MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE Student Study Guide EXAM 98-349 Windows Operating System Fundamentals Preparing forfor MTA CertiCertifi ccationation MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGYTEECHNOLOGYCHNOLOGY AASSOCIATESSOCIATE (MTA)((MTAMTAA) STUDENTSTUDENT STUDYSTUUDYDY GUIDEGUIDE IITT PPROSROS 98-349 Windows Operating System Fundamentals Course 10753 Authors Michael Teske (Windows Operating System). Michael has been Tim McMichael (.NET Development). Tim has been a high school teaching in the Network Specialist Program for 10 years at Northeast computer science teacher for the past 11 years. He currently teaches Wisconsin Technical College and has been involved as an engineer for Advanced Placement computer science, .NET programming, and 15 years. He has a passion for both teaching and technology and loves computer game programming at Raymond S. Kellis High School in helping people fi nd happiness in a career. Mike believes that learning Glendale, Arizona. Prior to teaching, Tim worked for several years as technology should be fun, but he also recognizes that the networking a database application developer. Tim is the author of the Software and fi eld continually changes and can challenge even the brightest students. Windows Development Exam Review Kits in the Developer Exam Review Mike also works as an independent consultant for several small Kit series. businesses in northeast Wisconsin and enjoys bringing that real-world experience in to the classroom on a daily basis. Mike has become known Tom Indelicato (.NET Development). Tom teaches computer science at as “the Microsoft Guy” on campus. His goal is to continue to teach Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua, New Hampshire for 11 years, network technology with the same enthusiasm and passion for many including courses on Microsoft Offi ce applications, Microsoft Visual Basic years to come and to help his students fi nd the same joy and passion programming, AP computer science, and, most recently, autonomous that he has found in an amazing industry. robotics programming. Outside the classroom, he runs the school’s FIRST Robotics team. Prior to teaching, Tom was a software engineer for Jeffrey Sonnleitner (Windows Operating System). Jeff is a lead Instructor 17 years. in the Information Technologies department at Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC) in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Jeff teaches the Network Patricia Phillips (Authoring Manager). Patricia taught computer science Specialist degree program and the Advanced Technical Certifi cate in for 20 years in Janesville, Wisconsin. She served on the Microsoft Information Security. Jeff is also certifi ed to teach classes in international National K-12 Faculty Advisory Board and edited the Microsoft business. He is beginning his 10th year at MPTC, and enjoys teaching MainFunction website for technology teachers for two years. For the courses in networking, Microsoft servers, and information security. Jeff’s past fi ve years, she has worked with Microsoft in a variety of roles goal is to help students succeed and enjoy their college experience in a related to K-12 curriculum development and pilot programs, such as the future-focused learning environment. He was instrumental in developing MTA Exam Review Kits and Student Study Guides, Expression Studio web MPTC’s student exchange with technical colleges in Darmstadt, Germany, design, and XNA game development. 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Contents Introduction . .v Career Planning . vi Exploring Job Roles . viii Value of Certifi cation . .x 9898-349-349 WINDOWSWINDOWS OOPERATINGPERATING SYSTEMSYSTEM FUNDAMENTALFUNDAMENTALSS CHAPTERCHAPTER 1 Understanding Operating System Confi gurations . .3 1.1/1.2 Confi gure Control Panel options; Confi gure desktop settings. 5 1.3 Understand native applications and tools . 7 1.4/1.5 Understand mobility; Understand remote management and assistance . 9 CHAPTERCHAPTER 2 Installing and Upgrading Client Systems . 11 2.1/2.2 Identify Windows operating system editions; Identify upgrade paths . 13 2.3 Understand installation types . 15 2.4 Understand virtualized clients . 17 CHAPTERCHAPTER 3 Managing Applications . .19 3.1 Understand application installations . 21 3.2 Understand user account control (UAC) . 23 3.3 Remove malicious software . 25 3.4 Understand services. 27 3.5 Understand application virtualization . 29 CHAPTERCHAPTER 4 Managing Files and Folders . 31 4.1 Understand fi le systems . 33 4.2 Understand fi le and print sharing . 35 4.3 Understand encryption . 37 4.4 Understand libraries . 39 CHAPTERCHAPTER 5 Managing Devices . .41 5.1/5.2 Connect devices; Understand storage . 43 5.3 Understand printing devices . 45 5.4 Understand system devices . 47 CHAPTERCHAPTER 6 Understanding Operating System Maintenance . .49 6.1 Understand backup and recovery methods . 51 6.2/6.3 Understand maintenance tools; Understand updates . 53 iv Contents Introduction TA validates building-block technology concepts Empower yourself As the fi rst step toward Mand helps students explore, discover and becoming an MCTS, MTA shows your commitment to pursue successful careers in Information Technology technology while connecting you with a community (IT) in an exciting and rewarding way! 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