Domain 1 Operating Systems Flashcards
What is the command line and function of CHKDSK/Check Disk
This is used to check for errors on the disk
CHKDSK/F will fix logical errors on the disk but must restart before using
CHKDSK/R locates bad sectors, and recovers information but must restart before using
What is the function of DISKPART
This will open the command line disk partitioning tool inside your computer,
What is the function of FORMAT
this will format a disk,
FORMAT volume
What is the function of WINVER in command promt
gives you the version and information of the device
Group Policy
Admininsters will set up how you use your account, they give you policies
GPUPDATE, updates the group policy for that user and automatically done when logging in
GPRESULTS, displays the current group policy
What are different ways of Opening Task Manager
Ctrl-Alt-Del
Right click on the taskbar and select task manager
Ctrl - Shift - Esc
What is in the Processes Tab in Task Manager
View all running processes and you can right-click to perform action on a specific process. Great place for first-level diagnostics
What does Performance Tab show you in Task Manager?
Performance Tab allows you to view CPU, Memory, Network, statistics, data, and information.
Includes a link to the Resource Monitor Tools which is useful for collecting large swaths of data
What does the Users Tab do in Task Manager?
User tab shows what users are connected and what they’re using on the computer
What is the function of a Service Tab?
IN service tab, you can view the status of Windows Services. Link to actual service tool is found at the bottom
Event Viewer (MMC)
Found in Windows system log, good for troubleshooting errors and crashes.
Various event levels include information, warning, critical, and error.
What is the function of Microsoft Management Console (MMC)?
Allows users to create their own sets of commonly used tools.
Depending on what you use on the regular you can add snap-in or features as you please
Disk Management (MMC)
Used to create, format, delete, and resize partitions for hard disks. Used to first set up a brand new hard drive ( initialization)
Has more partitions, partitioning styles, and file systems later
Certificate Manager (MMC)
View security and certificate issues to the PC
Certificate is to show no issues, no changes
Task Scheduler (MMC)
Create and manage common tasks for the computer to do automatically
is available in all editions of Windows. It runs commands and scripts automatically on a predefined schedule. The user can schedule the tasks to run once or on a recurring schedule.
Device Manager (MMC)
View status of hardware which allows you to install, uninstall, enable, and disable devices
Manage drivers can update, roll back, and uninstall
Ex. Bluetooth stop working out the blue
Performance Monitor ( MMC)
Set up reports to capture performance information over time, save reports to the disk, and useful for monitoring performance over a period of time vs. instantaneous
(Task Manager or Resource Monitor)
Local Users and Groups (MMC)
manage users and group local to this computer, commonly used to manage a local administrator user
Group Policy Editor (MMC)
Edit local Group Policy configuration
Set user folder and program restrictions
System Information ( additional tools)
Menu of extensive system information
Hardware specifications, OS versions, system name, etc.
Resource Monitor
System Resource Information
More information than Task Manager
System Configuration
also called, MSCONFIG
General and boot tabs control how the OS will load, and can disable advanced features for troubleshooting
Service allows to enable/disable servies
Startup moved to Task Manager
Disk Cleanup
Cleans up unnecessary system files that accumulate over time
Devices and Printers
shows discoverable, connected, and installed devices. Can add/manage devices, drivers, etc.
Registry Editor
Allows programs to easily communicate and store informaton in the operating system
editing these entries could result in breaking programs so be careful.
Disk Defragmenter / Optimizer
Windows Disk Drfragments to improve data retrieval speeds
Not necessary for SSDs, can perform optimizations for SSDs
Internet Options
gives us a number of different tasks,
Program and Features
The ability to turn features on or off
Blue shield gives you more information
Add/Remove installed programs, window features, and/or installed updated
System
Basic information about he system and OS
Change computer name, join work group, and/or domain
Activate Windows
Newer builds of Windows 10 will redirect to Systems page from Settings menu
Networking and Sharing Center
Change and manage network and sharing settings, Network Adapter settings
View the status of networks
Setup and troubleshoot network connections
Windows Defender Firewall
Settings configured by network type
Advanced settings allow for deep customization
Configure profiles for Microsoft Outlook mail client
Sound
Manage playback and recording devices
Customize OS sounds
Adjust sound when using computer as communication device
User Accounts
manage and make changes to local user accounts
Name, type, passwords, encryption certifications
Device Manager
Shows all physically attached devices, manage settings, drivers, can add.remove devices
allows administrators to view, edit, and troubleshoot the properties of installed hardware, update drivers, and remove or disable devices. It is available in all Windows editions.
