Exam Compass - Microsoft Windows 10 OS Control Panel Utilities Quiz Flashcards

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The “View by Category” option in Microsoft Windows Control Panel allows for displaying entire contents of the Control Panel in a single window enabling quick access to each Control Panel applet.
True
False

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False

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Which locations in MS Windows provide access to the Internet Properties (inetcpl.cpl) system utility? (Select 3 answers)
Internet Options applet in Windows Control Panel
Network and Sharing Center applet in Windows Control Panel
Ease of Access applet in Windows Control Panel
Internet Options menu item in Microsoft Edge Tools menu
Windows Run dialog box (after typing in inetcpl.cpl and pressing Enter)
Internet Properties applet in Windows Control Panel

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Internet Options applet in Windows Control Panel

Network and Sharing Center applet in Windows Control Panel

Windows Run dialog box (after typing in inetcpl.cpl and pressing Enter

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Which tab of the Windows Internet Properties applet provides an option for deleting temporary Internet files, web browsing history, cookies, saved passwords, and data typed into web forms?
General
Security
Privacy
Content
Connections
Programs
Advanced

A

General

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The Security tab of the Internet Properties applet in MS Windows allows to impose restrictions on web content allowed in the built-in web browser.
True
False

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True

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A Windows Internet Properties applet tab containing an option for managing pop-up windows displayed by websites is called:
General
Security
Privacy
Content
Connections
Programs
Advanced

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Privacy

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Which tab of the Windows Internet Properties applet provides access to advanced cookie management options?
General
Security
Privacy
Content
Connections
Programs
Advanced

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Privacy

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Which of the Windows Internet Properties applet tabs listed below allows to manage digital certificates, the AutoComplete functionality, and RSS feeds?
General
Security
Privacy
Content
Connections
Programs
Advanced

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Content

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Which of the following answers refer to the network configuration options that can be accessed via the Internet Properties applet’s Connections tab? (Select 3 answers)
VPN connection settings
Cookie settings
Proxy server settings
Internet security zone settings
LAN settings

A

VPN connection settings

Proxy server settings

LAN settings

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Which of the Windows Internet Properties applet tabs contains an option for managing web browser extensions?
General
Security
Privacy
Content
Connections
Programs
Advanced

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Programs

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Which tab of the Windows Internet Properties applet provides an option to reset the built-in web browser to its default state (i.e., roll back all the configuration settings to the state they were in when the browser was first installed)?
General
Security
Privacy
Content
Connections
Programs
Advanced

A

Advanced

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The Devices and Printers Control Panel applet (control.exe printer) in Windows 10: (Select 3 answers)
Allows to add/remove wired and wireless devices
Does not offer troubleshooting options
Provides a simplified view of all connected devices
Allows to restore a device driver to the previously installed version
Provides a detailed view of all connected devices
Allows to troubleshoot a device that isn’t working properly

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Allows to add/remove wired and wireless devices

Provides a simplified view of all connected devices

Allows to troubleshoot a device that isn’t working properly

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The Programs and Features (appwiz.cpl) Windows Control Panel applet can be used for: (Select all that apply)
Uninstalling applications
Conducting repair installation of a malfunctioning program
Adding/removing Windows components
Creating/deleting system restore points
Managing installed updates

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Uninstalling applications

Conducting repair installation of a malfunctioning program

Adding/removing Windows components

Managing installed updates

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The Network and Sharing Center Control Panel applet (control.exe /name microsoft.networkandsharingcenter) in Windows allows to: (Select 3 answers)
View network devices
Manage Web Credentials
View active networks
Set up a new connection or network
Troubleshoot network problems

A

View active networks

Set up a new connection or network

Troubleshoot network problems

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The Network and Sharing Center Control Panel applet in Windows provides access to: (Select 3 answers)
Network adapter settings
Advanced sharing settings
Internet security zone settings
Physical location settings
Media streaming options

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Network adapter settings

Advanced sharing settings

Media streaming options

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The System Control Panel applet (control.exe /name microsoft.system) in MS Windows provides access to basic information about a PC running Microsoft Windows OS. It can be used to view device specifications (such as the CPU model/speed and the amount of installed/usable RAM), as well as Windows specifications (including the currently installed OS edition and its version). The applet also enables quick access to other related system utilities and settings, which, depending on the Windows edition, might include BitLocker settings, remote settings (remote desktop), Device Manager, advanced system settings, system protection (a.k.a. System Restore), and Windows upgrade options. In Windows 10, the contents of the System applet have been moved to a new location and can be displayed in the following ways: (Select 3 answers)
Windows Start > System
Windows Control Panel (icons view) > System
Windows Start > Settings > System > About menu
Windows Control Panel > Programs and Features > System
Windows Start > Settings > System
Windows Control Panel (category view) > System and Security > System

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Windows Control Panel (icons view) > System

Windows Start > Settings > System > About menu

Windows Control Panel (category view) > System and Security > System

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Which of the following Control Panel applets in Windows 10 provides access to firewall settings (firewall.cpl)?
Windows Firewall
Internet Options
Security and Maintenance
Windows Defender Firewall

A

Windows Defender Firewall

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Q

A Windows Control Panel applet providing access to Microsoft Outlook configuration options is called:
Mail
Programs and Features
User Accounts
Administrative Tools

A

Mail

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Q

Which of the following answers refers to an audio configuration Control Panel applet (mmsys.cpl) in Windows 10?
Sound
Device Manager
Sounds and Audio Devices
Computer Management

A

Sound

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Which of the Control Panel applets in Windows 10 allows system administrators to modify local user account settings?
User Accounts
Local Users and Groups
Security and Maintenance
User Account Control

A

User Accounts

20
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The Device Manager applet in Windows 10 Control Panel can be accessed via: (Select 3 answers)
Control Panel (icons view) > Administrative Tools > Device Manager
Control Panel (category view) > Hardware and Sound > Device Manager
Control Panel (icons view) > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Device Manager
Control Panel (category view) > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers > Device Manager
Control Panel (icons view) > Device Manager

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Control Panel (category view) > Hardware and Sound > Device Manager

Control Panel (icons view) > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Device Manager

Control Panel (icons view) > Device Manager

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A Control Panel applet in Windows 10 designed to speed up the process of finding files is known as:
Sync Center
File Explorer Options
Storage Spaces
Indexing Options

A

Indexing Options

22
Q

A Windows Control Panel folder containing shortcuts to various system utilities is called:
System
Computer Management
Administrative Tools
Security and Maintenance

A

Administrative Tools

23
Q

Which of the answers listed below refers to a file/folder management applet (control.exe folders) in Windows 10 Control Panel?
Folder Options
Windows Explorer
File Explorer Options
Ease of Access Center

A

File Explorer Options

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Q

Which of the following key combinations can be used to launch File Explorer (explorer.exe) in Windows?
Windows logo key + E
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Windows logo key + F
Ctrl + Alt + Delete

A

Windows logo key + E

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Which sequence of steps in Windows 10 provides access to a configuration setting that enables displaying hidden files, folders, and drives?
Windows Control Panel > Folder Options applet > General tab > Show hidden files, folders, and drives
Windows Control Panel > File Explorer Options applet > View tab > Advanced settings: > Hidden files and folders > Show hidden files, folders, and drives
Windows Control Panel > Folder Options applet > General tab > Advanced settings: > Show hidden files, folders, and drives
Windows Control Panel > File Explorer Options applet > Advanced settings: > Show hidden files, folders, and drives

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Windows Control Panel > File Explorer Options applet > View tab > Advanced settings: > Hidden files and folders > Show hidden files, folders, and drives

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Which of the actions listed below provides access to a Windows 10 File Explorer configuration setting that allows to show or hide the files and folders that are marked as hidden?
Windows logo key + E > View > Hidden items
Windows logo key + F > File > Change folder and search options > Hidden items
Windows logo key + E > View > Advanced settings > Hidden items
Windows logo key + F > File > Show hidden files and folders

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Windows logo key + E > View > Hidden items

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Which sequence of steps in Windows 10 provides access to a configuration setting that allows to show or hide extensions for known file types?
Windows Control Panel > Folder Options applet > General tab > Hide extensions for known file types
Windows Control Panel > File Explorer Options applet > Advanced settings: > Hidden files and folders > Hide extensions for known file types
Windows Control Panel > Folder Options applet > General tab > Advanced settings: > Hide extensions for known file types
Windows Control Panel > File Explorer Options applet > View tab > Advanced settings: > Hide extensions for known file types

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Windows Control Panel > File Explorer Options applet > View tab > Advanced settings: > Hide extensions for known file types

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Which of the following provides access to a Windows 10 File Explorer configuration setting that allows to show or hide extensions for known file types?
Windows logo key + E > View > File name extensions
Windows logo key + F > File > Change folder and search options > File name extensions
Windows logo key + E > View > Options > Advanced settings > File name extensions
Windows logo key + F > File > Settings > File name extensions

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Windows logo key + E > View > File name extensions

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Which of the settings listed below is not part of the General tab of the File Explorer Options applet in Windows 10?
Default starting folder after launching File Explorer
Visibility of hidden files, folders, or drives
Folder browsing options (opening each folder in the same window or in its own window)
Opening items (single-click vs. double-click to open an item)
File Explorer browsing history options (Privacy section)

A

Visibility of hidden files, folders, or drives

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Which of the following answers refer to hibernation mode? (Select 3 answers)
Saves system state (e.g., all open/unsaved files and running applications) on a storage drive
Turns the computer off
System operation can be resumed faster in comparison to sleep mode
Requires small amount of power
Keeps system state (e.g., all open/unsaved files and running applications) in RAM
Resuming system operation from hibernation mode takes longer in comparison to sleep mode

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Saves system state (e.g., all open/unsaved files and running applications) on a storage drive

Turns the computer off

Resuming system operation from hibernation mode takes longer in comparison to sleep mode

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Windows power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how the computer uses power. The Balanced (recommended) power plan (typically set as the default, active power plan in Windows) automatically balances performance with energy consumption. If the system is running slow, one of the troubleshooting methods is to enable the High performance power plan or customize the current plan settings. In Windows, the power configuration settings can be found in: (Select 3 answers)
Windows Control Panel (icon view) > Security and Maintenance > Power Options
Windows Start > Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings
Windows Control Panel (category view) > Hardware and Sound > Power Options
Windows Start > Settings > Devices > Power & sleep > Additional power settings
Windows Control Panel (icon view) > Power Options
Windows Start > Settings > Hardware and Sound > Power Options

A

Windows Start > Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings

Windows Control Panel (category view) > Hardware and Sound > Power Options

Windows Control Panel (icon view) > Power Options

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Q

Which of the answers listed below refer to sleep mode? (Select 3 answers)
Requires small amount of power
Saves system state (e.g., all open/unsaved files and running applications) on a storage drive
Turns the computer off
System operation can be resumed faster in comparison to hibernation mode
Keeps system state (e.g., all open/unsaved files and running applications) in RAM
Resuming system operation from sleep mode takes longer in comparison to hibernation mode

A

Requires small amount of power

System operation can be resumed faster in comparison to hibernation mode

Keeps system state (e.g., all open/unsaved files and running applications) in RAM

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On Windows-based laptops, the Microsoft OS offers additional power configuration option that allows to choose what closing the laptop lid does (Do nothing/Sleep/Hibernate/Shutdown). This setting can be accessed via the following steps: (Select 3 answers)
Windows Start > Settings > Devices > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Choose what closing the lid does
Windows Control Panel (icon view) > Power Options > Choose what closing the lid does
Windows Start > Settings > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Choose what closing the lid does
Windows Control Panel (category view) > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Choose what closing the lid does
Windows Start > Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Choose what closing the lid does
Windows Control Panel (icon view) > Security and Maintenance > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Choose what closing the lid does

A

Windows Control Panel (icon view) > Power Options > Choose what closing the lid does

Windows Control Panel (category view) > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Choose what closing the lid does

Windows Start > Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Choose what closing the lid does

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The fast startup feature in Windows 10 puts a computer into a hibernation state instead of a full shutdown (a.k.a. hybrid shutdown) allowing the system to resume operation quicker once the computer is powered on. Which of the actions listed below provide access to this setting? (Select 3 answers)
Windows Start > Settings > Devices > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Choose what the power buttons do > Change settings that are currently unavailable > Turn on fast startup
Windows Control Panel (icon view) > Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do > Change settings that are currently unavailable > Turn on fast startup
Windows Start > Settings > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Choose what the power buttons do > Change settings that are currently unavailable > Turn on fast startup
Windows Control Panel (category view) > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do > Change settings that are currently unavailable > Turn on fast startup
Windows Start > Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Choose what the power buttons do > Change settings that are currently unavailable > Turn on fast startup
Windows Control Panel (icon view) > Security and Maintenance > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Choose what the power buttons do > Change settings that are currently unavailable > Turn on fast startup

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Windows Control Panel (icon view) > Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do > Change settings that are currently unavailable > Turn on fast startup

Windows Control Panel (category view) > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do > Change settings that are currently unavailable > Turn on fast startup

Windows Start > Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Choose what the power buttons do > Change settings that are currently unavailable > Turn on fast startup

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The Universal Serial Bus (USB) selective suspend is a power saving feature in Windows that allows to suspend an individual USB port when device connected to that port is not being used. The USB selective suspend setting in Windows can be accessed via: (Select 3 answers)
Windows Control Panel (icon view) > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > USB settings > USB selective suspend setting

Windows Start > Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > USB settings > USB selective suspend setting

Windows Control Panel (category view) > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > USB settings > USB selective suspend setting

Windows Start > Settings > Devices > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > USB settings > USB selective suspend setting

Windows Control Panel (icon view) > Security and Maintenance > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > USB settings > USB selective suspend setting

Windows Start > Settings > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > USB settings > USB selective suspend setting

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Windows Control Panel (icon view) > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > USB settings > USB selective suspend setting

Windows Start > Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > USB settings > USB selective suspend setting

Windows Control Panel (category view) > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > USB settings > USB selective suspend setting

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Which of the following steps provide access to Windows system settings aimed at users with disabilities? (Select 3 answers)
Windows Control Panel (category view) > Ease of Access > Ease of Access Center
Windows Control Panel (icon view) > Ease of Access Center
Windows Control Panel (category view) > Appearance and Personalization > Ease of Access Center
Windows Control Panel (icon view) > Appearance and Personalization > Ease of Access Center
Windows Control Panel (category view) > System and Security > Ease of Access Center

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Windows Control Panel (category view) > Ease of Access > Ease of Access Center

Windows Control Panel (icon view) > Ease of Access Center

Windows Control Panel (category view) > Appearance and Personalization > Ease of Access Center