Question 1

If a thread is not finished running, perhaps because it had to wait or it was preempted, it is typically restarted on the same processor that previously ran it. This is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

Processor affinity refers to the tendency of a process to keep running on the same processor. This can happen if a thread is preempted or if it had to wait. It helps to reduce overhead by minimizing the need to transfer data between caches or processors. It can also improve performance by helping to maintain cache coherence.

Question 2

The ____ (formerly code-named "Indigo") enables applications to send messages to each other.

Accepted Answer

The Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), formerly code-named "Indigo", is a framework for building service-oriented applications. It enables applications to send messages to each other, regardless of the platform or technology being used. The other options listed (RSS, WPF, and XML) do not directly relate to this functionality.

Question 3

____ systems have more than one physical CPU.

Accepted Answer

Multiprocessor systems have more than one physical CPU, allowing them to perform multiple tasks simultaneously by distributing the workload across multiple processors.

Question 4

A single ____ in Windows represents a collection of data, files, and instructions with a specific purpose while it is running.

Accepted Answer

A process in Windows refers to a program that is currently executing. It consists of a collection of data, files, and instructions that have a specific purpose while the program is running. Each process has its own memory space, system resources, and thread of execution. Therefore, a process is the best option to complete the statement.

Question 5

Applications can track what network services are available using the ____ service as a central reference.

Accepted Answer

NLA (Network Location Awareness) service is used by applications to determine the current network location and what network services are available.

Question 6

The ____ (formerly code-named "Avalon") unifies the look and feel of the operating system for developers.

Accepted Answer

Windows Presentation Foundation, formerly code-named "Avalon," is a graphical subsystem for displaying user interfaces in Windows-based applications. It unifies the look and feel of the operating system for developers.

Question 7

Windows 7 includes a speech recognition system to add an input method beyond the keyboard and mouse.

Accepted Answer

Windows 7 does include a speech recognition system as an input method.

Question 8

____ CPUs have extra hardware built in to allow more than one thread to be processed at the same time on a single CPU.

Accepted Answer

Hyper-Threading technology allows for multiple threads to be processed simultaneously on a single CPU.

Question 9

For people who use a computer with reduced hardware specifications, the Windows 7 Home Premium edition is the preferred operating system.

Accepted Answer

For people with reduced hardware specifications, it is not recommended to use Windows 7 Home Premium edition as it requires higher hardware specifications compared to other editions such as Windows 7 Starter or Windows 7 Home Basic.

Question 10

In Windows 7, the standard protocol for computers to format and exchange data across a network is IPX.

Accepted Answer

The standard protocol for computers to format and exchange data across a network in Windows 7 is TCP/IP. IPX is an older network protocol primarily used in Novell NetWare environments.

Question 11

To add security and validity to WHQL tested solutions, Microsoft will include digital signatures as part of a hardware's drivers.

Accepted Answer

Digital signatures are included as part of WHQL testing to ensure that the drivers come from a trusted source and have not been tampered with, providing added security and validity.

Question 12

____ allows for applications to keep track of a user's security credentials (user ID and password) for one or more security systems.

Accepted Answer

Windows CardSpace allows for the management and storage of a user's security credentials for various security systems.

Question 13

In Windows 7, a Gadget can be placed ____.

Accepted Answer

In Windows 7, Gadgets can be placed anywhere on the desktop, allowing users to customize their workspace with various tools and information widgets. The Sidebar, a feature in Windows Vista that hosted gadgets, was removed in Windows 7, making gadgets more flexible in their placement.

Question 14

____ is an advanced window management feature intended to help organize Individual windows on the screen.

Accepted Answer

Snap and Shake is the advanced window management feature that helps organize individual windows on the screen. It allows users to quickly resize windows, snap them to different areas of the screen, and even minimize all windows except for the one actively being worked on by shaking the window. The Start menu, notification area, and addition of gadgets are not window management features.

Question 15

The use of 3D effects, animation, and new transparent visual features, called ____, enhances the visually appealing look for Windows 7 and Windows applications.

Accepted Answer

Aero Glass is the correct answer because it refers to the set of interface and design enhancements in Windows 7 that includes transparency, blur effects, and other graphical changes that improve the visual appearance of the operating system.

Question 16

The ____ is a programming model that allows developers to quickly build workflow-enabled applications.

Accepted Answer

Windows Workflow Foundation (WWF) is specifically designed for creating workflow-enabled applications in Windows environments. It provides a programming model, a workflow engine, and tools for building workflows that are hosted in other applications. Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) provides a framework for building service-oriented applications, Windows CardSpace is a framework for managing digital identities, and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is a framework for building user interfaces. While these technologies may be used in conjunction with WWF, they are not specifically designed for building workflow-enabled applications.

Question 17

____ adds the ability to securely encrypt the hard drive's contents at a hardware level.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____ adds the ability to securely encrypt...

Question 18

____ technology assumes that hardware components can be connected or activated at any time while the operating system is running.

Accepted Answer

Plug and Play technology allows for devices to be easily connected or activated while the operating system is running. This is different from multitasking, which refers to the ability of an operating system to run multiple programs at the same time; multiprocessing, which refers to the ability to use multiple processors or cores to improve performance; and hyper-threading, which refers to a technology that allows a single processor to appear as multiple logical processors to the operating system.

Question 19

Graphics cards with a dedicated ____ allow Windows 7 to assign drawing operations directly to it, freeing the processor for other operations.

Accepted Answer

Graphics cards with a dedicated Graphical Processing Unit (GPU) allow Windows 7 to assign drawing operations directly to it, freeing the processor for other operations. The other options listed (GLU, ADM, DirectX 9.0c) are not specifically related to the assignment of drawing operations in this context.

Question 20

When a computer has multiple network connections in Windows 7, all connections share the same active network location profile.

Accepted Answer

In Windows 7, each network connection can have its own active network location profile (Public, Private, or Domain), allowing for different network security settings and behaviors for each connection.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Windows 7