Final exam Introduction to Operating Systems

Last Known Good Configuration Which of the following start-up options will not do you any good if you have restarted and logged on after making a change that caused problems in Windows? registry Windows creates this database of configuration settings during installation. Repair Your Computer What choice on the Windows 7 Advanced Boot Options menu gives you a selection of tools that includes Start-up Repair, System Restore, System Image Recovery, Windows Memory Diagnostic, and Command Prompt? Trusted Boot What security feature, introduced in Windows 8, examines each system file required for the boot process. systemrootSYSTEM32CONFIG Most of the Windows registry files are in this location. System Configuration Utility When troubleshooting Windows startup problems use this utility to modify and test startup configuration settings. Save all current PC settings Windows 8.x offers a Troubleshooting Option called Refresh Your PC. This option does NOT do which of the following? subkey What is the term for a registry key within a key? When creating a shortcut for Device Manager, enter this file name and extension for the Device Manager management console. User data files Which of the following will you NOT find in the registry? Secure Boot This UEFI firmware feature loads only trusted operating system bootloaders. You recently installed an updated device driver and you suspect it has caused problems with your system. Explain how and where you might resolve this problem. From Device Manager and the Properties of the Device in question, choose the Driver tab and click on the Roll Back Driver button The Registry is an important and complex element of any Windows installation. In your own words define the registry. The Registry is a database of settings, parameters or options in a Windows installation. It includes settings for device drivers, services, application programs installed, user preferences and more Apple ID and password You have forgotten the password for your account on your MacBook Pro with OS X 10.11 El Capitan. You are locked out of your computer. Which of the following will allow you to reset the password so that you can log on again? Apple Menu From this menu you can shut down your computer, access configuration settings, update software, put your Mac to sleep, restart, log out, access recent items, and learn about your Mac. Home What folder is represented by an icon in the Finder Sidebar that resembles a house? FileVault What OS X feature would you turn on to encrypt your startup drive? Command + Shift + D What key combination quickly opens the folder containing files and folders that appear on your OS X Desktop? Registration Information What is the name of the page of the Mac OS X Installer that requests your personal information; you can skip it, even though it prompts you to go back and complete it? System Preferences This is the Mac OS X equivalent of the Windows Control Panel where you can make many configuration changes to your sys