User Accounts, File Management, and Disaster Recovery

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to user accounts, file management systems, and disaster recovery strategies discussed in the lecture.

File Explorer

The tool in Windows that allows users to navigate and manage files and folders on their computer.

User Account

A collection of information, settings, and permissions that determine what a user can do on the computer.

Permissions

Rules that control what users can do within operating systems or applications to keep systems secure.

Authentication

The process of verifying the identity of a user trying to access a network resource.

Backup Strategy

A plan outlining what data to back up, how often to back up, and where to store backups.

Temporary User Profiles

Profiles created when an error prevents the user's profile from loading, which are deleted at the end of the session.

Administrator

A user account type that has complete control over the system and can manage user accounts and system settings.

Standard User

A user account type that has limited control and cannot install or remove software.

Cloud Backup

Storing backup data on remote servers accessible via the internet for security and convenience.

System Folders

Essential directories, including C:\Windows and C:\Program Files, that contain system files and applications.

Disaster Recovery

A plan for organizations to recover operations and protect data in the event of a disaster.

User Profile Folder

Directory located at C:\Users for each user, containing personal files like Documents and Desktop settings.