Chapter 10 Review
What are two types of computer user interface? (Choose two.) CLI PnP GUI OpenGL API
CLI and GUI
Which statement describes the master boot record (MBR)? It takes the first 512 bytes on the disk and contains the boot loader, an executable program that allows a user to choose from multiple operating systems. It is a section of the disk, that is inaccessible to the user, containing an image that can be used to restore the computer to its original configuration. It is a process to create a file system in a partition or volume for file storage. It is a type of disk with the ability to create volumes that span across more than one disk even if the unallocated space is noncontiguous.
It takes the first 512 bytes on the disk and contains the boot loader, an executable program that allows a user to choose from multiple operating systems.
Which program file is loaded by the boot manager in a Windows boot process? winload.exe sysprep.exe ntoskrnl.exe winlogon.exe
winload.exe
What are two default account types provided by Windows 10? (Choose two.) Guest Users Administrator Standard User DefaultAccount
Administrator and Standard User
A user installs a new sound card driver in a computer that is working properly. After the installation of the drivers for the new sound card, the computer fails to boot. Which quick fix can the user implement to return to the previous working state? Boot to Emergency Recovery State. Boot to Last Known Good Configuration. Boot to Recovery Console. Boot to Start Windows Normally.
Boot to Last Known Good Configuration.
Which tab would be used to set the priority for a process in Windows 10 Task Manager? Details Performance Startup Services
Details
Which key, when pressed during the boot process, will allow the user to choose to start Windows in safe mode? F8 F1 Esc Windows
F8
True or False? Modern operating systems boot the computer, manage the file system, and support only one user, task, or CPU. False True
False
True or False? Multithreading describes an operating system that can support two or more CPUs. False True
False
True or False? The registry is a database that only contains information about the device drivers on a computer. False True
False
True or False? Windows 10 64-bit version can be installed on as little as 1GB of hard drive space. False True
False
A support technician wants to upgrade a system to Windows 10 but is unsure whether the hardware and software on the existing system are compatible. What tool or utility would be the best choice for the user? Get Windows 10 app Upgrade Assistant User State Migration Tool Cortana Virtual Assistant
Get Windows 10 app
Which operation in Windows 10 is limited to users with Administrator privileges only? Run applications. Modify user settings. Change system settings. Install software programs.
Install software programs.
Which statement describes a primary partition? It is a physical section of a hard disk. It can contain an operating system to boot the system and cannot be subdivided. It is a section of an extended partition on an MBR. It can be used to separate information for administrative purposes. It is a type of disk with the ability to create volumes that span across more than one disk even if the unallocated space is noncontiguous. It is often used to organize data storage by subdividing it into as many as 23 logical sections.
It is a physical section of a hard disk. It can contain an operating system to boot the system and cannot be subdivided.
Which statement describes formatting? It is a process to create a file system in a partition or volume for file storage. It is often used to organize data storage by subdividing it into as many as 23 logical sections. It is a section of an extended partition on an MBR. It can be used to separate information for administrative purposes. It is a section of the disk, that is inaccessible to the user, containing an image that can be used to restore the computer to its original configuration.
It is a process to create a file system in a partition or volume for file storage.
Which statement describes formatting? It is a process to create a file system in a partition or volume for file storage. It is often used to organize data storage by subdividing it into as many as 23 logical sections. It is a section of an extended partition on an MBR. It can be used to separate information for administrative purposes. It is used to boot an operating system by default.
It is a process to create a file system in a partition or volume for file storage.
Which statement describes a logical drive? It is a section of an extended partition on an MBR. It can be used to separate information for administrative purposes. It is a section of the disk, that is inaccessible to the user, containing an image that can be used to restore the computer to its original configuration. It is a process to create a file system in a partition or volume for file storage. It is a type of disk with the ability to create volumes that span across more than one disk even if the unallocated space is noncontiguous.
It is a section of an extended partition on an MBR. It can be used to separate information for administrative purposes.
Which statement describes a recovery partition? It is a section of the disk, that is inaccessible to the user, containing an image that can be used to restore the computer to its original configuration. It is a process to create a file system in a partition or volume for file storage. It is a type of disk with the ability to create volumes that span across more than one disk even if the unallocated space is noncontiguous. It is a section of an extended partition on an MBR. It can be used to separate information for administrative purposes.
It is a section of the disk, that is inaccessible to the user, containing an image that can be used to restore the computer to its original configuration.
Which statement accurately describes the GUID partition table? It is 512 bytes long and contains the boot loader. It cannot be used in a multiboot environment. It is commonly used in computers with UEFI firmware. It is not supported by Windows 10 Home edition.
It is commonly used in computers with UEFI firmware.
Which statement describes an extended partition? It is often used to organize data storage by subdividing it into as many as 23 logical sections. It is a section of the disk, that is inaccessible to the user, containing an image that can be used to restore the computer to its original configuration. It is a process to create a file system in a partition or volume for file storage. It is a type of disk with the ability to create volumes that span across more than one disk even if the unallocated space is noncontiguous.
It is often used to organize data storage by subdividing it into as many as 23 logical sections.
Which statement describes the active partition? It is used to boot an operating system by default. It is a section of an extended partition on an MBR. It can be used to separate information for administrative purposes. It is a type of disk with the ability to create volumes that span across more than one disk even if the unallocated space is noncontiguous. It is often used to organize data storage by subdividing it into as many as 23 logical sections.
It is used to boot an operating system by default.
Which statement is a feature of the Windows 8 operating system? It supports a touch screen interface. It uses the Aero user interface. It can be directly upgraded from Windows XP. It is a 128-bit operating system.
It supports a touch screen interface.
Which file system is used to access files over a network? NFS NTFS FAT CDFS
NFS
What is the default file system used during a fresh installation of Windows 7? NTFS HPFS FAT16 FAT32
NTFS
A technician has just purchased a new Windows 10 PC and wants to transfer selected files, folders, profiles, and applications from the old Windows PC. What tool or utility would be the best choice for the user? PCmover Express Upgrade Assistant User State Migration Tool Windows Task Manager
PCmover Express
When would the PXE option be used when repairing a PC? The display cannot be seen clearly. There is no response from the mouse or keyboard. The computer needs a replacement operating system. A newly installed application caused the system to perform erratically.
The computer needs a replacement operating system.
Which statement describes dynamic disks in a PC that is running Windows 10 Pro? They have the ability to create volumes that span across more than one disk. Free space can only be added from the same disk to extend the volume. A partition created on a dynamic disk can be shrunk without deleting the partition first. More space can be added to a partition by extending it into adjacent, unallocated space, as long as it is contiguous.
They have the ability to create volumes that span across more than one disk.
True or False? A 32-bit operating system can address up to a maximum of 4 GB of RAM. True False
True
True or False? DirectX is a collection of APIs related to multimedia tasks for Microsoft Windows. True False
True
True or False? Multitasking describes a computer operating system that is capable of running multiple applications at the same time. True False
True
True or False? Smartphones require an operating system before they can be operated. True False
True
True or False? When a hardware device is installed, the operating system needs to use a device driver to access and use that hardware. True False
True
True or False? When a user is working on a system that uses a network file system, there is no difference between accessing a file stored locally or on another computer on the network. True False
True
4A manager wants to install Windows 10 directly onto a computer and needs help with the setup process. What tool or utility would be the best choice for the user? Upgrade Assistant User State Migration Tool Windows Easy Transfer Windows Boot Manager
Upgrade Assistant
A manager wants to install Windows 10 directly onto a computer and needs help with the setup process. What tool or utility would be the best choice for the user? Upgrade Assistant Windows Easy Transfer PCmover Express Windows Boot Manager
Upgrade Assistant
A technician wishes to deploy Windows 10 Pro upgrade to a group of employee PCs on the network and ensure that the user state migrates successfully. Which tool would the technician use to do this? User State Migration Windows Easy Transfer PCmover Express Windows 10 Update Assistant
User State Migration
A technician needs to capture the company user accounts, files, operating system settings, and application settings for migration into the new Windows 10 installation. What tool or utility would be the best choice for the user? User State Migration Tool Upgrade Assistant Windows Easy Transfer WinLoad
User State Migration Tool
Which command line utility was developed by Microsoft to allow users to transfer files and settings to a new edition of Windows OS during an upgrade to Windows 10? PCmover Express Windows Easy Transfer User State Migration Tool Windows Upgrade Assistant
User State Migration Tool
Which operating system does not support Windows Easy Transfer to transfer information from one computer to another? Windows 8 Windows 10 Windows Vista Windows 7
Windows 10
An analyst is running Windows 7 on the PC and is planning to migrate to Windows 8.1. The analyst wants help migrating the personal files and settings into the newer version. What tool or utility would be the best choice for the user? Windows Easy Transfer Upgrade Assistant User State Migration Tool Application manager
Windows Easy Transfer
An analyst is running Windows 7 on the PC and is planning to migrate to Windows 8.1. The analyst wants help migrating the personal files and settings into the newer version. What tool or utility would be the best choice for the user? Windows Easy Transfer User State Migration Tool PCmover Express Application manager
Windows Easy Transfer
What feature of an operating system allows it to support two or more CPUs? multiprocessing multitasking multiuser support multithreading
multiprocessing
Which term best describes the process of breaking a program into smaller parts that can be loaded as needed by the operating system? multithreading multiprocessing multiuser multitasking
multithreading
At the end of the boot process of Windows 10, the login program file winlogon.exe loads. Which program loads winlogon.exe ? hal.dll winload.exe ntoskrnl.exe sysprep.exe
ntoskrnl.exe
What term is used to describe a logical drive that can be formatted to store data? volume track sector cluster partition
partition
Which component of a CPU architecture allows the CPU immediate access to data? registers cache RAM CMOS
registers
What is a possible situation when it might be necessary to boot Windows 7 from a USB device, a CD, or a DVD? to disable background services to delete registry keys to partition the hard drive to repair the system
to repair the system
