1002 examcompass 1
Windows Task Manager can be launched by:
Ctrl+Shift+Esc key combination Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete and selecting the Task Manager option from the list menu Right-clicking on the Windows Taskbar and selecting Task Manager Typing taskmgr (or taskmgr.exe) in the Command Prompt and pressing Enter
Which of the locations listed below enable access to computer display configuration settings in Windows 7/8/8.1?
Display settings pop-up menu launched after right-clicking on the Windows Desktop screen area Windows Start button -> Settings -> System -> Display -> System -> Display in Windows Start menu Appearance and Personalization menu of the Windows Control Panel (Category view)
What is the correct sequence of steps required to close a non-responsive user application in Task Manager in Windows 7
On the Applications tab, right-click the program that isn't responding, click End Task button
allows to hide extensions for known file types in Windows 8/8.1/10?
Open the File Explorer Options applet in Windows Control Panel, then select Hide extensions for known file types in the Advanced settings on the View tab
Which of the following allows to view hidden files, folders, and drives in Windows 8/8.1/10
Open the File Explorer Options applet in Windows Control Panel, then select Show hidden files, folders, and drives in the Advanced settings on the View tab
allows to hide extensions for known file types in Windows 7?
Open the Folder Options applet in Windows Control Panel, then select Hide extensions for known file types in the Advanced settings on the View tab
llows to view hidden files, folders, and drives in Windows 7
Open the Folder Options applet in Windows Control Panel, then select Show hidden files, folders, and drives in the Advanced settings on the View tab
A type of customizable framework providing access to a collection of system tools designed to manage networks, computers, services, and other system components in Windows is known as:
mmc
Microsoft Windows application utility that displays details about computer's hardware configuration, computer components, software, and device drivers is known as
msinfo32.exe
Which of the following answers refers to the MS Windows client application for Remote Desktop Services (RDS)?
mstsc
advantages of organizing hard drive space into multiple partitions
multiboot environment separate disk space for virtual memory separation of user files from OS and application files
Command Prompt commands in Windows is used for listing a computer's connections to shared resources
net use
following Command Prompt commands in Windows is used for listing a computer's connections to shared resources
net use
netstat parameter in Microsoft Windows allows to display the name of an application involved in creating each connection or listening port.
netstat -b
A simple Windows text-editing utility that can be launched from any place in the Command Prompt without the need for specifying path to the application's executable file location is called:
notepad
A type of feature used by CPUs for isolating areas of memory to prevent the execution of code from non-executable memory locations is known as:
nx bit
Which of the following disk status options in Windows Disk Management utility indicates that a dynamic disk might be corrupted or intermittently unavailable?
offline
In Windows Disk Management utility, a normal disk status indicating that the disk is ready for read/write operations is labeled as:
online
Which of the following disk status options in Windows Disk Management utility indicates Input/Output (I/O) errors on a dynamic disk/volume?
online (errors) healthy (at risk)
available options of the Master Boot Record (MBR) partition style?
overall number of partitions limited to 4 3 primary partitions, one extended partition up to 4 primary partitions
In Windows Disk Management utility, a dynamic disk status set to Offline/Missing indicates that the missing disk may be:
powered down corrupted disconnected
examples of partition types?
primary, logical, extended
A Windows Internet Properties applet tab containing an option for managing pop-up windows displayed by websites is called:
privacy
built-in options added in Windows 8 enables OS reinstallation without affecting the existing user profiles and settings
refresh
Which other command-line command besides regedit can be used to launch registry editor in Windows?
regedt32
The System Protection tab of the System Properties (sysdm.cpl) utility in Windows provides options for managing:
restore points
Which tab of the Folder Options applet (Windows 7) / File Explorer Options applet (Windows 8/8.1/10) in MS Windows contains the Advanced settings menu for files, folders, and Windows Explorer (Windows 7) / File Explorer (Windows 8/8.1/10) navigation pane?
search
Which of the volume types available in Windows Disk Management utility do not offer fault tolerance?
simple volume Spanned volume Striped volume
The Task Manager utility in Windows 8/8.1/10 contains a tab previously included as part of the System Configuration (MSConfig) utility. The tab allows system administrators to control user applications that should be enabled/disabled during system boot. This tab is called:
startup
Microsoft Windows tool can be used by system administrators to find and isolate problems that might prevent the OS from starting correctly
system configuration
refers to the correct syntax for a Windows Command Prompt taskkill command that would allow to close notepad.exe by providing its imagename?
taskkill /im notepad.exe
Provided that the process ID of notepad.exe obtained with the tasklist command is 1230, which of the following answers lists the correct syntax for a Windows Command Prompt taskkill command that would allow to close this application?
taskkill /pid 1230
Which of the following command-line commands in Windows displays a list of currently running processes on a local or remote host?
tasklist
The System Configuration tab in MS Windows providing access to MMC snap-ins is called:
tools
An operating system cross-platform compatibility feature allows certain types of data files created on one type of OS to be seamlessly read and modified on a different OS type (t/f)
true
Which of the following can be used as an extension of RAM?
virtual memory paging file swap partition
following Control Panel applets provides access to the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security tool?
windows firewall (advanced settings)
key combinations can be used to launch Windows Explorer (Windows 7) / File Explorer (Windows 8/8.1/10) in MS Windows?
windows logo key + e
following sources allow for obtaining, installing, and updating device drivers used by Microsoft Windows OSs
windows update device manufacturer
shutdown command switch in Microsoft Windows Command Prompt forces full system shutdown and restart of a Windows host?
/r
sfc switch enables a type of file check that scans integrity of all protected system files and repairs corrupted files when possible
/scannow
The GPT partition style extends the MBR's primary partition limit to:
128 partitions
What is the theoretical limit of addressable RAM for a 64-bit CPU?
17 billion gb
apps in 64-bit OS is stored in (32-bit and 64-bit)
32-bit: \Program Files (x86) 64-bit: \Program Files
In Windows Disk Management utility, a partition's size can be extended into:
Adjacent space on the same disk Unallocated space on the same disk
Which of the following locations provide direct access to the Device Manager applet in MS Windows?
Computer Management utility in the Administrative Tools folder in Windows Control Panel Windows Run dialog box (after typing in devmgmt.msc and pressing Enter) Windows Control Panel
Windows 10 Education and Enterprise requirements
Applocker Branchecache Granular UX control
Which of the following statements describing features of Windows HomeGroups are true?
Communication between HomeGroup computers is encrypted with a pre-shared password An ad hoc home networking system for file and printer sharing HomeGroups are available only in Windows 7/8/8.1 and early versions of Windows 10
The System Configuration utility in MS Windows can be launched by
Double-clicking on the System Configuration icon shortcut in the Administrative Tools folder Typing msconfig (or msconfig.exe) in the Command Prompt and pressing Enter Pressing simultaneously the Windows and R keys, typing msconfig (or msconfig.exe) in the Run window, and pressing Enter
software that no longer receives continuing support
EOL
Which of the following provides access to file/folder management settings in Windows 10?
File Explorer Options applet in Windows Control Panel
Which of the following locations in MS Windows provide(s) access to the Internet Properties (inetcpl.cpl) system utility?
Internet Options applet in Windows Control Panel Network and Sharing Center applet in Windows Control Panel Windows Run dialog box (after typing in inetcpl.cpl and pressing Enter) Internet Options menu item in Internet Explorer's Tools menu
Which of the following Microsoft Windows components allow system administrators to enable/disable user accounts?
Local Users and Groups in Computer Management User Accounts in Control Panel
The /r switch of the chkdsk command-line utility in Windows
Locates bad sectors and recovers readable information Fixes errors on the disk
Which of the following statements apply to Windows domains?
Logging on to any computer on the Windows domain requires a single set of credentials Security policies and permissions on the Windows domain are administered centrally Windows domains are based on the Client-Server networking architecture
Windows 8/8.1 processor requirements
Physical Address Extension (PAE) allows 32 bit OS to use more than 4 GB of memory. NX (NX Processor Bit) useful in protecting against malicious software by not allowing certain software to run. SSE2 (Streaming SIMD Extensions 2) which is a processor instruction set that is increasingly used by 3rd party applications. same as windows 10 processor requirements
following allow for administering print devices in Microsoft Windows
Printers applet in Control Panel in Windows OSs prior to Windows 7 Devices and Printers applet in Control Panel in Windows 7 and newer Microsoft OSs Print Management utility in the Administrative Tools folder (not available in home editions of MS Windows)
Which of the following enables partition split in Windows Disk Management utility?
Shrink a volume, then create a new simple volume from the adjacent unallocated space
Windows 8 introduces a virtualization technology that enables organization of multiple physical disks into logical volumes in a fashion similar to RAID levels. What is the name of the Control Panel applet providing access to this functionality?
Storage Spaces
Which of the following tools enable creation of disk arrays in Windows?
Storage Spaces Disk Management
ollowing options is not part of the General tab of the Folder Options applet (Windows 7) / File Explorer Options applet (Windows 8/8.1/10) in MS Windows?
Visibility of hidden files, folders, or drives
disk storage types used with MS Windows
basic, dynamic
following can be used to launch the Disk Management utility in Windows?
Windows Run dialog box computer mgmt Quick Access Menu (displayed after right-clicking on the Windows Start button
Which of the following locations provide access to display settings in Windows 10?
Windows Start button -> Settings -> System -> Display Display settings pop-up menu launched after right-clicking on the Windows Desktop screen area
Which of the following locations enable adjustments to the volume of sound in Windows 8/8.1/10?
Windows Taskbar notification area Sound applet in Control Panel
Which of the following statements describing different methods for organizing Windows-based computers in networks are true?
Windows-based computers on a network must be part of a workgroup or a domain Windows-based computers on workplace networks are usually part of a domain Windows-based computers on home networks are usually part of a workgroup
Which of the statements listed below apply to Windows workgroups?
Workgroups typically consist of no more than twenty computers Logging on to any computer in the workgroup requires an account on that computer Each computer in the workgroup has its own security policy
A shortcut icon to the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool (mdsched.exe) can be found in:
admin tools in control panel
Windows Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc) is a component of Microsoft Windows that provides the capability to schedule the launch of programs or scripts at pre-defined times or after specified time intervals. Which of the following locations contains the application icon shortcut used for launching the Task Scheduler MMC snap-in?
administrative tools in control panel
Which of the configuration features listed below can be managed through the MSConfig Boot tab?
boot logging Default OS to load in a multiboot environment Amount of hardware resources to be used by the chosen OS in a multiboot environment (e.g. the maximum amount of RAM) Safe boot options
parameter of the cd command in Windows moves the command-line prompt one folder up in the directory tree (sets the prompt at the parent folder of the current folder)
cd ..
following commands in Windows Command Prompt changes the current directory to the root directory
cd \
MS Windows utility designed both for system administrators and for application developers
component services
Many of the utilities available in the Administrative Tools menu in Windows Control Panel are implemented as the so-called Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins. The most prominent MMC component in this menu (which contains a collection of other MMC snap-ins such as Device Manager, Disk Management, and Event Viewer) is called:
computer management
Which of the Windows Internet Properties system utility tabs provides access to proxy settings?
connections
he Internet Properties applet tab containing an option for configuring VPN settings is called:
connections
Which of the following provides access to the User Accounts applet in MS Windows?
control panel
Which Control Panel applet in Windows allows to manage usernames and passwords for websites, connected applications and networks?
credential manager
If a device in Windows fails after driver update, the driver can be restored to the previously installed version in
device manager
Windows Command Prompt commands can be used to list all directory's files and subdirectories contained in the current directory
dir dir *.*
Which of the following enable a newly added disk to show up in Windows File Explorer?
disk needs to be initialized disk requires a drive letter disk can be mounted as a folder
A Windows command-line tool used for preparing and modifying contents of Windows images is known as:
dism
In MS Windows, a newly added drive is by default partitioned as a
dynamic disk
A Microsoft-proprietary file system optimized for flash drives is known as:
exFAT
Which of the tabs of the System Configuration utility in Windows contains the Diagnostic startup option?
general
Which tab of the MSConfig utility in Windows lists choices for startup configuration modes?
general
command-line commands listed below allows for updating multiple Group Policy settings in MS Windows?
gpupdate
following commands in Windows can be used to display help information related to a specific command-line utility
help [command name] [command name] /?
In Windows Disk Management utility, a disk status set to Failed indicates that the basic or dynamic volume:
is damaged cannot be started automatically contains corrupted file system
