3: Microsoft Windows 10 OS Features

Which Task Manager tab in Windows 10 provides real time information about system resources used by running applications and background processes ?

Processes

The System Configuration utility tab containing a list of background applications that can be enabled / disabled during Windows system startup is called :

Services

Which tab of the Windows ' 10 Task Manager provides an interface for managing background processes ?

Services

Which Task Manager tab in Windows 10 allows to enable disable applications that are launched automatically when signing into a user account ?

Startup

In Windows 8 and newer releases of the Microsoft OS , contents of the System Configuration Startup tab can be viewed and managed via :

Task Manager

Which of the tools listed below allows to optimize disk performance in MS Windows ?

dfrgui.exe (defragment and optimize)

Which of the following launches a GUI system utility for managing storage media in Windows ?

diskmgmt.msc

Which of the following administrative tools in MS Windows allows to examine ( both in real time and by collecting log data for later analysis ) how programs that are run affect a computer's performance ?

perfmon.exe (performance monitor)

Which of the following administrative tools in MS Windows provides a detailed real - time information about hardware resources ( CPU , disk , network , and memory ) and system resources use by the OS , services , and running applications ?

perfmon.exe (performance monitor)

Which of the following system utilities in Windows provides access to a database containing system configuration information ?

regedit.exe (registry editor)

Which of the answers listed below refers to a Windows administrative tool providing the capability to schedule the launch of programs or scripts at pre - defined times or after specified time intervals ?

taskschd.msc (task scheduler)

Which of the configuration settings listed below can be managed through the Boot tab of the System Configuration utility in Windows ?

- Default OS to load in a multiboot environment ( boot order ) -Safe boot options -Boot logging -Amount of hardware resources to be used by the chosen OS in a multiboot environment ( e.g. , the maximum amount of RAM)

Which of the following answers describe ( s ) the function of Task Manager ( taskmgr.exe ) ?

-Allows to close a non - responsive application in Windows -Displays information on programs , processes , and services that are currently running on the computer -In Windows 8 and newer releases of the Microsoft OS , provides access to user applications that can be enabled / disabled during system boot -Allows system administrators to manage the currently logged in users -Provides real - time reports on how a Windows - based computer is using system resources (CPU / RAM / Disk / Network / GPU usage)

Windows Task Manager can be launched by :

-Using the Ctrl + Shift + Esc key combination -Pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete and selecting the Task Manager option from the menu screen -Right - clicking on the Windows Taskbar and selecting Task Manager -Typing taskmgr ( or taskmgr.exe ) in the Command Prompt and pressing Enter -Pressing simultaneously the Windows and R keys , typing taskmgr ( or taskmgr.exe ) in the Run window , and pressing Enter -Right - clicking on the Windows Start button and selecting Task Manager

A Windows Certificate Manager snap - in that allows to view , export , import , and delete digital certificates for the current user is called :

Certmgr.msc (certificate manager)

True or False? In Microsoft Windows , Local Users and Groups ( lusrmgr.msc ) is an MMC snap - in for adding / removing users and managing user membership in groups that possess specific rights and permissions on a particular system running MS Windows . The Local Users and Groups utility is included by default in all editions of Windows 10 .

False

Which tab of the System Configuration utility in MS Windows allows to prevent all nonessential applications , services , and device drivers from loading during system startup ?

General

Which Microsoft Windows OS component allows to view and manage installed hardware components and device drivers ?

devmgmt.msc (device manager)

A type of customizable framework providing access to a collection of system utilities in the form of the so - called snap - ins ) designed to manage networks , computers , services , and other system components in Microsoft Windows is known as :

MMC (Microsoft Management Console)

Which of the answers listed below describes the correct sequence of steps required to close a non - responsive user application in Task Manager in Windows 10 ?

On the Processes tab , right - click on the app that isn't responding and select End task ( or left - click on the app and use End task button in the bottom right corner of the tab)

What is the name of a Task Manager tab in Windows 10 that provides access to real - time graphs showing total CPU , memory , disk , network , and GPU resource usage ?

Performance

Which of the following tabs of the System Configuration utility in MS Windows provides access to MMC snap - ins ?

Tools

True or False? Event Viewer ( eventvwr.msc ) is a Windows administrative utility for monitoring system health and troubleshooting problems with applications , OS , and hardware . Event Viewer allows for browsing and managing event logs . The most common logs available in Event Viewer include Application , System , and Security logs . Depending on the severity of the event , Application and System logs display events that fall into three categories Information , Warning , and Error . Information events denote normal operation of the system ( such as starting and stopping of system services , or successful completion of some routine background tasks ) , warning events point to non - critical errors ( for example when installation of a software component fails because the component is already on the system ) , error events point to serious issues , for example when programs stop responding and need to be closed by Windo

True

True or False? The Task Manager's Users tab in Windows lists all signed - in user accounts along with further details on applications and system resources used by each account . This tab also allows system administrators to close user app , disconnect the user ( invoke a Windows lock screen ) , or to sign them off ( force the user to log off ) .

True

A Microsoft Windows utility that can be used for freeing up disk space is known as :

cleanmgr.exe (disk clean up)

Which of the tools listed below allows Windows administrators to modify settings that are applied to both users and computers ?

gpedit.msc (group policy editor)

Which of the following answers refers to a Microsoft Windows tool designed for troubleshooting system startup problems ?

msconfig.exe (system configuration)

A Microsoft Windows application utility used for displaying details about computer's hardware resources , computer components , and software environment is known as :

msinfo32.exe (system information)