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The Windows shell is responsible for interacting with hardware. |
False |
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The Home editions of Windows 7 do not include the Local Security Policy or Print Management. |
True |
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You do not have to be logged on as an administrator in order to use tools found in Computer Management. |
False |
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Windows Task Scheduler can be set to launch a task or program at a future time, including at startup. |
True |
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There is no undo feature in the Registry Editor. |
True |
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What Task Manager tab shows running processes organized by Apps, Background processes, and Windows processes? |
Processes |
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What task can’t be performed by using Task Manager? |
restart a process |
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What Windows utility can be used to find out what processes are launched at startup? |
System Configuration |
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Where can a user find out more information about a hardware or network failure that occurred on that particular PC? |
Event Viewer |
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What Windows utility is particularly useful in identifying software and hardware bottlenecks, and provides the ability to monitor in real time? |
Performance Monitor |
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Using what utility allows you to build your own customized console windows? |
Microsoft Management Console |
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When troubleshooting a device or service that has failed to start, what utility may have information regarding the cause? |
Event Viewer |
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What is the term given to the individual tools in a console? |
snap-ins |
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What registry key stores information that determines which application is opened when a user double-clicks a file? |
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT |
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If you need to see information about problems and errors that have happened over time, what utility should you use? |
Reliability Monitor |
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What Windows utility is used to control the Windows and third-party services installed on a system? |
Services console |
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Shell subsystems that have only a limited access to system information and can access hardware only through other OS services are operating in what mode? |
user mode |
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What Performance counter tracks the percentage of time the hard drive is in use? |
% Disk Time |
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What file holds the preferences and settings of the currently signed-in user? |
ntuser.dat |
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What registry key is considered to be the most important key, containing hardware, software, and security data? |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
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If a game or desktop publishing app that relies heavily on graphics is not performing well or giving errors, what command can you run to view DirectX information? |
dxdiag.exe |
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When a user logs into Windows, what registry key is created? |
HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
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Within the Properties box of a service in the Services console, what is NOT a valid startup type for a service? |
Scheduled |
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A custom view filter in Event Viewer can be saved to a file using what extension? |
.evtx |
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If you need to find the model and speed of the installed processor and hard drive and the amount of memory installed, what utility should you open? |
msinfo32.exe |
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Which of the following tabs can be found in the Windows Task Manager dialog box in Windows 8? (Choose all that apply). |
Processes Performance Startup |
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What utilities can be accessed using the Computer Management window? |
Performance Monitor Event Viewer |
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What types of events are logged by Windows and can be viewed using the Event Viewer? |
Warning Information Error |
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Regarding the Performance Monitor utility, which statements are accurate? |
can monitor in real time can save data in logs |
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The Windows kernel includes what two main components? |
executive services HAL |
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A program that runs in the background and is called on by other programs to perform a background task |
Service |
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A window that consolidates several Windows administrative tools that you can use to manage the local PC or other computers on the network |
Computer Management |
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a component of the kernel which makes up the layer closest to the hardware |
HAL |
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a database designed with a treelike structure that contains configuration information for Windows, users, software applications, and installed hardware devices |
Registry |
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a Windows tool useful for troubleshooting hardware or network failures, OS error messages, failed services and more. |
Event Viewer |
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lets you view the applications and processes running on your computer as well as information about process and memory performance, network activity, and user activity |
Task Manager |
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uses a flash drive or secure digital (SD) memory card to boost hard drive performance |
Windows ReadyBoost |
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The core of the OS that is responsible for interacting with hardware |
kernel |
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the portion of an OS that relates to the user and to applications |
shell |
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can be set to launch a task or program at a future time, including at startup |
Task Scheduler |
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