Chapter 12 Windows under the hood, 1002

What can be typed in the Windows Search bar to open the Windows performance tool? What is the function of performance monitor

perfmon.msc ( note the spellings) it gives an overview of how a PC has behaved over time, showing important events such as application or OS crashes?

The go-to command to open up the Registry editor is ________________.

regedit

What is stored in the \%SystemRoot%\System32\config folder?

registary files. trap answer: system files.

Which key value data type can be used for any form of data?

string

Which kind of entries point OBDC to a database and are created and managed by the user through the Data Source Administrator?

trap: DNS DSN: Domains Source Names.

What tool is provided in Windows to facilitate sharing data objects between applications and computers?

Component Services. trap: ODBC

Which tab in Task Manager can be used to stop an application?

Applications. (Note: window 7 has the application tab) window 8/10 do not have the application tab. Correct answer: Applications tab Wrong answer: processes

How is the amount of CPU time used by a process measured in Task Manager? What can be typed in the Windows Search to open the Services Control Panel applet?

By percentage. services.msc

What feature allows you to import a new or backup subkey? how to save a single reigstry key for backup?

Merge. select a key in the left pane of registry editor. Then Select File| export

Which tab in the Task Manager shows information about CPU usage, available physical memory, and the size of the disk cache?

Performance

Which command is a full-featured command-line Registry editor?

Reg. trap answer: regedit.

Which command can modify the Registry by adding (or registering) dynamic link library (DLL) files as command components?

Regsvr32 ( Regs=Registry version=vr, 32), note the spellings.

Which user name is associated with a process started by Windows?

System. trap: logged in user or administrator.

What is a common reason to edit this Registry key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run?

To delete autostarting programs

How many root keys are in the Registry?

HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG HKEY_USERS HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

Which Registry root key contains all the data for a system's non-user-specific configurations? 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_LOCAL_MACHINE HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG