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1. Configuring Windows Flashcards

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Purpose of UAC?

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Prevent unathorized use of admin privileges

UAC = User Account control

User Accounts Applet in Control Panel allows to change account name, acount privileges, & UAC settings

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What are system files?

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Files required for the OS to function

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What folders are in the root directory of a Windows installation?

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  • Windows
  • Program Files
  • Users
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Which Windows root directory folder contains drivers, logs, add-in apps, system & configuration files, fonts. etc.?

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C:\Windows

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Which Windows root directory folder contains Subdirectories for installed applications software?

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C:\Program Files / C:Program Files (x86)

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Why do 64-bit Windows versions have an x86 Program Files folder instead of x64?

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To separate 32-bit apps from 64-bit apps

This ensures compatibility & proper library management

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Which Windows root directory folder contains Storage for users’ profile settings and data?

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C:\Users

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What can you adjust in the General tab of File Explorer Options?

File Explorer Options is in the Control Panel

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Explorer layout & choose single- or double-click for shortcuts

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3 settings that can be configured in the View tab of File Explorer Options?

File Explorer Options is in the Control Panel

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  • Hide Extensions
  • Hidden files and folders
  • Hide Protected OS files
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What are file extensions?

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Characters after the period in a file name

These indiate the file type

i.e. .txt, .jpg, .exe

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What does the Indexing Options applet in Control Panel do? (2)

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  • Define indexed locations
  • Rebuild the index
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What is a common cause of search problems in Windows?

This applies to any app with a search feature

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Corrupted index

This can be fixed via Indexing Options in Control Panel

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True or false? The user account created during setup is unaffected by User Account Control by default

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False

Even with administrative privileges, UAC prompts for permission on tasks requiring elevated rights to prevent unauthorized changes.

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Where are Windows updates logged?

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Event Viewer

Event Viewer > Applications and Service Logs > Microsoft > Windows > WindowsUpdateClient > Operational

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What to do if a Windows update fails to install?

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Check the log

via Event Viewer

The update will fail with an error code that can be looked up

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True or false? 32-bit drivers work with 64-bit editions of Windows

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False

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What does the Standby power option do?

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Cuts power to most devices except memory

Devices like the CPU, monitor, disk drives, & peripherals

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What does the Hibernate power option do?

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Saves unsaved file data to disk & shuts down

The file data is saved as hiberfil.sys in the root of the boot volume

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How does Windows’ fast startup work?

This is located in Control Panel’s Power Options applet

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Restores RAM from hibernations file

This makes it faster than a full shutdown

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Types of installable software in Windows

What are Windows Features?

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Components of the OS that can be enabled/disabled

i.e. the Hyper-V virtualization can be installed as a feature in supported Windows editions

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Types of installable software in Windows

What Windows software is transferable between devices?

This applies to any device with that microsoft account signed in

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Store apps

From the Microsoft store

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Types of installable software in Windows

What windows software runs in a restrictive sandbox?

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Store apps

From the Microsoft store

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Types of installable software in Windows

Why do Windows Store apps run in a restrictive sandbox?

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To prevent system changes or OS crashes

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Types of installable software in Windows

True or false? Windows store apps requires UAC confirmation or admin privileges.

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# Types of installable software in Windows Why don't User-context Windows apps require admin credentials? ## Footnote User-context windows apps are appes that run in the user mode of the OS rather than kernel mode
They don't install in System or Program Files folders
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# Types of installable software in Windows True or false? Windows 10 & 11 add support for Android app stores.
False. Only Windows 11
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# Types of installable software in Windows Purpose of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)?
Allow Linux distros installs & the use of Linux apps
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Which Control Panel applet uninstalls/modifies apps & features
**Programs and Features**
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When is the Mail applet added in Control Panel?
When Microsoft Outlook is installed
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4 types of network adapters a Windows host can be configured with?
- Ethernet - Wi-Fi - cellular radio - VPN
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In Windows, what do network adapters need to be assigned?
Trust profile
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What are the 3 trust profiles for network adapters in Windows?
- Public - Private - Domain
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What does the trust profile in Windows determine?
Firewall settings ## Footnote A public network is configured with more restrictive firewall policies than a private or domain network
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2 ways to enable/disable Windows Defender Firewall?
Windows Security settings and Control Panel applet
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Windows Defender Firewall can be managed through _______.
Windows Defender’s Advanced Security management console
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What does a MMC contain?
Snap-ins for modifying settings for a subsystem | subsystem like disks or users
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# **Adminisrative Tools** consoles (Control Panel) What MMC snap-in manages tasks, users, disks, services, & devices?
**Computer Management** (`compmgmt.msc`)
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# **Adminisrative Tools** consoles (Control Panel) Purpose of **Defragment and Optimize Drives** (`dfrgui.exe`)?
Optimizes file storage for better disk performance
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# **Adminisrative Tools** consoles (Control Panel) Purpose of **Event Viewer** (`eventvwr.msc`)?
Review logs | Logs from system, security, and apps
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# **Adminisrative Tools** consoles (Control Panel) Purpose of **Local Security Policy** (`secpol.msc`)?
View/edit security settings
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# **Adminisrative Tools** consoles (Control Panel) Purpose of **Resource Monitor** (`resmon.exe`) & **Performance Monitoring** (`perfmon.msc`)?
View/log performance statistics
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# **Adminisrative Tools** consoles (Control Panel) Purpose of **Registry Editor** (`regedit.exe`)?
Edit the Windows registry ## Footnote The Windows registry is the database of Windows configuration settings
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# **Adminisrative Tools** consoles (Control Panel) Purpose of **Services console** (`services.msc`)?
Manage background processes
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# **Adminisrative Tools** consoles (Control Panel) Purpose of **Task Scheduler** (`taskschd.msc`)?
Automate tasks via calendar or even triggers
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3 Management shortcut methods?
- **Windows+X** (or right-click Windows) - Search bar **Windows+R** (Run dialog)
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How to update a graphics driver in Windows 10?
Via Windows update or vendor's site
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Where can you enable Narrator in Windows 10's Ease of Access settings? A. Vision B. Hearing C. Interaction D. Audio
A. Vision
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Where can a user find low-level data about their profile in Windows? A. Molex B. NTUSER.DAT C. OneDrive D. File Explorer
B. NTUSER.DAT ## Footnote Each user has a folder with NTUSER.DAT and personal data files, storing profile settings.

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