Operating Systems, Windows Installation and Configuration

A product key is sued to register a person to an operating system

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A product key is a code used to activate an operating system or other software on a device.

Before installing a new operating system, users are asked to select their settings. What are three settings user must choose? (Choose 3)

• Upgrade vs. custom

• Language to install

• Time and Currency format

• Accept terms and conditions

• Keyboard or input method

Answer explanation

Before installing a new operating system, users are asked to choose their language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method.

Which account type uses an email account to sign in?

• Microsoft account

• User account

• Local account

• Administrator account

Answer explanation

Local accounts use an email address, while Microsoft accounts use a username and allow the user to use two-step verification while signing in. Users and administrators can choose between the two account types.

What is the most important program that runs on your computer, it lets software and hardware work together?

• Operating System

• Programs

• Applications

• Hardware

Answer explanation

The Operating System is the interface between the applications we use and the hardware devices that those applications run on.

What is the main function of the operating system?

• To perform arithmetic operations

• To manage the computer's hardware and software resources

• To provide internet connectivity

• To create graphical designs

Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?

• Microsoft Windows

• IOS

• Adobe Premiere Pro

• Linux

Answer explanation

Adobe Premier Pro is an application not an operating system.

Which three options are given to users when signing in to a Microsoft system for the first time? (Choose 3)

• Customizing your experience

• Background color scheme

• Privacy settings

• Linking a phone

• Using Siri

Answer explanation

Users can adjust privacy settings, customize their experience, link a phone, back up file to OneDrive, use Cortana, and other options upon the first sign in.

How can users display apps alphabetically in the Windows 11 Start menu?

• Users cannot adjust this setting

• Alphabetical is the default setting

• Select Start, Settings, Display, Alphabetical

• Select All Apps in the Start menu

Answer explanation

Windows 11 offers Pinned apps at first glance, but apps are listed in alphabetical order when users select All Apps.

Which power mode keeps a computer powered and the apps open and ready to use.

• Sleep

• Screen Saver

• Shutdown

• Restart

Answer explanation

Sleep mode keeps a computer powered and the apps open but uses less power.

On a Windows 10 computer, which three options are available when a user selects their account name at the bottom of the Start menu?

• Lock

• Change account settings

• Shutdown

• Sign out

• Restart

Answer explanation

Windows 10 and 11 offer options to lock, sign out, or change settings when users select their account name at the bottom of the start menu.