This was the Operating System licensed by Microsoft before Windows
What is the Disk Operating System (DOS)
100
This is the command used to change directories
What is cd
100
The term used to identify the quality of a printed image. The higher this is, the slower the print.
What is Dots per Inch (DPI)
100
The units used for measuring clock speed in modern CPUs.
What is gigahertz (GHz)
100
The frequency at which the screen is redrawn
What is the refresh rate
200
This is the only version of Windows on the A+ test that did not offer all versions in both 32-bit and 64-bit.
What is Windows XP
200
A compiled program, usually with an extension like .exe, .com or .vbs
What is an executable program
200
The color system used by printers
What is CMYK
200
Two important factors to consider when building a system running virtual machines.
What are the CPU cores and RAM quantity
200
The resolution recommended by the monitor's manufacturer.
What is the native resolution
300
This is the version of Windows 7 designed specifically for business. It allows the computer to join a domain, but does not provide BitLocker.
What is Windows 7 Professional
300
The command you run when you want to gather information about the system network cards.
What is ipconfig
300
The term which denotes a full compilation of all factors when choosing a printer.
What is Total Cost of Ownership
300
The name of the processor built into a graphics card.
What is the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
300
A new type of thin and lightweight display devices offering higher contrast ratio and color quality in comparison to LCD without the need for a special light source to produce a visible image
What is OLED
400
This allows a computer to be restored to a previous state without modifying user files.
What is System Restore
400
The switch used to get a list of possible switches for a command.
What is /? or help
400
The 7 steps a laser printer uses to print.
What is Processing, Charging, Exposing, Developing, Transferring, Fusing, Cleaning
400
A technology used to minimize the CPU's power consumption and heat generation.
What is CPU Throttling
400
interfaces which provide the capability for transmission of both video and audio data
What is HDMI and Displayport
500
This is where nearly all of Windows Dynamic Link Libraries are stored.
What is C:\Windows\system32
500
The wildcard used to represent any one character
What is ?
500
The two types of inkjet nozzles.
What is Thermal and Piezoelectric
500
The practice of running a motherboard or microprocessor at a higher speed than recommended by the manufacturer.
What is Overclocking
500
The term used to describe computer displays with aspect ratios of 16:10 and 16:9