What are the features offered by Windows 8, in addition to its basic capabilities?

What will be an ideal response?


Student responses will vary, but should be drawn from the following information from the text.

In addition to basic capabilities, Windows 8 offers these features:

• Start screen interface with tiles
• Includes the desktop interface
• Support for input via touch, mouse, and keyboard
• Email app, calendar app, and browser (Internet Explorer) included
• Photos, files, and settings can sync with SkyDrive, Microsoft's cloud server
• Enhanced security through an antivirus program, firewall, and automatic updates
• Windows Store offers additional applications for purchase

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The process to make a system as secure as it can be without adding on specialized software or equipment is _______________

a. Securitizing b. Hardening c. Routing d. None of the above

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Resampling an image is often referred to as _____.

A. rotating B. scaling C. translating D. repositioning

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Which is an INVALID variable name?

A. user_choice B. u5er_choice C. user choice D. __user_choice

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