Question 1

Windows 10 allows you to restore a previous device driver or system file using the uninstall option.

Accepted Answer

Windows 10 includes a feature called "Device Manager" that allows users to roll back to a previous driver if a new one causes problems. Additionally, the System Restore feature can revert system files and settings to an earlier point in time.

Question 2

Even when you block cookies, you can still access all the features of a website.

Accepted Answer

Blocking cookies may prevent certain features of a website from functioning properly, as cookies are often used for essential site functionalities like user authentication, preferences, and shopping cart contents.

Question 3

Whenever Windows Firewall is enabled, you can always use all communication features on your computer.

Accepted Answer

Windows Firewall can block certain communication features or apps from accessing the internet or network, depending on its configuration and rules.

Question 4

As you browse the web, Microsoft Edge stores information about your activities, including the information you have provided to websites when you log on or fill out a form, such as the location of sites you have visited  and preference information.

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Edge, like most web browsers, stores information about your browsing activities, including data entered in forms, site preferences, and the URLs of sites visited, to enhance user experience and facilitate quicker access to previously visited sites.

Question 5

To help prevent computer performance problems, you need to periodically delete the Internet files and information.

Accepted Answer

Periodically deleting temporary Internet files and information can help prevent computer performance problems by freeing up disk space and ensuring that your browser runs efficiently.

Question 6

The default setting is to have Windows automatically check for updates every week.

Accepted Answer

The default setting for Windows Update is to automatically check for updates daily, not weekly.

Question 7

If you frequently browse the web, Edge can gather and store a large amount of Internet-related data, which can fill up your hard drive and slow down your computer.

Accepted Answer

Edge, like other browsers, stores cache, cookies, and browsing history, which can accumulate over time and consume significant disk space, potentially affecting computer performance.

Question 8

Family Safety helps you manage your child's access to the Internet, programs, and files on your computer.

Accepted Answer

Family Safety is a feature provided by various operating systems and software applications that allows parents to set up and manage controls to help protect their children's online activities, including managing access to the internet, programs, and files on a computer.

Question 9

You must delete Internet files and information individually.

Accepted Answer

Many web browsers and computer systems offer options to delete Internet files and information in bulk, such as clearing browsing history, cookies, and cache all at once through their settings.

Question 10

You can specify any website whose cookies you want to allow or block.

Accepted Answer

Most modern web browsers allow users to manage cookies, including the option to block or allow cookies from specific websites through their browser settings or privacy extensions.

Question 11

Windows Update provides a central location where you can view currently installed updates and install new updates, and device drivers.

Accepted Answer

Windows Update is a feature in Microsoft Windows that provides updates for the operating system and its installed components, including security patches, drivers, and feature improvements.

Question 12

The Defer upgrades checkbox lets you defer program feature upgrades for a period of time determined by Microsoft.

Accepted Answer

The "Defer upgrades" option in Windows Update settings allows users to postpone the installation of feature updates for a period, giving businesses and cautious users more time before adopting new major releases. This period is determined by Microsoft, typically allowing a delay for several months.

Question 13

Windows Firewall protects your computer from unauthorized access from others on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

Windows Firewall is designed to block unauthorized access to your computer from the Internet, while allowing authorized communication to pass through.

Question 14

Windows Firewall is not enabled by default for all Internet and network connections.

Accepted Answer

Windows Firewall is enabled by default for all Internet and network connections to help protect the computer against malicious users and programs.

Question 15

When pop-up blocking is on, Edge will display a message whenever it blocks a pop-up window.

Accepted Answer

When pop-up blocking is enabled in Microsoft Edge, the browser displays a notification at the bottom of the window to inform the user whenever it blocks a pop-up, allowing the user to choose whether to allow pop-ups from that site.

Question 16

The name you assign to a child's account will appear on the computer's login screen.

Accepted Answer

When you create a user account for a child on a computer, the name assigned to that account is typically used to identify the account on the login screen, allowing for easy selection among multiple users.

Question 17

All cookies are harmful.

Accepted Answer

Cookies are small pieces of data used by websites to track online activity, enhance user experience, and remember login details, among other functions. Not all cookies are harmful; many are essential for providing personalized and efficient web experiences.

Question 18

Because new viruses appear all the time, it is important to keep your antivirus software up to date.​

Accepted Answer

Antivirus software must be updated regularly to recognize and protect against newly developed viruses and malware.

Question 19

When Windows Firewall is enabled, you might not be able to use some communication features such as sending files with a messaging program.

Accepted Answer

Windows Firewall can block certain types of incoming and outgoing traffic, potentially preventing some communication features in applications like messaging programs from working correctly.

Question 20

InPrivate browsing is on by default in Microsoft Edge.

Accepted Answer

InPrivate browsing is not enabled by default in Microsoft Edge; users must manually open an InPrivate window to use this feature.

Quiz 7: Managing Windows Security