MS Win10 Control Panel Flashcards

1
Q

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. (T/F)

A

False

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2
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What are 3 ways to open the Internet Properties utility?

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  • Internet Options Applet in Control Panel
  • Network and Sharing Center Applet in Control Panel
  • Windows Run, type in inetcpl.cpl
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3
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In the Internet Properties Utility, there are 7 tabs. What are they?

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  1. General
  2. Security
  3. Privacy
  4. Content
  5. Connections
  6. Programs
  7. Advanced
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In the Internet Properties Utility, what are 3 options that can be modified in the General tab?

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  1. Configure/Delete temp files, history, cookies, saved passwords and web info
  2. Configure Appearance
  3. Configure how Tabs are shown
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In the Internet Properties Utility, what is the Security tab used for?

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  • Configuring internet zones
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6
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In the Internet Properties Utility, what is the Privacy tab used for?

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  • Configuring settings for sites
  • Configuring and managing Pop-Up Blocker
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In the Internet Properties Utility, what are 3 options the Content tab used for?

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  • Configuring Certificates
  • Configuring Auto-Completion
  • Configuring RSS Feeds
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In the Internet Properties Utility, what are 3 options the Connections tab used for?

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  • Configuring Internet Connections
  • Configuring VPN
  • Configuring LAN settings
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9
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In the Internet Properties Utility, what are 2 options the Programs tab used for?

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  • Manage Add-Ons
  • Configuring Internet Programs
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10
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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. (T/F)

A

True

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11
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Using the Internet Properties applet, what tab would you navigate to, in order to reset IE to the default state?

A

Advanced

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12
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Devices and Printers Applet

  • What is the RUN Command?
  • What are 3 things you can do in the ?
A

control.exe printer

  • Add/Remove wired/wireless devices
  • Provide simplified view of all connected devices
  • Troubleshoot a device that is not working properly
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Programs and Features Applet

  • What is the RUN Command?
  • What are 3 things you can do in the ?
A

appwiz.cpl

  • Uninstalling applications
  • Repair installation of a malfunctioning program
  • Adding/removing Windows components
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Network and Sharing Center Applet

  • What is the RUN Command?
  • What are 3 things you can do in the ?
A

control.exe /name microsoft.networkandsharingcenter

  • Network adapter settings
  • Advanced sharing settings
  • Media streaming options
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15
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System Control Panel applet

  • What is the RUN Command?
  • What is it used for?
A

control.exe /name microsoft.system

  • Provides access to basic information about a PC running Microsoft Windows OS
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16
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System Control Panel applet

  • In Windows 10, the contents of the System applet have been moved to a new location and can be displayed in 3 ways. What are they?
A
  • Windows Control Panel (icons view) > System
  • Windows Start > Settings > System > About menu
  • Windows Control Panel (category view) > System and Security > System
17
Q

Windows Firewall settings are also known as

A

Windows Defender Firewall

18
Q

What Control Panel applet allows system administrators to modify local user account settings?

A

User Accounts

19
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The Device Manager applet in Windows 10 Control Panel can be accessed 3 ways. What are they?

A
  • 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
20
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A Control Panel applet in Windows 10 designed to speed up the process of finding files is known as:

A

Indexing Options

21
Q

File/Folder Control Panel applet

  • What is the RUN Command?
  • What is it used for?
A

control.exe folders

  • To manage File/Folder options in File Explorer
22
Q

What is the sequence of steps in Windows 10 provides access to a configuration setting that enables displaying hidden files, folders, and drives?

A

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

23
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Describe 3 characteristics of Hibernation mode?

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  • Saves system state on a storage drive
  • Turns the computer off
  • Resuming system operation takes longer compared to sleep mode
24
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Describe 3 characteristics of Sleep mode?

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  • Keeps system state in RAM
  • Requires small amount of power
  • Resuming system operation is faster compared to Hibernation mode