MCTS 70-620 Exam Prep: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring

Appendix . Glossary

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Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

A graphics interface specification that provides enhanced 3D video support.

access control

The granting and denial of rights to configure what level of authorization has been allowed.

active directory

A directory service supported by Windows 2000 and newer Windows operating systems that allows any network object to be tracked and located.

active partition

A partition or volume on a hard disk that has been identified as the primary partition from which the operating system is booted.

activity report

A feature of Windows Vista Parental Controls that provides a list of websites visited, programs accessed, games played, or other functions performed by a child or other user for which you have enabled Parental ...