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Book Quiz Questions Flashcards

1
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Two things you can type into the RUN box to open a command prompt

A

CMD

COMMAND

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2
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Command line command to view or modify file attributes

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ATTRIB

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3
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List the file attributes available in NTFS

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Read Only, Hidden, System, and Archive as well as Compression, Indexing, and Encryption

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4
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List the file attributes available to FAT32

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Read Only, Hidden, System, and Archive

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5
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Indexing file attribute

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Allows the file to be indexed for windows search

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6
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Standard permissions are

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collections of special permissions, including Full Control, Modify, Read & Execute, Read, and Write

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7
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Shell

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program that runs on top of the OS and allows the user to issue commands through a set of menus or other interface (which may or may not be graphical).`

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8
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Cooperative multitasking

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multitasking method that depends on the application itself

to be responsible for using the processor and then freeing it for access by other applications.

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9
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Preemptive multitasking

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multitasking method in which the OS allots each application
a certain amount of processor time and then forcibly takes back control and gives another application or task access to the processor.

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10
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Multithreading

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The ability of a single application to have multiple requests in to the processor at one time.

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11
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Sidebar

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Place for gadgets in Vista. On by default for vista

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12
Q

ping -t

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persistent ping – will keep going until stopped

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13
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ping -n

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specify number of echo requests

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14
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ping -l

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specify packet size

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15
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ping -4

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use ipv4

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16
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ping -6

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use ipv6

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17
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netstat

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The Netstat utility is used to check out the inbound and outbound TCP/IP connections on your machine. It can also be used to view packet statistics, such as how many packets have been sent and received and the number of errors.

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18
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netstat -a

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Display all connections and listening ports

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19
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netstat -b

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Displays the executative involved in creating each connection or listening port.

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20
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netstat -e

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Displays ethernet stats (bytes received, sent, etc)

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21
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CDFS

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File system for CDs.

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22
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Is it tracert or traceroute?

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tracert

traceroute is for *nix

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23
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sfc /scannow

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Scans protected system files immediately

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24
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sfc /scanonce

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scans system files at next boot

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25
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sfc /scanboot

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scans files at every boot

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26
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sfc /revert

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revert sfc to default settings

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27
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Which partition does the OS boot from?

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Active partition.

Active partions must be primary partitions but primary partitions do not have to be active.

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28
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)

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stores settings that are specific to the local computer

29
Q

Name the five hives of the registry

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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
HKEY_USERS
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
30
Q

robocopy /s

A

copy subdirectories, excluding empty ones

31
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robocopy /e

A

Copy all subdirectories, including empty ones

32
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robocopy /n

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Copy only the top N levels

33
Q

robocopy /mir

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mirrors a directory tree, deleting files that have been deleted at source.

34
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robocopy /move

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moves the files and deletes the source

35
Q

sidebar.exe

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file that runs when there are any gadgets on the desktop, in any version of Windows, even though the official sidebar died in Vista

36
Q

USMT

A

User state migration tool.

allows you to migrate user file settings related to the applications, Desktop configuration, and accounts.

37
Q

Upgrade path of Vista Starter

A

No upgrade to 7

38
Q

Upgrade path of Vista Home Basic

A

7 Home Premium

7 Ultimate

39
Q

Upgrade path of Vista Home Premium

A

7 Home Premium

7 Ultimate

40
Q

Upgrade path of Vista Business

A

7 Professional

7 Ultimate

41
Q

Upgrade path of Vista Ultimate

A

7 Ultimate

42
Q

Program to “RUN” or command to enter on CMD to see Windows Version window appear

43
Q

Max number of CPUs supported by Win 7 Enterprise?

44
Q

Which directory on a standard Windows 7 installation holds the boot file configuration?

45
Q

What is the maximum amount of RAM supported in the 64-bit Enterprise edition of Windows 7?

46
Q

WINLOAD.EXE

A

The program used to boot Windows 7. It loads the operating system kernel (NTOSKRNL.EXE).

47
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WINRESUME.EXE

A

If the system is not starting fresh but resuming a previous session, then WINRESUME.EXE is called by the BOOTMGR.

48
Q

HAL.DLL

A

hardware abstraction layer

REsponsible for enabling communication between the system and the hardware

49
Q

SMSS.EXE

A

Session Manger

50
Q

WINLOGON.EXE

A

User session

51
Q

LSASS.EXE

A

Security subsystem

52
Q

Secpol.msc is available in Vista editions ____

A

Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Ultimate, and Windows Vista Enterprise.

53
Q

secpol.msc

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allows you to set the default security settings for the system.

54
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Secpol is available in 7 editions ____

A

Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, and Windows 7

Enterprise.

55
Q

Max CPUs in Vista Business?

56
Q

ASR

A

Automated System REcovery
This wizard walks you through the process of creating a disk that can be used to restore parts of the system in the event of a major system failure.

57
Q

RIS

A

Remote Installation Services.

Replaced in Server ‘03 with RDS

58
Q

/SOS

A

Add this to the operating system option in boot.ini to show all drivers as they’re loaded

59
Q

smuf attack

A

broadcast (all networks, all hosts) a ping with return addressing being an IP on your network. Response will be overwhelming.

60
Q

Two popular types of touchscreens

A

Resistive

Capacitive

61
Q

Resistive touchscreens

A

Resistive interfaces usually have to be controlled by the fingernail or a plastic or metal stylus

62
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Capcacitive touchscreens

A

Capacitive interfaces are generally smoother to the touch than resistive interfaces and can be controlled by the pad of the finger or a special stylus that mimics this soft part of the fingertip

63
Q

Between resistive and capacitive touchscreens, which must be calibrated more?

64
Q

SMTP over SSL uses port

65
Q

IMAP4 with SSL/TLS uses port

66
Q

POP3 with SSL/TLS uses

67
Q

SMTP over TLS uses port

68
Q

Windows Update v Microsoft Update

A

Windows Update downloads patches for the Windows operating system. Microsoft Update downloads patches for Windows as well as Microsoft applications.

CompTIA A+ 220-802 (9 decks)

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