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Chapter 7 Flashcards

1
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What is the purpose of monitoring tools?

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Monitor running programs, processes, applications, and system functions.

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What abilities do monitoring tools have?

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Shut down unresponsive applications, view processes and resource usage, view network usage and connected users, enable/disable startup applications, monitor logged-on users and disconnect them, modify process priority and terminate unwanted processes.

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What is the purpose of the Control Panel?

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Customize device features and configure computer appearance and behavior.

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What are the applets available in the Control Panel?

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System and Security, Network and Internet, Hardware and Sound, Programs, User Accounts, Appearance and Personalization, Clock, Language, and Region.

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What does the System and Security applet manage?

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Manage firewall, system information, power options, backups, and security settings.

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What does the Network and Internet applet do?

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View network status, connect to networks, and configure internet options.

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What does the Hardware and Sound applet configure?

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Configure sound settings, audio devices, printers, and other hardware.

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What can you do in the Programs applet?

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Uninstall programs, manage Windows features, and change default settings for media and devices.

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What is the purpose of the User Accounts applet?

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Manage user accounts, permissions, and credentials.

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What is the Microsoft Management Console (MMC)?

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A framework for system administration tasks, utilizing snap-ins for specific management functions.

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What is Computer Management in MMC?

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A saved MMC console with common snap-ins for tasks like Task Scheduler, Event Viewer, Shared Folders, Local Users and Groups, Performance, Device Manager, and Disk Management.

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What does the Performance Monitor do?

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Provides a comprehensive overview of computer operation.

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What is the purpose of the Reliability Monitor?

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Tracks operating system stability over time using a stability index and historical charts.

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What does Windows Memory Diagnostics do?

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Tests RAM for errors.

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What is the purpose of the System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe)?

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Configures system startup settings and manages services and startup applications.

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What information does the Direct Diagnostic Tool (DxDiag) display?

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Displays information related to DirectX operation, including operating system, processor, memory, and multimedia drivers.

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What is the function of the Command Prompt?

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Executes command-line commands for various system management tasks.

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What are some navigation commands in the Command Prompt?

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cd, dir, md/mkdir, rd/rmdir

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What commands are used for drive navigation?

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C:, D:, X:

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What networking commands can be used in the Command Prompt?

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ipconfig, ping, hostname, netstat, nslookup

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What commands are used for disk management?

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chkdsk, format

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22
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What user management commands are available?

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net user, net use

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23
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What troubleshooting commands can be used?

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tracert, pathping

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24
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How can you check system information?

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winver

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25
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What file management commands are available?

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xcopy, copy, robocopy

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What Group Policy commands can be used?

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gpupdate, gpresult

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27
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What command is used to control the system shutdown?

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shutdown

28
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What does the System File Checker (sfc) do?

A

Scans and repairs system files.

29
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What command is used for disk partitioning?

A

diskpart

30
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What is the purpose of the Windows Settings App?

A

Provides a centralized location for configuring Windows operating system settings.

31
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What are common bottleneck components in performance monitoring?

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Processor (CPU), GPU, Hard disk, Memory

32
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What are performance counters?

A

Specific statistics used to monitor system performance.

33
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What tools are used for performance monitoring?

A

Task Manager, Resource Monitor, Performance Monitor, Event Viewer

34
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What is the purpose of Application Compatibility Mode?

A

Allows running older programs using settings from previous Windows versions.

35
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What is Hyper-V used for?

A

Create virtual machines running older Windows versions for incompatible applications.

36
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What are UWP Apps?

A

Universal Windows Platform apps designed for cross-platform compatibility.

37
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What is Windows Memory Diagnostics?

A

Tests RAM for errors.

38
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What does the System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe) do?

A

Configures system startup settings and manages services and startup applications.

39
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What is the purpose of the Direct Diagnostic Tool (DxDiag)?

A

Displays information related to DirectX operation, including operating system, processor, memory, and multimedia drivers.

40
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What is the Command Prompt used for?

A

Executes command-line commands for various system management tasks.

41
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What are some system commands for navigation?

A

cd, dir, md/mkdir, rd/rmdir

42
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What commands are used for drive navigation?

A

C:, D:, X:

43
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What are common networking commands?

A

ipconfig, ping, hostname, netstat, nslookup

44
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What commands are used for disk management?

A

chkdsk, format

45
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What commands are used for user management?

A

net user, net use

46
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What commands are used for troubleshooting?

A

tracert, pathping

47
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What command provides system information?

A

winver

48
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What commands are used for file management?

A

xcopy, copy, robocopy

49
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What commands are related to Group Policy?

A

gpupdate, gpresult

50
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What command is used for system control?

A

shutdown

51
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What is the System File Checker?

A

sfc

52
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What command is used for disk partitioning?

A

diskpart

53
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What is the purpose of the Windows Settings App?

A

Provides a centralized location for configuring Windows operating system settings.

54
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What are common bottleneck components in performance monitoring?

A

Processor (CPU), GPU, Hard disk, Memory

55
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What are performance counters?

A

Specific statistics used to monitor system performance.

56
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What tools are used for performance monitoring?

A

Task Manager, Resource Monitor, Performance Monitor, Event Viewer

57
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What is included in desktop application management?

A

Physical media (CD, DVD, USB) and Digital downloads

58
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What is Compatibility Mode?

A

Allows running older programs using settings from previous Windows versions.

59
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What is Hyper-V used for?

A

Create virtual machines running older Windows versions for incompatible applications.

60
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What are UWP Apps?

A

Universal Windows Platform apps designed for cross-platform compatibility.

61
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What are the changes in the Microsoft Store?

A

Expanded app framework support and improved user interface.

62
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What package manager is used for RPM-based distributions?

A

yum

Examples include Red Hat and CentOS.

63
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What package managers are used for Debian-based distributions?

A

apt-get and apt

Examples include Debian and Ubuntu.

64
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What is the purpose of scripting?

A

Automate tasks, manage systems, and manipulate data.

65
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What are common scripting languages?

A

Python, Shell scripts, Batch files, PowerShell, VBScript, JavaScript.

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