Windows OS Chapter 13 Practice Test
a small Windows database structured the same as a registry file and contains configuration information about how Windows is started
Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store
Under the Advanced Options screen, what startup option should be enabled in order to view what did and did not load during the bootup?
Boot Logging
Where is the Windows system registry hive?
C:\Windows\System32\Config
Registry files, if deleted, can be restored from those saved in what folder?
C:\Windows\System32\Config\RegBack
for a GPT hard drive the bootable partition used to boot the OS and contains the boot manager program for the OS
EFI System Partition (ESP)
The Advanced Boot Options screen can be displayed by pressing what key during the boot sequence?
F8
As you work to solve a Windows problem, always choose the method that makes the most changes to the system as possible in order to rejuvenate the machine. True or False
False
There is no option for networking access when using Safe Mode. True or False
False
What dynamic link library handles low-level hardware details?
Hal.dll
What is a typical symptom that might indicate the MBR record is damaged?
Invalid partition table error
In Windows 7, what startup option can be used to restore the registry settings from the previous login?
Last Known Good Configuration
registry settings and device drivers that were in effect when the computer was last logged into successfully
Last Known Good Configuration
What is the file name given to the Windows kernel?
Ntoskrnl.exe
A self-diagnostic program used to perform a simple test of the CPU, RAM, and various I/O devices
POST (power-on self test)
What Windows process is responsible for authenticating users?
Smss.exe
What program is used to start the part of the Win32 subsystem that displays graphics?
Smss.exe
What is responsible for getting a system up and going and finding an OS to load?
Startup BIOS
A Windows 7 system repair disc can be created using the Backup and Restore utility. True or False
True
A hard boot takes more time than a soft boot. True or False
True
The Advanced Boot Options menu appears when a user presses F8 as Windows is loading. True or False
True
What is the name of the program that reads the settings in the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file and manages the initial startup of the OS?
Windows Boot Manager
in Windows 8/7/Vista, the program responsible for loading Windows.
Windows Boot Manager (BootMgr)
a lean operating system that can be used to troubleshoot problems when Windows refuses to start
Windows Recovery Environment (RE)
What command can be used to scan for Windows installations not stored in the BCD?
bootrec /scanOS
What command can be used to repair a dual boot system?
bootsect
What command can be used to check for file system errors?
chkdsk /r
In order to remove any partition or volume information from a selected disk, what diskpart command should be used?
clean
restarts the computer by turning off the power or by pressing the Reset button
cold boot
A command to manage hard drives, partitions, and volumes.
diskpart
What command that can be used to manage hard drives, partitions, and volumes?
diskpart
a Windows 7/Vista command that repairs the boot sector of the system partition.
fixboot
If you suspect corrupted system files are causing issues, what command can be run to search for and replace the corrupted files?
sfc /scannow
to restart a PC without turning off the power
soft boot
What key will cause the Windows Boot Manager to appear as long as it is pressed during the Windows startup process?
spacebar
What command can be issued within Windows RE to enable networking?
wpeinit
