Core 2: Windows Task Manager

Question 1

Which of the following describe(s) the function of Windows Task Manager? (Select all that apply)

• Provides tools for managing network traffic
• Allows to close a non-responsive application in Windows
• Displays information on programs, processes, and services that are currently running on the computer
• Allows to schedule the launch of programs or scripts at pre-defined times or after specified time intervals
• Provides real-time reports on how a computer running Windows OS is using system resources (CPU/RAM/HDD/Network usage)
• Allows system administrators for managing the currently logged-in users

Answer 1

• Allows to close a non-responsive application in Windows
• Displays information on programs, processes, and services that are currently running on the computer
• Provides real-time reports on how a computer running Windows OS is using system resources (CPU/RAM/HDD/Network usage)
• Allows system administrators for managing the currently logged-in users

Question 2

Windows Task Manager can be launched by: (Select all that apply)

• Ctrl+Shift+Esc key combination
• Double-clicking on the applet’s icon shortcut in the Administrative Tools folder
• Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete and selecting the Task Manager option from the menu screen
• Selecting the Task Manager applet in Windows Control Panel
• Right-clicking on the Windows Taskbar and selecting Task Manager
• Typing taskmgr (or taskmgr.exe) in the Command Prompt and pressing Enter
• Pressing simultaneously the Windows and R keys, typing taskmgr (or taskmgr.exe) in the Run window, and pressing Enter

Answer 2

• Ctrl+Shift+Esc key combination
• Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete and selecting the Task Manager option from the menu screen
• Right-clicking on the Windows Taskbar and selecting Task Manager
• Typing taskmgr (or taskmgr.exe) in the Command Prompt and pressing Enter
• Pressing simultaneously the Windows and R keys, typing taskmgr (or taskmgr.exe) in the Run window, and pressing Enter

Question 3

What is the correct sequence of steps required to close a non-responsive user application in Task Manager in Windows 7?

• On the Processes tab, right-click the program that isn’t responding, click End Task button
• On the Applications tab, right-click the program that isn’t responding, click End Task button
• On the Performance tab, right-click the program that isn’t responding, click End Task button
• On the App history tab, right-click the program that isn’t responding, click End Task button

Answer 3

On the Applications tab, right-click the program that isn’t responding, click End Task button

Question 4

Which of the following answers describes the correct sequence of steps required to close a non-responsive user application or process in Task Manager in Windows 8/8.1/10?

• On the App history tab, right-click the program/process -that isn’t responding, click End Task button
• On the Performance tab, right-click the program/process that isn’t responding, click End Task button
• On the Processes tab, right-click the program/process that isn’t responding, click End Task button
• On the Applications tab, right-click the program/process that isn’t responding, click End Task button

Answer 4

On the Processes tab, right-click the program/process that isn’t responding, click End Task button

Question 5

In Windows 8 and newer releases of the Microsoft OS, the real-time information about resources used by user applications and system processes in Task Manager can be found grouped in one place under the Processes tab.

True or False?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Which of the Windows Task Manager tabs in Windows 8/8.1/10 includes the information about the network resources usage listed under Networking tab in previous releases of the Microsoft OS?

Applications
Processes
Performance
Services

Answer 6

Processes

Question 7

The Task Manager utility in Windows 8/8.1/10 contains a tab previously included as part of the System Configuration (MSConfig) utility. The tab allows system administrators to control user applications that should be enabled/disabled during system boot. This tab is called:

Boot
Startup
App history
Details

Answer 7

Startup

Question 8

The Task Manager’s Users tab in MS Windows allows system administrators to disconnect a user (invoke a Windows lock screen) or to sign them off (force a user to log off).

True or False?

Answer 8

True