Chapt 15 Flashcards
Which installation type should you choose if you want a clean installation of Windows?
A) Custom
B) Upgrade
C) Repair
D) Refresh
Custom
A. You will be prompted after you agree to the end‐user license agreement (EULA) with upgrade or custom. A custom installation is a clean installation when it comes to Windows. An upgrade is just that—an upgrade of the operating system—and is not a clean installation. A repair installation is a reinstallation of system files and retains the user data files. Refresh is a term used with Windows 8.1; it will retain user data files and only refresh the operating system files.
What is the name of the pass that detects hardware and installs drivers?
A) Generalize
B) OOBE
C) Specialization
D) WinPE
Generalize
A. The Generalize pass is where the operating system detects hardware and installs the appropriate drivers. The Out‐Of‐Box Experience (OOBE) is the pass that is responsible for configuring and creating the user environment during the setup process. The Specialization pass is where the operating system is configured during setup. The WinPE pass starts the procedure of installing the operating system.
Which partition contains the recovery utility in the event of a problem?
A) BCD
B) System
C) ESP
D) WinRE
WinRE
D. The WinRE partition is where the Windows Recovery Environment is located. The BCD is a term used with the boot configuration data to direct the operating system how to boot. The system partition contains the kernel of the operating system. The EFI system partition (ESP) contains the boot configuration data (BCD) that is used to boot the rest of the operating system on a UEFI system.
Which tool is used to create an operating system image for deployment?
A) WDS
B) MAP toolkit
C) USMT
D) sysprep
WDS
A. The Windows Deployment Service (WDS) is a server role that is used to create a Windows image for mass deployment. The Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) toolkit is used to create reports on system hardware for image deployment. The User State Migration Toolkit (USMT) is used in corporate environments to migrate user data. The sysprep utility is used to prepare an operating system for imaging.
Which command will allow copying of all data to include NTFS permissions?
A) xcopy
B) copy
C) chkdsk
D) robocopy
robocopy
D. The robocopy command copies all data and includes NTFS permission to remain intact. The xcopy and copy commands copy files from a source folder to a destination folder but do not copy NTFS permissions. The chkdsk command is used to check the integrity of the NTFS filesystem.
Which Windows Update branch for Windows will install features as they are released to the general public?
A) Semi‐Annual Channel
B) General Availability
C) Long‐Term Servicing Channel
D) Insider Program
General Availability
B. The General Availability branch installs updates as they are released to the general public. The Semi‐Annual Channel is no longer a channel supported by Windows 10/11. The Long‐Term Servicing Channel never installs new features during the life of the version of Windows. The Insider Program allows for the installation of brand‐new features before they are publicly released.
Which edition of Windows 10 will not allow for Insider Program branch releases?
A) Home
B) Pro
C) Education
D) Enterprise
Home
A. Windows 10 Home only allows for the General Availability branch releases. Windows 10 Pro allows for the use of the Insider Program branch releases. Windows 10 Education allows for the use of the Insider Program branch releases. Windows 10 Enterprise allows for the use of the Insider Program branch releases.
You used the winver.exe utility and it reported Windows 10 Version 1703 (OS Build 15063.145). What is the current date of the last update?
A) 63rd day of 2015
B) 145th day of 2015
C) March of 2017
D) The version needs to be looked up at Microsoft.com.
March of 2017
C. The date code of the edition is yymm, so 1703 is March of 2017. The 63rd day of 2015 and the 145th day of 2015 are incorrect answers, because the build number is the number of builds of Windows 10. The build number does translate to a version of Windows, but that information is in the date code and does not need to be looked up.
Which command is used to measure packet loss as a packet travels to a destination address?
A) ping
B) nslookup
C) pathping
D) tracert
pathping
C. The pathping command measures the packet loss at each router as the packet travels to the destination address; it combines the ping and tracert commands. The ping command returns a single destination’s response time. The nslookup command is used to resolve DNS addresses. The tracert command allows you to see how a packet travels to its destination.
Which tool allows you to report a remote computer’s inventory of hardware?
A) regedit.exe
B) msinfo32.exe
C) msconfig.exe
D) dxdiag.exe
msinfo32.exe
B. The msinfo32.exe tool allows for the remote reporting of a computer’s hardware. regedit.exe is used to edit the Registry. msconfig.exe is used to change the startup of services and change the boot process. dxdiag.exe is used to diagnose DirectX problems.
Which command will allow you to check a volume for corruption?
A) diskpart
B) format
C) chkdsk
D) sfc
chkdsk
C. The chkdsk command is used to check a volume for corruption, as well as attempt to repair the corruption. The diskpart command allows you to create, modify, and view volumes on a disk. The format command allows you to format a filesystem on a volume. The sfc command is used to fix corrupted files but not volume corruption.
Which restriction will be imposed on Windows users until they activate the operating system?
A) They won’t be able to launch applications.
B) They won’t be able to run Windows Updates.
C) They won’t be able to change the wallpaper.
D) They won’t be able to browse the Internet.
They won’t be able to change the wallpaper.
C. Users will not be able to change the wallpaper or personalize the operating system until it is active. Applications will still launch fine. Windows Updates will continue to function to keep Windows up to date. Browsing the Internet will not be affected.
What is the name of the pass that configures and creates the user environment during the setup process?
A) Generalization
B) OOBE
C) Specialization
D) WinPE
OOBE
B. The Out‐Of‐Box Experience (OOBE) is the pass that is responsible for configuring and creating the user environment during the setup process. The Generalization pass is where the operating system detects hardware. The Specialization pass is where the operating system is configured during setup. The WinPE pass starts the process of installing the operating system.
When installing Windows, you can control telemetry data. In which step during setup is this configured?
A) Privacy settings
B) Cortana options
C) Partitioning options
D) Account creation
Privacy
A. When installing Windows, you can control telemetry data in the Privacy Settings dialog box. The Cortana options allow you to control how Cortana is used. Disk partitioning is configured during the initial installation in order to direct Windows where to install. Account creation is performed to create the first user on the operating system.
You want to upgrade from Windows Vista Home Basic edition to Windows 10. What are your options?
A) Upgrade to Windows 10 Home.
B) Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro.
C) Upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise.
D) Upgrade first to Windows 7 Home Basic.
Win7 Home Basic.
D. You will need to upgrade to Windows 7 Home Basic first, since Windows 10 does not have a direct upgrade path from Windows Vista. Upgrading to Windows 10 Home can be achieved after upgrading to Windows 7 Home Basic. Upgrading to Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Enterprise directly cannot be achieved, even after upgrading to Windows 7 Home Basic. However, you can upgrade editions once you have upgraded to Windows 10.
You want to upgrade from 32‐bit Windows 7 Professional to a 64‐bit version of Windows 10. What are your options?
A) Upgrade directly to Windows 10 Pro 64‐bit.
B) Upgrade first to Windows 10 Pro 32‐bit, and then upgrade to 64‐bit.
C) Upgrade to Windows 8.1 64‐bit, and then upgrade to Windows 10 64‐bit.
D) You must perform a clean installation of Windows 10 Pro 64‐bit.
You must perform a clean installation of Windows 10 Pro 64‐bit.
D. There is no way to directly convert a 32‐bit installation of Windows to 64‐bit Windows without performing a clean installation. Upgrading directly to Windows 10 Pro 64‐bit is not possible. Upgrading to Windows 10 Pro 32‐bit is possible, but you cannot upgrade to a 64‐bit edition. Upgrading to Windows 8.1 64‐bit is not possible.
Where is the Boot Configuration Data stored on a Windows installation utilizing EFI?
A) EFI System Partition
B) WinRE partition
C) Secure Boot partition
D) C:\WINDOWS
EFI System Partition
A. The Boot Configuration Data is stored in the EFI System Partition on an EFI installation of Windows. The WinRE partition is used for the Windows Recovery Environment. Secure Boot is a feature of an EFI installation and does not contain its own partition. The C:\WINDOWS folder is where the installation of Windows exists.
Which command is used to identify ports in use by applications and the operating system?
A) netstat
B) ipconfig
C) pathping
D) nslookup
netstat
A. The netstat command can be used to view ports in use by the operating system and network applications communicating with the network. The ipconfig command allows you to see the current IP address and DNS information for the operating system. The pathping allows you to view packet loss along the path to a destination IP address. The nslookup command is used to resolve DNS records.
Which type of connection is configured in the Cellular screen in the Settings app?
A) Wired
B) Wireless
C) WWAN
D) VPN
WWAN
C. The Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) connection is a cellular connection and is configured on the Cellular screen in the Settings app. A wired connection is configured on the Ethernet screen in the Settings app. A wireless connection is configured on the Wi‐Fi screen in the Settings app. A virtual private network (VPN) connection is configured on the VPN screen in the Settings app.
What is the maximum number of concurrent connections that can be made to a Windows workstation?
A) 10 connections
B) 15 connections
C) 20 connections
D) 25 connections
20 connections
C. The maximum number of connections that can simultaneously be made to a Windows workstation is 20. All other answers are incorrect.
the ____ switch at the end of the command will provide information about how to use it.
/?
you need to delay the installation of windows updates for windows 10. which branch will you use?
semi-annual channel (targeted)
what is the name of the BIOS that supports Secure Boot?
UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
after upgrading to windows 10, which folder contain the prior version of windows?
C:\Windows.old
how many days do you have after an upgrade to roll back to the prior operating system?
30 days
what is the minimum speed required by the processor to install windows 10?
1 GHz or faster
what is the recommended edition of Windows 10 if you are upgrading from windows 7 home
windows 10 home
during the setup of windows 10, what are the license terms called that you must accept?
EULA (End User License Agreement)
you want to upgrade form windows 10 home to windows 10 pro. what is required in this scenario?
a 25-digit product key for windows 10 pro
which command line tool can be used to collect info about the hardware before installing windows 10?
msinfo32.exe
which partition is the boot configuration data stored in for windows 10?
ESP (EFI system partition)
which windows update branch for windows 10 allows for security updates but no new features?
long-term servicing channel
how much RAM is required for a 64-bit installation of windows 10 Pro
2 Gb
the ____ utility can be used to schedule a shutdown (complete or a restart) locally or remotely.
shutdown.exe
the ____ command will place a filesystem on a volume.
format
after using the WINVER command you find out you have windows 10 version 1803 build 17134.345. when was the update released by microsoft?
March 2018
the ___ command can copy files along with their security and ownership.
robocopy
the ____ command is used for applying Group Policy via the command line.
gpupdate
the ____ command is used to identify the version of the operating system.
winver
the _____ command will return the name of the operating system
hostname
which command allows you to map the drive of V to the UNC of \server\files?
net use V:\server\files
the ____ command allows you to partition a volume at the command line.
diskpart
which linux command can be used to see a list of files in the current directory
ls
the _____ authentication model uses claims to authenticate users.
SSO (single sign on)
a _____ is a path for addressing network shares
UNC (universal naming convention)
which windows 10 networking feature allows for the sharing of files and printers and local user accounts?
workgroup
what is the administrative share print$ used for?
sharing of print drivers
a ___ is a connection that utilizes cellular technology to connect the operating system to the internet.
WWAN( wireless wide area network)
which networking model provides centralized user login?
Domain
the _____ is a visual indicator to help diagnose a wired connection.
link light
which authentication method allows applications to automatically log a user in?
SSO(single sign on)
SSO ( single sign on) uses a _____ to transparently log a user into a resource.
claim
Guess
enterprise LTSC
which of these allows for the sharing of files and printers with a single password?
A) wired connection
B) wireless connection
C) workgroup networking model
D) homegroup feature
homegroup feature
which command should you run to make the system file checker automatically repair your system?
A) sfc /repair
B) sfc /scanfor
C) sfc /scannow
D) sfc /recover
sfc /scannow
which of these shows the location of the print drivers?
A) $print$
B) print
C) print$
D) $print
print$
you have to connect to shared network resources on remote computers. which command line utility will you use to accomplish the task?
A) net sessions
B) net use
C) net share
D) net computer
net use
the net share utility lists, creates, and removes network shares on the local computer
a pc tech deploys printers on a company’s network via a new group policy. however the printers are not showing on the workstations. which of the following commands should the tech use?
A) gpresult
B) tasklist
C) dir
D) gpupdate
gpupdate
the group policy settings need to be refreshed if the printers added via the new group policy are not showing up.
which windows update branch allows the users to install preview releases of updates for win 10?
A) long term servicing channel
B) semi-annual channel (targeted)
C) semi-annual channel
D) insider program
insider program
semi-annual channel is normally delayed by three to four months
semi-annual channel (targeted) branch will install updates as they are released to the general public.
long term servicing channel never installs new features during the life of the version of windows
you are having trouble connecting to a server and want to make sure you are receiving the correct ip address from dns. which command should you use?
A) nslookup
B) netstat
C) ping
D) tracert
nslookup
netstat will show you network stats and network connections
tracert will show you the path network traffic will take
ping will allow you to view the current ip address configured on the computer
a network admin wants to display the ip address of a host using the host name. which of the following commands will he use?
A) netstat
B) route
C) tracert
D) nslookup
nslookup
route permits manual update of the routing table
tracert determines the rout that the data takes to get to a particular destination
netstat shows the status of each active network connection
where is the boot configuration data stored on a windows installation utilizing EFI?
A) c:\WINDOWS
B) secure boot partition
C) winRE partition
D) EFI system partition
EFI system partition
a tech has been assigned a task to validate certain group policies applied on a workstation. which of the following commands will she run on the workstation?
A) gpupdate
B) tasklist
C) sfc
D) gpresult
gpresult - displays the group policy settings and RSoP (resultant set of policy) for the specified user or computer.
james knows the host names of all the computers on his network. he wants to find the ip addresses of these computers remotely from his computer. which of the following TCP/IP utilities can he use to accomplish the task in the given scenario? choose all that apply.
A) netstat
B) ipconfig
C) tracert
D) ping
tracert and ping
which commands can you use to test network connectivity between your workstation and the server? choose all that apply.
A) tracert
B) ping
C) nslookup
D) ipconfig
tracert and ping
which tool allows the users to prepare the OS for imaging?
A) windows assessment and deployment kit
B) microsoft deployment toolkit
C) image.exe
D) sysprep.exe
sysprep.exe
which partition contains the recovery utility in the event of a problem?
A) BCD
B) system
C) ESP
D) winRE
winRE
a user reports to the network tech that he is unable to communicate with a particular ip address on the company’s network. the tech addresses the issue and needs to find where the traffic is stopping. which of the following commands should the network tech use?
A) tracert
B) nslookup
C) ping
D) nbtstat
tracert - helps in verifying the route to a remote host
which command is used to measure packet loss as a packet travels to a destination address?
A) nslookup
B) pathping
C) tracert
D) ping
pathping
- will measure the packet loss at each router as the packet travels to the destination address; it combines the ping and tracert commands.
which tool is used to create an OS image for deployment?
A) MAP toolkit
B) USMT
C) sysprep
D) WDS
WDS - windows deployment service) is a server role that is used to create a win image for mass deployment.
which of the following statements is true about ESP?
A) it is a system partition used to hold ECD for the booting of the boot partition containing the windows kernel.
B) it is a system partition used to hold BCD for the booting of the boot partition containing the windows kernel.
C) it is a system partition used to hold BCD for the booting of the data partition containing the windows kernel.
D) it is a system partition used to hold ECD for the booting of the data partition containing the windows kernel.
it is a system partition used to hold BCD for the booting of the boot partition
The ______ is a system partition used to hold the boot configuration data BCD for the booting of the boot partition containing the windows kernel.
EFI System Partition
What is automatically booted when the operating system does not start properly after two consecutive boots?
The Windows recovery environment WinRE
A ______ is used when you want to reinstall the operating system without losing personal data files, application settings, or applications you’ve installed.
Repair installation
USMT
User State migration tool
The ____ allows you to migrate user file settings related to the applications, desktop configuration, and accounts from one computer to another computer.
User State migration tool USMT
PXE
Pre-boot execution environment
What displays basic information, such as the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS suffix?
ipconfig
What command lists adapters and each one’s assigned IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS suffix, DNS server, DHCP server and Mac address?
ipconfig /all
What command releases the IP address
ipconfig /release
What command renews the lease of an IP address?
ipconfig /renew
What command allows you to view the local DNS cache?
ipconfig /displaydns
What command allows you to flush the local DNS cache?
ipconfig /flushdns
What command allows you to verify network connectivity via internet control message protocol icmp packets?
Ping
What command allows the network administrator to verify the path a network packet travels to its destination?
tracert
What command can be used to diagnose packet loss or suspected packet loss to a destination website?
pathping
What command allows you to view listening and established network connections for the operating system?
netstat
When DNS problems arise, the ____ command allows you to verify that the DNS is working correctly and that the correct results are being returned.
nslookup
FQDN
Fully qualified domain name
The hostname command does what?
Returns the hostname of the computer that you have the command prompt open on
What command is used to show the resultant set of policy RSoP report, values for a remote user and computer?
gpresult
What command is used to force your company’s group policies to be updated?
gpupdate /force
What command is used to map Drive letters to network shares?
net use Z: \server\share
What command will copy folders as well as files?
Xcopy
What command will copy files and their attributes to include NTFS attributes?
robocopy
What Windows command utility is used to create and display status reports for the hard disk? It can also correct file system problems and scan for and attempt to repair disk errors.
chkdsk.exe
What Windows command is a utility that checks and verifies the versions of system files on your computer?
sfc.exe
To run sfc, you must be logged in as an administrator or have administrator privileges
In Windows how do you get more information about a command you want to run?
help [command] or
[command] /?
The ‘help’ command provides information for system commands only. It does not include Network commands.
What feature allows for the sharing of files and printers with a single password?
HomeGroup
What is the maximum limit of clients that can connect to a single workstation?
20
Windows operating systems contain a local authentication mechanism called the _____. It can be considered a local database of users and groups
SAM Security account manager
What retains information about all access rights for all users and groups in the network?
Active directory domain controller
AD issues the user a ______ also known as an access token
Globally unique identifier GUID
The purpose of a _____is to give users access to all the applications and systems they need when they log in
Single sign on SSO
A _____ connection is a connection that is created with a cellular data provider such as sprint, verizon, at&t.
Wireless wide area network WWAN
The use of a _____ allows for caching of frequently accessed web pages, as well as the ability to filter content
Proxy server
A ____ is a type of resource sharing that allows Access to file and folder resources over a network from a file server
Network share
UNC
Universal naming convention path is a standard way to describe the server and fileshare to the windows operating system
Administrative Shares are automatically created for administrative purposes on windows. These shares can differ slightly based on which operating system is running, but they end with a ? To make them hidden.
$
Ex: admin$ = C:\WINDOWS
Unless you know that they exist, they will not be visible.
There are three different network profiles that firewall rules can be active for?
Public, private and domain
If you have a router or server that supports the dynamic host configuration protocol dhcp, the client will automatically configure itself with?
IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and the appropriate domain name system DNS servers
Which command is used to measure packet loss as a packet travels to a destination address?
A) nslookup
B) pathping
C) tracert
D) ping
E) ip
Pathping
The pathping command will measure the packet loss at each router as the packet travels to the destination address, it combines the Ping and trace route commands
What is the name of the pass that detects hardware and installs drivers?
A) generalize
B) OOBE
C) specialization
D) WinPE
Generalize
Which edition of Windows 10 will not allow for inside or program branch releases?
A) Enterprise LTSC
B) home
C) pro
D) education
Enterprise LTSC only allows for the use of long-term servicing Channel Branch releases
Which of these shows the location of the print drivers?
A) $print
B) print$
C) print
D) $print$
print$
Which of the following commands allows the users to view the listening and established network connections for the operating system?
A) tracert
B) netstat
C) ping
D) pathping
E) xcopy
Netstat
Ping allows the users to test basic network connectivity by sending a small message to the destination address and the destination will respond
Tracert allows the network administrator to verify the path a network packet travels to its destination
You have to connect to shared network resources on remote computers. Which command line utility will you use to accomplish this task?
A) net computer
B) net share
C) net use
D) net sessions
Net use
You need to verify network connectivity for a host. Which command should you use?
A) sfc
B) gpupdate
C) ping
D) net use
E) ipconfig
ping
You need to learn which application is listening on Port 455 on your computer. Which command should you use?
A) netstat
B) nslookup
C) net use
D) tracert
Netstat
The netstat command with the -a and -b switches will show all listening ports and the applications listening
You have a laptop that has no CD-ROM drive. In which of the following ways could you install Windows 10?
A) by using CD-ROM
B) my using eSATA
C) by using PXE
D) by using USB
PXE and USB
Joe Knows the host names of all the computers on his network. He wants to find the IP addresses of these computers remotely from his computer. Which of the following tcpip utilities can he use to accomplish the task in the given scenario? Choose all that apply.
A) ping
B) netstat
C) ipconfig
D) tracert
Ping and tracert
Which tool allows the users to prepare the operating system for imaging?
A) Windows assessment and deployment kit
B) Microsoft deployment tool kit
C) image.exe
D) sysprep.exe
Sysprep.exe
A PC technician deploys printers on a company’s network via a new group policy. However, The Printers are not showing on the workstations. Which of the following commands should the technician use?
A) gpresult
B) tasklist
C) dir
D) gpupdate
gpupdate
The technician should use the gpupdate command. The group policy settings need to be refreshed if the printers added via the new group policy are not showing on the workstations. To refresh group policy settings, the group update command line utility is used. The group update command updates local and Active Directory Group Policy settings. The force option reapplies all policy settings, even those that are not changed.
Which tool allows the user to report a remote computers inventory of hardware?
A) msconfig.exe
B) dxdiag.exe
C) regedit.exe
D) msinfo32.exe
msinfo32.exe
Msconfig.exe is used to change the startup services and the boot processes
Which of these allows for the sharing of files and printers with a single password?
A) workgroup networking model
B) wireless connection
C) wired connection
D) HomeGroup feature
HomeGroup feature
Which Windows update Branch allows the users to install preview releases of updates for Windows 10?
A) long term servicing Channel
B) semi-annual Channel targeted
C) semi-annual Channel
D) Insider program
Insider program
Joe, a network administrator, wants to display the IP address of a host using the host name. Which of the following commands will he use?
A) netstat
B) nslookup
C) tracert
D) route
Nslookup
The nslookup command, which is a DNS utility that displays the IP address of a host using the host name. It gets this IP address by querying the appropriate name server DNS server on the internet.
