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Microsoft introduced a center-aligned taskbar in all Windows 11, from the Home to Enterprise editions, better spacing for touch control, and rounded corners when refreshing what component?
In Windows 11, a refreshed desktop-style/user interface introduced better spacing for touch control, a center-aligned taskbar, and rounded corners making the multiple desktops more accessible.
A system administrator will need to configure the local users and groups on a stand-alone computer (PC). What default console provides an administrator the ability to schedule tasks and configure disks, services, devices, and local users and groups?
The Computer Management (compmgmt.msc) Console is the default console that provides an administrator the ability to schedule tasks and configure disks, services, devices, and local users and groups. The Disk Management Console (diskmgmt.msc) displays a summary of fixed and removable hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and optical drives attached to the system. The Windows Performance Monitor (perfmon.msc) can provide up-to-date system resource information and can log data to a file for long-term analysis. The Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc) is a computer management snap-in that enables the review of the system, security, and application logs.
In a Microsoft Windows environment, what is the function of the Task Scheduler?
The Windows Task Scheduler runs commands and scripts automatically on a predefined schedule, such as a batch file or script. The tasks can schedule to run once or on a recurring schedule. The Services Console (services.msc) tool enables control over essential and nonessential Windows services by offering manual and disable options for Windows services, improving performance and security. The Windows Performance Monitor (perfmon.msc) can provide up-to-date system resource information and can log data to a file for long-term analysis. The Windows Resource Monitor (resmon.exe) provides an enhanced version of the snapshot monitoring available in the Task Manager, providing visual graphs to identify processes that may indicate a problem.
When typed at the command prompt in a Microsoft Windows client, what is the purpose of the ipconfig command?
Troubleshoot the network adapter.
Personal computer (PC) objects are drives, typically referred to by letters such as A, C, D, X, and sometimes names. They can be a physical disk, a partition on a disk, or a removable disc. While the C: drive is usually the primary drive (where the Windows installation resides), what drive navigation input would get a user to a file named "audit" on a floppy disk drive of a typical PC?
By convention, the A:\ drive is the assigned floppy drive letter, and the file was "Audit," so the correct answer is A:\ Audit. OneDrive is a Microsoft cloud storage service that stores files and folders on the internet if a user signs in to the device with a Microsoft account. The A: drive, by convention, is the floppy drive. Linux operating systems do not use the same drive letter representation as Windows. Instead, the Linux file system starts at the root, represented by /. In the example /home/usr/Audit, the user would find the Audit file on the home folder of the root drive. While the D: drive could be a floppy disk drive, it is not a typical PC configuration.
An organization has tasked a system administrator to provide a summary of the fixed and removable hard drives, solid-state drives, and optical drives on a Microsoft Windows 10 client. What Windows utility will display the needed summary?
The Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) console displays a summary of fixed and removable hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and optical drives attached to the system. The Windows Performance Monitor (perfmon.msc) can provide up-to-date system resource information and can log data to a file for long-term analysis. Defragment and Optimize Drives (dfrgui.exe) is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that allows the administrator to maintain disk performance by optimizing file storage patterns. Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr.exe) is an MMC snap-in that assists the user in regaining disk capacity by deleting unwanted files.
What default Windows console provides an interface for managing multiple snap-ins to adjust and modify advanced Windows settings, such as local users, groups, disks, and services?
The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) provides an interface for managing multiple snap-ins to adjust and modify advanced Windows settings, such as event viewer, disk cleanup, and disk defragmenter. The Windows Advanced Firewall Console allows the configuration of custom inbound and outbound firewall filtering rules. The Windows Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc) is a Microsoft computer management snap-in that enables the review of the system, security, and application logs. The Windows Services Console (services.msc) is a snap-in for the computer management console. It enables control of system services to start, stop, and pause processes running in the background.
A helpdesk technician identified sluggish performance on a Windows desktop client after a user reported system slowdown. While sitting at the desktop client and logged in, what built-in tools will provide the technician some insight into the system's performance? (Select all that apply.)
The Windows Resource Monitor (resmon.exe) provides an enhanced version of the snapshot monitoring available in the Task Manager, providing visual graphs to identify processes that may indicate a problem. Using the Task Manager assists users in determining when resources are above effective resource utilization (90%-100%) and aid in troubleshooting. The Services Console (services.msc) tool enables control over essential and nonessential Windows services by offering manual and disable options for Windows services, improving performance and security. The ps command is a Linux command to invoke the process table that summarizes the currently running processes on a system. It is a valuable resource for performance monitoring on Linux but not on MS Windows.
What Windows command utility scans the file system for faults and can attempt to repair them?
The Windows chkdsk command scans file systems for faults and can attempt to repair any problems detected. An automatic version is autochk; it will run automatically at boot if it detects system errors. The System File Checker (sfc) utility provides a Windows resource protection mechanism. It prevents damage to system files by giving a manual interface for file verification and restoration. The rmdir (remove directory) is a Windows command used to remove a directory. If the directory is not empty, removing the files and subdirectories requires the /s switch. The df (disk free) command is a Linux command that checks free space and allows users to view a device's file system attributes.
What Windows command tool measures latency over an extended period and will return a more accurate measurement than other tools while tracking the route data takes and providing each router hop to determine the round-trip time (RTT) for a given route?
The Windows pathping command tool measures latency over a longer period. As a result, it will return a more accurate measurement than the individual round trip time (RTT) values returned by ping or tracert. The tracert command-line tool will trace a packet's path to get to its target. The tracert command can accept an IP address or website as an argument. The nslookup tool can troubleshoot the Domain Name System (DNS), either interactively or from the command prompt. The ipconfig command can troubleshoot network activity and view network adapter settings. When used without switches, the ipconfig displays the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway (router) configurations.
What command is a Windows utility that can allow administrators to view shared resources and configure them on a Windows network?
The net use command is a Windows utility that can provide administrators the view of shared resources and configure them on a Windows network. The hostname command returns the local machine name; it will not provide a tool to view or configure shared network resources. The system will apply group policies when a user logs in and periodically refreshes in a Windows domain. The gpupdate command can immediately change a policy with the /force switch. The net user command can manage, add, and force password changes to user and administrator accounts from the command line, although it will require an administrative command prompt.
A system administrator will need to copy files on a Windows 11 client to a domain server and has concerns about long file names. What file copy utility does Microsoft recommend using in this instance?
The robocopy command is a file copy utility that Microsoft recommends using instead of xcopy, designed to work better for long file names and files with new technology file system (NTFS) attributes. The cp command is a Linux file management command. It creates a copy of files in the same directory or another with the same or a different name. The xcopy command is a Windows utility that allows users to copy the contents of more than one directory at a time while retaining the directory structure. The copy command allows users to transfer files within a single directory; as an aside, the move command enables users to move a single directory or files within a single directory.
In MS Windows, when a user needs help in the command prompt, the user simply types "help" for general support. What would a user need to type at the command prompt to get help for a particular command, such as netstat? (Select all that apply.)
The user can display help on a particular command by using the /? switch. For example, if needing help with the netstat command, the user will type netstat /? at the prompt. It displays help on the netstat command. In modern MS Windows operating systems, typing the netstat/help at the prompt or the netstat/? command will return help on the netstat command. The cd (change directory) command moves to a different working directory from the user's current one. However, it does not apply to getting help for netstat. Typing netstat will provide the network status without the required help in this case.
When typed at the command prompt in a Microsoft Windows client, what is the purpose of the ipconfig command?
Troubleshooting network activity will start with an investigation of the network adapter settings. When used without switches, the ipconfig displays the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway (router) configurations to aid in troubleshooting. The netstat (network status) command will enable investigations of connections on a local host. It can also verify whether ports are open, closed, or if another client is connected. The nslookup tool can troubleshoot Domain Name System (DNS), either interactively or from the command prompt. The ping command is a command-line utility that works as a diagnostic tool to test whether a host can communicate with another host or reach a specifically targeted host.
From a Windows 10 command prompt, what command would display a network adapter's configuration and aid in troubleshooting the network adapter?
Troubleshooting network activity will start with an investigation of the network adapter settings. When used without switches, the ipconfig displays the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway (router) configurations to aid in troubleshooting. The ping command is a command-line utility that works as a diagnostic tool to test whether a host can communicate with another host or reach a specific targeted host. The nslookup tool can troubleshoot Domain Name System (DNS), either interactively or from the command prompt. The netstat (network status) command will enable investigations of connections on a local host. It can also verify whether ports are open, closed, or if another client is connected.
Windows Pro edition comes with a host of management features designed to allow network administrators more control over each client device, and there is also a Pro for Workstations edition. What additional feature will it provide?
While the Windows Pro editions come with a host of management features, the Windows Pro for Workstations edition supports more advanced hardware and hardware optimization.
What do Microsoft Windows 10 Pro and Education editions have a 2 terabytes (TB) support limitation for?
Windows 10 Pro and Education editions have a 2 TB RAM support limitation, while there is a 6 TB RAM limitation for Pro for Workstations and Enterprise editions.
Windows 11 comes with a refreshed desktop-style/user interface that can upgrade from Windows 10 with the in-place upgrade feature. What additional feature would an expanding business user gain when upgrading from Windows 10 Home to Windows 11 Pro for Workstations?
Windows Home editions come with networking limited to workgroup networks. So, upgrading from Window Home to Pro for Workstations enables domain networking; centralized management is unavailable in workgroup networking.
A domain administrator needs to view the Windows security groups. Utilizing the Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc) console provides the administrator with an advanced interface for configuring user accounts and security groups. What are the default user security groups they would see in a Windows domain? (Select all that apply.)
Windows default security groups include Administrators. Adding a user account as a member of the Administrators' group gives the account full privileges. Windows standard accounts are members of the Users group and can shut down the computer install and run desktop applications. The administrator should create the accounts as a standard user unless there is a compelling reason for additional privileges. The Guest group is one of the default security groups and is only present for legacy reasons to implement file sharing without passwords. The Root is the superuser and administrative account with every available privilege in Linux operating systems. This Root account can do anything on the system, and administrators should use them carefully.
