CompTIA A+ Exam 220-1002 Windows Control Panel Utilities
Which of the following tabs of the Windows Internet Properties applet provides an option for rolling back all the Internet Explorer web browser configuration settings to the state they were in when Internet Explorer was first installed?
Advanced
Which of the power-saving states in MS Windows uses the least amount of power?
Hibernation
Which of the following tabs of the Windows Internet Properties applet provides an option for deleting temporary Internet files, cookies, web browsing history, Internet Explorer saved passwords, and saved data typed into web forms?
General
The Security and Maintenance applet in Windows Control Panel provides access to Windows Firewall (Windows 7) / Windows Defender Firewall (Windows 8/8.1/10) configuration settings.
False
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 provides access to file/folder management settings in Windows 7?
Folder 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? (Select all that apply)
1. Internet Options applet in Windows Control Panel 2. Network and Sharing Center applet in Windows Control Panel 3. Windows Run dialog box (after typing in inetcpl.cpl and pressing Enter) 4.Internet Options menu item in Internet Explorer's Tools menu
A power management mode in Windows that draws small amount of power, saves the system state in RAM, and allows for quick resuming of full-power operation with the use of a power button or on command is known as: (Select 2 answers)
1. Sleep/suspend 2. Standby
Which of the following provide access to virtual memory (a.k.a. paging file) configuration options in Windows? (Select 2 answers)
1. System applet in Control Panel -> Advanced system settings -> Performance -> Settings -> Advanced -> Virtual memory 2. Windows Run dialog box -> type in sysdm.cpl + press Enter -> Advanced tab -> Performance -> Settings -> Advanced -> Virtual memory
The Programs and Features Windows Control Panel applet can be used for: (Select all that apply)
1. Uninstalling applications 2. Conducting repair installation of a malfunctioning program 3. Adding/removing Windows components 4. Managing installed updates
Which of the following 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 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
What is the name of a Windows Internet Properties applet tab providing access to advanced cookie management options?
Privacy
Which of the following provides access to Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop configuration settings in Windows?
Remote settings in the System applet in Windows Control Panel
The System Protection tab of the System Properties (sysdm.cpl) utility in Windows provides options for managing:
Restore points
Which Control Panel applet in Windows can be used to check the OS version and basic hardware statistics such as the CPU type and amount of installed RAM?
System
The Security tab of the Internet Properties utility in Windows allows for imposing restrictions on web content allowed in Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser.
True
The Troubleshooting Control Panel applet introduced in Microsoft Windows 7 provides access to several software tools that can automatically fix common problems related to application compatibility, hardware, sound, networking, operating system, and security.
True
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?
View
Which of the following 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
Which of the following locations enable adjustments to the volume of sound in Windows 8/8.1/10? (Select 2 answers)
1. Windows Taskbar notification area 2. Sound applet in Control Panel
The User Accounts applet in Windows allows to:
1.Change local account name 2.Change local account type 3.Change local account password 4.Manage another local account 5.Change local User Account Control (UAC) settings
A hidden file (or files) on the hard disk that Windows uses to hold parts of programs and data files that cannot be stored in RAM due to the insufficient memory space is called: (Select 3 answers)
1. Swap file 2. Paging file 3. Virtual memory
Which of the following answers apply to Windows BitLocker? (Select 3 answers)
1. Accessed via BitLocker Drive Encryption applet in Windows Control Panel 2. Does not require a TPM microcontroller to work 3. Not included in basic versions of Windows 8/8.1/10 (Windows 8/8.1 Core and Windows 10 Home)
The Devices and Printers applet in Windows: (Select 3 answers)
1. Allows to add/remove wired and wireless devices 2. Provides a simplified view of all connected devices 3. Allows to troubleshoot a device that isn't working properly
Which of the following statements describing features of Windows HomeGroups are true? (Select 3 answers)
1. Communication between HomeGroup computers is encrypted with a pre-shared password 2. An ad hoc home networking system for file and printer sharing 3. HomeGroups are available only in Windows 7/8/8.1 and early versions of Windows 10
Which of the following locations provide direct access to the Device Manager applet in MS Windows? (Select 3 answers)
1. Computer Management utility in the Administrative Tools folder in Windows Control Panel 2. Windows Run dialog box (after typing in devmgmt.msc and pressing Enter) 3. Windows Control Panel
Which of the locations listed below enable access to computer display configuration settings in Windows 7/8/8.1? (Select 3 answers)
1. Display settings pop-up menu launched after right-clicking on the Windows Desktop screen area 2. Appearance and Personalization menu of the Windows Control Panel (Category view) 3. The Display applet icon in Windows Control Panel (Icons view)
Which of the following locations provide access to display settings in Windows 10? (Select 2 answers)
1. Windows Start button -> Settings -> System -> Display 2. Display settings pop-up menu launched after right-clicking on the Windows Desktop screen area
The "View by Category" option in Windows Control Panel allows for displaying entire contents of the Control Panel in a single window enabling quick access to each Control Panel applet.
False
The Internet Properties applet tab containing an option for configuring VPN settings is called:
Connections
Which of the Windows Internet Properties system utility tabs provides access to proxy settings?
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
Which of the Control Panel applets in Windows 8/8.1/10 can be used for checking basic information about the network connection status and setting up network connections?
Network and Sharing Center
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
Which of the following allows 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 Windows Internet Properties applet tab containing an option for managing pop-up windows displayed by websites is called:
Privacy
A Windows Internet Properties system utility tab containing an option for managing Internet Explorer web browser add-ons is called:
Programs
A Windows Control Panel applet used for managing local (offline) versions of files and folders stored on the network is known as:
Sync Center
The term "Power plan" refers to a collection of hardware and system settings that manage how a Windows-based computer uses power. Available configuration options for managing power in MS Windows 8/8.1/10 can be accessed via Power Options applet in Control Panel. Windows 10 provides additional way for managing basic power settings in the Settings menu.
True
Which of the following 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
