A Certification Chapter 2 the Visible Computer

Not much to add here as far as study notes go. This chapter mostly details the very basics of navigating Windows and MacOS, with a small bit on linux. It discusses in little detail the parts of various devices including PCs, laptops, mobile devices, and tablets

Chapter 2 Notes

Computing process { input, processing, output }

• Data storage
• Networking Connection

Shortcut Keys (Windows)

• Windows Logo Key + X = Quick link menu
• Windows logo key + Left = Pin application to left screen
• Windows logo key + right = Pin application to right screen

Shortcut Keys (MacOS)

• Control key + left/right = Shift through spaces

Practice test

1. What is the oldest version of Windows covered on the CompTIA A+ 220-1102 exam?
   A. Windows server 2016
   B. Windows 8 Enterprise
   C. Windows 10
   D. Windows 11

2. Which of the following is the utility used to download apps in Windows?
   A. Play Store
   B. Apple Spaces
   C. Microsoft Store
   D. Windows Store

3. What MacOS feature is essentially multiple Desktops?
   A. Charms
   B. Desktop
   C. Mission Control
   D. Spaces

4. The Linux operating system comes in hundreds of different versions, known as:
   A. Desktops
   B. Distros (Distributions)
   C. Dispersions
   D. Domiciles

5. The user, Mike, has downloaded files with his Web browser. Where will they be stored by default?
   A. C:\Downloads
   B. C:\Mike\Desktop\Downloads
   C. C:\Users\Mike\Downloads
   D. C:\Users\Mike\Desktop\Downloads

6. 32-bit programs are installed into which folder by default in a 64-bit edition of Windows?
   A. C:\Program Files
   B. C:\Program Files (x32)
   C. C:\Program Files\Wins\Old
   D. C:\Program Files (x86)

7. Which MacOS feature is functionally equivalent to Windows File Explorer?
   A. Finder
   B. Dock
   C. Quartz
   D. File Manager

8. Which of the following Windows utilities is slowly replacing the ancient Windows Control Panel?
   A. Device Manager
   B. Settings
   C. Administrative Tools
   D. Terminal

9. What features of MacOS is the equivalent of the command-line interface in Windows?
   A. Dock
   B. Spaces
   C. Terminal
   D. Unity

10. Both Apple and Android smartphones have a utility called
    A. Settings
    B. Control
    C. Command Center
    D. Control Center

Score: 10/10 (100%)