Chapter 4

Question 1

1. Which of the following is an advantage of running Windows on NTFS as opposed to FAT?

A. Security
B. Multiple folders
C. Long filenames
D. Speed

Answer 1

A. NTFS offers security. FAT provides no security.

Question 2

2. Which version of Windows uses the Backup Status and Configuration Tool?

A. Windows 2000
B. Windows XP Media Center
C. Windows XP Professional
D. Windows Vista Ultimate

Answer 2

D. The Backup Status and Configuration Tool did not exist before Vista.

Question 3

3. What is the proper way to refer to the system root folder??

A. %System%
B. &System&
C. %SystemRoot%
D. &SystemRoot&

Answer 3

C. The system root folder is referred to as %SystemRoot%.

Question 4

4. What folder is a central storage location for user files in XP?

A. Program Files
B. My Documents
C. My Files
D. %SystemRoot%\Users

Answer 4

B. Most XP users put their personal files in My Documents.

Question 5

5. Which utility is helpful in troubleshooting hardware?

A. System Properties
B. Device Manager
C. Disk Management
D. Security Center

Answer 5

B. For hardware in general, turn to Device Manager.

Question 6

6. Which Windows utility backs up critical files and settings and enables you to roll back to a previous
   state?

A. Registry
B. System Restore
C. System Information
D. Microsoft Management Console

Answer 6

B. System Restore does the trick here, enabling you to back up and restore your system.

Question 7

7. Many tech tools are grouped together in which location?

A. Start | All Programs | Tools
B. Start | All Program | Tools | System Tools
C. Start | All Programs | System Tools | Accessories
D. Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools

Answer 7

D. You’ll find many useful tools in Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools.

Question 8

8. Which utility is missing from the default Windows XP Home installation?

A. Backup
B. Character Map
C. Computer Management
D. User Accounts

Answer 8

A. Backup is not installed by default in Windows XP Home.

Question 9

9. What is displayed in the Computer window?

A. All the drives on your system
B. All the Control Panel applets
C. Installed programs
D. Performance Monitor

Answer 9

A. Computer shows your drives.

Question 10

10. Which feature of Windows 7 enables you to link folders and view their contents together?

A. Favorites
B. Shortcuts
C. Libraries
D. Windows Explorer

Answer 10

C. Using libraries, you can link folders and view their contents together as if they were one folder.