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chapter 8
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 1
06/20/2010

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Term
Device Drivers
Definition
_________ are software programs that tell the operating system how to work with the hardware.
Term
Firmware
Definition
Any software that is encoded into a read-only memory (ROM)chip is called?
Term
Computer Virus
Definition
_______ _______ is a small,deviously ingenious program that replicates itself to other computers, generally causing those computers to behave abnormally
Term
inoculating
Definition
The process of running an antivirus on a computer is known as _________ the computer against a virus.
Term
fragmented
Definition
When a file is in several places on a disk, it's called a __________ file
Term
Chkdsk Utility
Definition
a command prompt utility that looked at file system integrity and could fix logical disk errors, such as file pointers that pointed to nothing or cross-linked files.
Term
ScanDisk
Definition
________ was introduced with DOS 6.2 which had a graphical interface and was able to scan the physical disk for errors and fix them.
Term
Backup
Definition
A _________ is a restorable copy of any set of data that is needed on the system
Term
Archive
Definition
A _________ is any collection of data that is removed from the system because it's no longer needed on a regular basis.
Term
.BKF
Definition
When using the Windows Backup Utility what is the extension the program uses when it saves your backup?
Term
Incremental
Definition
BACKING UP
Which type of backup, backs up selected files only if they were created or modified since the previous backup
Term
Differential Backup
Definition
Which type of backup , backs up selected files only if they were created or modified since the previous backup,but does not clear the archive bit?
Term
Daily Backup
Definition
Which type of backup , backs up files that were created or modified today.It doesn't look at the archive bit, but only the date when the file was modified?
Term
Restore Point
Definition
a ______ ________ is a copy of your system configuration at a given point in time.
Term
Windows Update
Definition
In Windows XP, which utility is responsible for finding,downloading, and installing Windows service packs?
Term
c) Denatured Alcohol
Definition
What should you use to clean electronic connectors on expansion cards?

a) Demineralized water
b) Soap and Water
c) Denatured Alcohol
d) Acetone
Term
b) Normal
Definition
What type of backup will backup all selected files and then clear the archive bit?

a) Complete
b) Normal
c) Incremental
d) Copy
Term
b) Identify the problem
Definition
What is the first step of the Troubleshooting Process?

a) Document findings
b) Identify the problem
c) Establish a Theory
d) Verify Functionality
Term
b) System Restore
Definition
Which tool do you use to create a restore point in Windows XP?

a) Backup
b) System Restore
c) Restore Point
d) Emergency Repair
Term
Uninterruptable Power Supply

AKA "UPS"
Definition
What type of device can help keep your computers running for a short period of time in the event of a power outage?
Term
Restore Point
(Also avail in WinXP)
Definition
Windows Vista includes a feature called a ___________, which is a copy of your system configuration that can be used to rollback the system to a previous state if configuration error occurs.
Term
Archive Bit
Definition
When you make a normal backup of your files, what does windows clear to show that the file was backed up?
Term
a) once a week
Definition
In General, how often should you update your anti virus definitions?
a) once a week
b) once a month
c) once a year
d) They don't need to be updated.
Term
b) Microsoft Update

Windows Update downloads patches for the Win OS
Microsoft Update downloads patches for Windows and other Microsoft Applications
Definition
You want to ensure that your computer receives automatic updates to Windows and Microsoft Office. Which tool will take care of this for you?

a) Windows Update
b) Microsoft Update
c) System Update
d) None of the Above
Term
a) Normal
c) Incremental
Definition
Which of the following types of backups mark the files as being backed up?

a) Normal
b) Copy
c) Incremental
d) Differential
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