1.3 tools

Question 1

taskmgr

Answer 1

can be used to launch the
task manager via a run box

Question 2

MMC

Answer 2

Microsoft Management Console:

Create custom tool box
snap-ins consoles available
mmc: commands can be used to launch microsoft management console

Question 3

Event Viewer

Answer 3

display logs of timestamped events assisted for troubleshooting

Question 4

window logs

Answer 4

list operating system events
security events
applications events

Question 5

Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc)

Answer 5

Mange disk paritions

Question 6

Device Manager

Answer 6

Check, update and install device drivers

Question 7

Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc)

Answer 7

create, change and delete users on local computer

Question 8

Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)

Answer 8

edit local group policy

Question 9

msinfo32

Answer 9

command can be used
to launch the System Information
utility

Question 10

Disk Defragment(dfrgui.exe)

Answer 10

Optimize and Defragment Drives
(Windows 10)

Question 11

Defragmenting (HDD)

Answer 11

Bits on a hard disk drive are rearranged
so files can be loaded faster.
* Defragging a drive too frequently can
decrease its lifespan

Question 12

Trimming (SSD)

Answer 12

Makes sure that the NAND memory
chips on an SSD are worn evenly to
maximize the lifespan of the drive.

Question 13

Registry Editor (regedit.exe)

Answer 13

a database that stores all the settings and
configurations for Windows and it’s application

Question 14

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

Answer 14

: Stores file association
information

Question 15

HKEY_USERS

Answer 15

Stores settings that apply to all
users

Question 16

HKEY_CURRENT_USER

Answer 16

Stores settings for the individual users

Question 17

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

Answer 17

Stores settings for all
devices that have been installed or removed
from the system

Question 18

HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG

Answer 18

Stores settings for individual devices when multiple of the same
type of device have been installed.