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Domain 1 Operating Systems Flashcards

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What is the command line and function of CHKDSK/Check Disk

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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

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What is the function of DISKPART

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This will open the command line disk partitioning tool inside your computer,

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What is the function of FORMAT

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this will format a disk,
FORMAT volume

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What is the function of WINVER in command promt

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gives you the version and information of the device

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Group Policy

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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

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What are different ways of Opening Task Manager

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Ctrl-Alt-Del
Right click on the taskbar and select task manager
Ctrl - Shift - Esc

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What is in the Processes Tab in Task Manager

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View all running processes and you can right-click to perform action on a specific process. Great place for first-level diagnostics

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What does Performance Tab show you in Task Manager?

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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

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What does the Users Tab do in Task Manager?

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User tab shows what users are connected and what they’re using on the computer

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What is the function of a Service Tab?

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IN service tab, you can view the status of Windows Services. Link to actual service tool is found at the bottom

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Event Viewer (MMC)

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Found in Windows system log, good for troubleshooting errors and crashes.
Various event levels include information, warning, critical, and error.

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What is the function of Microsoft Management Console (MMC)?

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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

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Disk Management (MMC)

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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

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Certificate Manager (MMC)

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View security and certificate issues to the PC

Certificate is to show no issues, no changes

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Task Scheduler (MMC)

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Create and manage common tasks for the computer to do automatically

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Device Manager (MMC)

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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

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Performance Monitor ( MMC)

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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)

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Local Users and Groups (MMC)

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manage users and group local to this computer, commonly used to manage a local administrator user

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Group Policy Editor (MMC)

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Edit local Group Policy configuration
Set user folder and program restrictions

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System Information ( additional tools)

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Menu of extensive system information
Hardware specifications, OS versions, system name, etc.

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Resource Monitor

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System Resource Information
More information than Task Manager

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System Configuration

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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

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Disk Cleanup

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Cleans up unnecessary system files that accumulate over time

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Devices and Printers

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shows discoverable, connected, and installed devices. Can add/manage devices, drivers, etc.

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Registry Editor

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Allows programs to easily communicate and store informaton in the operating system
editing these entries could result in breaking programs so be careful.

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Disk Defragmenter / Optimizer

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Windows Disk Drfragments to improve data retrieval speeds
Not necessary for SSDs, can perform optimizations for SSDs

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Internet Options

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gives us a number of different tasks,

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Program and Features

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The ability to turn features on or off
Blue shield gives you more information
Add/Remove installed programs, window features, and/or installed updated

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System

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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

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Networking and Sharing Center

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Change and manage network and sharing settings, Network Adapter settings

View the status of networks

Setup and troubleshoot network connections

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Windows Defender Firewall

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Settings configured by network type

Advanced settings allow for deep customization

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Mail

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Configure profiles for Microsoft Outlook mail client

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Sound

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Manage playback and recording devices
Customize OS sounds
Adjust sound when using computer as communication device

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User Accounts

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manage and make changes to local user accounts
Name, type, passwords, encryption certifications

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Device Manager

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Shows all physically attached devices, manage settings, drivers, can add.remove devices

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Indexing Options

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Indexing allows the OS to search for files more efficiently
Configure folders to be indexed, or start/stop the indexing operation

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File Explorer Options - General

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Configure how File Explorer operates, open folders in new windows, single click to open files/folderse

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Administrative Tools

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Quick access to many useful tools
Computer management, event viewer, disk defragmenting, registry editor, system configuration

Not in Windows 11

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File Explorer Options - View

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How File Explorer shows files and folders
Includes view hidden files, hide file extension

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Power Plans ( Power Options)

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Balanced, Power Save, and High Performance

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Hibernate

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saves system state on hard drive
ultra-low power
takes longer to wake up than sleep
not available in all systems

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