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220-1102 Operating Systems Flashcards

1
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What is the max amount of RAM usable by Windows 10 Home?

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128 GB

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2
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What does a Windows Domain require to operate?

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A Windows Server

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What is the most fundamental network organization used in Windows networks where every computer stores all its own users and passwords?

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Workgroups

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Which network organization has individual computers log into a server and the server stores its own set of usernames and passwords that are separate from the local usernames?

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Domain

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5
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What is the primary advantage of a Windows Domain?

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Single sign-on (SSO)

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6
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If you want to log into a domain, what is the most basic edition of windows 10 you need?

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Windows 10 Pro

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7
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How much RAM does Windows 10 Pro support?

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2 TB

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8
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Which 4 features does Windows 10 Pro have over Home

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  • Domains
  • Group Policies
  • Bitlocker
  • Remote Desktop Protocol
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9
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How much RAM is supported for Windows 10 Pro for Workstations and Windows 10 Enterprise?

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6 TB

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10
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What feature is available in Windows 10 Enterprise that is not available in Windows 10 Pro for Workstations?

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long-term servicing branch (LTSB)

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11
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What three things does long-term servicing branch (LTSB) accomplish?

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  • turns off automatic updates
  • removes the Microsoft Store
  • Skips installing the Edge web browser
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12
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How do you purchase Windows 10 Enterprise?

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Through a Microsoft Sales Representative

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13
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What is the term for when a new OS installs into the same folders as the old OS?

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Upgrade Installation

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14
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What are two other terms for OS upgrade installation?

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In-place upgrade and repair installation

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15
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In the command line, what do you type after a command to get help?

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/?

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16
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Which command line command will list the creation date, creation time, file size in bytes, filename and extension of all files in the working directory?

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dir

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17
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Which command line command changes the working directory?

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cd

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18
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In the command line, how do you change drives

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Type the drive letter and a colon

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19
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In the command line, how do you make a new directory?

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md or mkdir

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20
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Which make directory command works in all operating systems?

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mkdir

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21
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In the command line, how do you remove a directory?

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rd or rmdir

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22
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Which remove directory command works in all operating systems?

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rmdir

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23
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Which command line tool provides a great way to see if you can talk to another system?

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ping

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24
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Which command line tool gives you a quick glance at your network settings?

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ipconfig

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25
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Which command line tool enables you to determine exactly what information the DNS server is giving you about a specific host name?

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nslookup

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26
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Which command line tool shows the route that a packet takes to get to its destination?

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tracert

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27
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Which command line tool works like copy, but has multiple switches that gives it the power to work with multiple directories?

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xcopy

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28
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Which command line tool copies one file?

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copy

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29
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Which command line tool moves one file?

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move

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30
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Which command line tool is an advanced copy tool which includes features such as copying over the network and copying encrypted files?

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robocopy

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31
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Which command line tool scans, detects, and repairs file system issues and errors?

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chkdsk

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32
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With chkdsk, what does the /f switch do?

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attempts to fix file system-related errors

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33
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With chkdsk, what does the /r switch do?

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attempts to locate and repair bad sectors

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34
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Which command line tool allows you to format volumes?

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format

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35
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Which command line tool displays the hostname of the computer?

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hostname

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36
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Which command line tool opens a GUI information panel that displays some version information about windows?

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winver

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37
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What is the older version of winver that actually outputs information into the command prompt?

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ver

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38
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Which command line tool gives you a quick overview of all security policies applied to a single user or computer?

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gpresult

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38
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Which command line tool scans, detects, and restores important Windows system files, folders and paths?

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sfc

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38
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Which command line tool allows you to force a workstation to update to new policies?

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gpupdate

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39
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Which command line tool enables you to shut down or restart a computer?

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shutdown

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40
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Which command line tool allows you to see all the connections between your computer and any other computer?

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netstat

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41
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Which command line tool can pull some neat user-related tricks such as adding and deleting users, setting passwords, and enabling or disabling an existing account?

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net user

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42
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What action does the following command line perform?
net user administrator SuperSecurePassword/active:yes

A

enables the super secret hidden administrator account and gives it a secure password

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43
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What tab on the task manager will list every running process?

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Processes tab

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44
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If you don’t see the processes tab in the task manager, what button do you press?

A

More Details

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45
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Which tab on the task manager is a great resource to get an overview of resource usage on your system?

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Performance tab

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46
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Where can you go in the task manager to to control autostarting programs?

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The Startup tab

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47
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If you are having trouble figuring out what programs and services are autostarting on your system, what tool would you use?

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Microsoft’s free Autoruns utility

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48
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Where can you go in the task manager to see applications running on a per-user basis?

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Users tab

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49
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Where can you go in the task manager to see processes that aren’t applications?

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Services tab

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50
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What is Microsoft’s framework used to support and launch special programs called snap-ins?

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Microsoft Management Console (MMC)

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51
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What does CompTIA call MMC snap-ins?

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Additional tools

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52
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Which Windows tool can track metrics such as CPU and RAM over time?

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Performance monitor

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53
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In Performance monitor, what is a system component that is given a set of characteristics and can be managed by the operating system as a single entity?

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an object

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54
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In Performance monitor, what tracks specific information about an object?

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A counter

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55
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In Performance monitor, what are groups of counters you can use to make reports?

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Data Collector Sets

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56
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What is the Windows tool that displays events that your system monitors and logs?

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Event Viewer

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57
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Which log in event viewer records anything that has to do with applications or programs outside the Windows system files themselves?

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Application log

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58
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Which log in event viewer records security events such as failed logons?

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Security log

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59
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Which log in event viewer tracks setup and update events for Windows?

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Setup log

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60
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Which log in event viewer tracks anything having to do with the Windows operating system?

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System log

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61
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What is a digital key that enables your programs to encrypt data that may only be read by a corresponding key on the receivers side?

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A certificate

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61
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What do you use when the task manager doesn’t give you enough detail and control?

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Resource Monitor

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62
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What tool do you use to edit and troubleshoot operating system and program startup processes and services?

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System Configuration

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63
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Which System Configuration tab allows you to select the type of startup you would like to use for the next boot?

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General tab

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64
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Which System Configuration tab contains advanced boot features?

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Boot Tab

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65
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Which System Configuration tab is similar to the services tab in the Task Manager?

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Services tab

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66
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Which System Configuration tab lets you launch Task Manager to enable you to toggle on or off any startup programs?

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Startup tab

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67
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Which System Configuration tab lists many of the tools and utilities available in Windows?

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Tools tab

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68
Q

Which registry root key defines the standard class objects used by Windows?

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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

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69
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Which registry root key stores the current user’s settings?

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HKEY_CURRENT_USER

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70
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Which registry root key stores all of the personalized information for each user?

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HKEY_USERS

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71
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Which registry root key contains all the data for a system’s non-user-specific configurations?

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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

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72
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Which registry root key defines which options are being used when there are more than one option?

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HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG

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73
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Which Windows tool is the primary graphical tool for partitioning and formatting drives after installation?

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Disk Management

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74
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Which tool is used to remove temporary files and free up space in Windows?

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Disk Cleanup

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75
Q

What tool would you use to schedule maintenance?

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Task Scheduler

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76
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When you use Window’s built-in scheduling options, what are you actually using?

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Task Scheduler

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77
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What is the key to using the Task Scheduler?

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Knowing the names of the executable programs and any special switches you may need to enter

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78
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How does Task Scheduler divide tasks?

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  • Triggers
  • Actions
  • Conditions
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79
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What is the executable for the Task Scheduler snap-in?

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taskschd.msc

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80
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What tool allows you to examine the state of all the hardware and drivers in a Windows computer?

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Device Manager

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81
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What tool can you use to configure both users and groups?

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Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc)

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82
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How can you get a very detailed report on a Windows system’s hardware and software?

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System Information (msinfo32.exe) utility

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83
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Which control panel applet has settings that affect Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge and potentially any other program that uses the Internet?

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Internet Options

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84
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Which Internet Options tab has settings to control the most basic features of Internet Explorer such as home page, tab management, browsing history, searching and other appearance controls?

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General Tab

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85
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Which Internet Options tab enables you to adjust security settings for a particular zone, such as the Internet, your local intranet, trusted sites and restricted sites?

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Security Tab

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86
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Which Internet Options tab works a lot like the security tab, except it controls privacy matters?

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Privacy Tab

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87
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Which Internet Options tab controls what your browser will and will not display such as insecure or objectionable in addition to tweaking the AutoComplete feature?

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Content tab

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88
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Which Internet Options tab enables you to set up a connection to the Internet via broadband or dial-up, connect to a VPN, or adjust some LAN settings?

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Connections tab

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89
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Which Internet Options tab has settings to control add-ons for Internet Explorer, controls what editor to use for editing HTML, and settings to control how IE works at a granular level?

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Programs and Advanced tabs

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90
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Which applet in the control panel would be used to set up a printer?

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Devices and Printers applet

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91
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Which applet in the control panel would be used to adjust paper size for a printer?

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Devices and Printers applet

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92
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Which control panel applet can you use to uninstall some non-system updates and uninstall programs?

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Programs and Features

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93
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Where can you find Data Execution Prevention (DEP) settings?

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In performance options window in the system app.

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94
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Which tool works in the background to stop viruses and other malware from taking over programs loaded in system memory?

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Data Execution Prevention (DEP)

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95
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Where is firewall port blocking and security logging built into each installation of Windows?

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Windows Defender Firewall

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96
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Where can you find Windows Defender Firewall?

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The Windows Defender Firewall applet in Control Panel

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97
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Where in Windows can you change port-security, set up exceptions, or adjust application security by adding exception to let specific programs and services pass through the firewall?

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Windows Defender Firewall

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98
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In addition to the Windows Defender Firewall applet, where can you change Windows Defender Firewall settings?

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The Windows Security app

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99
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What different networks can you configure firewall settings for in Windows Defender Firewall

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  • Domain (controlled by a domain controller)
  • Private
  • Guest or Public
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100
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The network discovery settings dictates whether a computer can find other computers or devices on a network and vice versa and can override the network discovery settings?

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Windows Defender Firewall

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101
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How are Microsoft email accounts typically configured on home users computers today?

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By logging into the computer with your Microsoft Account

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102
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What is the easiest way to configure an Exchange server on your enterprise computer?

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Log into the computer with your Microsoft Account

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103
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Where can you change mail settings in Windows?

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The mail applet in the control panel and also in Outlook directly

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104
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Where can you change speaker and speaker settings in Windows?

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The Sound applet/preferences in the control panel

105
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Which Windows tool controls which files and folders are indexed?

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Indexing Options

106
Q

How do you get to Indexing Options in Windows?

A

Click Indexing Options in the Control Panel

107
Q

Which Control Panel utility allows you to open a specific set of applets like a super applet launcher?

A

Administrative Tools

108
Q

In Windows, which applet enables you to personalize what File Explorer shows you?

A

File Explorer options

109
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Which section of File Explorer options has options such as Always show icons, never thumbnails, Hide empty drives, Always show availability status?

A

View Options

110
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Which section of File Explorer options has options to control where File Explorer opens to or to control privacy?

A

General Options

111
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In Windows, what allows you to customize a balanced, power saver, or high performance settings?

A

Power Plans

112
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What kind of settings can you control in power plans?

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When the screen turns off, when the computer goes to sleep or when it hibernates

113
Q

Which options controls whether a computer provides power to devices when the computer is off?

A

USB selective suspend

114
Q

In Windows, how can you control USB selective suspend

A

It is in the control panel under Power Options in the Advanced settings menu

115
Q

In Windows, where can you customize the OS to fit people with physical limitations?

A

The Ease of Access Center in the Control Panel

116
Q

What kind of accessibility options can be found in the Ease of Access center?

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Magnifier, Narrator, On-screen Keyboard, Sticky Keys (key combinations pressed one key at a time) and Filter Keys (ignore double taps)

117
Q

Which windows settings category would you use to set the time and date, add languages to the PC and adjust speech settings?

A

Time & Language

118
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In the Date & Time section of the Time & Language settings category, which two settings would you select to automatically set the date and time based on the devices current location?

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  • Set Time automatically
  • Set time zone automatically
119
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In the Time & Language settings category, which section controls which apps you can use from the Windows store and will also help app makers deliver localized content?

A

Region

120
Q

Which Time & Language settings category allows you to change some Cortana settings, such as which language you use to interact with you device?

A

Speech

121
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Which settings category configures how and when Windows and Store app updates are delivered and provides a button to launch the Windows Security app to configure anti-malware?

A

Update & Security

122
Q

Which settings category lets you change how Windows looks to suit your preferences?

A

Personalization

123
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Which settings category lists all the apps installed on your system, enables you to uninstall any of the listed apps, and view and change what apps autostart when your system starts up?

A

Apps

124
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Which settings category enables you to limit the extent to which Windows collects data?

A

Privacy

125
Q

Which settings category is a combination of settings including display options, sound, bluetooth, notifications & actions, focus assist and power & sleep

A

System

126
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Which settings category enables you to make mundane adjustments to attached devices?

A

Devices

127
Q

Which settings category allows you to configure connections, adapters, network sharing, dial-up, VPN and proxy settings?

A

Network & Internet

128
Q

Which settings category allows you to enable the Game Mode option?

A

Gaming

129
Q

Which settings category includes a wide range of options for configuring Windows accounts, privileges and permissions?

A

Accounts

130
Q

Common Internet File System (CIFS) and Samba are forms of what?

A

Server Message Block (SMB)

131
Q

When sharing over the network with NTFS, what two things do you have to configure for people to have access?

A
  • Network permissions
  • NTFS permissions
132
Q

Operations that need high performance networked storage often implement what?

A

Storage Area Network (SAN)

133
Q

In Windows, if you copy a file from a network share to another location, what happens to the file attributes?

A

They stay the same

134
Q

How do you want to organize networks with many computers (over 30 for example)?

A

With Domains

135
Q

What is the main advantage of domains?

A

Centralized control of user accounts, passwords, and access to resources

136
Q

When around the clock access to a single authoritative copy of important files are needed, what should you use?

A

File server

137
Q

What are the 4 network print security concepts?

A
  • User Authentication
  • Badging
  • Audit Logs
  • Secured prints
138
Q

When sharing printers, where can you configure user authentication in Windows?

A

in Printers and Scanners

139
Q

How does secured prints work?

A

When a user prints something, the computer asks for a password or PIN code. The user then enters the password or PIN code at the printer for it to print

140
Q

Where can sensitive information reside in a printer?

A

On a hard drive or other storage media used to cache copies of documents

141
Q

What can you do to mitigate security issues related to cached documents in a multifunction printer?

A
  • disable caching
  • schedule regular deletion
  • manually clear the cache
142
Q

What can user authentication on a multi-function printer prevent?

A

Users from changing security settings

143
Q

Where can you configure Windows Defender Firewall

A

the Windows Security app

144
Q

What is application security in relation to firewalls?

A

Allows specific programs and services to pass through the firewall

145
Q

What is a dedicated Internet appliance that acts as an endpoint for a VPN?

A

Endpoint Management Server

146
Q

What does the COMPTIA A+ objectives call a cellular connection?

A

Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)

147
Q

What is the most likely use for using the Internet Options applet?

A

To configure legacy intranet applications or proxy servers

148
Q

What is a metered connection?

A

One in which you pay based on how much data is used

149
Q

What happens in Windows if you indicate a connection is metered?

A

This will cause well-behaved apps to minimize their data use

150
Q

For software, what kind of CPU requirement is most common?

A

32-bit vs 64-bit software

151
Q

64-bit software needs a 64-bit processor to run, but what about 32-bit software?

A

It depends on the OS. Windows can run 32-bit software, but MacOSX has removed that support

152
Q

T/F: Updates to the OS or software can break compatibility.

A

True

153
Q

What provides a method for other programs to communicate with the hardware of the PC or device, creates a UI, enables users to determine the available installed programs to run, to add, move delete installed programs and data and to secure the system?

A

The Operating System

154
Q

What does CompTIA call the concept where the software the user needs can restrict the list of acceptable OS choices?

A

Compatibility concerns between OSs

155
Q

Where is FAT32 mostly found today?

A

smaller (<32 GB) flash media USB drives

156
Q

What is the NTFS advanced version of the file allocation table?

A

master file table (MFT)

157
Q

How does NTFS provide enhanced redundancy?

A

By keeping a copy of the MFT in the center of the drive

158
Q

How does NTFS provide enhanced security?

A

By using access control lists (ACLs) to control access to files and folders

159
Q

What is NTFS’s encryption tool called?

A

encrypting file system (EFS)

160
Q

What does NTFS disk quotas do for you?

A

Allows you to limit how much drive space each user can use

161
Q

How large of partition does NTFS support by default?

A

16 TB

162
Q

What is the largest drive that FAT32 can support?

A

2 TB

163
Q

What is the largest file that FAT32 can support?

A

4 GB

164
Q

What is the largest partition that exFAT can support?

A

64 ZB

165
Q

What is the largest file that exFAT can support?

A

16 EB

166
Q

What is the purpose of exFAT?

A

creating a filesystem for USB drives that can support larger partitions and files than FAT32

167
Q

What is MacOS’s old filesystem?

A

Hierarchical File System Plus (HFS+)

168
Q

What is MacOS’s new filesystem?

A

Apple File System (AFS)

169
Q

What is MacOS’s restriction when reading other OS’s filesystem?

A

NTFS is read-only

170
Q

What is the largest volume that ext4 supports?

A

1 EB

171
Q

What is the largest file-size that ext4 supports?

A

16 TB

172
Q

How do you start the process of installing Windows?

A

insert a Windows installation medium, change the boot order in the system setup utility, and power on the system

173
Q

What does CompTIA refer to as the “internet based boot method”?

A

Windows Media Creation Tool

174
Q

What is the hidden partition in the computer that can be used to reinstall Windows?

A

recovery partition

175
Q

What does CompTIA refer to as “internal hard drive (partition)”?

A

recovery partition

176
Q

What is referred to when a tech boots up the computer, connects to a source location on the network, and then starts a Win 10/11 installation?

A

remote network installation

177
Q

What does a client need enabled for a network boot?

A

Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)

178
Q

How do you enable Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)?

A

enter setup and configure the on-board NIC for PXE boot

179
Q

How can you perform a network boot with a NIC that doesn’t support PXE?

A

Use a boot medium that force the PC to boot from a mapped network location

180
Q

What kind of Windows 10/11 install wipes out the old version as the new version is installed?

A

Clean Install

181
Q

What kind of Windows install is performed on a new system with a completely blank mass storage drive?

A

Clean Install

182
Q

What is the primary advantage and disadvantage of a clean install

A

Adv: don’t carry problems from the old OS over to the new one
Dis: need to back up and restore all data

183
Q

What kind of installation do you use if you want to move from Windows 10 to 11?

A

Upgrade Installation

184
Q

In what kind of Windows installation does the new old replace the old OS, but retains data, applications and personal settings?

A

Upgrade Installation

185
Q

What other terms are used for Upgrade Installation?

A

in-place upgrade or repair installation

186
Q

In what kind of install is a complete copy of a hard drive loaded up with Windows and application and is copied to each computer that needs Windows?

A

image deployment

187
Q

Where does the computer look on MBR drives for instructions on how to boot a computer?

A

The first sector of the drive

188
Q

What does the master boot record contain?

A

Boot instructions,
partition table

189
Q

What is the max number of partitions allowed on a MBR drive?

A

4

190
Q

What on a partition has the loading instruction for the OS on that partition?

A

partition boot sector

191
Q

What types of partitions does a MBR partition support?

A

Primary and Extended partitions

192
Q

What type of MBR partition supports bootable operating systems?

A

Primary partitions

193
Q

What are the max number of primary and extended partitions?

A

Up to 4 primary or up to 3 primary and one extended

194
Q

How do extended partitions get around the partition limit to allow more Windows drive letters?

A

An extended partition may contain multiple logical drives, each of which can get a drive letter

195
Q

What are the improvements in GUID partition tables (GPT) over MBR?

A
  • GPT drive can have almost unlimited number of primary partitions
  • GPT partitions have no restriction on partition size
196
Q

Windows limits the number of GPT partitions to what?

A

128

197
Q

What is the largest allowable MBR partition?

A

2.2 TB

198
Q

What is a re-creation of the master boot record from MBR drives so that disk utilities know it is a GPT drive and doesn’t mistakenly overwrite any partition data?

A

LBA 0 protective MBR

199
Q

What does GPT use instead of a master boot record and partition table?

A

A GPT header and partition entry array

200
Q

Where is the GPT header and partition entry array located and why?

A

beginning and end of the drive for redundancy

201
Q

What is required to use GPT?

A

A UEFI motherboard

202
Q

What kind of Apple installation file is a collection of files that MacOS can mount as a volume visible within Finder?

A

Apple Disk Image (.dmg)

203
Q

If a .dmg file contains an application bundle (.app), how do you install it?

A

Drag the .app file to the Applications folder

204
Q

What kind of MacOS file will launch an installer program similar to those that are common in Windows?

A

application installer (.pkg)

205
Q

What method of installing software on MacOS is similar to installing software on a phone?

A

The Mac App Store

206
Q

What are the 3 ways to uninstall software on Windows?

A
  • Run the program’s uninstaller
  • Use the Programs and Features Control Panel applet
  • Apps & Features in Settings
207
Q

What are the ways to uninstall software on MacOS?

A
  • Open launchpad app, click and hold an app icon until the icons wiggle, click the ‘x’
  • Drag the app to the trash
  • run the uninstaller
208
Q

When CompTIA talks about corporate restrictions in the context of Apple ID, what does that mean?

A

Is probably referring to Managed Apple ID, which organizations can set up through the Apple Business Manager.

209
Q

What is the purpose of Managed Apple ID?

A

Restrict the data synchronization and other cool features of an Apple ID

210
Q

In MacOSX, where can you find Dock, Mission Control, AppleID, FileVault and Spotlight?

A

System Preferences/System Settings

211
Q

Where in system preferences would you go to configure things such as display resolution, brightness, color, and how multiple displays are arranged?

A

Displays

212
Q

Where in system preferences do you go if you need to change settings such as: setting up rare network types, configuring preferred Wi-Fi networks, TCP/IP settings, and DNS settings?

A

Network

213
Q

Where in system preferences do you go to configure printers, document/photo scanner and combination all-in-one printer/scanner devices?

A

Printers & Scanners

214
Q

Where in system preferences do you go to change special privacy permissions and which apps and processes have been granted those permissions?

A

Privacy

215
Q

Where in system preferences do you go to configure MacOS to better support special needs/handicaps?

A

Accessibility

216
Q

Where in system preferences do you go to configure backing up (and restoring) files and folders?

A

Time Machine

217
Q

What is MacOSX’s solution for multiple desktops which can have different backgrounds and apps, but keep the same Dock?

A

Spaces

218
Q

Which MacOSX feature lets you see all your open apps at a glance and quickly switch between them?

A

Mission Control

219
Q

What is the MacOSX version of File Explorer?

A

Finder

220
Q

What feature of MacOSX runs along the bottom of the screen and holds running and pinned applications?

A

Dock

221
Q

Which features in MacOSX is the global system search tool?

A

Spotlight

222
Q

Which MacOSX utility can you use to fix any problems with the disk?

A

Disk Utilities

223
Q

Which MacOSX tool is used to encrypt a storage device?

A

FileVault

224
Q

How do you force quit an application in MacOSX?

A

-select Force Quit from the Apple menu
- holding the option key and right clicking the app in the dock
- via the Activity Monitor app

225
Q

Which linux command help you diagnose storage space issues?

A

df

226
Q

Which linux command writes the status of current processes?

A

ps

227
Q

Which linux command gives you information from a DNS server?

A

dig

228
Q

Which linux command writes out the contents of one or more files?

A

cat

229
Q

Common Internet File System (CIFS) and Samba are both forms of what?

A

SMB

230
Q

Which Windows setting section allows you to limit permissions for apps?

A

Privacy

231
Q

How can you see the contents of an ISO file?

A

Mount it

232
Q

What are the default libraries in Windows?

A

Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos

233
Q

How many CPU sockets does Windows 10/11 Home support?

A

1

234
Q

How many CPU sockets does Windows 10/11 Pro, Pro (Education) and Education versions support?

A

2

235
Q

How many CPU sockets does Windows 10/11 Pro for Workstations and Enterprise support?

A

4

236
Q

What is the snap-in executable for disk management?

A

diskmgmt.msc

237
Q

What is the snap-in executable for the device manager?

A

devmgmt.msc

238
Q

What is the snap-in executable for the Certificate Manager?

A

certmgr.msc

239
Q

What is the snap-in executable for Local Users and Groups?

A

lusrmgr.msc

240
Q

What is the snap-in executable for the Performance Monitor?

A

perfmon.msc

241
Q

What is the snap-in executable for the Group Policy Editor?

A

gpedit.msc

242
Q

In the internet properties dialogue box, which tab contains options for Home page, Startup, Tabs, and Browsing History?

A

General tab

243
Q

In the internet properties dialogue box, which tab contains options for settings security levels for different zones?

A

Security tab

244
Q

In the internet properties dialogue box, which tab contains options for location settings, pop-up blocker, disabling toolbars and extensions when in private browsing, and cookies?

A

Privacy tab

245
Q

In the internet properties dialogue box, which tab contains options for clearing the SSL state, certificates, and autocomplete?

A

Content tab

246
Q

In the internet properties dialogue box, which tab contains options for setting up an internet connection, VPNs, proxy settings and LAN settings?

A

Connections tab

247
Q

In the internet properties dialogue box, which tab contains options, which has options for how your browser open links, managing add-ons, HTML editor, launching programs and file associations?

A

Programs tab

248
Q

In the internet properties dialogue box, which tab contains advanced options for accessibility, browsing and security along with resetting all settings?

A

Advanced tab

249
Q

What three things in Programs and Features can you install/uninstall (turn on or off)

A

Programs, updates and features

250
Q

What section of the control panel gives you options for setting up a connection or network, troubleshooting networking problems, changing adapter settings, changing sharing settings and media streaming options?

A

Network and Sharing center

251
Q

Which Windows 10 settings category allows you to configure display, sounds, notifications, and power?

A

System

252
Q

Which Windows 10 settings category allows you to configure bluetooth, printer and mouse?

A

Devices

253
Q

Which Windows 10 settings category allows you to link your android or iphone devices?

A

Phone

254
Q

Which Windows 10 settings category allows you to configure wi-fi, airplane mode, and VPN

A

Network and Internet

255
Q

Which Windows 10 settings category allows you to configure the background, lock screen and colors?

A

Personalization

256
Q

Which Windows 10 settings category allows you to uninstall applications, set defaults and configure optional features?

A

Apps

257
Q

Which Windows 10 settings category allows you to configure accounts, email, sync work and family?

A

Accounts

258
Q

Which Windows 10 settings category allows you to configure speech, region and date?

A

Time and Language

259
Q

Which Windows 10 settings category allows you to configure Xbox Game Bar, captures and game mode?

A

Gaming

260
Q

Which Windows 10 settings category allows you to configure the Narrator, magnifier, and high contrast?

A

Ease of Access

261
Q

Which Windows 10 settings category allows you to configure find my files and permissions?

A

Search

262
Q

Which Windows 10 settings category allows you to configure location, camera and microphone?

A

Privacy

263
Q

Which Windows 10 settings category allows you to configure Windows update, recovery and backup?

A

Update & Security

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