe

Control Panel> Management> Advanced>Registry

My Computer> Regsitry

Start> Registry

When you click on the Start (Windows) button and then the arrow button next to the Shut Down button, a list of options appears. Which one of these is not an option on that list?

Switch User

Log off

Lock

Restart

Run

A(n) is a computer that controls access to the hardware and software on a network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.

network

PC

client

tablet

server

You can view system boot time by:

Hover your mouse over the clock and a tool-tip will display the boot time

From a command prompt type "systeminfo"

Hover your mouse over the Start Menu Orb and a tool-tip will display the boot time

In a Google search type "When did I boot"

In the start menu search type: "Boot Time"

When multiple accounts are used, which of the following is true?

Time limits are automatically placed on each account

Each user can customize certain account settings

Each user is given an Administrator password

What should you do to ensure that your computer does not enter sleep mode when it is sharing media files?

From the Screen Saver Settings, disable screen saver

From the Advanced System Settings, modify the Startup and Recovery settings

From the Power options, modify the power plan

From the Windows Mobility Center, modify Presentation Settings

What is the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 installations?

64-bit operating systems can use more RAM - 1 GB and up- -than the 32-bit operating systems.

64-bit operating systems can use more RAM - 4 GB and up- -than the 32-bit operating systems.

32-bit operating systems can use more RAM - 1 GB and up- -than the 64-bit operating systems.

32-bit operating systems can use more RAM - 4 GB and up- -than the 64-bit operating systems.

How do you make sure the display of your laptop turns off when it is inactive and running on battery power, without affecting the power settings of your hardrive?

Restore the Battery settings to their default positions

Configure the portable computer to use the High performance power plan

You must turn of the screen manually with brightness settings

Change the advanced power settings in the Battery menu on the taskbar

Which of these applications is not available out of the box after installing Windows 7?

A PDF viewer

A tool to create Sticky Notes

A Registry Editor

A Disk Defragmenter

A Document Editor

What is the shortcut combo for showing your desktop?

Windows + Alt + Tab

WIndows + K

Windows + D

Windows + Esc

What is the keyboard shortcut to lock the computer?

Windows Key + L

Ctrl + Alt + C

Ctrl + Shift + L

There is no shortcut. You have to click Ctrl + Alt + Delete and then select "Lock this computer."

Windows Key + Alt + C

What is the appropriate command to repair errors and bad sectors on the system drive

chkdsk c: /f /r

scandsk c: /f /r

dskchk c: /f /r

How do you add a gadget to your Windows Sidebar if the gadget is not on the list of available gadgets?

Find the gadget file on the internet then drag and drop the file to the Windows Sidebar feature

Download the gadget file and copy the file to C:\Windows\System32

Download and install the gadget file

Request the gadget file from Microsoft and copy the file to C:\Program Files

What is the shortcut key for showing the display on a projector?

Windows Key + S

Ctrl + Shift + P

Windows Key + P

Ctrl + Alt + P

Alt + Shift + S

How can you view all the programs installed on your PC?

Navigate to the Control Panel and click Programs & Features

Click on the Start menu and go to Documents and it will give you a list.

Click on the Start menu and go to all programs.

You do not have access to a list of all programs.

What is the best option for saving time when you are going away from your PC for a short break and want to come back without much delay?

Shut down

Sleep

Hibernate

How do you ensure that the temporary Internet files are deleted when you close Internet Explorer?

From the Internet Options, modify the advanced settings

Modify the permissions of the %systemroot%\temp\history folder

Modify the properties of the Recycle Bin

From the Internet Options, modify the security level for the Internet zone

How would you go about clearing the DNS Cache in Windows 7?

At Command Prompt, type: ipconfig /flushdns

At Command Prompt, type: flushdns

Right click your network connection, and hit Troubleshoot

In the Network and Sharing Center, adjust the properties of your network adapter

Does Windows 7 support Windows XP mode?

No

Only Windows 7 SP1

Yes

What is a custom "clean" Windows 7 installation ?

A custom installation replaces your current version of Windows with Windows 7, but doesn't preserve your files, settings, and programs.

A custom installation that replaces your current version of Windows with Windows 7, but gives the hardware on your computer a polish and clean look.

A custom installation that replaces your current version of Windows with Windows 7, and cleans your computer of all viruses and malicious software.

Which version of Windows 7 is not for sale?

Home Basic

Enterprise

Starter

Home Premium

How do you request a user name and password whenever you make changes to the computer system?

Enable the User Account Control: "Prompt for credentials" option

Enable the User Account Control: "Detect application installations" setting

Enable the "Password must meet complexity requirements" setting

Configure the Interactive logon: "Prompt user to change password before expiration" setting to a value between 1 and 999

_____________ puts a temporary lock on the computer when changes are being made to the computer's settings.

Action Center

Windows Update

Microsoft Security Essentials

User Account Control

What User Account Control setting do you toggle to ensure that all local administrators can install applications without being prompted for approval?

Set "Detect application installations and prompt for elevation" to Disable

Set "Detect application installations" to Enable

Set Admin Approval Mode to "Elevate without prompting"

Set "Virtualize file and registry write failures to per-user locations" to Disable

With its default settings, Windows 7 requires a password when installing new programs as an administrator.

False

True

Assuming default paths are used, where must 32-bit binaries get installed on 64-bit versions of Windows 7?

Anywhere a user wants, provided that a 32-bit compatibility checkbox is marked in the file's properties view.

Always in C:\Program Files (x86)\

Always in C:\Program Files\

64-bit versions of Windows 7 do not support the use of 32-bit binaries, no matter where they are installed.

For 32-bit binaries that requires backwards compatibility support, C:\Program Files\. For 32-bit binaries that were built for Windows 7, C:\Program Files (x86)\.

What tool allows you to make configuration changes remotely without the permission of the locally logged-on user?

Remote Assistance

Routing and Remote Access service

Remote Desktop

Internet Connection Sharing

Which of the following scores on the Windows Experience Index will enable you to use the Aero features on Windows 7?

2.4

4.9

1

What is a "Library" in Windows 7?

A reference location with data essential to run core elements of the OS

A collection of similar data/applications from multiple locations

Source files for the OS to be used in the event of a BSoD

A feature which allows you to check out books from an online library and read them digitally