4.1
A named group of functions that defines what you can do with an object is called a ________________.
class object
Windows runs many processes simultaneously, a feature known as ______________.
multitasking
Processes are usually referred to by their _______________.
process identifier (PID)
The go-to command to open up the Registry editor is ________________.
regedit
What tool is provided in Windows to facilitate sharing data objects between applications and computers?
Component Services
The name of a process usually ends with what file extension?
".exe"
Which tab in Task Manager can be used to stop an application?
Applications
What is one major risk of editing the Registry?
Applications not starting up
How is the Registry organized?
As a tree structure
Which file contains information about the various operating systems installed on the system?
Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file
Which file is the Windows Boot Manager?
Bootmgr
How is the amount of CPU time used by a process measured in Task Manager?
By percentage
Which kind of entries point OBDC to a database and are created and managed by the user through the Data Source Administrator?
DSN
Which key value data type is limited to exactly 32 bits?
DWORD
What feature allows you to import a new or backup subkey?
Merge
What coding standard allows programmers to write databases and applications to locate and access a database without worrying about the application or operating system in use? Select one:
ODBC
A counter tracks specific information about a(n) ________________.
Object
What can be typed in the Windows Search bar to open the Windows performance tool?
Perfmon.msc
Which tab in the Task Manager shows information about CPU usage, availablephysical memory, and the size of the disk cache?
Performance
Which Windows 7 tool gives you an overview of how a PC has behaved over time, showing important events such as application or OS crashes?
Performance Monitor
What is one way to start Task Manager?
Press ctrl-alt-delete and select Task Manager.
Which tab shows you every running process on your computer?
Processes
Which key value data type is limited to exactly 64 bits?
QWORD
Which command is a full-featured command-line Registry editor?
Reg
Which command can modify the Registry by adding (or registering) dynamic link library (DLL) files as command components?
Regsvr32
What can be typed in the Windows Search to open the Services Control Panel applet?
Services.msc
Which key value data type can be used for any form of data?
String
Which user name is associated with a process started by Windows?
System
What is the one-stop place for anything you need to do with applications, processes, or services?
Task Manager
What command enables you to view running processes on a local or remote system?
Tasklist
What is stored in the \%SystemRoot%\System32\config folder?
The Registry
What is a common reason to edit this Registry key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run?
To delete autostarting programs
Which tab in the Task Manager would you use to find out what programs are running under a certain user's account?
User
How many root keys are in the Registry?
Five
Which Registry root key defines the standard class objects used by Windows?
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
Which Registry root key root key defines which option is being used currently, assuming that more than one is specified in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE?
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
Which Registry root key contains all the data for a system's non-user-specific configurations?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
What are Registry files called?
Hives