Exam Compass A+ 902

Which 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)?

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Which parameter of the RD command in Windows allows for the deletion of an entire directory tree? (the specified directory and all its subdirectories, including all files)

/S

Which of the COPY command switches verifies that the new files are written correctly?

/V

Which of the COPY command switches suppresses the confirmation prompt displayed when Windows is about to overwrite the contents of an existing file?

/Y

Which SHUTDOWN command switch in Windows Command Prompt forces full system shutdown and restart of the Windows host?

/r

Which of the answers listed below describe the recommended minimum system requirements for all Microsoft Windows Vista releases other than the Home Basic version (Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate)?

1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) CPU 1 GB of system RAM 128 MB of graphics RAM 40 GB HDD with 15 GB of free hard disk space

What are the system requirements for the 32-bit (x86) version of Microsoft Windows 7?

1 GHz CPU 1 GB of system RAM DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver 16 GB of free hard disk space

Which of the following answers describe system requirements for the 64-bit (x64) version of Microsoft Windows 7?

1 GHz CPU 2 GB of system RAM DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver 20 GB of free hard disk space

What are the recommended minimum system requirements for the 32-bit (x86) version of Microsoft Windows 8/8.1?

1 GHz CPU with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2 1 GB of system RAM Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver 16 GB of free hard disk space

A basic disk using the GPT partition style can have up to:

128 primary partitions

Which of the following answers refer to the recommended minimum system requirements for the 64-bit (x64) version of Microsoft Windows 8/8.1?

2 GB of system RAM Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver 20 GB of free hard disk space 1 GHz CPU with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2

What are the recommended minimum system requirements for Windows Vista Home Basic?

800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) CPU 512 MB of system RAM 32 MB of graphics RAM 20 GB HDD with 15 GB of free hard disk space

This is a general term for removable media commonly shipped with most new computers allowing a user to reformat the hard drive and restore the operating system to the original factory condition as configured by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Most OEM recovery systems for Microsoft Windows involve booting from a separate CD-ROM or DVD, however in recent years bundled recovery CD-ROMs and DVDs have become less common as in case of newer systems more frequently the recovery data becomes available on a separate partition of a new computer's hard drive.

A recovery disc

What is the name of a system component designed for monitoring security and maintenance-related items in Windows 7/8/8.1?

Action Center

Which of the following answers refer to a labeling used in reference to a partition type that stores information about the Windows OS and other partitions on the disk drive?

Active Bootable

Which of the answers listed below refers to a Windows folder containing various system tools for administrators and advanced users?

Administrative Tools

A visual desktop experience included in Windows Vista and Windows 7 that adds various graphics intensive features (such as animations and transparency effects) to the User Interface (UI) is known as:

Aero

Which of the answers listed below describe(s) the features of Windows XP Mode?

Available for Microsoft Windows 7 Fully-licensed version of Windows XP Requires Windows Virtual PC Fully-functional version of Windows XP Guest OS run in a virtual environment

Which of the following commands in Windows Command Prompt writes a new boot sector to the system partition?

BOOTREC /FIXBOOT

Which of the Windows Command Prompt commands writes a new master boot record to a disk?

BOOTREC /FIXMBR

Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) offers a set of tools and utilities to troubleshoot Windows startup issues. Which of the command-line commands launches a tool for manual troubleshooting of problems related to master boot record (MBR), boot sector, and Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store in Windows RE Command Prompt?

BOOTREC.EXE

Which of the following answers lists the most commonly used storage type found on computers running Microsoft Windows OSs?

Basic disk

What is the name of a Microsoft Windows feature that allows for encrypting entire drives?

BitLocker

After completing the initial diagnostics and assigning system resources, the startup BIOS program checks for information about secondary storage devices that might contain the OS. The list of devices and the order in which they should be checked can be found and arranged in the CMOS setup utility, and this option is commonly referred to as:

Boot sequence

Which of the answers listed below refers to a file system designed for optical media?

CDFS - a file extension for a virtual file system used with Linux. CDFS stands for CD File System. CDFS contains all tracks and boot images extracted from a CD.

Which of the following commands in Windows change(s) the current directory to the root directory?

CD\ CHDIR\

The following command-line command can be used to copy one or more files from one location to another.

COPY

Which of the following answers lists the name of a quick-access pop-up taskbar in Windows 8/8.1 activated by placing the mouse cursor at the right edge of the screen?

Charms

A type of Windows installation that erases the contents of the target partition is called:

Clean installation

Which of the Windows Command Prompt commands listed below can be used to delete one or more files?

DEL ERASE

Which of the following terms refer to methods of storing and accessing data over computer network?

DFS - Distributed file System (DFS) is a set of client and server services that allow an organization using Microsoft Windows servers to organize many distributed SMB file shares into a distributed file system. NFS - Network File System is a distributed file system protocol originally developed by Sun Microsystems in 1984, allowing a user on a client computer to access files over a computer network much like local storage is accessed.

Which of the following commands in MS Windows launches a text-based command-line partitioning utility?

DISKPART

Which of the following are advantages of the New Technology File System (NTFS) over FAT32 file system?

Disk quotas Compression Object permissions Encryption

Which of the following terms refers to a backup technique that allows for creating an exact copy of an entire drive and replicating the drive to a new computer or to another drive on the same computer in case of a hard drive failure?

Drive imaging

When a program installed in Windows stops responding or encounters an error, logs describing the error can be examined with the use of:

Event Viewer

The 4 GB maximum file size limit and 8 TB maximum partition size limit are the characteristic features of:

FAT32

For a newly added hard drive, this command allows to configure it with a file system so that Windows can store information on the disk.

FORMAT

The ability to replace computer system components without causing interruption to the system is known as:

Hot swapping

Which of the installation types listed below provides a simpler and less costly alternative to manual OS installation in an environment consisting of multiple hosts requiring the same configuration settings?

Image deployment

An operating system installation that preserves system settings, personal files, and applications from the older OS version is referred to as:

In-place upgrade

ext3 and ext4 are examples of default file systems used by:

Linux distributions

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

Methods used by Microsoft Windows operating systems for organizing disk partitions include:

MBR - Master Boot Record (MBR) is the information in the first sector of any hard disk or diskette that identifies how and where an operating system is located so that it can be boot (loaded) into the computer's main storage or random access memory. GPT - GUID Partition Table (GPT) is a standard for the layout of the partition table on a physical storage device used in a desktop or server PC, such as a hard disk drive or solid-state drive, using globally unique identifiers (GUID).

The MS Windows command-line commands used for creating a directory or subdirectory include:

MD MKDIR

Which of the following answers refers to the area of implementation of No-eXecute bit (NX bit)?

Malware protection

A Windows 8/8.1 replacement for Windows Aero desktop experience known from the two previous releases of the OS (Windows Vista and Windows 7).

Modern UI (aka Metro UI)

If a computer's hard disk has an adequate free disk space, it is possible to install more than one operating system and then choose which OS to use during each startup. This type of configuration setup is known as:

Multiboot

In order to create a system image of a Windows drive, the drive must be formatted to use:

NTFS file system

A type of feature used by CPUs for isolating areas of memory in order to prevent the execution of code from non-executable memory locations is known as:

No-eXecute bit (NX bit)

What is the name of a cloud-based data storage service provided by Microsoft?

OneDrive

Which of the answers listed below describe the available options of the Master Boot Record (MBR) partitioning scheme?

Overall number of partitions limited to four Up to three primary partitions and one extended partition Up to four primary partitions

The practice of dividing a hard disk drive (HDD) storage space into separate logical drives is known as:

Partitioning

A memory management feature that allows 32-bit CPUs to use more than 4 GB of physical memory on capable versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems.

Physical Address Extension (PAE)

Mandatory CPU requirements for Microsoft Windows 8/8.1. Windows 8/8.1 cannot be installed on computer systems that lack support for these features.

Physical Address Extension (PAE) No-eXecute bit (NX bit) Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 (SSE2)

These are two examples of technologies that enable booting a computer system with the use of a network interface.

Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) and Apple NetBoot

Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 versions equipped with the BitLocker functionality include:

Pro Enterprise

What is the function of Windows Defender software?

Protection against viruses, spyware and other potentially unwanted software

When you choose to run this type of format on a volume (or partition), this format removes files from the partition, but does not scan the disk for bad sectors. Only use this option if your hard disk has been previously formatted and you are sure that your hard disk is not damaged.

Quick Format

The following command(s) can be used in Windows Command Prompt to delete a directory.

RD RMDIR

Which Microsoft Windows technology offers the capability to take advantage of unused space on a USB flash drive or flash memory card to help improve PC performance?

ReadyBoost

Which of the following answers refer(s) to the common storage media types that can be used locally to boot/install an OS?

Recovery partition on internal HDD USB drive CD-ROM disc DVD disc

Which of the new built-in software options added in Windows 8 allows for reinstallation of the OS without affecting the existing user profiles and settings?

Refresh

A new maintenance feature added in Windows 8 that enables clean installation of the OS without the need for installation media is called:

Reset

With the release of Windows ME, Microsoft added a new built-in utility to their desktop operating systems which allows to roll back system files and settings to an earlier point in time without affecting personal files. It provides a yet another way to undo system changes to the computer when an installation of a new program or device driver causes a problem and uninstalling doesn't fix the problem. The utility's interface contains a list allowing the user to bring back the system to the state it was in before the selected event. Items on that list are called:

Restore points

If an application written for an earlier version of Windows doesn't run correctly the operating system can emulate its own older version to allow a given program to work with newer hardware or software. The compatibility mode settings in Windows can be changed by:

Right-clicking the program icon, clicking Properties, and then applying the required settings on the Compatibility tab

The following command can be used to shut down or restart local or remote hosts running MS Windows.

SHUTDOWN

What would be the correct syntax for setting the time-out period of 60 seconds before powering off a Windows host?

SHUTDOWN /t 60

Which of the terms listed below refers to a solution (a complimentary instruction set) that extends the capabilities of a CPU?

SSE2

A UEFI functionality designed to prevent the loading of malware, untrusted operating systems and software during a system's startup process is known as:

Secure boot

What are the advantages of organizing hard drive space into multiple partitions?

Separated disk space used for virtual memory Separation of user files from the operating system and application files Multiboot environment

Previous versions are copies of files and folders that Windows automatically saves as part of a restore point. Previous versions are sometimes referred to as:

Shadow copies

Which of the MS Windows command-line utilities allows to terminate tasks by process id or image name?

TASKKILL

Which of the answers listed below 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

Which of the terms listed below refers to an automated installation process that relies on an answer file and does not require user interaction or presence?

Unattended installation

Windows Vista and later releases of the Microsoft OS offer a security feature which limits privileges of software applications and access to administrative tasks. When a program makes a change that requires administrator-level permission or a user attempts to modify system settings that require administrative access, it triggers an on-screen prompt requiring an administrator password to proceed. This functionality is called:

User Account Control (UAC)

Which of the following Windows 7 releases include the BitLocker functionality?

Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Ultimate

Which of the Microsoft Windows 7 releases listed below do not include Windows Aero desktop experience?

Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Home Basic

While upgrading from an earlier edition of Windows to Windows 7 it is important to make sure that programs and devices will work with the new OS version. To find potential compatibility problems with computer's hardware, devices, or programs that might affect the installation of Windows 7, Microsoft offers a free utility designed to check for any issues and to provide recommendations on what to do before performing an upgrade to improve the PC's compatibility with Windows 7. What is the name of that utility?

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

Which of the MS Windows versions listed below offers a built-in multi-monitor taskbar support feature?

Windows 8/8.1

Provides similar functionality to Windows Sidebar known from Vista, however it does not feature the vertical bar displayed on the desktop side.

Windows Desktop Gadgets in Windows 7

Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8/8.1 facilitate moving user accounts and settings, application configuration data, and personal files from one computer to another with the use of:

Windows Easy Transfer

Which of the following answers lists a Windows built-in software component that monitors network traffic and depending on the configuration settings applied to each data packet either blocks it or allows it to pass through?

Windows Firewall

A type of extended command-line shell and a scripting language designed to simplify administrative tasks in Microsoft Windows is known as:

Windows PowerShell.

A Windows Vista operating system security and maintenance monitoring component is called:

Windows Security Center

These are not available in Windows 8 and newer releases of MS Windows due to the risk of potential vulnerabilities that can be exploited through the use of gadget apps.

Windows Sidebar (Vista) and Windows Desktop Gadgets (Windows 7)

A long, vertical bar displayed on the desktop side that can be customized by adding various simple-task applications called gadgets.

Windows Sidebar in Windows Vista

An online Microsoft software distribution platform for games and apps is known as:

Windows Store

Which of the following sources allow(s) for obtaining, installing, and updating device drivers used by Microsoft Windows OSs?

Windows Update Device manufacturer

This is a free Microsoft tool released mainly for Windows 7/8 owners who wish to perform an in-place upgrade from their OS versions to Windows 8 or 8.1. The tool also allows to check for hardware compatibility of systems running Windows XP and Vista with Windows 8. This functionality is directed at those users who wish to upgrade older versions of their Windows OSs to Windows 8 through the clean installation option, which is the only upgrade path available in such case.

Windows Upgrade Assistant

Which of the Windows Vista releases listed below include the BitLocker functionality?

Windows Vista Enterprise Windows Vista Ultimate

Which of the following editions of Microsoft Windows Vista does not include Windows Aero desktop experience?

Windows Vista Home Basic

Which of the in-place upgrade paths listed below are NOT available for users who wish to migrate their OS from an older version to a newer release of MS Windows?

Windows XP to Windows 8 x86 to x64 Windows Vista to Windows 8 Windows XP to Windows 7

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

Which of the Microsoft Windows command-line commands allow(s) for copying multiple files or entire directory trees from one directory to another and for copying files across a network?

XCOPY ROBOCOPY

A computer program/code that provides software interface to hardware devices enabling operating systems and other computer programs to interact with the device is commonly referred to as a:

device driver.

By creating volumes that span multiple disks (spanned and striped volumes), These in Windows provide the capability for software implementations of RAID.

dynamic disks

A Microsoft-proprietary file system optimized for flash drives is known as:

exFAT