KaHS Features & Characteristics of NT/000/XP PC Trouble Shooting
Minds On/Hands On
As you read this portion of the chapter do the following:
A. Read “Features and Characteristics of Windows NT/000/XP” through “Recoverability”, pp. 533-
536.
1. Create a table like that below on your own paper. In the columns write down differences and
similarities in the appropriate columns. (10 pts)
Differences Similarities
Windows NT/000/XP Windows 9x/Me Both
2. Lookup “POSIX” on the web and define it.
B. Read “Security” through “Techs and Permissions”, pp. 536-543.
1. Outline this portion of the chapter. Include topic, subtopics, and important details. As an
example the first two subtopics are partially done for you. Other topics are listed; you fill in the
subtopics and details. (10 pts)
A. Security
1. NTFS has powerful security functions
2. There are three major features of NTFS security
a accounts
requires user account
every system has administrator account which has access to everything
(a) administrator account is dangerous in the wrong hands
b groups
c permissions
C. Read “Booting Up vs. Going Graphical”, pp. 543-544. (10 pts)
1. Summarize this portion of the chapter in your own words. Use complete sentences with correct
grammar and spelling.
D. Read “The Boot Process”, pp. 545-546.
1. List the steps taken by the Windows NT family to start the PC. (10 pts)
E. Read “System Partition Boot Files”, pp. 546-547.
1. Make a list of partition boot files used in Windows NT/2000/XP to start the PC. Next to each
file describe its function. (10 pts)
F. Read “Critical Files”, p. 548.
1. Write a brief summary of this topic. (5 pts)
G. Read “Service Packs”, p. 549. (no written work required)
H. Read “Major Differences Among Windows NT, 2000, and XP” through “NTFS5”, pp. 549-552.
1. List the ways Windows 2000 is different from NT? (5 pts)
2. How is XP related to Windows 2000 and NT?
3. What items does Windows 2000 have in common with Windows 98 and Me? (5 pts)
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KaHS Features & Characteristics of NT/000/XP PC Trouble Shooting
Minds On/Hands On
4. What is the biggest change related to user files and folders from NT to Windows 2000/XP and
why is it important? (2 pts)
5. Why shouldn’t you create an “admin” account for everyone in your household?
6. Which OSs used NTFS 4.0 and which used 5.0? (3 pts)
7. What does NTFS 5.0 add?
I. Read “Easier Administration” through “Remote Assistance”, pp. 552-555. (No written work
required)
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