CINS 220 - Quiz 9

Current Windows versions use a Windows Boot Manager, called _______________.

bootmgr

A(n) _______________ tracks specific information about an object.

counter

By default, the Task Manager shows only processes associated with the _______________.

current user

The HKEY_CURRENT_USER root key stores the _______________ settings.

current user

There are _______________ main subgroups, or root keys.

five

Registry files are called _______________.

hives

A(n) _______________ is a system component that is given a set of characteristics and can be managed by the operating system as a single entity.

object

To identify a process, use the _______________, not the process name.

process identifier

Before most modern versions of Windows, Windows came with two Registry editors: _______________ and _______________.

regedt32.exe, regedit.exe

The _______________ command can modify the Registry in only one way, adding (or registering) dynamic link library (DLL) files as command components in the Registry.

regsvr32

The _______________ command can modify the Registry in only one way, adding (or registering) dynamic link library (DLL) files as command components.

regsvr32

Root keys are composed of _______________.

subkeys

You can kill a process using the _______________ command, using either the name or the PID.

taskkill

The _______________ command enables you to view running processes on a local or remote system.

tasklist

Which user name is associated with a process started by Windows? A. Administrator B. Windows C. System D. The logged in user

C. System

What command enables you to view running processes on a local or remote system? A. Taskview B. Control Panel C. Tasklist D. Services

C. Tasklist

A named group of functions that defines what you can do with an object is called a ________________. A. hive B. counter C. class object D. performance object

C. class object

The go-to command to open up the Registry editor is ________________. A. taskmgr B. registryedit.exe C. regedit D. winload.exe

C. regedit

_______________ assists in object sharing between applications and computers on a network.

Component Services

Which tab in Task Manager can be used to stop an application? A. Applications B. Services C. Processes D. Performance

A. Applications

How is the Registry organized? A. As a tree structure B. As a flat structure C. As a relational structure D. As a peer structure

A. As a tree structure

Which file contains information about the various operating systems installed on the system? A. Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file B. Ntoskrnl.exe C. Task Manager D. Winload.exe

A. Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file

What are Registry files called? A. Hives B. Nodes C. DSNs D. Leafs

A. Hives

What coding standard allows programmers to write databases and applications to locate and access a database without worrying about the application or operating system in use? A. ODBC B. Component Services C. Java D. Microsoft .NET

A. ODBC

A counter tracks specific information about a(n) ________________. A. Object B. Task C. Tool D. User

A. Object

Which tab in the Task Manager shows information about CPU usage, available physical memory, and the size of the disk cache? A. Performance B. Networking C. User D. Services

A. Performance

What is one way to start Task Manager? A. Press CTRL-ALT-DELETE and select Task Manager. B. Press CTRL-ALT-ENTER and select Task Manager. C. Press CTRL-SHIFT-DELETE and select Task Manager. D. Press CTRL-SHIFT-F1 and select Task Manager.

A. Press CTRL-ALT-DELETE and select Task Manager.

Which key value data type is limited to exactly 64 bits? A. QWORD B. DWORD C. Binary D. String

A. QWORD

Which Registry root key root key defines which option is being used currently, assuming that more than one is specified in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE? A. HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG B. HKEY_USERS C. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT D. HKEY_CURRENT_USER

A.HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG

The name of a process usually ends with what file extension? A. .jpg B. .exe C. .doc D. .msc

B. .exe

. What is one major risk of editing the Registry? A. Malware infecting the computer B. Applications not starting up C. Applications being uninstalled D. E-mails being sent unintentionally

B. Applications not starting up

Which kind of entries point OBDC to a database and are created and managed by the user through the Data Source Administrator? A. DNS B. DSN C. DHCP D. DCOM

B. DSN

Which key value data type is limited to exactly 32 bits? A. QWORD B. DWORD C. Binary D. String

B. DWORD

What feature allows you to import a new or backup subkey? A. Add B. Merge C. Create D. Redo

B. Merge

What is the one-stop place for anything you need to do with applications, processes, or services? A. Program Manager B. Task Manager C. Administrative Tools D. Services Manager

B. Task Manager

What is stored in the \%SystemRoot%\System32\config folder? A. Boot files B. The Registry C. Group policies D. System files

B. The Registry

Windows runs many processes simultaneously, a feature known as ______________. A. multiprocessing B. multitasking C. parallel processing D. serial processing

B. multitasking

Bootmgr starts and reads data from a(n) _______________ file that contains information about the various operating systems installed on the system.

BCD

Current Windows versions support both _______________ and _______________ boot processes.

BIOS, UEFI

_______________ store nothing more than long strings of ones and zeros.

Binary values

Which file is the Windows Boot Manager? A. Ntldr B. Ntoskrnl.exe C. Bootmgr D. Bootload.exe

C. Bootmgr

How is the amount of CPU time used by a process measured in Task Manager? A. By priority B. In seconds C. By percentage D. In kilobytes

C. By percentage

What tool is provided in Windows to facilitate sharing data objects between applications and computers? A. The Registry B. TCP/IP C. Component Services D. ODBC

C. Component Services

Which Registry root key defines the standard class objects used by Windows? A. HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG B. HKEY_USERS C. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT D. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

C. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

Which tab shows you every running process on your computer? A. Applications B. Services C. Processes D. Performance

C. Processes

Which command is a full-featured command-line Registry editor? A. Regedt32 B. Regsrv32 C. Reg D. Regedit

C. Reg

Which command can modify the Registry by adding (or registering) dynamic link library (DLL) files as command components? A. Regedit B. Reg C. Regsvr32 D. Regedt32

C. Regsvr32

How many root keys are in the Registry? A. Seven B. Four C. Six D. Five

D. Five

Which Registry root key contains all the data for a system's non-user-specific configurations? A. HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG B. HKEY_USERS C. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT D. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

D. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

What can be typed in the Windows Search bar to open the Windows performance tool? A. Perfmon.mmc B. Monitor.mmc C. Perform.msc D. Perfmon.msc

D. Perfmon.msc

Which Windows 7 tool gives you an overview of how a PC has behaved over time, showing important events such as application or OS crashes? A. Performance console B. Reliability and Performance Monitor C. System Monitor D. Reliability Monitor

D. Reliability Monitor

What can be typed in the Windows Search to open the Services Control Panel applet? A. Regserv.mmc B. Perfmon.msc C. Service.mmc D. Services.msc

D. Services.msc

Which key value data type can be used for any form of data? A. QWORD B. DWORD C. Binary D. String

D. String

What is a common reason to edit this Registry key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run? A. To change the Windows boot options B. To reset a password C. To change the Windows Product Key D. To delete autostarting programs

D. To delete autostarting programs

Which tab in the Task Manager would you use to find out what programs are running under a certain user's account? A. Services B. Performance C. Networking D. User

D. User

Processes are usually referred to by their _______________. A. globally unique identifier (GUID) B. service name C. executable name D. process identifier (PID)

D. process identifier (PID)

______________ values are like binary values but are limited to exactly 32 bits.

DWORD

_______________ in Reliability and Performance Monitor (Windows Vista) and Performance Monitor (Windows 7 and on) group counters that you can use to make reports.

Data Collector Sets

ODBC Data Source Administrator enables you to create and manage _______________ that point ODBC to a database.

Data Source Names

In a BIOS-based system, the BIOS uses its boot order to scan a hard drive for a(n) _______________.

Master Boot Record

. _______________ is a coding standard that enables programmers to write databases and applications to be able to locate and access a database without any concern about what application or operating system is used.

ODBC

Microsoft's tool to configure ODBC is called the _______________.

ODBC Data Source Administrator

The _______________ tab is a great tool for investigating how hard your RAM and CPU are working at any given moment and why.

Performance

In Windows 7, the _______________ displays a modest screen with some text about Performance Monitor and a System Summary.

Performance Monitor

_______________, a free tool, gives you the ability to see which processes depend on others

Process Explorer

_______________ values are like binary values but are limited to exactly 64 bits.

QWORD

The _______________ is a huge database that stores everything about your PC.

Registry

The best way to work with services is to use the _______________ applet.

Services Control Panel

_______________ data types are very common and offer the most flexible type of value.

String value

A process started by Windows has the user name _______________.

System

Pressing CTRL-SHIFT-ESC will open Windows _______________.

Task Manager

In a(n) _______________ system, the MBR/GUID partition table (GPT) nor the file system boot code is run.

UEFI

The _______________ tab of Task Manager enables you to log off or log off other users if you have the proper permissions.

Users

The _______________ root key defines the standard class objects used by Windows (i.e., file types and associations).

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

The _______________ root key stores all of the personalized information for all users on a PC.

HKEY_USERS