Implementing Windows 10 - Unit 1 Practice Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the implementation, features, security, and deployment options for Windows 10 based on the unit lecture notes.

Windows 10

The most recent version of the operating system from Microsoft, officially released in 2015 and initially offered free to Windows 7 and 8.1 users.

Windows 10 Hardware Requirements

A CPU clock rate of at least $1\,GHz$, at least $1$ to $2\,GB$ of RAM ($4\,GB$ recommended), and at least $16\,GB$ of hard disk space.

User Interface (UI)

The part of an operating system, program, or device that allows a user to enter and receive information; the point of interaction between humans and computers.

Taskbar

A desktop component, usually located at the bottom of the screen, that provides access to the Start Menu, application icons, and the Notification Area.

Active Application indicator

In Windows 10, a green line appearing below an application icon on the Taskbar indicates that the application is active or opened.

Tablet Mode

A configuration for tablet users that makes applications full screen and modifies the Start menu; it must be manually turned on as there is no button to switch back to Desktop mode.

Virtual Desktop

A feature allowing multiple desktop screens to keep open windows organized and providing employees remote access to work computers.

Desktops as a Service (DaaS)

A service used to host the online server for running a standard computer.

Task View

An icon on the Taskbar used to add, access, or delete virtual desktops.

Windows Snapping

A feature introduced in Windows 7 and enhanced in Windows 10 that allows users to automatically arrange windows to work with multiple applications simultaneously.

Cortana

A virtual assistant developed by Microsoft that utilizes the Bing search engine to set reminders, answer questions, and manage calendars.

Microsoft Edge

The default web browser for all Windows 10 devices, replacing Internet Explorer and built for high compatibility with the modern web.

Enterprise Mode

A feature in Microsoft Edge that automatically redirects users to Internet Explorer 11 for sites using older technologies like ActiveX.

Microsoft Edge Limitations

Includes a lack of Extension Support, no easy option to switch between search engines, and a lack of full control.

Windows Security

A built-in feature that provides real-time antivirus protection by continually scanning for malware, viruses, and security threats.

Windows 10 Upgrade Eligibility

Free for users running the latest version of Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 with administrator privileges.

Pre-deployment Gates

Criteria used in a release pipeline to ensure specific requirements are met before deployment without requiring user intervention.

New computer deployment

A traditional deployment scenario described as a bare-metal deployment of a new machine.

Computer refresh

A traditional deployment scenario involving a reinstall of the same machine with user-state migration.

Defer Upgrades and Updates policy

A policy that allows machines pointing directly to Windows Update to delay upgrades for an additional one to eight months.

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

An enterprise approach for managing upgrades via a local server, allowing for additional testing and evaluation before deployment.