WGU D317 IT APPLICATIONS A+ CORE 2
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,Instant Search Windows feature allowing rapid search of apps, data folders, messages, and the web
Windows Settings Touch-enabled interface for managing user and system settings in Windows
Control Panel Legacy management interface for configuring user and system settings in Windows
Microsoft account Cloud-based SSO service allowing users to synchronize settings between multiple
Windows devices.
Account Settings Windows Settings pages relating to user account creation and maintenance.
User Accountsapplet Control Panel app relating to user account creation and maintenance.
Privacysettings Windows Settings pages related to personal data collection and use
Time & Languagesettings Windows Settings pages allowing configuration of default data formats (date, currency,
and so on), location information, and keyboard input locale.
Personalizationsettings 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.
OneDrive Cloud storage service operated by Microsoft and closely integrated with Windows.
This PC File system object representing a Windows computer and the disk drives installed to it.
Recycle Bin When files are deleted from a local hard disk, they are stored in the Recycle Bin. They can
be recovered from here if so desired
File Explorer Options Control Panel app related to view and browsing settings for File Explorer
Indexing Options Control Panel app related to search database maintenance.
System Settings Windows Settings pages relating to basic and advanced system setting
,Windows Security Touch-enabled app for configuring features such as firewall and antivirus.
Update & Securitysettings Windows Settings pages related to configuring automatic patching, deploying feature
updates, and managing security features.
Devices settings Windows Settings pages for using and configuring attached hardware.
Phone settings Windows Settings pages for associating a smartphone with Windows.
Devices and Printers Control Panel app for using and configuring attached hardware
Device Manager administrator to disable and remove devices, view hardware properties and system
resources, and update device drivers.
Sound applet Control Panel applet related to speaker and microphone configuration plus Windows
sound events and notifications.
Standby Power-saving mode where power to all compatible components except system memory
is cut. Note that systems on standby still consume some electricity.
Hibernate Power-saving state where the contents of memory are saved to hard disk (hiberfil.sys)
and the computer is powered off. Restarting the computer restores the desktop.
sleep Power-saving mode in Windows. On a laptop, this functions much like standby, but on a
desktop, the system also creates a hibernation file before entering the standby state.
Power Options Control Panel app related to configuring power button/lid events and power-saving
modes.
fast startup Power-saving option allowing swift resume from sleep via an image of system memory
contents saved to a hibernation file.
Apps Windows Settings pages relating to configuration of Windows Features and third-party
software apps.
Programs and Features Control Panel applet allowing management of Windows Features and third-party
software.
, Mail applet Control Panel applet related to configuration of Microsoft Outlook email accounts and
storage files.
Gaming settings Windows Settings pages related to game mode settings and Xbox integration.
Network & Internet Windows Settings pages related to interface configuration, network profiles, and proxy
configuration
Network and Sharing Center Control Panel related to interface configuration, network profiles, and discovery/file
sharing settings.
Windows Defender Firewall Built-in, host-based filtering of network connections
Internet Options Control Panel applet allowing configuration of the Internet Explorer web browser
Administrative Tools Folder in Control Panel containing default Microsoft management consoles used to
configure the local system.
WinX menu Start button shortcut menu with quick access to principal configuration and management
utilities.
Run dialog Windows interface for executing commands
Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) Console related to initializing, partitioning, and formatting disk drives.
Storage Spaces Windows feature for creating a single storage resource from multiple devices. Data can
be protected against device failure by RAID-like mirroring or parity.
Defragment and Optimize Drives tool (dfrgui.exe) Fragmentation occurs when a data file is not saved to contiguous sectors on an HDD and
reduces performance. The defragmenter mitigates this and can also perform optimization
operations for SSDs.
Disk Clean-up (cleanmgr.exe) Windows utility for removing temporary files to reclaim disk space.
Task Scheduler (tasksch.msc) Enables execution of an action (such as running a program or a script) automatically at a
pre-set time or in response to some sort of trigger.
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE, EXAM PREP,
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW
MATERIALS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED EXAM PREP
[EXAM• STUDY GUIDE • SUMMARY • ASSIGNMENT]
A clean, organized resource designed for easy revision and reference.
QUICK • CLEAR • PROFESSIONAL
,Instant Search Windows feature allowing rapid search of apps, data folders, messages, and the web
Windows Settings Touch-enabled interface for managing user and system settings in Windows
Control Panel Legacy management interface for configuring user and system settings in Windows
Microsoft account Cloud-based SSO service allowing users to synchronize settings between multiple
Windows devices.
Account Settings Windows Settings pages relating to user account creation and maintenance.
User Accountsapplet Control Panel app relating to user account creation and maintenance.
Privacysettings Windows Settings pages related to personal data collection and use
Time & Languagesettings Windows Settings pages allowing configuration of default data formats (date, currency,
and so on), location information, and keyboard input locale.
Personalizationsettings 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.
OneDrive Cloud storage service operated by Microsoft and closely integrated with Windows.
This PC File system object representing a Windows computer and the disk drives installed to it.
Recycle Bin When files are deleted from a local hard disk, they are stored in the Recycle Bin. They can
be recovered from here if so desired
File Explorer Options Control Panel app related to view and browsing settings for File Explorer
Indexing Options Control Panel app related to search database maintenance.
System Settings Windows Settings pages relating to basic and advanced system setting
,Windows Security Touch-enabled app for configuring features such as firewall and antivirus.
Update & Securitysettings Windows Settings pages related to configuring automatic patching, deploying feature
updates, and managing security features.
Devices settings Windows Settings pages for using and configuring attached hardware.
Phone settings Windows Settings pages for associating a smartphone with Windows.
Devices and Printers Control Panel app for using and configuring attached hardware
Device Manager administrator to disable and remove devices, view hardware properties and system
resources, and update device drivers.
Sound applet Control Panel applet related to speaker and microphone configuration plus Windows
sound events and notifications.
Standby Power-saving mode where power to all compatible components except system memory
is cut. Note that systems on standby still consume some electricity.
Hibernate Power-saving state where the contents of memory are saved to hard disk (hiberfil.sys)
and the computer is powered off. Restarting the computer restores the desktop.
sleep Power-saving mode in Windows. On a laptop, this functions much like standby, but on a
desktop, the system also creates a hibernation file before entering the standby state.
Power Options Control Panel app related to configuring power button/lid events and power-saving
modes.
fast startup Power-saving option allowing swift resume from sleep via an image of system memory
contents saved to a hibernation file.
Apps Windows Settings pages relating to configuration of Windows Features and third-party
software apps.
Programs and Features Control Panel applet allowing management of Windows Features and third-party
software.
, Mail applet Control Panel applet related to configuration of Microsoft Outlook email accounts and
storage files.
Gaming settings Windows Settings pages related to game mode settings and Xbox integration.
Network & Internet Windows Settings pages related to interface configuration, network profiles, and proxy
configuration
Network and Sharing Center Control Panel related to interface configuration, network profiles, and discovery/file
sharing settings.
Windows Defender Firewall Built-in, host-based filtering of network connections
Internet Options Control Panel applet allowing configuration of the Internet Explorer web browser
Administrative Tools Folder in Control Panel containing default Microsoft management consoles used to
configure the local system.
WinX menu Start button shortcut menu with quick access to principal configuration and management
utilities.
Run dialog Windows interface for executing commands
Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) Console related to initializing, partitioning, and formatting disk drives.
Storage Spaces Windows feature for creating a single storage resource from multiple devices. Data can
be protected against device failure by RAID-like mirroring or parity.
Defragment and Optimize Drives tool (dfrgui.exe) Fragmentation occurs when a data file is not saved to contiguous sectors on an HDD and
reduces performance. The defragmenter mitigates this and can also perform optimization
operations for SSDs.
Disk Clean-up (cleanmgr.exe) Windows utility for removing temporary files to reclaim disk space.
Task Scheduler (tasksch.msc) Enables execution of an action (such as running a program or a script) automatically at a
pre-set time or in response to some sort of trigger.
