IT APPLICATIONS - D317 PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
One of the main functions of an OS is to
provide an interface (or shell) for the user to configure and operate the computer hardware and
software
The top level of the user interface is
the desktop. This is displayed when Windows starts, and the user logs on. The desktop contains
the Start menu, taskbar, and shortcut icons. These are all used to launch and switch between
applications.
Windows 10 uses a touch-optimized Start menu interface
The Start menu is activated by selecting the Start button or by pressing the START or Windows
logo key on the keyboard
Instant Search
Windows feature allowing rapid search of apps, data folders, messages, and the web.
Windows 11 Desktop
Windows 11 refreshes the desktop style by introducing a center-aligned taskbar, better spacing
for touch control, and rounded corners. It also makes the multiple desktops feature more
accessible. Multiple desktops allow the user to set up different workspaces, such as one desktop
that has windows for business apps open and another with windows and shortcuts for personal
apps and games.
Windows Settings
is a touch-enabled interface for managing Windows. The Settings app is the preferred
administrative interface. Configuration option "pages" are divided between a few main headings.
In Windows 11, the Settings app has no "home" page. Use the Menu icon to navigate
between the headings groups
Control Panel
Legacy management interface for configuring user and system settings in Windows.
Each icon in the Control Panel represents an applet used for some configuration tasks.
Most applets are added by Windows, but some software applications, such as antivirus software,
add their own applets.
Most of the standard Windows 10 and Windows 11 configuration settings can be located
within Windows Settings,
,but not all of them. Some options are still configured via the legacy Control Panel interface.
A user account
controls access to the computer. Each account can be assigned rights or privileges to make OS
configuration changes. Accounts can also be assigned permissions on files, folders, and printers.
Microsoft account
Cloud-based SSO service allowing users to synchronize settings and Microsoft Store
applications between multiple Windows devices
Account settings
Windows Settings pages relating to user account creation and maintenance.
Accounts settings app is used for the following configuration tasks:
*Your info
*Email & accounts
*Configure sign-in options
*Access work or school.
*Family and other users
*Sync settings
User Accounts applet
Control Panel app relating to user account creation and maintenance.
Privacy settings
Windows Settings pages related to personal data collection and use.
Desktop settings
The desktop can be configured to use local settings and personalized to adjust its appearance
Time & Language settings
Windows Settings pages allowing configuration of default data formats (date, currency, and so
on), location information, and keyboard input locale.
Personalization settings
Windows Settings pages related to customizing the appearance of the desktop using themes.
Ease of Access
Windows Settings pages related to desktop and input/output device accessibility
configuration. Ease of Access can be configured via Settings or via Control Panel. In Windows
11, these settings are found under the Accessibility heading.
File Explorer enables you to
,open, copy, move, rename, view, and delete files and folders.
File Explorer is often just referred to as "Explorer," as the process is run from the
file explorer.exe
System Objects
In Windows, access to data files is typically mediated by system objects. These are shown in the
left-hand navigation pane in File Explorer. Some of the main system objects are:
Drivers and Folders
System files
are the files that are required for the operating system to function. The root directory of a typical
Windows installation normally contains the following folders to separate system files from user
data files:
File Explorer Options
applet in Control Panel governs how Explorer shows folders and files. On the General tab, you
can set options for the layout of Explorer windows and switch between the single-click and
double-click styles of opening shortcuts.
On the View tab, among many other options, you can configure the following settings:
*Hide extensions for known file types
*Hidden files and folders
*Hide protected operating system files
Indexing Options
You can configure file search behavior on the Search tab of the File Explorer Options dialog.
Search is also governed by settings configured in the Indexing Options applet. This allows you to
define indexed locations and rebuild the index. Indexed locations can include both folders and
email data stores. A corrupted index is a common cause of search problems.
System Settings
The System Settings page in the Settings app presents options for configuring input and output
devices, power, remote desktop, notifications, and clipboard (data copying). There is also
an About page listing key hardware and OS version information.
Advanced settings allow configuration of:
*Performance options to configure desktop visual effects for best appearance or best
performance, manually configure virtual memory (paging), and operation mode. The computer
can be set to favor performance of either foreground or background processes. A desktop PC
should always be left optimized for foreground processes.
*Startup and recovery options, environment variables, and user profiles.
, System Applet
Control Panel applet relating to basic system settings, such as host name and network type,
System Protection, performance settings, and virtual memory.
Update & Security settings
Windows Settings pages related to configuring automatic patching, deploying feature updates,
and managing security features.
Window Update
hosts critical updates and security patches plus optional software and hardware device driver
updates. Update detection and scheduling can be configured via Settings > Update & Security.
Note that, in the basic interface, Windows Update can only be paused temporarily and cannot be
completely disabled. You can use the page to check for updates manually and choose which
optional updates to apply.
As well as patches, Windows Update can be used to select a Feature Update. This type of update
is released periodically and introduces changes to OS features and tools. You can also perform
an in-place upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 if the hardware platform is compatible.
Windows Security
The Windows Security page contains shortcuts to the management pages for the built-in
Windows Defender virus/threat protection and firewall product.
Microsoft Product Activation
is an antipiracy technology that verifies that software products are legitimately purchased. You
must activate Windows within a given number of days after installation. After the grace period,
certain features will be disabled until the system is activated over the Internet using a valid
product key or digital license.
Several interfaces are used to perform hardware device configuration and management:
*The System settings pages contain options for configuring Display and Sound devices.
*The Devices settings pages contain options for input devices (mice, keyboards, and touch),
print/scan devices, and adding and managing other peripherals attached over Bluetooth or USB
*Phone settings allow a smartphone to be linked to the computer.
*The Devices and Printers applet in Control Panel provides an interface for adding devices
manually and shortcuts to the configuration pages for connected devices.
*Device Manager provides an advanced management console interface for managing both
system and peripheral devices.
Devices Settings
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
One of the main functions of an OS is to
provide an interface (or shell) for the user to configure and operate the computer hardware and
software
The top level of the user interface is
the desktop. This is displayed when Windows starts, and the user logs on. The desktop contains
the Start menu, taskbar, and shortcut icons. These are all used to launch and switch between
applications.
Windows 10 uses a touch-optimized Start menu interface
The Start menu is activated by selecting the Start button or by pressing the START or Windows
logo key on the keyboard
Instant Search
Windows feature allowing rapid search of apps, data folders, messages, and the web.
Windows 11 Desktop
Windows 11 refreshes the desktop style by introducing a center-aligned taskbar, better spacing
for touch control, and rounded corners. It also makes the multiple desktops feature more
accessible. Multiple desktops allow the user to set up different workspaces, such as one desktop
that has windows for business apps open and another with windows and shortcuts for personal
apps and games.
Windows Settings
is a touch-enabled interface for managing Windows. The Settings app is the preferred
administrative interface. Configuration option "pages" are divided between a few main headings.
In Windows 11, the Settings app has no "home" page. Use the Menu icon to navigate
between the headings groups
Control Panel
Legacy management interface for configuring user and system settings in Windows.
Each icon in the Control Panel represents an applet used for some configuration tasks.
Most applets are added by Windows, but some software applications, such as antivirus software,
add their own applets.
Most of the standard Windows 10 and Windows 11 configuration settings can be located
within Windows Settings,
,but not all of them. Some options are still configured via the legacy Control Panel interface.
A user account
controls access to the computer. Each account can be assigned rights or privileges to make OS
configuration changes. Accounts can also be assigned permissions on files, folders, and printers.
Microsoft account
Cloud-based SSO service allowing users to synchronize settings and Microsoft Store
applications between multiple Windows devices
Account settings
Windows Settings pages relating to user account creation and maintenance.
Accounts settings app is used for the following configuration tasks:
*Your info
*Email & accounts
*Configure sign-in options
*Access work or school.
*Family and other users
*Sync settings
User Accounts applet
Control Panel app relating to user account creation and maintenance.
Privacy settings
Windows Settings pages related to personal data collection and use.
Desktop settings
The desktop can be configured to use local settings and personalized to adjust its appearance
Time & Language settings
Windows Settings pages allowing configuration of default data formats (date, currency, and so
on), location information, and keyboard input locale.
Personalization settings
Windows Settings pages related to customizing the appearance of the desktop using themes.
Ease of Access
Windows Settings pages related to desktop and input/output device accessibility
configuration. Ease of Access can be configured via Settings or via Control Panel. In Windows
11, these settings are found under the Accessibility heading.
File Explorer enables you to
,open, copy, move, rename, view, and delete files and folders.
File Explorer is often just referred to as "Explorer," as the process is run from the
file explorer.exe
System Objects
In Windows, access to data files is typically mediated by system objects. These are shown in the
left-hand navigation pane in File Explorer. Some of the main system objects are:
Drivers and Folders
System files
are the files that are required for the operating system to function. The root directory of a typical
Windows installation normally contains the following folders to separate system files from user
data files:
File Explorer Options
applet in Control Panel governs how Explorer shows folders and files. On the General tab, you
can set options for the layout of Explorer windows and switch between the single-click and
double-click styles of opening shortcuts.
On the View tab, among many other options, you can configure the following settings:
*Hide extensions for known file types
*Hidden files and folders
*Hide protected operating system files
Indexing Options
You can configure file search behavior on the Search tab of the File Explorer Options dialog.
Search is also governed by settings configured in the Indexing Options applet. This allows you to
define indexed locations and rebuild the index. Indexed locations can include both folders and
email data stores. A corrupted index is a common cause of search problems.
System Settings
The System Settings page in the Settings app presents options for configuring input and output
devices, power, remote desktop, notifications, and clipboard (data copying). There is also
an About page listing key hardware and OS version information.
Advanced settings allow configuration of:
*Performance options to configure desktop visual effects for best appearance or best
performance, manually configure virtual memory (paging), and operation mode. The computer
can be set to favor performance of either foreground or background processes. A desktop PC
should always be left optimized for foreground processes.
*Startup and recovery options, environment variables, and user profiles.
, System Applet
Control Panel applet relating to basic system settings, such as host name and network type,
System Protection, performance settings, and virtual memory.
Update & Security settings
Windows Settings pages related to configuring automatic patching, deploying feature updates,
and managing security features.
Window Update
hosts critical updates and security patches plus optional software and hardware device driver
updates. Update detection and scheduling can be configured via Settings > Update & Security.
Note that, in the basic interface, Windows Update can only be paused temporarily and cannot be
completely disabled. You can use the page to check for updates manually and choose which
optional updates to apply.
As well as patches, Windows Update can be used to select a Feature Update. This type of update
is released periodically and introduces changes to OS features and tools. You can also perform
an in-place upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 if the hardware platform is compatible.
Windows Security
The Windows Security page contains shortcuts to the management pages for the built-in
Windows Defender virus/threat protection and firewall product.
Microsoft Product Activation
is an antipiracy technology that verifies that software products are legitimately purchased. You
must activate Windows within a given number of days after installation. After the grace period,
certain features will be disabled until the system is activated over the Internet using a valid
product key or digital license.
Several interfaces are used to perform hardware device configuration and management:
*The System settings pages contain options for configuring Display and Sound devices.
*The Devices settings pages contain options for input devices (mice, keyboards, and touch),
print/scan devices, and adding and managing other peripherals attached over Bluetooth or USB
*Phone settings allow a smartphone to be linked to the computer.
*The Devices and Printers applet in Control Panel provides an interface for adding devices
manually and shortcuts to the configuration pages for connected devices.
*Device Manager provides an advanced management console interface for managing both
system and peripheral devices.
Devices Settings
