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A+ 1002: CH12 Review Flashcards

1
Q

Windows runs many processes simultaneously, a feature known as _____?

multiprocessing
serial processing
parallel processing
multitasking

A

multitasking

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2
Q

A named group of functions that defines what you can do with an object is called a _____?

counter
class object
hive
performance object

A

class object

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3
Q

A counter tracks specific information about an ______?

task
user
tool
object

A

object

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4
Q

Which Windows 7 tool gives you an overview of how a PC has behaved over time, showing important events such as applications or OS crashes?

System Monitor
Performance Monitor
Reliability and Performance Monitor
Performance Console

A

Performance Monitor

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5
Q

What is one major risk of editing the Registry?

Applications being uninstalled
Malware infecting the computer
Emails being sent unintentionally
Applications not starting up

A

Applications not starting up

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6
Q

What is a common reason to edit the Registry Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run?

To delete auto starting programs
To reset a password
TO change the Windows Product Key
To change the Windows boot options

A

To delete auto starting programs

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7
Q

Which file contains information about the various Operating Systems installed ont he system?

Ntoskrnl.exe
Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file
Task Manager
Winload.exe

A

Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file

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8
Q

What is the one-stop place for anything you need to do with applications, processes, or services?

Administrative Tools
Task Manager
Program Manager
Services Manager

A

Task Manager

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9
Q

What feature allows you to import a new or backup subkey?

Create
Add
Redo
Merge

A

Merge

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10
Q

Which tab in Task Manager would you use to find out what programs are running under a certain user’s account?

Networking
Performance
User
Services

A

User

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11
Q

How many root keys are in the Registry?

5
6
7
4

A

5

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12
Q

Which file is the Windows Boot Manager?

Bootmgr
Ntoskrnl.exe
Ntldr
Bootload.exe

A

Bootmgr

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13
Q

The ______ is a huge database that stores everything about your PC?

A

Registry

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14
Q

Which command can modify the Registry by adding (or registering) dynamic link library (DLL) files as command components?

Regedit
Reg
Regsvr32
Regedt32

A

Regsvr32

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15
Q

What coding standard allows programmers to write databases and applications to locate and access a database without worrying about the application or operating system in use?

Microsoft.net
ODBC
Java
Component Services

A

ODBC

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16
Q

Which Registry root key defines which option is being used currently, assuming that more than one is specified in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE?

HKEY_CURRENT_USER
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
HKEY_USERS
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG

A

HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG

17
Q

Which tab in Task Manager can be used to stop an application in Windows 7, but is not available in Windows 8/8.1/10?

Processes
Services
Applications
Performance

A

Applications

18
Q

A Process is identified by it’s _______?

executable name
service name
globally unique identifier (GUID)
process identifier (PID)

A

process identifier (PID)

19
Q

How is the Registry organized?

as a flat structure
as a tree structure
as a relational structure
as a peer structure

A

as a tree structure

20
Q

What is stored in the \%SystemRoot%\System32\config folder?

Boot Files
The Registry
System Files
Group Policies

A

The Registry

21
Q

The go-to Command to open up the Registry editor is _______?

winload.exe
regedit
taskmgr
registryedit.exe

22
Q

What can be typed in the Windows Search bar to open the Windows Performance Tool?

Perfmon.msc
Perform.msc
Perfmon.mmc
Monitor.mmc

A

Perfmon.msc

23
Q

Which key value data type can be used for any form of Data?

Binary
String
QWORD
DWORD

24
Q

The name of a process usually ends with what file extension?

.msc
.doc
.exe
.jpg

25
Q

Which Registry Root Key contains all the data for a system’s non-user-specific configurations?

HKEY_USERS
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

A

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

26
Q

What can be typed in the Windows Search to open the Services Control Panel Applet?

Service.mmc
Perfmon.msc
Services.msc
Regserv.mmc

A

Services.msc

27
Q

What is one way to start Task Manager?

Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE and Select Task Manager
Press CTRL+SHIFT+F1 and Select Task Manager
Press CTRL+ALT+ENTER and Select Task Manager
Press CTRL+SHIFT+DELETE and Select Task Manager

A

Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE and Select Task Manager

28
Q

What tool is provided in Windows to facilitate sharing Data Objects between applications and computers?

ODBC
Component Services
TCP/IP
The Registry

A

Component Services

29
Q

Which Registry Root Key defines the Standard Class Objects used by Windows?

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
HKEY_USERS
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

A

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

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