Question 1

A PXE boot requires an optical disc to be installed to boot and start the imaging process.

Accepted Answer

PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) is a network booting protocol that allows a client to boot an operating system from a network server. It does not require an optical disc to be installed for booting and starting the imaging process.

Question 2

Windows Aero requires a 64-bit processor.

Accepted Answer

Windows Aero can work on both 32-bit and 64-bit processors. However, some advanced features of Aero may require a 64-bit processor to function properly.

Question 3

An antivirus application should be uninstalled before installing Windows and then reinstalled after Windows has been installed.

Accepted Answer

It is not necessary to uninstall an antivirus application before installing Windows. In fact, it is recommended to keep an antivirus application installed during the installation process to ensure the safety of the system. However, it is important to update the antivirus application after Windows has been installed to ensure it is compatible with the new operating system.

Question 4

Windows Aero requires 512MB of RAM or higher.

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Question 5

The UAC is a feature of Windows Vista and 7.

Accepted Answer

The UAC (User Account Control) is a feature of Windows Vista and 7 that prompts users to confirm actions that require administrative privileges, helping to prevent unauthorized changes to the system.

Question 6

Windows XP has WFP (Windows File Protection).

Accepted Answer

Windows XP does have WFP (Windows File Protection). This feature protects important system files and helps maintain system stability by preventing users from replacing critical system files with incorrect or unauthorized versions.

Question 7

Windows 7 Home Basic would be an appropriate version for a middle school student who needs to research topics on the Internet, type basic papers, play games, and press home movie DVDs.

Accepted Answer

Windows 7 Home Basic lacks some features like Windows Media Center and DVD playback capabilities, which are available in higher editions like Home Premium, making it less suitable for tasks like playing home movie DVDs.

Question 8

VMware is Microsoft's emulator to provide backward compatibility for older applications.

Accepted Answer

VMware is actually a virtualization software used for creating and running virtual machines. It is not specifically designed to provide backward compatibility for older applications, although it can be used for that purpose in some cases.

Question 9

Device drivers are specific for a particular Windows operating system version.

Accepted Answer

Device drivers are designed and developed for a specific operating system version and may not work properly with other versions of the operating system.

Question 10

32-bit Windows 7 can be installed on a computer with a 64-bit processor.

Accepted Answer

32-bit Windows 7 can be installed on both 32-bit and 64-bit processors. However, 64-bit Windows 7 can only be installed on a 64-bit processor.

Question 11

Windows 7 Business is a commonly implemented version for the business environment.

Accepted Answer

Windows 7 Professional or Enterprise are the versions typically implemented in business environments, not "Windows 7 Business."

Question 12

One must have administrator rights to load Windows XP Administrative Tools.

Accepted Answer

Windows XP Administrative Tools are system-level tools that require administrative privileges to install and use. Only users with administrator rights can load these tools on a Windows XP computer.

Question 13

All users have access to the driver rollback Windows 7 feature.

Accepted Answer

The driver rollback feature in Windows 7 is available only if the driver was updated; it's not accessible for drivers that haven't been updated or for users without administrative privileges.

Question 14

With the Remote Desktop utility, the user is prompted for permission for you to remotely view and possibly control their computer.

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Question 15

The boot partition and the system partition can be the same partition with Windows 7.

Accepted Answer

In Windows 7, the boot partition and the system partition can be the same partition, as long as the partition meets certain requirements, such as being formatted as NTFS and having enough space for the operating system. This is not recommended, however, as it can lead to issues with system stability and recovery. It is generally better to have separate partitions for the boot and system files.

Question 16

Existing restore points are deleted if Windows is re-installed.

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Question 17

DEP is a technology used in Windows 7 during the pre-installation of the operating system.

Accepted Answer

DEP (Data Execution Prevention) is a technology that was first introduced in Windows XP Service Pack 2 and is also available in Windows Vista, Windows 8, and Windows 10. It is not used during the pre-installation of the operating system in Windows 7.

Question 18

32-bit Windows 7 can be installed on both 32 - and 48-bit processors.

Accepted Answer

Windows 7 32-bit can only be installed on 32-bit processors. There is no 48-bit processor architecture in common use for personal computers; typically, processors are either 32-bit or 64-bit.

Question 19

Virtual PC is an example of a Type 2 hypervisor.

Accepted Answer

Virtual PC runs within an operating system and acts as an emulator, making it a Type 2 hypervisor.

Question 20

When System Monitor is actively capturing computer data, the system performance can be degraded.

Accepted Answer

System Monitor uses system resources to capture and display data, which can lead to a decrease in system performance.

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