Exam 9: Maintaining Hardware and Software

To rearrange the data on your hard disk so your computer can run more efficiently, you use ____.

If your computer suffers a power surge or power failure, Windows might lose one or more ____ from a file that was open when the problem occurred.

Windows attempts to place files in ____ clusters whenever possible.

If your computer or device has problems after you upgrade a driver, try restoring, or ____, the driver to a previous version.

After making the first full backup, File History works in the background to ____.

You can daisy-chain up to ____ USB devices together.

To recover a complete system, most computer manufacturers provide a set of system recovery options, usually on a DVD, known as a(n)____ disc.

A printer that is connected directly to your computer is known as a local printer.

Each hardware device requires a(n)IRQ , a software file that enables Windows to communicate with and control the operation of a device. _________________________

If an older program doesn't function properly on Windows 10, you can use the ____ troubleshooter to fix the problem(s).

If you install programs written for earlier versions of Windows, such as Windows Vista or Windows XP, chances are that they will run poorly or not run at all on Windows 10.

The more ____ a disk, the longer Windows takes to retrieve a file, and the more likely you are to have problems with the file.

Windows 10 must be installed on a disk using the FAT32 file system. _________________________

If a USB device has an activity light, wait for a few seconds after the light stops flashing before unplugging the device. _________________________

A USB port is a thin, rectangular slot that accommodates a high-speed connection to a variety of external devices.

When installing a new hardware device, ____.