Computer User Support - Chapter 7: System Management 1
Which tool can you use to display hardware utilization statistics that tell you about your computer's operation? A. Resource Monitor B. Advanced System Settings C. Event Viewer D. Computer Management
A. Resource Monitor
Drag each definition on the left to its corresponding Task Manager performance counter on the right. (Each definition may be used once, more than once, or not at all.) Drag: A. The number of read and write requests that are waiting to be processed B. The amount of time the processor spends performing non-idle tasks. C. The amount of memory that has been assigned to running processes. D. The amount of time that the disk subsystem is busy reading from and writing to disk. E. The number of hard faults that occur each second Drop: 1. Disk queue length 2. Processor utilization 3. Commit charge 4. Disk time 5. Memory pages per second E.
A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 E-5
Which tool would you use to configure the paging file location and size on a Windows system? A. Advanced System Settings in Control Panel B. Hardware and Sound in Control Panel C. Clock, Language, and Region in Control Panel D. Administrative Tools in Control Panel
A. Advanced System Settings in Control Panel
After upgrading to the newest version of Windows, an important application is no longer running. Which of the following is the BEST option for troubleshooting the problem? A. Enable Hyper-V to run the program on the previous version. B. Stop Windows Defender from checking apps C. In Control Panel, uncheck the box next to Block all incoming connections, including those in the list of allowed apps. D. Install an antivirus program to prevent malware interference.
A. Enable Hyper-V to run the program on the previous version.
Where in Windows can you allow an application to use the computer's location? A. In Settings under Privacy (Windows 10) or Privacy and security (Windows 11). B. In Control Panel under Programs and Features (Windows 10 and 11). C. In Control Panel under Security and Maintenance (Windows 10 and 11). D. In Settings under Update and Security (Windows 10) or Apps and features (Windows 11).
A. In Settings under Privacy (Windows 10) or Privacy and security (Windows 11).
Which of the following is true of online software activation? (Select three.) A. Persistent activation may require the license to be continuously re-activated online at a preconfigured interval. B. The software vendor does not track how many times each license code is activated, but uses persistent activation to annually audit the number of licenses being used. C. With personal software licenses, the limit is usually one to three online activations. D. With enterprise licenses, the software vendor tracks how many times each license code is activated and automatically charges the enterprise for activations above the license limit. E. Since the license account information is stored online, it is usually not affected by operating system upgrades or migrations. F. Before running a newly installed application, the user must activate their license online on the software vendor's website.
A. Persistent activation may require the license to be continuously re-activated online at a preconfigured interval. C. With personal software licenses, the limit is usually one to three online activations. F. Before running a newly installed application, the user must activate their license online on the software vendor's website.
Which of the following are characteristics specific to the Python programming language? (Select two.) A. Popular with the scientific community. B. Focuses on code readability. C. Executes multiple Windows commands in sequence. D. Most popular method of scripting in the Linux world. E. Used for website and web page design.
A. Popular with the scientific community. B. Focuses on code readability.
You are an IT technician for your company. Rachel, who works at the receptionist desk, thinks her Windows 10 machine is running slowly today and calls you to see if you can speed it up. None of the other employees have called regarding any related issues, so you suspect it is an issue with Rachel's computer, perhaps a malfunctioning application. To help troubleshoot Rachel's computer, you run Task Manager. Which of the following tabs would be the MOST helpful in determining any issues with how the computer is running? (Select two.) A. Processes B. Users C. Performance D. Services E. Details F. App history
A. Processes C. Performance
Your organization has 75 workstations that each need a software program installed. Which of the following is the BEST choice to accomplish this? A. Purchase an enterprise license for the software program and reuse the activation code for each workstation. B. Purchase a personal license for the software program and reuse the activation code for each workstation. C. Purchase one personal license for the software program and then search online for additional activation codes provided by third parties or activation code generators. D. Purchase 75 personal licenses for the software program and use each unique activation code for each workstation.
A. Purchase an enterprise license for the software program and reuse the activation code for each workstation.
Jodie's computer is acting unusually sluggish today. She calls you, an IT technician, to see if you can find out what's going on and how to improve her computer's performance. You run Task Manager on Jodie's computer and find that a suspicious application has nearly 90% CPU utilization. Which of the following actions can you take from Task Manager to immediately stop the application from running? A. Right-click > End task B. Right-click > Disable C. Right-click > Stop D. Right-click > Disconnect E. Right-click > Switch to
A. Right-click > End task
You have just completed installing an application from the Microsoft Store on your Windows 11 workstation. Which of the following can you use to access and manage your newly-installed application? (Select two.) A. Right-click the Start menu's application tile B. Right-click the Start menu, select All apps, and then right-click the application C. Right-click Start, select the application, and select Settings D. Right-click Start and select Apps & Features E. Right-click the Start menu, select the application, and then select Settings
A. Right-click the Start menu's application tile D. Right-click Start and select Apps & Features
You are troubleshooting a computer that runs Windows 11. The operating system has halted, and a black screen is displayed on the monitor with an error message. What is the first step you should take to troubleshoot the issue? A. Search for the error in Microsoft's knowledge base or by using an internet search engine. B. Update the BIOS. C. Remove all memory modules and replace them one at a time until the error reappears. D. Uninstall the last application or system update that was installed. E. Check the voltage levels on the DC side of the power supply.
A. Search for the error in Microsoft's knowledge base or by using an internet search engine.
Which aspects of virtual memory can you configure on a Windows workstation? (Select two.) A. The paging file's location B. The minimum time between memory swap operations C. The paging file's recommended size D. The paging file's maximum size E. The maximum time between memory swap operations
A. The paging file's location D. The paging file's maximum size
Which of the following is true of the way many large digital media vendors use Digital Rights Management technology today? (Select two.) A. They are moving away from DRM because of several key shortcomings in the technology. B. They are cooperating with other vendors to make their digital files more portable in relation to those vendors' hardware and software. C. They are adopting alternatives to DRM, such as encouraging customers not to illegally share digital files. D. They are offering free backup copies of protected digital files. E. They are moving to strengthen the encryption used to protect their digital files.
A. They are moving away from DRM because of several key shortcomings in the technology. C. They are adopting alternatives to DRM, such as encouraging customers not to illegally share digital files.
Your organization has 20 employees who need an accounting software update installed. Due to a miscommunication, the purchaser only paid to update 10 licenses. The software company issued a paper license and a single key for updating 10 users. Since this is an enterprise paper license, there is no mechanism that enforces a limit to the number of times the key can be used, so you decide to go ahead and update all 20 users. What are the possible consequences of this decision? (Select two.) A. You risk losing your job. B. Because you should be allowed one to three activations per user, this decision does not put you at risk for negative consequences. C. You expose your company to litigation by violating the software license agreement. D. The software company will never detect the violation, so negative consequences are unlikely. E. The software will eventually stop working properly for the 10 extra updates you installed.
A. You risk losing your job. C. You expose your company to litigation by violating the software license agreement.
On a Linux system using the Debian Package Manager, which of the following commands would you use to search online repositories for an installable Firefox package? A. apt search firefox B. rpm -s firefox C. yum search firefox D. apt-get search firefox
A. apt search firefox
You use a Linux distribution that employs Debian Package Manager (dpkg) for package management. Which command would you use to install httpd (the Apache HTTP Server package) and all its dependencies? A. apt-get install httpd B. yum install httpd C. yum install httpd -dep D. ps -ef E. dpkg install httpd F. apt-get install httpd -dep G. ps -e
A. apt-get install httpd
You use a Linux distribution that utilizes RPM for package management. Which command would you use to verify that the httpd package (the Apache HTTP Server package) is installed? A. yum list installed httpd B. yum search httpd C. yum list installed D. yum info httpd
A. yum list installed httpd
Cindy wants to install a new application on her computer. This application requires the operating system to have 1 gigabyte in working memory to function properly. Which of the following system requirements does Cindy need to check for compatibility? A. SSD storage capacity B. RAM capacity C. VRAM capacity D. CPU capacity
B. RAM capacity
You manage Windows desktops for your organization. You recently updated all of your workstations to Windows 10. Your organization relies on a particular application, which worked correctly on Windows 7, but now does not run on Windows 10. You have checked the application vendor's website, but they do not provide a Windows 10 update. What are your options for running the application? (Select two.) A. Run the application in its own memory space B. Run the application in Compatibility Mode C. Purchase a new application that runs on Windows 10 D. Make all users who need to run the application member of the local Administrators group E. Create a virtual computer that runs Windows 7. Then run the virtual computer each time the application runs.
B. Run the application in Compatibility Mode E. Create a virtual computer that runs Windows 7. Then run the virtual computer each time the application runs.
Which of the following BEST describes a scripting language? A. A text file with commands and structures. B. An interpreted programming language used to write scripts. C. A popular method of scripting based on the Bourne shell. D. The process of organizing commands and structures into a script.
B. An interpreted programming language used to write scripts.
Which of the following forms of shell scripting is most commonly used? A. Which of the following forms of shell scripting is most commonly used? B. Bourne shell C. Korn shell D. Z shell
B. Bourne shell
Which of the following does the GPL prevent you from doing with an open-source software program? A. Access its source code B. Sell a license to use the program C. Sell a contract for technical support D. Modify its source code
B. Sell a license to use the program
You need to download a large file on your computer, but you are concerned about having enough space for the file. In which of the following Windows 10 Settings app categories can you find out exactly how much storage space is currently being used on your local disk? A. Devices B. System C. Apps D. Network & Internet
B. System
Which tool can you use to gather data and display statistics (in counters) that help you monitor the operation of a Windows system? A. Event Viewer B. Performance Monitor C. MSinfo D. Computer Management
B. Performance Monitor
Which of the following BEST describes the Blue Screen of Death (BSoD)? A. A No operating system found error. B. A Windows stop error. C. A time drift error. D. A Not enough USB controller resources warning.
B. A Windows stop error.
You have just installed a new video card in your friend Mark's computer. When you power on the computer, Windows automatically detects the new device and tries to locate an applicable device driver. Unfortunately, Windows cannot locate the required driver. Which of the following is the BEST Control Panel administrative tool to fix Mark's computer? A. Resource Monitor B. Computer Management C. System Configuration D. Component Services
B. Computer Management
You have used your computer for several years, resulting in a lot of data stored on your hard disk. Lately, your computer's functions have slowed. Which of the following tools is LIKELY to help speed up your computer? A. chkdsk B. Disk Defragmenter C. Copy D. DiskPart
B. Disk Defragmenter
Which type of contract are you typically required to accept when obtaining a proprietary software license? A. DMCA B. EULA C. PRD D. GPL
B. EULA
Which of the following is a software license that allows 100 or more activations? A. Personal license B. Enterprise license C. General Public License D. Public domain license
B. Enterprise license
You have been troubleshooting services on your system. Where is the best place to check to make sure that they are now running properly? A. System File Checker B. Event Viewer C. File Explorer D. Advanced Options Menu
B. Event Viewer
Which of the following is the No operating system found error likely caused by? A. Time drift B. Incorrect boot order C. Outdated drivers D. Outdated applications
B. Incorrect boot order
A software vendor has had recurring problems with customers misusing their proprietary software. Which of the following technologies can give them the MOST control in regulating who, how, and when their software is being used? A. Digital watermarking B. Persistent license activation C. Digital fingerprinting D. One-time license activation
B. Persistent license activation
Which of the following is the Not enough USB controller resources warning most often a result of? A. Plugging into a USB hub. B. Plugging into a 3.0 USB port. C. An overheated hard drive. D. Plugging into a 2.0 USB port.
B. Plugging into a 3.0 USB port.
You work in the IT department. To perform your daily tasks, you often use many of the available Windows consoles, such as Device Manager, Hyper-V Manager, and Performance Monitor. Although each of these can be accessed from various locations in Windows, you want one location from which these common tools can be accessed. Which of the following system utilities BEST provides this capability? A. MSINFO32 B. MMC C. SERVICES.MSC D. MSTSC
B. MMC
Your job functions have recently changed. As a result, you find that you need to work with more programs running on your Windows computer at the same time. As a result, you're now starting to receive error messages warning you of low virtual memory, but there's no additional RAM that can be added to your computer. Which of the following Control Panel utilities would BEST allow you to eliminate or reduce the number of error messages? A. Programs B. System C. Troubleshooting D. Device Manager
B. System
As with other programming languages, improper structure, syntax, or systems testing can cause scripts to negatively impact a machine. Which of the following are common problems that can be introduced into a system or network with a script? (Select two.) A. Black (or Blue) Screen of Death B. Unintentional introduction of malware C. Accidentally changed system settings D. Beeps upon startup E. Strange characters on a printed page
B. Unintentional introduction of malware C. Accidentally changed system settings
As a network administrator for several hundred machines, you have been given the task of listing all workstations and servers in your company network that have less than 16 GB of RAM. What is the BEST method for accurately collecting this data? A. Send out an email requesting the information. B. Use a script to run a query of all machines. C. Check each machine's IT record. D. Remotely connect to each machine.
B. Use a script to run a query of all machines.
Which of the following is another name for the paging file? A. Random access memory B. Virtual memory C. Extended memory D. Upper memory
B. Virtual memory
Which command would you use to display a simple list of all processes running on a Linux distribution that use either RPM or dpkg for package management? A. apt-get -e B. ps -e C. yum -e D. yum -ef E. ps -ef F. yum process info G. apt-get -ef H. yum info
B. ps -e
While working on a Linux system that has been underperforming, you notice that there is one process that is utilizing a significant amount of CPU time. The name of the process is "hidden.sh". Which of the following ps commands would you use to ensure that you can see who owns that process? A. ps ax B. ps aux C. ps -el D. ps -ef
B. ps aux
Frank is running a program called FrameMaker on his Windows computer. While trying to import graphics into this program, he sees a spinning wheel for a long time. When Frank clicks on the application, a message is displayed that indicates that the application is not responding. Which of the following Microsoft command line tools can BEST shut down the application? A. exit B. taskkill C. del D. shutdown
B. taskkill
During a routine audit of a web server running on an RPM-based Linux system, you notice a package that is not installed from the standard server template. This is an error. Before you do anything, however, you need to find the package's dependencies. The package's name is orleans. Which of the following commands lists dependencies? A. apt info orleans B. yum info orleans C. yum list orleans D. apt search orleans
B. yum info orleans
On a Linux system using RPM for package management, which of the following commands would you use to search online repositories for an available Firefox package? A. apt search firefox B. yum search firefox C. apt-get search firefox D. rpm -s firefox
B. yum search firefox
What is the most commonly used file extension for a shell script? A. .zsh B. .ksh C. .sh D. .bash
C. .sh
Under which Windows 10 Settings app category can you choose battery options when you want to watch movies and videos on battery power? A. System B. Gaming C. Apps D. Personalization
C. Apps
Which of the following scripting languages includes multiple Windows commands that are run in sequence? A. JavaScript B. Python C. Batch D. Shells
C. Batch
You want to improve the performance of your virtual memory in Windows. Which of the following is a step you can take to do this? A. Install a larger CPU. B. Configure the paging file to have an initial size of one half the physical RAM. C. Configure the paging file to be divided between two drives. D. Reboot your system.
C. Configure the paging file to be divided between two drives.
Which of the following settings can you modify in the Time & Language category in the Windows 10 Settings app? (Select three.) A. Manage sound devices B. Let websites provide locally relevant content by accessing my language list C. Country or region D. Choose your input device E. Show additional calendars in the taskbar F. Choose the language you speak with your device G. Show notifications on the lock screen.
C. Country or region E. Show additional calendars in the taskbar F. Choose the language you speak with your device
You have been having trouble with your laptop crashing. You would like your computer to create a memory dump file when it crashes. Where should you place the paging file? A. Split between two storage devices B. On a drive other than where the operating system files are stored C. On the system volume D. On a USB flash device
C. On the system volume
You are an IT technician for your company. Jodie, a receptionist, thinks that her Windows 11 machine is running slowly today and calls you to see if you can speed it up. None of the other employees have called regarding any related issues, so you suspect it is an issue with Jodie's computer, perhaps a malfunctioning application. To help troubleshoot Jodie's computer, you run Task Manager. Which of the following tabs are MOST helpful for getting an overall view of how Jodie's computer is running? (Select two.) A. App history B. Services C. Performance D. Processes E. Users F. Details
C. Performance D. Processes
Which of the following scripting languages is gradually replacing Windows batch files? A. Python B. Visual Basic C. PowerShell D. JavaScript
C. PowerShell
Your financial investment company has recently completed development of a custom application for maintaining customer portfolios. You want to install this application on each Windows laptop that was assigned to each investment advisor. Which of the following Windows 11 settings do you need to configure to sideload this custom app? A. Right-click the application's tile > Sideload app > Yes B. Update & Security > For developers > Sideload apps > Yes C. Privacy & security > For developers > Develop Mode: On D. Right-click Start > Apps & Features > Developer Mode: On
C. Privacy & security > For developers > Develop Mode: On
You are a network engineer for a large financial institution. While monitoring a server on your WAN network, you notice that it is experiencing a bottleneck, slow cursor movements, and lagging application function. You want to determine if a particular process is causing the problem. Which of the following tools would BEST help you troubleshoot an issue with a process by providing information such as process ID, status, and threads, as well as how much CPU is being used in real time and the 60-second average of how much CPU utilization is being consumed by each process? A. Task Manager B. Performance Monitor C. Resource Monitor D. Reliability Monitor
C. Resource Monitor
You are working on your Windows 10 computer during a fierce thunder storm. Lightning strikes the nearby transformer, and your office loses all power. Since your laptop's battery is dead, your computer instantly turns off. Once power to the building has been restored, you turn your computer on and notice that you are now getting a missing DLL error message. Which of the following tools is MOST likely to rectify this issue? A. defrag B. bootrec C. SFC D. chkdsk
C. SFC
Which of the following troubleshooting utilities scans the operating system files and replaces corrupt files? A. Services B. System Image Recovery C. System File Checker D. System Restore
C. System File Checker
Which of the following is one way that developers and organizations who produce open-source software can generate revenue from the software? A. One-time activation licenses B. Persistent activation licenses C. Training contracts D. Enterprise licenses
C. Training contracts
Your Windows OS starts to act strangely. You find out that there was a Windows automatic update three days ago. Which of the following would be BEST to try first to resolve the issue? A. System Image Recovery B. System Restore C. Uninstall the update D. Startup Repair
C. Uninstall the update
In which of the following Windows 10 Settings app categories can you find reports on your device's health? A. System B. Network & Internet C. Update & Security D. Devices
C. Update & Security
Adding more RAM does not necessarily improve system performance. Which of the following must you also do to make sure that system performance does improve? A. Rebuild the Windows profile. B. Reboot the system. C. Upgrade the CPU to one with multiple cores. D. Uninstall the most current update.
C. Upgrade the CPU to one with multiple cores.
You have an application that renders videos for your online business. You want to make sure that the application continues to receive adequate from the system CPU, even if you open other applications. How can you adjust the amount of attention given to that application? A. Use Task Manager to switch to the running application. B. Use Task Manager to modify the processor affinity C. Use Task Manager to modify the process priority D. Use the Services console to change the startup type to Automatic.
C. Use Task Manager to modify the process priority
Which of the following is simulated memory that is created through a paging file on the hard drive? A. Disk thrashing B. RAM C. Virtual memory D. VMM
C. Virtual memory
Which of the following commands can you use to install updated packages (found in configured repositories) that are currently installed on a Debian Package Manager-based system? (Select two.) A. apt update B. yum update C. apt-get dist-upgrade D. yum upgrade E. apt dist-upgrade
C. apt-get dist-upgrade E. apt dist-upgrade
You are setting up a network for your company and need to know the MAC address and IP address for a Windows computer. Under which of the following categories in the Windows 10 Settings app can you find both the MAC address and the IP address? A. System B. Devices C. Accounts D. Network & Internet
D. Network & Internet
Which of the following are common uses for scripting? (Select three.) A. Email mass mailings B. File management C. Script creation D. Network drive remapping E. Automated backups F. System updates G. Bookmark list management
D. Network drive remapping E. Automated backups F. System updates
Review the virtual memory configuration for the Windows 11 system shown below. Which configuration change could you make to the paging file to BEST increase system performance given that this Windows 11 system has 16 GB of system RAM and three hard disks installed? A. Set the paging file's maximum size to 32 GB. B. Remove the paging file from the C: volume. C. Set the paging file's initial size to 8 GB. D. Add paging files to the E: and F: volumes.
D. Add paging files to the E: and F: volumes.
Which utility allows you to choose Selective Startup in Windows? A. Event Viewer B. Regedit C. Msinfofo32 D. Performance Monitor E. Msconfig (System Configuration)
E. Msconfig (System Configuration)
You have an application that you would like to run on your Windows workstation every Monday at 3:00 p.m. Which tool would you use to configure the application to run automatically? A. Task Manager B. msinfo32 C. msconfig D. Services E. Task Scheduler
E. Task Scheduler
Which of the following is a troubleshooting step to try when troubleshooting application conflicts? A. Run System File Checker. B. Rename files in Registry Editor. C. Restart services. D. Check for application driver updates.
D. Check for application driver updates.
You have a new employee that is left-handed and needs the mouse for her computer to have the right button be the primary button for ease of use. Under which of the following Windows 10 Settings app categories can you change the mouse settings to make the right button the primary button? A. Systems B. Personalization C. Ease of Access D. Devices
D. Devices
You notice that your applications are loading and running slowly when you switch between them. You also notice that your hard disk drive light is constantly lit. Which of the following is the BEST option to stop this problem from happening frequently on your system? A. Install a larger CPU. B. Configure a larger paging file on the HHD. C. Reboot the system at the first indication of the problem. D. Install more physical RAM.
D. Install more physical RAM.
Don is an accountant in the finance department. For the last several months, he has been testing an online accounting program. After speaking with his manager, Don receives permission to download a streamlined version of the software, which requires a local installation. Don downloads the application and tries to install it, but the operating system will not allow him to. Out of frustration, he calls the help desk. The help desk sends a technician to Don's machine while Don is out to lunch. The technician installs the application without issue. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason Don could not install the application? A. Failed device driver B. Insufficient disk space C. Insufficient system RAM D. Insufficient permissions E. Incorrect service pack level
D. Insufficient permissions
Which scripting language is widely used for website and web page design and is also the most popular programming language in the world? A. Batch B. Python C. Visual Basic D. JavaScript
D. JavaScript
Which of the following is the generally accepted rule for manually setting the initial and maximum paging file size? A. Two and a half times the size of the physical RAM for the initial size and four and a half times for the maximum size. B. Double the size of the physical RAM for the initial size and quadruple for the maximum size. C. Three times the size of physical RAM for the initial size and five times for the maximum size. D. One and a half times the size of the physical RAM for the initial size and three times for the maximum size.
D. One and a half times the size of the physical RAM for the initial size and three times for the maximum size.
One software license model allows software to be freely distributed, downloaded, and installed without paying a license fee, but often requires a fee for support, training, or added functionality. What is the name of this model? A. Persistent B. Proprietary C. Personal D. Open source E. Enterprise
D. Open source
If you want to change your taskbar from appearing on the bottom of the screen to the right side, under which of the following Windows 10 Settings app categories would you find the setting to change this? A. Devices B. System C. Ease of Access D. Personalization
D. Personalization
You have a Skype meeting scheduled, but when you open it to start the meeting, you find that Skype is not allowed to use the camera on your device. Under which Windows 10 Settings app category can you allow Skype to access your camera? A. Devices B. Apps C. System D. Privacy
D. Privacy
Your computer is not performing properly; an update was recently installed. Which of the following actions from the Windows 10 Settings app is the BEST troubleshooting choice to try first for this situation? A. Use the Startup Repair function B. Reset your PC C. Go back to a previous version of Windows D. Remove the install Windows update
D. Remove the install Windows update
You recently installed several applications on a Windows system. After doing so, you notice that the system takes much longer to boot up. You suspect that the new applications include one or more helper applications that are automatically loaded when the system boots. To improve performance, you want to identify any such helper applications and disable them. A. Processes B. Performance C. App history D. Startup E. Users F. Details G. Services
D. Startup
Tyler has a computer with a Windows 32-bit operating system. He wants to install an application that requires a 64-bit operating system. Which of the following is likely to happen if he tries to install it anyway? A. The program will install a 64-bit driver and will run normally. B. Windows will isolate the 64-bit binaries by redirecting Registry calls to allow the program to run C. Windows will use WOW64 to run the application, but the program will run slowly D. The installation will fail
D. The installation will fail
What happens in Windows when physical RAM is being used to its full capacity and a user runs a new application? A. Windows crashes. B. The VMM divides the data from each app to different hard drives. C. The CPU sends an error code to the user. D. The kernel moves the data from an app not currently being accessed from RAM to a paging file.
D. The kernel moves the data from an app not currently being accessed from RAM to a paging file.
Jesse, a professional graphic designer, has just installed a new application on his system, which needs a lot of memory for timely processing and high-quality images. Jesse's computer has an integrated graphics card. Which of the following is MOST likely to happen when Jesse runs the application on his computer? A. The graphics card will generate a lot of heat. B. The graphics card will produce high-quality images without delay C. The battery life will diminish quickly when running the app. D. The whole system will run slowly
D. The whole system will run slowly
Your computer has a quad-core processor installed that supports multithreading. Given that the system is running Windows, how can you BEST use Task Manager to verify whether multithreading has been enabled? A. Use Task Manager to report CPU utilization values up to 800% B. Use Task Manager to show a single process running on multiple processors simultaneously C. Use Task Manager to show each application running with two processes D. Use Task Manager to display CPU utilization graphs for eight processors.
D. Use Task Manager to display CPU utilization graphs for eight processors.
You have a business where employees are often called away from their desks for 30 minutes or more at a time. Many do not shut down or lock their computers before walking away because they don't want to take time to log on again when they return. Which of the following options from the Windows 10 Settings app is the BEST choice for keeping these computers secure considering the employees' behavior and situation? A. Have each person shut down their computer when leaving and use Windows Hello Fingerprint when signing on again. B. Have each person use the Windows key plus the L key to lock the screen when they leave and use a PIN when they return to log on again. C. Have each person sleep their computer when leaving and use a password to sign on again when they return. D. Use a paired device that employees always keep on their person to lock and unlock their computer through the Dynamic lock option that works through proximity.
D. Use a paired device that employees always keep on their person to lock and unlock their computer through the Dynamic lock option that works through proximity.
Which of the following is the purpose of the Services snap-in? A. Display statistics that tell you about the operation of your computer. B. Manage end user applications running on your computer. C. View logs about programs, system events, and security. D. View and manage software programs running in the background E. View historical data that describe the operating system's stability.
D. View and manage software programs running in the background
You are one of the IT administrators for your company. Your coworker, Rachel, says that when she boots her computer, it displays a message saying that one of her programs had an error while loading and is not working. To fix this issue, you would like to see if Windows can provide a log file that may give you a hint about what is failing at boot time. Which of the following Microsoft tools or consoles would MOST likely give you the ability to create such a log file? A. System Information B. Task Manager C. Device Manager D. msconfig
D. msconfig
You use a Linux distribution that uses RPM for package management. Which command would you use to display a list of all packages available for installation within the internet repositories configured on the system? A. apt-get list available B. yum list all C. yum show available D. yum list available E. apt-get list F. yum show all G. ps -e H. ps -ef
D. yum list available
Your computer seems to be running slowly. In particular, you notice that the hard drive activity light stays lit constantly when running multiple applications and switching between open windows, even though you aren't saving large files. What could you do to troubleshoot the problem? (Select two.) A. Use Task Manager to monitor disk activity B. Use Reliability Monitor C. Use Resource Monitor to monitor disk activity D. Use Reliability Monitor to monitor memory utilization E. Use Task Manager to monitor utilization F. Use Resource Monitor to monitor memory utilization
E. Use Task Manager to monitor utilization F. Use Resource Monitor to monitor memory utilization
You use a Linux distribution that uses RPM for package management. Which command would you use to install httpd (the Apache HTTP Server package) and all its dependencies? A. apt-get update httpd B. yum update httpd C. yum install httpd -dep D. apt-get install httpd E. yum install httpd
E. yum install httpd
You need to use Task Manager to analyze memory utilization on a Windows system. For example, you need to see how much system RAM is currently in use and how much is available. Processes Performance App History Startup Users Details Services
Performance
