TestOut PC Pro Ch07.1 Windows Systems Tools

07.1.0-001 Terminologies

Process

An instance of a computer program that is being executed.

07.1.0-002 Terminologies

Service

A program that processes requests from other applications or users.

07.1.0-003 Terminologies

Microsoft Management Console (MMC)

A framework that provides a common user interface for performing system administration tasks.

07.1.0-004 Terminologies

Windows Firewall

A security application created by Microsoft and built into Windows.

07.1.0-005 Terminologies

Computer Management

A collection of Windows administrative tools, or snap-ins, that you can use to manage computer.

07.1.0-006 Terminologies

Microsoft Terminal Services Client

A remote management service that allows users to take control of remote computers over a network connection.

07.1.0-007 Terminologies

Windows Update

A Microsoft service for Windows that automates downloading and installing software updates over a network or the internet.

07.1.0-008 Terminologies

Open Database Connectivity (ODBC)

The standard application programming interface for accessing database management systems (DBMS).