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1. Configuring Windows Flashcards

1
Q

Purpose of UAC?

A

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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3
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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.?

A

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?

A

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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8
Q

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

File Explorer Options is in the Control Panel

A

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

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9
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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

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

A

Characters after the period in a file name

These indiate the file type

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

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11
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What does the Indexing Options applet in Control Panel do? (2)

A
  • Define indexed locations
  • Rebuild the index
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12
Q

What is a common cause of search problems in Windows?

This applies to any app with a search feature

A

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

A

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?

A

Check the log

via Event Viewer

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

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16
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True or false? 32-bit drivers work with 64-bit editions of Windows

A

False

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17
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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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18
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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

A

Restores RAM from hibernations file

This makes it faster than a full shutdown

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20
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Types of installable software in Windows

What are Windows Features?

A

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

21
Q

Types of installable software in Windows

What Windows software is transferable between devices?

This applies to any device with that microsoft account signed in

A

Store apps

From the Microsoft store

22
Q

Types of installable software in Windows

What windows software runs in a restrictive sandbox?

A

Store apps

From the Microsoft store

23
Q

Types of installable software in Windows

Why do Windows Store apps run in a restrictive sandbox?

A

To prevent system changes or OS crashes

24
Q

Types of installable software in Windows

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

25
Q

Types of installable software in Windows

Why don’t User-context Windows apps require admin credentials?

User-context windows apps are appes that run in the user mode of the OS rather than kernel mode

A

They don’t install in System or Program Files folders

26
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Types of installable software in Windows

True or false? Windows 10 & 11 add support for Android app stores.

A

False. Only Windows 11

27
Q

Types of installable software in Windows

Purpose of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)?

A

Allow Linux distros installs & the use of Linux apps

28
Q

Which Control Panel applet uninstalls/modifies apps & features

A

Programs and Features

29
Q

When is the Mail applet added in Control Panel?

A

When Microsoft Outlook is installed

30
Q

4 types of network adapters a Windows host can be configured with?

A
  • Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
  • cellular radio
  • VPN
31
Q

In Windows, what do network adapters need to be assigned?

A

Trust profile

32
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What are the 3 trust profiles for network adapters in Windows?

A
  • Public
  • Private
  • Domain
33
Q

What does the trust profile in Windows determine?

A

Firewall settings

A public network is configured with more restrictive firewall policies than a private or domain network

34
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2 ways to enable/disable Windows Defender Firewall?

A

Windows Security settings and Control Panel applet

35
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Windows Defender Firewall can be managed through _______.

A

Windows Defender’s Advanced Security management console

36
Q

What does a MMC contain?

A

Snap-ins for modifying settings for a subsystem

subsystem like disks or users

37
Q

Adminisrative Tools consoles (Control Panel)

What MMC snap-in manages tasks, users, disks, services, & devices?

A

Computer Management (compmgmt.msc)

38
Q

Adminisrative Tools consoles (Control Panel)

Purpose of Defragment and Optimize Drives (dfrgui.exe)?

A

Optimizes file storage for better disk performance

39
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Adminisrative Tools consoles (Control Panel)

Purpose of Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc)?

A

Review logs

Logs from system, security, and apps

40
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Adminisrative Tools consoles (Control Panel)

Purpose of Local Security Policy (secpol.msc)?

A

View/edit security settings

41
Q

Adminisrative Tools consoles (Control Panel)

Purpose of Resource Monitor (resmon.exe) & Performance Monitoring (perfmon.msc)?

A

View/log performance statistics

42
Q

Adminisrative Tools consoles (Control Panel)

Purpose of Registry Editor (regedit.exe)?

A

Edit the Windows registry

The Windows registry is the database of Windows configuration settings

43
Q

Adminisrative Tools consoles (Control Panel)

Purpose of Services console (services.msc)?

A

Manage background processes

44
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Adminisrative Tools consoles (Control Panel)

Purpose of Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc)?

A

Automate tasks via calendar or even triggers

45
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3 Management shortcut methods?

A
  • Windows+X (or right-click Windows)
  • Search bar
    Windows+R (Run dialog)
46
Q

How to update a graphics driver in Windows 10?

A

Via Windows update or vendor’s site

47
Q

Where can you enable Narrator in Windows 10’s Ease of Access settings?

A. Vision
B. Hearing
C. Interaction
D. Audio

48
Q

Where can a user find low-level data about their profile in Windows?

A. Molex
B. NTUSER.DAT
C. OneDrive
D. File Explorer

A

B. NTUSER.DAT

Each user has a folder with NTUSER.DAT and personal data files, storing profile settings.

CompTIA A+Core 2 (220-1102) (4 decks)

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