Compare Windows Editions

Question 1

Answer 1

About settings page to report the edition that is installed

Question 2

32-bit (x86) software

Answer 2

• cannot run 64-bit applications
• 32-bit CPU can only run the 32-bit editions
• are limited to 4 GB system memory

Question 3

64-bit (x64) software

Answer 3

• support much more RAM
• can run most 32-bit applications
• require 64-bit hardware device drivers
  authorized (“signed”) by Microsoft.

Question 4

user interface (UI)

Answer 4

is based around the desktop, Start menu, taskbar, and notification area elements.

Question 5

Windows Home edition

Answer 5

• domestic consumers
• possibly (SOHO) business use.
• no support multiple cpu
• restricted 128 bit

Question 6

Windows Home supports two licensing models:

Answer 6

• original equipment manufacturer (OEM) license- preinstalled to one device only.
• retail license - can be transferred to one device at a time.

Question 7

Windows Pro

Answer 7

• small/medium-size businesses
• network administrators more control
• advance hardware

Question 8

Windows Education/Pro Education

Answer 8

for licensing by schools and colleges

Question 9

domain network

Answer 9

a collection of networked devices (computers, servers, etc.) managed by one or more domain controllers

Question 10

Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)

Answer 10

a tool used to configure and modify Group Policy settings for uniformed settings within Enterprised network.

Question 11

BitLocker

Answer 11

is a built-in Windows security feature that encrypts entire drives

Question 12

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

Answer 12

allows a user to connect to the machine and
operate it over a network.

Question 13

Windows Enterprise Edition

Answer 13

• Microsoft’s DirectAccess
• AppLocker
• Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack

Question 14

upgrade/repair install

Answer 14

a software installation that updates an existing operating system to a newer version while preserving user data, settings, and installed programs.