4.2.13 Practice Questions TestOut PC Pro

Match each operating system attribute on the left with the correct description on the right. Ability to use multiple processing devices. Ability to run multiple applications simultaneously. Ability to run multiple parts of an application simultaneously. Multiprocessing Multitasking Multithreading

Ability to use multiple processing devices. Multiprocessing Ability to run multiple applications simultaneously. Multitasking Ability to run multiple parts of an application simultaneously. Multithreading Explanation Multiprocessing is the ability to use multiple processing devices. Multitasking is the ability to run multiple applications simultaneously. Multithreading is the ability to run multiple parts of an application simultaneously.

Which of the following are features of the Windows taskbar component? (Select two.) Answer Includes a search field for quick location of applications. Can be moved to the left or left-centered on the screen. Can be hidden. Provides options to personalize your news feed and interests. Displays breadcrumb navigation when accessing components.

Can be moved to the left or left-centered on the screen. Can be hidden. Explanation The Windows taskbar includes the following features: Can be moved to the left or can be left-centered on the screen. Contains icons that represent each program or application currently running or pinned to the taskbar for quick access. Can be used to launch a pinned program by clicking its icon in the taskbar. Can be hidden. The Start menu includes a search field that can be used to search for a known application. Windows Settings displays breadcrumb navigation at the top. The Widgets icon on the taskbar provides options to personalize your newsfeed and interests.

Which of the following Windows 11 Enterprise edition versions is specifically intended for organizations that want to use cloud-delivered endpoint security? Answer Enterprise E5 Enterprise Enterprise E3 in Microsoft 365 E3 Enterprise E3

Enterprise E5 Explanation Windows 11 Enterprise E5 is intended for organizations that want to use cloud-delivered endpoint security. Windows 11 Enterprise is the basic Enterprise edition. It is intended for large organizations that have IT professionals managing the systems. Windows 11 Enterprise E3 is intended for mid-to-large-sized organizations. Windows 11 Enterprise E3 in Microsoft 365 E3 is intended for mid-to-large-sized organizations with frontline workers.

Which of the following is a best practice when using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to access another computer? Answer Implement additional security protocols. Enable Bitlocker on the remote computer. Make sure both computers have the same amount of RAM. Make sure both computers are in the same workgroup.

Implement additional security protocols. Explanation Because a remote connection can expose a machine to cyberattacks, it's a best practice to implement additional security protocols when enabling RDP. Making sure that both computers have the same amount of RAM or are in the same workgroup are not required or recommended in order to establish and secure a remote connection. Bitlocker is Microsoft's whole disk encryption solution and is designed to protect computers if they become lost or stolen. It is not a requirement or best practice for RDP.

You are currently running the latest version of Windows 10 on your laptop. You want to install Windows 11 to take advantage of several new features. However, you have critical data on the OS hard drive that you want to preserve while installing Windows 11. Which of the following installation methods should you use? Answer Clean install SCCM In-place upgrade SetupDiag

In-place upgrade Explanation You should use an in-place upgrade. An in-place upgrade lets you install the Windows operating system while keeping your user data and applications intact through the upgrade process. A clean install requires that you save all your user data to an external storage space. You then have to reinstall the data after the OS installation. The same is true of all applications. They need to be re-installed after a clean Windows OS installation. SetupDiag is a Windows diagnostic tool that helps you determine the cause of a Windows installation failure. SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) is an installation option that you can use if you are currently running Configuration Manger to manually deploy operating systems and managing software updates through the tool. You would not normally use Configuration Manager to upgrade Windows to the latest version on your personal laptop.

Part of the operating system core is responsible for controlling security, managing the file system, and providing a platform for applications to run on. What is the name of this core component? Answer Driver Central Processing Unit Kernel Interface Desktop

Kernel Explanation The kernel is the core of the operating system that is loaded into memory when the system boots up. The kernel is responsible for controlling security, managing the file system, and providing a platform for applications to run on. A driver is a type of computer program that enables the operating system to interact with hardware devices. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) calculates and interprets instructions while your computer is in use. An interface is the display that you use to interact with a software program or app. A desktop is another name for a workstation computer.

Match each Windows 11 edition on the left with the correct description on the right. Only offers Windows' 11 most basic features. Intended for most business professionals. Intended for those whose work requires high-end hardware for intense computing. Intended for large organizations that have IT professionals managing the systems. Enterprise Home Pro Pro for Workstations

Only offers Windows' 11 most basic features. Home Intended for most business professionals. Pro Intended for those whose work requires high-end hardware for intense computing. Pro for Workstations Intended for large organizations that have IT professionals managing the systems. Enterprise Explanation The Home edition of Windows 11 only offers the most basic features of the OS. The Pro edition of Windows 11 is intended for most business professionals. The Pro for Workstations edition of Windows 11 is intended for those whose work requires high-end hardware for intense computing. The Enterprise edition of Windows 11 is intended for large organizations that have IT professionals managing the systems.

You want to perform an upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 on your laptop computer without going directly to a website or external source to retrieve or access the upgrade package. Which of the following should you use? Answer Installation Assistant SCCM ISO Installation Media Updates and Security

Updates and Security Explanation You can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 from your current OS by selecting Settings > Updates and Security. If the Windows 11 upgrade is available, you can select it from the list to start the upgrade. This method automatically installs the upgrade without the need to go directly to a website. To use Installation Assistant, you need to go to Microsoft's Software Downloads page to access this tool and upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. In order to use the ISO Installation Media method, you copy the Windows 11 ISO media to your Windows 10 computer to perform the upgrade. This means that you need to access the ISO from an external source. The System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) task sequence method is an option if you are currently deploying operating systems manually and managing software updates through Configuration Manager. However, you first need to import or add the Windows 11 upgrade package to SCCM from an external source.

Which of the following Windows desktop components lets you create multiple desktop to organize availability for different sets of applications? Answer Settings Virtual desktop Taskbar Widgets

Virtual desktop Explanation A virtual desktop is a Windows component that lets you create multiple desktops that you can use for organizing different applications together. The Widgets icon from the taskbar is an update from the Windows 10 News and Interests panel. Widgets provides information such as local weather and trending news. Windows Settings is an easily navigable application used to configure the Windows operating system. Settings does not provide the ability to create multiple desktops. The taskbar is the bar displayed at the bottom of a Windows desktop. The taskbar contains icons that represent each program or application currently running or pinned to the taskbar for quick access. The taskbar does not provide the ability to create multiple desktops.

As the IT administrator for a small consulting firm, you want all the computers in the company office to be able to share files, printers, and local network resources. There are currently 15 computers in the office. Which of the following Windows features could you implement that would MOST closely match your network requirements? Answer Bitlocker Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Workgroup Domain access

Workgroup Explanation The Windows workgroup feature is designed to for small networks on a local network. Workgroups allow users to share files, printers, and local network resources, and usually consist of 20 or fewer computers. Accessing a domain through a domain account is a good option for larger networks. However, in this scenario, you only need to share resources on a small local network. Bitlocker is designed to encrypt a whole disk or the data on a disk. It is not designed to provide resource sharing on a network. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) gives you remote access to a Windows computer. However, it is not designed for sharing resources among a group of computers that are networked together.