CompTIA A+ (220-1002) - 1.0 Operating Systems
Core
Which of the following Windows 8/8.1 editions does not include the Bitlocker full drive encryption and Encrypting File System (EFS) features?
False
All modern applications are designed as cross-platform software which allows them to be run on different operating systems (e.g. Windows, Linux, or macOS) without any modifications in the application source code.
iOS
An Apple-proprietary OS designed for tablets, smartphones and mobile devices is called:
Services (services.msc)
An MS Windows Administrative Tools folder applet for managing background applications is called:
BitLocker
An MS Windows feature that enables full drive encryption is known as:
defrag
An MS Windows system utility designed to improve file access speed by rearranging data stored on a disk or drive is called:
System Restore
An MS Windows system utility that allows to roll back system files and settings to an earlier point in time is called:
Multiboot
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:
Device Manager
If a device in Windows fails after driver update, the driver can be restored to the previously installed version in:
Only in one direction at a time.
If a network adapter's "Speed & Duplex" property is set to Half Duplex, communication on the network will be taking place:
Prepares a newly added disk for use by Windows. Erases data on disk.
In Windows Disk Management utility, initializing a disk: (Select 2 answers)
True
In a network using subnets, the term "Default gateway" refers to a network device (e.g. router) that enables exchange of data between hosts residing in different subnets.
Each user runs their own copy of virtual desktop. At the end of a session, user data and personal settings are saved.
In a persistent VDI: (Select 2 answers)
Proxy
In computer networking, a computer system or an application that acts as an intermediary between another computer and the Internet is commonly referred to as:
True
In macOS, the term "local snapshot" refers to a backup copy of all personal and system files stored on the local machine instead of the preferred external drive.
DNS server
In order to connect to a website and display its contents, a URL entered in the web browser address bar needs to be translated into an IP address. Which of the servers listed below is used to handle this type of request?
Enabled in the advanced BIOS settings menu.
In order to operate, an integrated component such as Network Interface Card (NIC) may need to be first:
False
In the MBR partition style, each logical drive within the extended partition can be transformed into a bootable drive.
True
The "Run as administrator" option in MS Windows available after right-clicking on the Command Prompt application icon allows for execution of shell commands reserved for a system administrator.
False
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.
True
The -b netstat parameter in Microsoft Windows allows to display the name of an application involved in creating each connection or listening port.
Fixes errors on the disk
The /f switch of the chkdsk command-line utility in MS Windows:
Locates bad sectors and recovers readable information and Fixes errors on the disk
The /r switch of the chkdsk command-line utility in Windows: (Select 2 answers)
Fat 32
The 4 GB maximum file size limit and 2 TB maximum volume size limit are the characteristic features of:
Driver updates. Firmware updates. Antivirus updates. Anti-malware updates.
The App Store menu in macOS provides access to:
Allows to add/remove wired and wireless devices. Provides a simplified view of all connected devices. Allows to troubleshoot a device that isn't working properly
The Devices and Printers applet in Windows: (Select 3 answers)
128 primary partitions
The GPT partition style extends the MBR's primary partition limit to:
Connections
The Internet Properties applet tab containing an option for configuring VPN settings is called:
False
The Local Security Policy (secpol.msc) administrative tool in home editions of MS Windows can be used by system administrators to modify account and local policies, public key policies and IP security policies for a local host.
Uninstalling applications. Conducting repair installation of a malfunctioning program. Adding/removing Windows components. Managing installed updates.
The Programs and Features Windows Control Panel applet can be used for: (Select all that apply)
False
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.
True
The Security tab of the Internet Properties utility in Windows allows for imposing restrictions on web content allowed in Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser.
Tools
The System Configuration tab in MS Windows providing access to MMC snap-ins is called:
1. Double-clicking on the System Configuration icon shortcut in the Administrative Tools folder. 2. Typing msconfig (or msconfig.exe) in the Command Prompt and pressing Enter. 3. Pressing simultaneously the Windows and R keys, typing msconfig (or msconfig.exe) in the Run window, and pressing Enter.
The System Configuration utility in MS Windows can be launched by: (Select 3 answers)
Services
The System Configuration utility tab containing a list of background applications that can be enabled/disabled during system startup is called:
Restore points
The System Protection tab of the System Properties (sysdm.cpl) utility in Windows provides options for managing:
Startup
The Task Manager utility in Windows 8/8.1/10 contains a tab previously included as part of the System Configuration (MSConfig) utility. The tab allows system administrators to control user applications that should be enabled/disabled during system boot. This tab is called:
True
The Task Manager's Users tab in MS Windows allows system administrators to disconnect a user (invoke a Windows lock screen) or to sign them off (force a user to log off).
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.
Change local account name. Change local account type. Change local account password. Manage another local account. Change local User Account Control (UAC) settings.
The User Accounts applet in Windows allows to:
shutdown
The following command can be used for turning off or restarting a Linux host.
shutdown
The following command can be used to shut down or restart a local or remote host running MS Windows.
copy
The following command-line command can be used to copy one or more files from one location to another.
True
The function of the ODBC Data Sources (odbcad32.exe) configuration utility in Windows is to facilitate communication between applications and varying types of databases. (True or False)
True
The maximum amount of supported physical memory for all editions (Core/Professional/Enterprise) of the 32-bit (x86) Windows 8/8.1 is 4 GB.
False
The maximum amount of supported physical memory for all editions (Home/Pro/Education/Enterprise) of the 32-bit (x86) Windows 10 is 8 GB.
Partitioning
The practice of dividing hard disk space into isolated logical storage units that behave like separate disk drives is known as:
Scans the integrity of all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions
The sfc command-line utility in MS Windows:
True
The term "BranchedCache" refers to a Wide Area Network (WAN) bandwidth optimization technology implemented in some versions of MS Windows. BranchCache accelerates the process of serving network content by saving previously requested WAN resources on local servers or client computers which allows the subsequent requests to be served locally rather than from a remote server.
True
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.
dir and dir *.*
Which of the following Windows Command Prompt commands can be used to list all directory's files and subdirectories contained in the current directory? (Select 2 answers)
Printers applet in Control Panel in Windows OSs prior to Windows 7, Devices and Printers applet in Control Panel in Windows 7 and newer Microsoft OSs, Print Management utility in the Administrative Tools folder (not available in home editions of MS Windows)
Which of the following allow for administering print devices in Microsoft Windows? (Select 3 answers)
Drive imaging
Which of the following allows to create a backup copy of the entire contents of a disk drive (which may include a pre-configured OS installation) and replicate the drive to a new computer?
Subnet mask
Which of the following allows to determine which network segment an IP address belongs to?
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.
Which of the following allows to hide extensions for known file types in Windows 7?
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 8/8.1/10?
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.
Which of the following allows to view hidden files, folders, and drives in Windows 7?
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 8/8.1/10?
Accessed via BitLocker Drive Encryption applet in Windows Control Panel. Does not require a TPM microcontroller to work. Not included in basic versions of Windows 8/8.1/10 (Windows 8/8.1 Core and Windows 10 Home).
Which of the following answers apply to Windows BitLocker? (Select 3 answers)
Overall number of partitions limited to four. Up to three primary partitions and one extended partition. Up to four primary partitions.
Which of the following answers describe the available options of the Master Boot Record (MBR) partition style? (Select 3 answers)
At the end of a session, user desktop reverts to its original state. Virtual desktop is shared among multiple users.
Which of the following answers describe the characteristics of a non-persistent VDI? (Select 2 answers)
Permanent remote access. Access based on local password (local user account password). Windows tool used for connecting remotely to the user's own computer.
Which of the following answers describe the features of Windows Remote Desktop tool? (Select 3 answers)
1 GHz CPU with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2. 1 GB of system RAM. Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver. 16 GB of free hard disk space
Which of the following answers describe the minimum system requirements for 32-bit (x86) version of Microsoft Windows 10? (Select 4 answers)
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.
Which of the following answers describe the minimum system requirements for 64-bit (x64) version of Microsoft Windows 7? (Select 4 answers)
Control Panel (Icon view) -> Network and Sharing Center applet -> Change adapter settings -> rightclick on the device -> select Properties from the pop-up menu -> click the Configure... button -> On the Advanced tab, select the Speed & Duplex settings.
Which of the following answers describes the correct sequence of steps for accessing the Speed & Duplex settings of an Ethernet adapter in MS Windows?
App Store
Which of the following locations in macOS provides access to application updates menu?
IP address
A type of logical numeric identifier assigned to every single computer host or other device on a TCP/IP-based network is known as:
HFS
A type of proprietary file system used in Apple OSs is known as:
Full duplex
A type of transmission that takes place in two directions simultaneously is known as:
Shell
A type of user interface that enables the execution of operating system commands is commonly referred to as:
pwd
A Linux command displaying an absolute path to (i.e. full filename of) the current working directory is called:
sudo
A Linux command that temporarily modifies security privileges to allow an execution of a single command that requires root access permissions is called:
passwd
A Linux command-line command allowing a user to change his/her own password is known as:
grep
A Linux command-line command that enables searching files for lines containing a match to a given text pattern is called:
ifconfig
A Linux command-line utility used for displaying and modifying network interface configuration settings is called:
msinfo32.exe
A Microsoft Windows application utility that displays details about computer's hardware configuration, computer components, software, and device drivers is known as:
Windows Update
A Microsoft online service used for patching up system vulnerabilities, improving system performance, and fixing coding errors found in Windows software is known as:
exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table)
A Microsoft-proprietary file system optimized for flash drives is known as:
Sync Center
A Windows Control Panel applet used for managing local (offline) versions of files and folders stored on the network is known as:
Privacy
A Windows Internet Properties applet tab containing an option for managing pop-up windows displayed by websites is called:
Programs
A Windows Internet Properties system utility tab containing an option for managing Internet Explorer web browser add-ons is called:
dism
A Windows command-line tool used for preparing and modifying contents of Windows images is known as:
Public
A Windows network profile that hides a computer from other devices on the network and makes it unavailable for file and printer sharing is known as:
rm
A command-line command in Linux used for deleting files and directories is known as:
gpresult
A command-line command in MS Windows that displays Group Policy information for a machine or user is known as:
ping
A command-line utility used for checking the reachability of a remote network host is known as:
Accessing Disk Management, right-clicking on a drive and selecting Change Drive Letter and Paths from the context menu.
A drive letter in Windows can be changed by:
Swap file. Paging file. Virtual memory.
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)
dd
A low-level utility that can be used for creating/restoring filesystem backup copies in Linux is called:
Finder
A macOS file manager application is known as:
Mission Control
A macOS system feature providing single-screen thumbnail preview of all open windows and applications is known as:
tracert
A network command-line utility in MS Windows that tracks and displays the route taken by IPv4 packets on their way to another host is called:
DHCP
A network protocol providing an alternative solution to the manual allocation of IP addresses is known as:
Keychain
A password management system in macOS is known as:
Sleep/suspend. Standby.
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)
iCloud
A service that enables storage of data on Apple cloud servers is called:
Administrative Tools folder in Control Panel
A shortcut icon to the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool (mdsched.exe) can be found in:
Notepad
A simple Windows text-editing utility that can be launched from any place in the Command Prompt without the need for specifying path to the application's executable file location is called:
Wake-on-LAN
A solution that allows to turn on a network host remotely by sending a broadcast frame is called:
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A system that uses public network (such as the Internet) as a means for creating private encrypted connections between remote locations is known as:
Clean install
A type of Windows installation that erases the contents of target partition is called:
Unattended installation
A type of automated OS installation process that uses an answer file and does not require user interaction or presence is known as:
MMC
A type of customizable framework providing access to a collection of system tools designed to manage networks, computers, services, and other system components in Windows is known as:
No-eXecute bit (NX bit)
A type of feature used by CPUs for isolating areas of memory to prevent the execution of code from non-executable memory locations is known as:
True
An operating system cross-platform compatibility feature allows certain types of data files created on one type of OS to be seamlessly read and modified on a different OS type.
Force Quit
An unresponsive application/process in macOS can be terminated with the use of:
True
Auto negotiation is an Ethernet procedure that allows two connected devices to exchange information about their capabilities (such as supported speed and duplex modes) and automatically configure connection parameters based on the highest performance settings supported by both devices.
DHCP
Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) addresses are valid only for communications within a network segment that a given host is connected to. A host with APIPA-assigned address (i.e. an IP address in the range between 169.254.0.1 and 169.254.255.254) cannot connect to the Internet. The assignment of APIPA address typically indicates a problem related to:
-n
Which of the following netstat parameters displays addresses and port numbers in numerical form?
Microsoft Windows. Apple Macintosh OS. Linux.
Examples of workstation operating systems include: (Select 3 answers)
True
Factory recovery partition and recovery disc are two examples of storage media that can be used for rolling back an OS to its original state.
format
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.
Basic Disk
In MS Windows, a newly added drive is by default partitioned as a:
True
In MS Windows, dynamic disks provide features that basic disks do not, such as the ability to create volumes that span multiple disks (spanned and striped volumes) and the ability to create fault-tolerant volumes (mirrored and RAID-5 volumes).
Hidden
In MS Windows, the "$" sign appended to the end of the name of a network share indicates that the shared folder or drive is:
True
In Microsoft Windows 7, the only two editions that include the BitLocker full drive encryption feature are Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows 7 Ultimate.
True
In Windows 10, the Windows Firewall system component was renamed to Windows Defender Firewall. In similar fashion, the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security known from previous Windows versions changed its name to Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security.
Windows Firewall Control Panel applet. Windows Firewall Control Panel applet -> Advanced settings -> right-click on Windows Firewall with Advanced Security -> Properties.
In Windows 7, Windows Firewall can be enabled/disabled in: (Select all that apply)
Task Manager
In Windows 8 and newer releases of the Microsoft OS, contents of the MSConfig's Startup tab can be viewed and managed via:
True
In Windows 8 and newer releases of the Microsoft OS, the real-time information about resources used by user applications and system processes in Task Manager can be found grouped in one place under the Processes tab.
Windows Defender Firewall Control Panel applet. Firewall & network protection menu in Windows Settings (accessed via Start menu). Windows Defender Firewall Control Panel applet -> Advanced settings -> right-click on Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security -> Properties.
In Windows 8/8.1/10, Windows Defender Firewall can be enabled/disabled in: (Select all that apply)
Foreign
In Windows Disk Management utility on a local computer, a dynamic disk that has been moved from another computer and found by the OS is labeled as:
Cannot be started automatically. Is damaged. Contains corrupted file system.
In Windows Disk Management utility, a disk status set to Failed indicates that the basic or dynamic volume: (Select 3 answers)
Powered down. Corrupted. Disconnected.
In Windows Disk Management utility, a dynamic disk status set to Offline/Missing indicates that the missing disk may be: (Select 3 answers)
Online
In Windows Disk Management utility, a normal disk status indicating that the disk is ready for read/write operations is labeled as:
Adjacent space on the same disk. Unallocated space on the same disk.
In Windows Disk Management utility, a partition's size can be extended into: (Select 2 answers)
True
In Windows Disk Management utility, a volume status set to Failed Redundancy indicates that the data on a mirrored or RAID 5 volume is no longer fault tolerant because one of the underlying disks is not online.
True
In Windows Disk Management utility, assigning a mount point folder path to a drive enables a newly added drive to show up in File Explorer as a regular folder.
True
In Windows Disk Management utility, disk arrays can be created by right-clicking on a disk and selecting array type from the context menu.
True
Introduced in Windows Vista, Windows Firewall with Advanced Security MMC snap-in offers more detailed configuration options allowing system administrators to execute more granular control over inbound and outbound network traffic. (True or False)
False
Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc) is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in included by default in all editions of MS Windows. It is used to create and manage users and groups that are stored locally on a computer.
Computer Management (compmgmt.msc)
Many of the utilities available in the Administrative Tools folder in Windows Control Panel are implemented as the so-called Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins. The most prominent MMC component in this folder (which contains a collection of other MMC snap-ins such as Device Manager, Disk Management, and Event Viewer) is called:
Displaying active TCP/IP connections and Displaying network protocol statistics
Netstat is a command-line utility used for: (Select 2 answers)
True
Physical Address Extension (PAE) is a memory management feature that allows 32-bit CPUs to use more than 4 GB of physical memory.
False
Physical Address Extension (PAE), No-eXecute bit (NX bit), and Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 (SSE2) are mandatory CPU requirements for Microsoft Windows 7/8/8.1/10, therefore Windows 7/8/8.1/10 cannot be installed on computer systems that lack support for these features.
True
Prior to Windows 8, the MSConfig Startup tab contained a list of user applications that could be enabled/disabled during system boot. The contents of this tab are not available in the MSConfig utility shipped with Windows 8/8.1/10.
taskkill /pid 1230
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?
True
Starting with the May 2019 OS release update, the minimum hard disk space requirement for both 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) editions of Windows 10 was increased to 32 GB.
Windows 7 Starter Upgrade Windows 7 Home Basic Upgrade Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Windows 7 Professional Install Windows 7 Enterprise Install Windows 7 Ultimate Install
Switching from Windows 7 to Windows 10 Home edition can be performed either via an upgrade or clean installation. Match each Windows 7 edition on the left with the correct upgrade option from the corresponding drop-down list.
Windows 8.1 (Core) Upgrade Windows 8.1 Professional Install Windows 8.1 Enterprise Install
Switching from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 Home edition can be performed either via an upgrade or clean installation. Match each Windows 8.1 edition on the left with the correct upgrade option from the corresponding drop-down list.
macOS
Time Machine is a built-in backup utility for:
True
Transmission carried out in one direction only is described as a simplex mode. Communication that takes place only in one direction at a time is referred to as half-duplex mode. Two devices communicating with each other in both directions simultaneously are said to be in full-duplex mode. Network devices supporting autonegotiation feature automatically configure best mode supported by both devices. Duplex mismatch is the term used for a situation where two devices communicate with each other using different duplex modes.
True
Used without any parameters, the help command in MS Windows displays a list of available system commands along with a brief description of each command.
Multiboot environment. Separated disk space used for virtual memory. Separation of user files from the operating system and application files.
What are the advantages of organizing hard drive space into multiple partitions? (Select 3 answers)
1 GB of system RAM. DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver. 16 GB of free hard disk space. 1 GHz CPU.
What are the minimum system requirements for 32-bit (x86) version of Microsoft Windows 7? (Select 4 answers)
1 GHz CPU with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2. 1 GB of system RAM. Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver. 16 GB of free hard disk space.
What are the minimum system requirements for 32-bit (x86) version of Microsoft Windows 8/8.1? (Select 4 answers)
1 GHz CPU with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2. 2 GB of system RAM. Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver. 20 GB of free hard disk space.
What are the minimum system requirements for 64-bit (x64) version of Microsoft Windows 10? (Select 4 answers)
Windows 7 Starter Install Windows 7 Home Basic Install Windows 7 Home Premium Install Windows 7 Professional Upgrade Windows 7 Enterprise Install Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade
What are the upgrade options for switching from Windows 7 to Windows 10 Enterprise edition?
cp
Which Linux command enables copying files and directories?
Windows 8.1 (Core) Install Windows 8.1 Professional Upgrade Windows 8.1 Enterprise Upgrade
What are the upgrade options for switching from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 Enterprise edition?
Malware protection
What is the application of No-eXecute bit (NX bit)?
On the Applications tab, right-click the program that isn't responding, click End Task button.
What is the correct sequence of steps required to close a non-responsive user application in Task Manager in Windows 7?
Changes file access permissions
What is the function of the Linux chmod command?
Changes file owner and group permissions.
What is the function of the Linux chown command?
Windows 10 Home 128 GB Windows 10 Pro 2 TB Windows 10 Education 2 TB Windows 10 Enterprise 6 TB
What is the maximum amount of RAM supported by different editions of 64-bit (x64) Microsoft Windows 10? (Match each OS edition on the left with the correct answer from the corresponding drop-down list)
Windows 7 Starter 2 GB Windows 7 Home Basic 8 GB Windows 7 Home Premium 16 GB Windows 7 Professional 192 GB Windows 7 Enterprise 192 GB Windows 7 Ultimate 192 GB
What is the maximum amount of RAM supported by different editions of 64-bit (x64) Microsoft Windows 7? (Match each OS edition on the left with the correct answer from the corresponding drop-down list)
File Explorer
What is the name of a GUI-based file and folder manager application in Windows 10?
ps
What is the name of a Linux command-line utility used for displaying statistics of running processes?
Privacy
What is the name of a Windows Internet Properties applet tab providing access to advanced cookie management options?
Chrome OS
What is the name of a lightweight operating system designed by Google for small-factor PCs, laptops, tablets and mobile devices?
Dock
What is the name of a macOS equivalent of Windows Taskbar?
IP
What is the name of a network layer protocol that specifies the format of packets and addressing scheme in network communications?
apt-get
What is the name of a software tool used for finding and installing software packages on Debian and Debian-based Linux distributions?
ipconfig
What is the name of an MS Windows command-line utility that can be used to display TCP/IP configuration settings?
In-place upgrade
What is the name of an operating system installation type that preserves system settings, personal files, and applications from the older OS version?
mv
What is the name of the Linux command used for renaming files and directories?
Network name. Encryption type. Security type. Security key.
What type of configuration info is used for setting up a wireless connection in Windows? (Select all that apply)
Event Viewer
When a program installed in Windows stops responding or encounters an error, logs describing the error can be examined with the use of:
Credential Manager.
Which Control Panel applet in Windows allows to manage usernames and passwords for websites, connected applications and networks?
System
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
Which Control Panel applet in Windows provides access to computer name, domain, and workgroup settings?
Education. Enterprise.
Which Microsoft Windows 10 editions include the BranchCache feature? (Select 2 answers)
System Configuration (msconfig.exe)
Which Microsoft Windows tool can be used by system administrators to find and isolate problems that might prevent the OS from starting correctly?
/v
Which copy command switch verifies that the new files are written correctly?
Home
Which edition of Microsoft Windows 10 cannot participate in a Windows domain?
Core
Which edition of Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 cannot participate in a Windows domain?
Windows 7 Starter. Windows 7 Home Basic. Windows 7 Home Premium.
Which edition(s) of Microsoft Windows 7 cannot participate in a Windows domain? (Select all that apply)
/all
Which ipconfig parameter allows to view the physical address of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?
-a
Which netstat parameter allows to display all connections and listening ports?
Public
Which network profile in Windows by default disables the network discovery feature?
Boot Camp
Which of the Apple software utilities enables installation of an alternative OS in a multiboot environment?
Network and Sharing Center.
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?
kill
Which of the Linux command-line commands allows to terminate a running process?
net user
Which of the MS Windows command-line commands lists the user accounts for the computer?
Windows 7 Enterprise. Windows 7 Ultimate.
Which of the Microsoft Windows 7 editions include the BranchCache feature? (Select 2 answers)
Core
Which of the Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 editions does not include the BranchCache feature?
xcopy and robocopy
Which of the Microsoft Windows command-line commands allow for copying multiple files or entire directory trees from one directory to another and for copying files across a network? (Select 2 answers)
Connections
Which of the Windows Internet Properties system utility tabs provides access to proxy settings?
Performance
Which of the Windows Task Manager tabs in Windows 8/8.1/10 includes the information about the network resources usage listed under Networking tab in previous releases of the Microsoft OS?
Public
Which of the Windows network profiles imposes the strongest security settings?
/all
Which of the answers listed below refers to an ipconfig command parameter used for displaying the full TCP/IP configuration information for all adapters?
taskkill /im notepad.exe
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?
Refresh
Which of the built-in options added in Windows 8 enables OS re-installation without affecting the existing user profiles and settings?
gpupdate
Which of the command-line commands listed below allows for updating multiple Group Policy settings in MS Windows?
cd
Which of the command-line commands listed below is used for directory traversal?
Boot logging. Default OS to load in a multi-boot environment. Amount of hardware resources to be used by the chosen OS in a multi-boot environment (e.g. the maximum amount of RAM). Safe boot options.
Which of the configuration features listed below can be managed through the MSConfig Boot tab? (Select all that apply)
/y
Which of the copy command switches suppresses the confirmation prompt displayed when Windows is about to overwrite the contents of an existing file?
nslookup
Which of the following CLI tools can be used for troubleshooting DNS-related problems?
net use
Which of the following Command Prompt commands in Windows is used for listing a computer's connections to shared resources?
Windows Firewall (Advanced settings)
Which of the following Control Panel applets provides access to the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security tool?
Dial-up
Which of the following Internet access types takes advantage of PSTN lines?
cd
Which of the following Linux command-line commands enables directory traversal?
ls
Which of the following Linux commands is used to display information about files and directories contained within the current working directory?
Local Users and Groups in Computer Management & User Accounts in Control Panel.
Which of the following Microsoft Windows components allow system administrators to enable/disable user accounts? (Select 2 answers)
Chrome OS
Which of the following OSs uses a Web browser as its main user interface?
Home
Which of the following Windows 10 editions does not include the Bitlocker full drive encryption and Encrypting File System (EFS) features?
Windows 7 Starter. Windows 7 Home Basic. Windows 7 Home Premium.
Which of the following Windows 7 editions do(es) not include EFS? (Select all that apply)
Control Panel (Icon view) -> Network and Sharing Center applet -> Change adapter settings -> rightclick on the device -> select Properties from the pop-up menu -> click the Configure... button -> On the Advanced tab, select the Magic Packet settings.
Which of the following answers describes the correct sequence of steps for accessing the magic packet settings of an Ethernet adapter in MS Windows?
Control Panel (Icon view) -> Network and Sharing Center applet -> Change adapter settings -> rightclick on the device -> select Properties from the pop-up menu -> select Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the connection components list -> click the Properties button -> fill in the required fields.
Which of the following answers describes the correct sequence of steps for accessing the manual configuration interface for IPv4 connections in MS Windows?
On the Processes tab, right-click the program/process that isn't responding, click End Task button.
Which of the following answers describes the correct sequence of steps required to close a non-responsive user application or process in Task Manager in Windows 8/8.1/10?
IP address. Subnet mask. Default gateway. DNS server address.
Which of the following answers list(s) data required for manual configuration of network adapter settings in MS Windows? (Select all that apply)
Access based on one-time password. Temporal remote access. The host and invited user can both see the host's screen. The host and invited user share control over host's mouse and keyboard. Windows tool used for assisted remote troubleshooting.
Which of the following answers refer(s) to the Windows Remote Assistance utility? (Select all that apply)
DNS
Which of the following answers refers to a system containing mappings of domain names to various types of data, such as numerical IP addresses?
MSTSC
Which of the following answers refers to the MS Windows client application for Remote Desktop Services (RDS)?
Disk quotas. Compression. Object permissions. Encryption.
Which of the following are advantages of the New Technology File System (NTFS) over FAT32 file system?
Basic and Dynamic
Which of the following are disk storage types used with MS Windows? (Select 2 answers)
MBR and GPT
Which of the following are examples of partition styles? (Select 2 answers)
Primary, Logical, and Extended
Which of the following are examples of partition types? (Select 3 answers)
DFS (Distributed File System). NFS (Network File System)
Which of the following are methods of storing and accessing data over computer network? (Select 2 answers)
Linux & Android OS
Which of the following are not examples of proprietary software? (Select 2 answers)
Windows 7 Starter 2 GB Windows 7 Home Basic 4 GB Windows 7 Home Premium 4 GB Windows 7 Professional 4 GB Windows 7 Enterprise 4 GB Windows 7 Ultimate 4 GB
Which of the following are the limits on physical memory for 32-bit (x86) Microsoft Windows 7? (Match each OS edition on the left with the correct answer from the corresponding drop-down list)
Windows 8 (Core) 128 GB Windows 8 Professional 512 GB Windows 8 Enterprise 512 GB
Which of the following are the limits on physical memory for 64-bit (x64) Microsoft Windows 8/8.1? (Match each OS edition on the left with the correct answer from the corresponding drop-down list)
2 GB of system RAM. Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver. 20 GB of free hard disk space. 1 GHz CPU with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2.
Which of the following are the minimum system requirements for 64-bit (x64) version of Microsoft Windows 8/8.1? (Select 4 answers)
Windows 7 Starter Upgrade Windows 7 Home Basic Upgrade Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Windows 7 Professional Upgrade Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade Windows 7 Ultimate Install
Which of the following are the upgrade options for switching from Windows 7 to Windows 10 Pro edition? (Match each Windows 7 edition on the left with the correct upgrade option from the corresponding drop-down list)
Windows 8.1 (Core) Upgrade Windows 8.1 Professional Upgrade Windows 8.1 Enterprise Install
Which of the following are the upgrade options for switching from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 Pro edition? (Match each Windows 8.1 edition on the left with the correct upgrade option from the corresponding drop-down list)
Screen Sharing
Which of the following built-in macOS tools enables remote access to another Mac computer?
Virtual memory. Paging file. Swap partition.
Which of the following can be used as an extension of RAM? (Select 3 answers)
Computer Management. Windows Run dialog box. Quick Access Menu (displayed after right-clicking on the Windows Start button).
Which of the following can be used to launch the Disk Management utility in Windows? (Select 3 answers)
$
Which of the following characters indicates that a Windows network share is intended for administrative access?
shutdown /r /t 120
Which of the following command-line commands enables a full system shutdown and restart of an MS Windows host after a time-out period of two minutes?
ipconfig /release and ipconfig /renew
Which of the following command-line commands in MS Windows are used for resetting the DHCP configuration settings for all adapters? (Select 2 answers)
tasklist
Which of the following command-line commands in Windows displays a list of currently running processes on a local or remote host?
cd \
Which of the following commands in Windows Command Prompt changes the current directory to the root directory?
diskpart
Which of the following commands in Windows Command Prompt launches a text-based command-line partitioning utility?
help [command name] and [command name] /?
Which of the following commands in Windows can be used to display help information related to a specific command-line utility? (Select 2 answers)
vi
Which of the following commands is used for invoking a text editor in Unix-like operating systems?
cmd
Which of the following commands launches a command interpreter utility in Windows?
Allows to close a non-responsive application in Windows. Displays information on programs, processes, and services that are currently running on the computer. Provides real-time reports on how a computer running Windows OS is using system resources (CPU/RAM/HDD/Network usage). Allows system administrators for managing the currently logged-in users.
Which of the following describe(s) the function of Windows Task Manager? (Select all that apply)
Online (Errors). Healthy (At Risk).
Which of the following disk status options in Windows Disk Management utility indicates Input/Output (I/O) errors on a dynamic disk/volume? (Select 2 answers)
Unreadable
Which of the following disk status options in Windows Disk Management utility indicates that a basic or dynamic disk is not accessible and might have experienced hardware failure, corruption, or I/O errors?
Offline
Which of the following disk status options in Windows Disk Management utility indicates that a dynamic disk might be corrupted or intermittently unavailable?
The disk needs to be initialized. The disk requires a drive letter. The disk can be mounted as a folder.
Which of the following enable a newly added disk to show up in Windows File Explorer? (Select 3 answers)
Netboot. PXE.
Which of the following enable installation of an OS via network interface? (Select 2 answers)
Right-click on a disk and select the Shrink Volume menu option.
Which of the following enables decreasing partition size in Windows Disk Management utility?
Shrink a volume, then create a new simple volume from the adjacent unallocated space.
Which of the following enables partition split in Windows Disk Management utility?
mv
Which of the following is a Linux command for transferring files/directories to a different directory?
su
Which of the following is a Linux command that allows to assume the identity of a different system user and execute commands with security privileges of that user account?
iwconfig
Which of the following is a Linux command-line command used for configuring network interface parameters specific to the wireless communication?
Media Center
Which of the following is a Microsoft Windows home theater software included in MS Windows versions prior to Windows 10?
Windows Firewall
Which of the following is 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?
System Restore
Which of the following is a Windows system utility that allows to roll back system files and settings to an earlier point in time?
chkdsk
Which of the following is a Windows, OS/2 and DOS command-line tool used for checking the file system and status of the system's hard drives?
SSE2
Which of the following is a complimentary instruction set that extends the capabilities of a CPU?
CDFS (Compact Disc File System)
Which of the following is a file system designed for optical media?
Disk Utility
Which of the following is a macOS disk maintenance tool?
Spotlight
Which of the following is a macOS system search utility?
VNC
Which of the following is a non-proprietary RDP alternative that enables control over another computer on the network with the use of a graphical user interface?
APT
Which of the following is a package management system most often used on Debian and Debianbased Linux distributions?
EFS (Encrypting File System)
Which of the following is an MS Windows component that enables encryption of individual files?
DxDiag
Which of the following is an MS Windows diagnostic tool for detecting display, sound, and input related problems?
Component Services (dcomcnfg.exe)
Which of the following is an MS Windows utility designed both for system administrators and for application developers?
Android
Which of the following is an open-source mobile OS designed for smartphones and tablets?
shutdown /s /t 60
Which of the following is the correct command for setting the time-out period of 60 seconds before powering off a Windows host?
Windows logo key + E
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?
diskmgmt.msc
Which of the following launches a GUI system utility for managing HDDs in Windows?
devmgmt.msc
Which of the following launches the Device Manager tool in Microsoft Windows?
Windows Taskbar notification area. Sound applet in Control Panel.
Which of the following locations enable adjustments to the volume of sound in Windows 8/8.1/10? (Select 2 answers)
First Aid (in Disk Utility)
Which of the following macOS utilities can be used for detecting and repairing disk-related problems?
Internet Options applet in Windows Control Panel . Network and Sharing Center applet in Windows Control Panel. Windows Run dialog box (after typing in inetcpl.cpl and pressing Enter). Internet Options menu item in Internet Explorer's Tools menu.
Which of the following locations in MS Windows provide(s) access to the Internet Properties (inetcpl.cpl) system utility? (Select all that apply)
Windows Start button -> Settings -> Devices -> Printers & scanners -> Add printers & scanners -> Add a printer or scanner -> select a printer -> Add Device. Control Panel -> Devices and Printers applet -> Add a printer.
Which of the following locations in Windows 10 provide access to configuration options for connecting a network printer to a PC (network printer mapping)? (Select 2 answers)
Windows Start button -> Settings -> Devices -> Printers & scanners -> select a printer -> Manage -> Printer Properties -> Sharing tab. Control Panel -> Devices and Printers applet -> right-click on a selected printer -> Printer Properties - > Sharing tab.
Which of the following locations in Windows 10 provide access to configuration options that allow to share a local printer with other PCs on a network? (Select 2 answers)
Windows Explorer -> Computer -> Map network drive.
Which of the following locations in Windows 7 allows to create a shortcut to a shared folder or computer on a network?
File Explorer -> This PC -> Computer tab -> Map Network drive
Which of the following locations in Windows 8/8.1/10 allows to create a shortcut to a shared folder or computer on a network?
Windows Defender Firewall applet in Control Panel -> Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off menu item. Windows Start button -> Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Security -> Firewall & network protection -> Allow an app through firewall. Windows Defender Firewall applet in Control Panel -> Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.
Which of the following locations in Windows 8/8.1/10 provide access to configuration options for managing apps or features allowed through Windows Defender Firewall? (Select 3 answers)
Windows Defender Firewall applet in Control Panel -> Advanced settings -> right-click on Inbound Rules -> New Rule... -> Custom -> All programs (or a single app)
Which of the following locations in Windows 8/8.1/10 provides access to configuration options that would allow to block incoming echo requests?
Windows Defender Firewall applet in Control Panel -> Advanced settings -> right-click on Inbound/Outbound Rules -> New Rule... -> Port.
Which of the following locations in Windows 8/8.1/10 provides access to configuration options that would allow to create an exception for a TCP or UDP port?
Internet Options (Connections tab). Network and Sharing Center. Settings menu.
Which of the following locations in Windows provide access to dial-up and VPN settings? (Select 3 answers)
Apple menu -> System Preferences... -> Mouse. Apple menu -> System Preferences... -> Trackpad.
Which of the following locations in macOS provide access to multi-touch interface settings (a.k.a. Gestures)? (Select 2 answers)
Windows Start button -> Settings -> System -> Display. Display settings pop-up menu launched after right-clicking on the Windows Desktop screen area.
Which of the following locations provide access to display settings in Windows 10? (Select 2 answers)
Windows Settings menu -> Network & Internet -> Proxy. Windows Control Panel -> Internet Options -> Connections tab -> LAN settings -> Proxy server.
Which of the following locations provide access to proxy settings in Windows? (Select 2 answers)
Computer Management utility in the Administrative Tools folder in Windows Control Panel. Windows Run dialog box (after typing in devmgmt.msc and pressing Enter). Windows Control Panel.
Which of the following locations provide direct access to the Device Manager applet in MS Windows? (Select 3 answers)
Windows Defender Firewall applet in Control Panel. Windows Start button -> Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Security -> Firewall & network protection.
Which of the following locations provides access to Windows Defender Firewall settings in Windows 8/8.1/10? (Select 2 answers)
Windows Firewall applet in Control Panel.
Which of the following locations provides access to Windows Firewall settings in Windows 7?
Windows Command Prompt -> net share -> Enter (all network shares). Windows Run dialog box -> \\computer name -> Enter (user shares only). Shared Folders menu in the Computer Management utility (all network shares). Windows Command Prompt -> net view \\computer name -> Enter (user shares only). Windows Command Prompt -> net view \\computer name /all -> Enter (all network shares).
Which of the following locations/steps allows to view network shares in Windows?
Spaces
Which of the following macOS features allows to create switchable desktop environments?
Disk Utility
Which of the following macOS utilities allows to create/restore a disk image?
Visibility of hidden files, folders, or drives.
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?
System applet in Control Panel -> Advanced system settings -> Performance -> Settings -> Advanced -> Virtual memory. Windows Run dialog box -> type in sysdm.cpl + press Enter -> Advanced tab -> Performance -> Settings -> Advanced -> Virtual memory.
Which of the following provide access to virtual memory (a.k.a. paging file) configuration options in Windows? (Select 2 answers)
Remote settings in the System applet in Windows Control Panel.
Which of the following provides access to Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop configuration settings in Windows?
File Explorer Options applet in Windows Control Panel.
Which of the following provides access to file/folder management settings in Windows 10?
Folder Options applet in Windows Control Panel.
Which of the following provides access to file/folder management settings in Windows 7?
Control Panel
Which of the following provides access to the User Accounts applet in MS Windows?
Recovery partition
Which of the following replaced removable media used for reformatting hard drives and restoring an operating system to the original factory condition?
Internet address (domain name or IPv4/IPv6 address). Destination name. Smart card (optional).
Which of the following settings are used for establishing a VPN connection in Windows? (Select 3 answers)
Dial-up phone number. User name. Password.
Which of the following settings are used for establishing a dial-up connection in Windows? (Select 3 answers)
Quality of Service (QoS)
Which of the following solutions is used for controlling network resources and assigning priority to different types of traffic?
Logging on to any computer on a Windows domain requires a single set of credentials. Security policies and permissions on a Windows domain are administered centrally. Windows domains are based on client-server networking architecture.
Which of the following statements apply to Windows domains? (Select 3 answers)
Permission to modify and redistribute the application. Free access to the application code.
Which of the following statements describe the characteristic features of open-source applications and OSs? (Select 2 answers)
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 following statements describing different methods for organizing Windows-based computers in networks are true? (Select 3 answers)
Communication between HomeGroup computers is encrypted with a pre-shared password. An ad hoc home networking system for file and printer sharing. HomeGroups are available only in Windows 7/8/8.1 and early versions of Windows 10.
Which of the following statements describing features of Windows HomeGroups are true? (Select 3 answers)
regedit
Which of the following system utilities in MS Windows provides access to a database containing system configuration information?
services.msc
Which of the following system utilities in Windows enables managing background applications?
Terminal
Which of the following system utilities provides access to different command-line shells in macOS?
General
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?
Advanced
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?
WWAN
Which of the following takes advantage of cell towers that provide wireless signal coverage for mobile devices?
Ethernet
Which of the following terms describes the most common type of wired connections used in modern networks?
EOL (End of Life)
Which of the following terms refers to a software that no longer receives continuing support?
Storage Spaces. Disk Management.
Which of the following tools enable creation of disk arrays in Windows? (Select 2 answers)
Performance Monitor (perfmon.exe)
Which of the following tools in MS Windows is used to examine (both in real time and by collecting log data for later analysis) how programs that are run affect a computer's performance?
Image deployment.
Which of the installation types provides a simpler and less costly alternative to manual OS installation in an environment consisting of multiple hosts requiring the same configuration settings?
Display settings pop-up menu launched after right-clicking on the Windows Desktop screen area. Appearance and Personalization menu of the Windows Control Panel (Category view). The Display applet icon in Windows Control Panel (Icons view).
Which of the locations listed below enable access to computer display configuration settings in Windows 7/8/8.1? (Select 3 answers)
Remote Disc
Which of the macOS features enables access to optical drive of another computer over a network?
Hibernation
Which of the power-saving states in MS Windows uses the least amount of power?
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 statements listed below apply to Windows workgroups? (Select 3 answers)
General
Which of the tabs of the System Configuration utility in Windows contains the Diagnostic startup option?
Simple volume. Spanned volume. Striped volume.
Which of the volume types available in Windows Disk Management utility do not offer fault tolerance? (Select 3 answers)
regedt32
Which other command-line command besides regedit can be used to launch registry editor in Windows?
cd..
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)?
/scannow
Which sfc switch enables a type of file check that scans integrity of all protected system files and repairs corrupted files when possible?
/a
Which shutdown command switch enables aborting a system shutdown?
/r
Which shutdown command switch in Microsoft Windows Command Prompt forces full system shutdown and restart of a Windows host?
View
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?
General
Which tab of the MSConfig utility in Windows lists choices for startup configuration modes?
Striped volume
Which volume type in Windows Disk Management utility uses RAID 0 setup for performance gains?
Striped with parity volume
Which volume type in Windows Disk Management utility uses RAID 5 setup for performance gains and fault tolerance?
Storage Spaces
Windows 8 introduces a virtualization technology that enables organization of multiple physical disks into logical volumes in a fashion similar to RAID levels. What is the name of the Control Panel applet providing access to this functionality?
True
Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool (mdsched.exe) cannot be run inside Windows. This utility requires a system restart and is launched during next boot before loading the operating system. (True or False)
Ctrl+Shift+Esc key combination. Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete and selecting the Task Manager option from the menu screen. Right-clicking on the Windows Taskbar and selecting Task Manager. Typing taskmgr (or taskmgr.exe) in the Command Prompt and pressing Enter. Pressing simultaneously the Windows and R keys, typing taskmgr (or taskmgr.exe) in the Run window, and pressing Enter.
Windows Task Manager can be launched by: (Select all that apply)
Administrative Tools menu in Windows Control Panel
Windows Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc) is a component of Microsoft Windows that provides the capability to schedule the launch of programs or scripts at pre-defined times or after specified time intervals. Which of the following locations contains the application icon shortcut used for launching the Task Scheduler MMC snap-in?
User Account Control (UAC)
Windows Vista and newer 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 known as:
Does not affect user applications. Preserves application configuration settings. Does not affect user files.
Windows repair installation: (Select 3 answers)
Linux distributions
ext3 and ext4 are examples of default file systems used by:
