Ch 11Windows Cnt

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typically used to read data from or write data to the registry from inside a scripted batch or command file

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REG.EXE

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a tool that monitors what happens when an application is run as a user without elevated permissions.

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Standard User Analyzer

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restricts access to memory and hardware

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User mode

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runs in its own virtual memory space and is executed by the processor in user mode

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Win32 application

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provides the structure and security necessary to centrally manage Windows 7 and application configuration and operational parameters

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Registry

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a unique identifier that no two users share on the computer

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SID

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allows services full access to memory and hardware devices

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Kernel mode

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originally designed to run with Windows 3.x

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Win16 applications

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provides the core operating system functionality that supports executing applications

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Executive Services

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An application's view of the operating system is restricted to those methods and services exposed by the different ____.

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environment subsystems

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Applications designed to interact with the ____ subsystem are the most common type of application in use with earlier operating systems, such as Windows XP.

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Win32

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____ are made up of multiple modules, such as the core kernel, object manager, memory manager, and several others.

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Executive Services

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Each Win32 application runs in its own virtual memory space and is executed by the processor in ____ mode.

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user

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In Windows 7, a new instance of ____ is created for each DOS application that is executed to ensure that the DOS applications do not interfere with each other.

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ntvdm.exe

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____ is a system whereby applications modify the core functionality of the Windows operating system to obtain low level access to the operating system and its resources.

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Kernel patching

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____ support applications and provide indirect access to Executive Services in the Windows 7 operating system kernel.

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Environment subsystems

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The application ____ can identify the application as UAC aware, which disables UAC file and registry virtualization automatically for that application.

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manifest

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The environment subsystems and the applications run in ____ mode.

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user

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The Executive Services operate in ____ mode.

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kernel

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The ____ hive contains details about the current hardware profile in use.

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HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG

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The ____ hive contains global settings for the entire computer and the applications installed on it.

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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

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The ____ is a free download from Microsoft, a lifecycle management tool for the applications required by a company, and can help deploy Windows 7 as fast as possible.

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Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit V5.5

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The ____ is designed to make it easy for home users to adjust their legacy applications to work with Windows 7 without having to know a lot about compatibility settings.

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Program Compatibility Assistant

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The owner of the registry keys is usually listed as ____.

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SYSTEM

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The ____ provides a layer of abstraction that is useful for developers to perform complex tasks more simply because it manages the details of accessing required services.

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.NET Framework

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The registry is divided into sections and levels of data. Multiple sections exist to organize data by purpose. The individual sections are called ____.

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hives

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The Run As feature has been modified in Windows 7 to now be known as the ____ option.

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Run As Administrator

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The ____ tool allows a user to connect to the active registry database and make changes that are effective immediately.

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REGEDIT.EXE

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UAC-aware applications can include a(n) ____ file called the application manifest.

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XML

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Windows 7 Enterprise, Ultimate, and Professional Editions include support for ____, which installs a second virtual operating system that runs at the same time as Windows 7.

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XP Mode

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Because the Executive Services are critical to the operation of the computer, applications are allowed to communicate directly with it.

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False

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DOS was designed as a multitasking operating system.

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False

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Registry keys can contain sensitive information that can crash the computer or damage expected functionality if they are improperly configured.

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True

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Requests for system actions that must be performed by the Executive Services are moderated by the environment subsystems.

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True

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The Windows 7 operating system is designed to operate in a layered approach, where different layers provide targeted functionality.

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True