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Ch9 Configuring Windows Flashcards

1
Q

What is the boot loader for Windows 7?

A

Winload.exe

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2
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Which command creates a directory?

A

MD

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3
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Two Ways to access System Information Tool

A
  1. Start > All Programs >> Accessories>>System Tools
  2. Run>>Type: msinfo32.exe
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4
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Which command opens the System Information tool?

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msinfo32.exe

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5
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Where is the NTOSKRNL.EXE located?

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C:\Windows\System32

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6
Q

RAID 10 defined w/ min Disks

A

Striping and Mirrored

2 Disk Minimum, but usually 4 or more.

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7
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What does the Tree CMD command do?

A

Shows all the directories and subdirectories within your current position.

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8
Q

Which file is used by the operating system for virtual memory
?

A

pagefile.sys

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9
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What would you type to open the Device Manager in the Run prompt?

A

devmgmt.msc

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10
Q

You see a yellow exclamation mark next to a device in the Device Manager.

What does this indicate?

A

Device Driver is missing.

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11
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How to Start and Stop Services via CMD

A

net start (or stop) [service name]

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12
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Two Ways to Access Device Manager via Run

A
  1. type: devmgmt.msc
  2. type: systempropertieshardware.exe and select Device Manager
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13
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Which level of RAID uses only two disks?

A

RAID 1; Mirroring

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14
Q

List two ways the Run prompt be opened?

A
  1. WinKey + R
  2. Clicking Start and typing Run
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15
Q

What could be described as mini-applications offering a variety of services?

A

Gadgets

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16
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Which tool enables a technician to move user state data from within the command line?

A

User State Migration Tool (USMT)

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17
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Location of Paging File in Win 7

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pagefile.sys in root of C:/

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18
Q

When users invite a technician to help repair their computer, what is this called?

A

Remote Assistance

19
Q

Three Ways to Migrate User Data

A
  1. Windows Easy Transfer - copies files, photos, music, email, and settings as a user state.
  2. User State Migration Tool - CMD tool to transfer user files and settings for one or more computers.
  3. Files and Settings Transfer (FAST) Wizard. - Older version of Easy Transfer
20
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What files are required to start Win XP

A
  1. NTLDR - WinLoad Program
  2. Boot.ini - contains menu of OSs
  3. Ntdetect.com - Detects hardware installed.
21
Q

A small arrow at the lower-left corner of an icon identifies as what?

A

A Shortcut

22
Q

RAID 0 defined w/ Min # of Disks.

A

Striping, Data is striped across multiple disks in an effort to increase performance.

Min Number of Disks: 2

23
Q

Which tab of the Task Manager tells you about the total usage of the CPU?

A

Performance.

24
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Windows 7 / Vista / XP Boot Files

A
  1. Bootmgr (Windows Boot Manager) - 1st
  2. BCD (Boot Configuration Data) - Supplies info about the OS to be booted.
  3. Winload.exe - Windows Boot Loader and is within the OS
25
Q

List two locations where can a user go to start and stop ervices in Windows 7

A
  1. Task Manager
  2. Computer Management
  3. Command Prompt
26
Q

Which level of RAID contains two sets of mirrored disks that are then striped?

A

RAID 10

27
Q

Configuring Classic Start Menu in Win 7 and Vista

A

Win 7: Right Click Desktop>>Personalization>>Windows Class Theme

Vista: Select Classic Start from Taskbar and Start Menu Properties Window

28
Q

Which command should you use to stop a service in the Command Prompt?

A

net stop [service]

29
Q

How to access Services Console

A

WIn+R >> services.msc

30
Q

How to Unhide Restricted Files/Folders

A

Windows Explorer>>Tools>>Folder Options>>View Tab>>Select Show Hidden Files, Folders, and Drives.

31
Q

Which OS enables you to extend volumes?

A

Win 7

32
Q

What is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE considered to be?

A

A hive within the Registry.

33
Q

Which power management mode stores data on the hard drive?

A

hibernate

34
Q

Which utility groups snap-ins into one window?

A

Microsoft Management Console (MMC)

35
Q

Which level of RAID stripes data and parity across 3 or more disks?

A

RAID 5

36
Q

Where is the best place to get a driver for a video card?

A

Manufacturer’s Website

37
Q

RAID 1 Defined

A

Mirroring 2 Disks only.

38
Q

How to Access Task Manager via Run

A

Type: taskmgr

39
Q

What can a user do to cut back on the amount of resources that WIndows 7 uses?

A
  1. Use Classic Theme
  2. Disable some of the Performance Options
40
Q

Raid 5 Definied w/Min Disks

A

Striping with Parity

3 Disks

41
Q

Difference between Standby, Hibernate, and Sleep

A

Standby: Low power mode shutting off drives and display, information worked on is stored in RAM

Hibernate: Lowest non-off low power mode; stores working data on HDD in file called hiberfil.sys

Sleep: another name for standby in Win 7/Vista

42
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What files are optional when starting Wn XP

A
  1. Ntbootdd.sys - used only if Windows is started from SCSI drive.
  2. bootsect.dos - contains boot sectors for another OS if you multiboot.
43
Q

How to Modify Notification Icons in System Tray

A

Right Click Clock and Select Customize Notifications

44
Q

When you open Windows Explorer in Windows Vista, what folder does it bring you to by default?

A

Documents

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