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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) A standard included on many WAPs and

clients to make secure connections easier to configure. WPS should be turned

off, however, because it has a significant security flaw.

wildcard Character—usually an asterisk (*) or question mark (?)—used

during a search to represent search criteria. For instance, searching for *.docx

will return a list of all files with a .docx extension, regardless of the filename.

The * is the wildcard in that search. Wildcards can be used in command-line

commands to act on more than one file at a time.

Windows 7 Operating system developed by Microsoft. Version of

Windows; comes in many different editions for home and office use, but does

not have a Server edition. Succeeded by Windows 8/8.1.

Windows 8/8.1 Operating systems developed by Microsoft. Versions of

Windows noted for the Metro interface. Used for desktop and portable PCs

and for mobile devices. Succeeded by Windows 10.

Windows 10 Operating system developed by Microsoft that powers most

desktop and portable computers in use today.

Windows Easy Transfer Windows 7/8/8.1 method of transferring user data

and personalization settings to a new PC. It is not available in Windows 10.

Windows Explorer Windows 7 utility that enables you to manipulate files

and folders stored on the drives in your computer. Rebranded as File Explorer

in Windows 8, 8.1, and 10.

Windows Hardware Certification Program Microsoft’s rigorous testing

program for hardware manufacturers, which hardware devices must pass

before their drivers can be digitally signed.

Windows logo key Key on a keyboard bearing the Windows logo that

traditionally brings up the Start menu, but is also used in some keyboard

shortcuts.

Windows Memory Diagnostic Windows tool that can automatically scan a

computer’s RAM when a problem is encountered.

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