Exam 15: Maintaining and Optimizing Operating Systems

The first task of Disk Cleanup is to ______________.

A(n) _______________ is a large bundle of updates plus anything else Microsoft might choose to add.

In backing up files, what are the differences between the Back-up-files option in Windows Vista and the Let-Windows-choose option in Windows 7?

What are two broad areas for which scheduled maintenance is particularly important?

Adding a piece of hardware or software to make something run better is known as _______________.

What does the System Restore tool add automatically to a restore point?

If Windows does not detect a newly connected device, what should you do?

Your system can automatically contact Microsoft's Web sites and download critical updates through ________________.

The System Information Tool in Windows can be used to _______________.

If a Windows system crashes or has a corrupted OS, it can be restored to its previous state from a previously created _______________.

If an uninstall program is not available for an application, how can the Program and Features applet be used to remove the software?

Which of the following of true of a restore process in Windows?

What is the purpose of the Visual Effects tab in the Performance Options tool of Windows?

The _______________ in the Advanced tab on the Performance Options dialog box in Windows enables you to modify the size and location of the page file.

How is the Time Machine in Mac OS X useful?

What is the System Configuration utility used for?

In Windows, System Restore is turned on _______________.

What are the labels on the tab buttons on the Driver tab of the Windows Device Manager?

The main tool to use when optimizing device drivers is _______________.

What is the name of the back-up tool in Windows Vista?