1102 1.3 Windows 10 Features and Tools

Question 1

How do you launch the Task Manager in Windows 10?

Answer 1

Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc, or Ctrl+Alt+Delete and select Task Manager, or right-click the taskbar and choose Task Manager.

Question 2

What does the Services tab in Task Manager show?

Answer 2

It displays background applications running without a user interface, allowing management like start, stop, or restart services.

Question 3

What can you find in the Startup tab of the Task Manager?

Answer 3

Lists all applications that start during the system boot, showing their impact and allowing you to enable or disable them.

Question 4

What information does the Processes tab in Task Manager provide?

Answer 4

Shows active applications and background processes along with their CPU, memory, and disk usage.

Question 5

What does the Performance tab in Task Manager display?

Answer 5

Real-time graphs of CPU, memory, disk, and network usage, helpful for identifying trends over time.

Question 6

What can you do in the Users tab of Task Manager?

Answer 6

View and manage applications run by different users logged into the system, and disconnect or manage user accounts.

Question 7

How do you open Microsoft Management Console (MMC)?

Answer 7

Type mmc in the search bar or run command, then confirm you want to make changes if prompted.

Question 8

What is a snap-in in the context of Microsoft Management Console (MMC)?

Answer 8

A module within MMC that adds specific administrative capabilities, such as Event Viewer or Disk Management.

Question 9

What does the Event Viewer snap-in provide?

Answer 9

Centralized system logs that categorize application, security, and system events for detailed review.

Question 10

How do you access Disk Management and what can you do there?

Answer 10

Run diskmgmt.msc. Used to manage disk partitions and storage settings, with caution due to high risk of data loss.

Question 11

What is the use of Task Scheduler?

Answer 11

To set up and manage automated tasks based on specific times or events. Access via taskschd.msc.

Question 12

How do you use Device Manager?

Answer 12

Manages hardware devices and their drivers. Access it through devmgmt.msc or via MMC.

Question 13

What is Certificate Manager used for?

Answer 13

Manages security certificates for users and the system. Accessed via certmgr.msc.

Question 14

What can you manage with Local Users and Groups manager?

Answer 14

Manage user accounts and groups, setting permissions and rights. Access via lusrmgr.msc.

Question 15

What can you monitor with Performance Monitor?

Answer 15

Long-term performance data like CPU and memory usage. Alerts and reports can be configured. Access via perfmon.msc.

Question 16

What policies can you set with Group Policy Editor?

Answer 16

Configure user and computer policies in Windows environments. Access via gpedit.msc for local policies, or gpmc.msc for network.

Question 17

What information does System Information provide?

Answer 17

Details on hardware, system configuration, and installed drivers. Run msinfo32.exe.

Question 18

What can you monitor with Resource Monitor?

Answer 18

Real-time data on CPU, disk, network, and memory usage. Accessed via resmon.exe.

Question 19

What does System Configuration utility allow you to manage?

Answer 19

Manage startup processes, boot options, and troubleshoot issues. Access it via msconfig.exe.

Question 20

What does Disk Cleanup do?

Answer 20

Frees up disk space by removing temporary and unnecessary files. Run cleanmgr.exe.

Question 21

How do you perform a disk defragmentation in Windows 10?

Answer 21

Use the defragment and optimize drives tool from system settings or run dfrgui.exe.

Question 22

What is the purpose of Registry Editor?

Answer 22

To view and modify the system registry, a database storing Windows configurations. Access via regedit.exe.

Question 23

How to safely make changes using Registry Editor?

Answer 23

Always back up the registry or specific keys before making changes to avoid system issues.

Question 24

How can you add a snap-in to the MMC?

Answer 24

Open MMC, go to File > Add/Remove Snap-in, select the snap-in, and add it to the console.

Question 25

How can you see which programs have high startup impact?

Answer 25

Check the Startup tab in Task Manager; it lists the impact level of each startup program.

Question 26

How do you find system performance trends over time?

Answer 26

Use the Performance tab in Task Manager for real-time trends or Performance Monitor for longer trends.

Question 27

What can be done if a Windows service is not responding?

Answer 27

Use the Services tab in Task Manager to restart the service.

Question 28

How can you view detailed system errors and warnings?

Answer 28

Use the Event Viewer to see logs categorized by severity and type.

Question 29

What should you be careful of when using Disk Management?

Answer 29

Avoid accidentally deleting partitions or formatting drives, which results in data loss.

Question 30

How can you manage user permissions in Windows?

Answer 30

Use Local Users and Groups for detailed permission settings and group management.

Question 31

What is the command to view all system details?

Answer 31

Run msinfo32.exe to access detailed System Information.

Question 32

How to check if a disk needs defragmentation?

Answer 32

Use the Optimize Drives tool to analyze the drive and check fragmentation levels.

Question 33

What should you monitor if the system feels slow?

Answer 33

Check CPU and memory usage in the Task Manager or use Resource Monitor for more detailed analysis.

Question 34

What utility helps manage automatic startup applications?

Answer 34

System Configuration (msconfig.exe) allows detailed management of startup items.

Question 35

How to handle disk space issues on Windows?

Answer 35

Use Disk Cleanup to remove unnecessary files and free up space.