Operating System and Software Flashcards
What are the minimum hardware requirements for the 32-bit versions of Windows 7?
1 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB available hard drive space, DirectX 9 graphics card with WDDM 1,0 or higher driver
What are the minimum hardware requirements for the 64-bit versions of Windows 7?
1 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, 20 GB available hard drive space, DirectX 9 graphics card with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
What do you need to support BitLocker in Windows 7?
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
Which feature in Windows 7 requires a USB flash drive?
BitLocker To Go
What are the additional hardware requirements to support Windows XP Mode in Windows 7?
An additional 1 GB of RAM and 15 GB available hard drive space above the minimum requirements to run Windows 7 without XP Mode
What is the new feature in Windows 7 that allows users to connect computers easily to share files and devices?
Homegroups
What is the main requirement for a computer to be a member of a Windows 7 Homegroup?
It must run Windows 7
Which edition(s) of Windows 7 must you use to initially create a Windows 7 Homegroup?
Windows 7 Home Premium, Ultimate, Professional, or Enterprise
Which editions of Windows 7 are capable of running Windows XP Mode?
Windows 7 Ultimate, Professional, or Enterprise
Which editions of Windows 7 must you run to join a domain?
Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise
What is required for a Windows Vista Premium computer to be upgraded to Windows 7 Premium?
Vista Service Pack 1 or 2
What is the purpose of the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor?
To ensure that all the hardware in the Windows Vista computer is compatible with Windows 7
What is the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit?
An automated, multi-product planning and assessment tool for quicker and easier migrations, which provides detailed readiness assessment reports, executive proposals, and actionable recommendations.
Which editions of Windows Vista can run on a computer with dual processors?
Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate
What is the default application installation folder for any edition of Windows Vista?
C:\Program Files
What is the 32-bit application installation folder used when a 64-bit version of Windows Vista is installed?
C:\Program Files (x86)
What should you use to compute a Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer’s base score?
Windows Experience Index
Where are user profiles located in Windows 2000 and Windows XP?
C:\Documents and Settings
Where are user profiles located in Windows Vista and Windows 7?
C:\Users
Which feature of Windows Vista and Windows 7 prevents applications from running in privileged mode even when an administrator is logged in?
User Account Control (UAC)
Which tab of an application’s Properties dialog box should you select to configure the application to run in a Windows XP environment?
The Compatibility tab
What happens to the data if a user deletes a Windows 7 library?
The data is still available because the data is actually stored in another location.
What is the purpose of libraries in Windows 7?
They allow you to manage multiple file locations as if they were in a single location.
What is Dr. Watson?
An application debugger that is included with Windows
Which edition of Windows 7 are required to install a Language Interface Pack (LIP)?
Windows 7 Ultimate or Enterprise
Which Windows command-line tool opens a text-based word processor?
Edit
Which Windows command line tool is the DirectX Diagnostic tool that allows you to confirm DirectX settings, including the version of DirectX that is installed and the device driver versions?
dxdiag
Which Windows command line tool launches Performance Monitor?
perfmon
Which Windows command line tool will verify that all installed devices are using digitally signed drivers from the correct manufacturer?
Sigverif
What should you do to ensure that BitLocker files display for any search you implement?
Select the Index Encrypted Files option for the index
Which attribute is usually enabled on a factory recovery partition?
HIdden
Where is Wake on LAN enabled initially?
In the BIOS
What is the purpose of the convert command line utility?
It changes a FAT partition into an NTFS partition
What is the purpose of the diskpart command line utility?
It extends a partition to include unpartitioned space on the hard drive.
Where should a user go to change the dual monitor configuration in Windows 7?
Control Panel\Appearance and Personalization\Display\Screen Resolution
What is the User State Migration Tool (USMT)?
A tool used to migrate user settings from one operating system to another
What is the default setting for Windows Update in Windows 7?
Install Updates Automatically
What is dependency service?
A service that requires another service to be running to operate properly
Which command should you use to install the Recovery Console?
The drive_letter:\i386\winnt.exe /cmdcons command
Which three file system formats for fixed disks are supported by Windows XP?
FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS
Which file formats are only used with optical media and cannot be converted to NTFS?
Universal Disk Format (UDF) and CD-ROM file system (CDFS)
Which file system format should you have on a drive if the computer boots to both Windows XP and Windows 98?
FAT32
What is the default file system format for Windows XP?
NTFS
Which Windows component displays details about programs and processes running on a computer and provides information about computer performance?
Windows Task Manager
Which Windows online feature assists you in updating your computer with new security and other critical updates?
Windows Update
While booting up a Windows computer, which key should you press to go to Advanced Boot Options in Windows?
F8
While booting up a Windows XP computer, which key should you press to go into Safe Mode?
F8
While booting up a Windows XP computer, which key should you press to start your computer at a command prompt?
F8
Which Windows feature turns off power-consuming components such as the hard disk and monitor, losing contents of memory and unsaved desktop settings in the process?
Standby mode
How much disk space must be available to use the hibernate feature?
The same as the amount of memory in the computer
What applet in Control Panel do you use to enable hibernate?
Power Options
Which Windows XP technology enables the operating system to control the power to your computer and peripheral devices?
The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
Which procedure should you use to secure an operating system by keeping it up to date with the latest vendor?
Patch management
Which web site allows you to install the latest fixes, patches, and service packs for Windows operating systems?
www.windowsupdate.com
What is the name for a software patch to a Microsoft application or operating system?
A hotfix
Which files are known as Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) files that you can download from the Windows Update Web site to keep your system secure and up to date?
Hotfixes
Which feature in Windows XP notifies you when critical updates are available for your computer?
Automatic Updates
Which service pack must be applied to Windows 2000 for the Automatic Updates applet to appear in control panel?
Service Pack 3 or higher
What should you do to ensure that the operating system prepares the hard drive for a fresh installation of Windows 2000 if you install the operating system to an empty drive?
Use Windows Setup to partition and format the hard drive
What should you do to start the installation from the Windows 2000 Professional installation CD-ROM if you are installing Windows 2000 to an empty hard drive?
Configure the boot sequence to ensure that the CD-ROM starts before the hard disk.
What command should you run from within a current operating system to upgrade to Windows 2000 by using Windows 2000 installation CD-ROM?
driveletter:\i386\winnt32.exe
What command should you use to install Windows 2000 on a new computer by using the Windows 2000 installation CD-ROM?
drive:\i386\winnt.exe
What is the minimum hard drive disk requirement to install Windows 2000 Professional?
A 2 GB hard disk with 650 MB of free space
Which command installs the Recovery Console on a Windows XP Professional computer?
winnt32.exe /cmdcons
What versions of Windows Vista support synchronizing with network folders via the Sync Center?
Business, Enterprise, Ultimate
Which hidden folder in Windows Vista stores user application data?
%root folder%\username\appdata
If you upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista, which folder will store the old settings from Windows XP?
The C:\Windows.old folder
What is the maximum total number of primary partitions and logical drives supported in Windows XP?
32
What does a green? in Device Manager indicate?
A compatible driver is installed but not all functionality may be enabled
What does a blue “i” in Device Manager indicate?
The Use Automatic Settings feature is not enabled for the device.
What does a black exclamation point on a yellow background in Device Manager indicate?
The device has a problem but may still be working
What does a red X in Device Manager indicate?
The device is disabled
How should you create a mounted drive?
Map a drive letter to an empty NTFS volume
What is the purpose of the Sync Center in Windows XP and Vista?
It synchronizes offline files for multiple computers and mobile devices
Where are the user profiles stored in Windows Vista?
c:\Users
Where are the user profiles stored in Windows 2000 and XP?
c:\documents and settings\
What happens when a MAC filtering is enabled on a wireless network?
Only MAC addresses that are specifically allowed connection are granted connection
Which version of Windows Vista cannot join a domain?
Vista Home Basic
Which version of Windows Vista is comparable to Windows XP Media Center edition?
Windows Vista Home Premium
Which registry key stores information about all users on a computer?
hkey_users
What is the purpose of Windows Sidebar in Windows XP and Vista?
It is a panel on the desktop that is able to host and manage mini-applications known ad “gadgets.” It is useful to display things you may want to see, such as a clock, a calendar, and the computer performance statistics.
What are the minimum hardware requirements to use the Aero feature in Windows Vista?
- 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
- 1 GB of RAM
- Graphics processor with a minimum of 128 MB graphics memory, which supports DirectX 9 with a Windows Dispaly Driver Model driver, Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware, and 32 bits per pixel
What is the purpose of the Sticky Keys feature?
It is an accessibility feature in Windows XP and Vista designed for people who have difficulty holding down two or more keys simultaneously
Where should you go to adjust the size pf the virtual memory in Windows XP or Vista?
Click Control Panel. Double-click System. Click the Advanced tab, click the Performance button, and then click the Advanced tab.
What is the default size of the paging file?
1.5 times the amount of RAM
Which key combination is used to break or stop the current command at the command line?
Ctrl + C
Which command-line utility is used to copy multiple files and folders at the same time from a command prompt?
xcopy.exe
While configuring a service from the Services snap-in, what should you select in the Startup type drop-down menu to ensure that the service starts every time Windows boots?
Automatic
Where should you copy the shortcut to a Line-of-business (LOB) application to ensure that the application starts automatically for all users when Windows XP boots?
In the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup folder
Which folder in the Start Menu stores shortcuts to programs that start automatically when Windows boots?
Startup
Which Recovery Console command is used to correct a corrupted Windows boot sector?
Fixboot
What does the ‘A device in system.ini cannot be found’ error message indicate?
There are issues with some settings in the system.ini configuration file
What will happen if the startup media is missing Windows boot files?
The computer will display an error while booting up.
What three conditions can result in the ‘NTLDR No operating system found’ error message on a Windows computer?
- Boot files are corrupt
- Boot sector is corrupt
- No operating system is installed
Where will any installation program copy the temporary installation files during the installation process?
In the c:\Documents and Settings\user_name\Local Settings\Temp folder
Which command can you run to start the Disk Cleanup utility in Windows XP?
cleanmgr.exe
Which Windows utility allows you to free up disk space by removing optional Windows components and programs that you do not use?
The Disk Cleanup utility
Which command-line utility can you use in Windows XP to search for a text string in a file or files?
Find
Which command-line utility in Windows XP can you run to compare the contents of two files or sets of files?
COMP
Which command-line utility in Windows XP can you use to display or alter the compression of files on NTFS partitions?
COMPACT
Which part of a command line utility alters the action of the command, such as widening or narrowing the function of the command?
A switch
Which tool can you use to track and control disk space usage for NTFS volumes on a Windows XP computer?
Disk Quota
Which file system should you use to format a volume to enable disk quota on that volume?
NTFS
Which account is not included in the disk quota system?
Administrator account
Which tool in Windows XP can you use to create images of an operating system for duplication from one computer to another computer?
System Preparation tool (sysprep.exe)
Which tool in Windows XP automates the Windows mini-Setup program?
System Preparation tool (sysprep.exe)
What is the name of the answer file for the Sysprep.exe tool in Windows XP?
Sysprep.inf
Which wizard should you run to build the Sysprep.inf answer file for the Sysprep.exe tool in Windows XP?
Setup Manager Wizard
Which .cab file on the Windows XP operating system CD-ROM contains the Sysprep.exe tool?
The Deploy.cab file in the \Support\Tools folder
What would be the total amount of RAM available to the operating system if the computer has a total of 256 MB of RAM and 16 MB of video shared memory?
240 MB
Which file is required at startup by Windows operating systems to display a menu of operating systems currently on the computer to allow the user to easily select which operating system to load?
Boot.ini
Where is the Boot.ini file located on Windows operating systems?
Root directory of the primary hard disk drive
Which command line utility can you use to modify the Boot.ini file in Windows operating systems?
Bootcfg.exe
Which switch in the Boot.ini file forces the system into standard 640x480 16-color VGA mode by using a video driver that is compatible with any video adapter?
/basevideo
Which switch in the Boot.ini file displays the device driver names while they are being loaded?
/sos
Which rights are required for a user to install an application on a computer?
Local administrative rights
Which type of activities can a user perform under a normal user account?
Use instant messaging, access emails, change the icon for My Computer, and so on
Which file system supports Encrypting File System (EFS) to increase security?
NTFS
Which file system or systems support file compression and disk quotas?
NTFS
What is the only way to switch back to the FAT32 file system after you convert from FAT32 to NTFS?
Reformat the drive or partition
Which file system includes features that are required for hosting Active Directory?
NTFS
Which command should you run to manually start a service on a Windows XP computer?
Net start service-name
Which command should you run to manually stop a service on a Windows XP computer?
Net stop service-name
Which command should you run to create a user account from the command prompt on a Windows XP computer?
net user username /add
Which command hsould you run to delete a user account from the command prompt on a Windows XP computer?
Net user username /delete
Which utility can you use to scan all protected files to verify their versions on a Windows XP computer?
System File Checker (sfc.exe)
Which rights are required to run the System File Checker (sfc.exe) utility on a Windows XP computer?
Administrative rights
Which Windows utility allows you to free up disk space by removing all system restore points except the most recent restore point?
The Disk Cleanup utility
Which command switch is used to display the other available command switches along with their descriptions for a command line function?
/?
What symbol is used to add a switch to any command line utility or function?
/
Where is a copy of a user’s profile stored?
%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\%username%
Where is the installation file cached if a user installs a program by using his/her user ID named user1?
%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\User1\Local Settings\Temp
At which location is the Internet Explorer offline cache stored for a user who is logged on to a Windows XP computer?
%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\Username\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files
At which location are the desktop items, including files and shortcuts, stored for a user who is logged on to a Windows XP computer?
%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\Username\Desktop
At which location is the application specific data, such as a custom dictionary for a word processing program, stored for a user who is logged on to a Windows XP computer?
%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data
At which location is the Internet Explorer history stored for a user who is logged on to a Windows XP computer?
%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\Username\Local Settings\History
Which command line utility can you use in Windows XP to locate and consolidate fragmented boot files, data files, and folders on local volumes?
defrag.exe
Which file systems can you defragment by using the Defrag,exe utility in Windows XP?
File Allocation Table (FAT), FAT32, and New Technology File System (NTFS)
Which command can you run to start the Disk Defragmenter Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-n in Windows XP?
dfrg.msc
How many volumes can you defragment at a time by using the Disk Defragmenter utility in Windows XP?
One
What is the minimum amount of free disk space that must be available on a disk drive for the Disk Defragmenter to completely and adequately defragment it?
15%
Which command should you run on a Windows XP computer to force defragmentation of volume D: regardless of whether it needs to be defragmented or even if free space is low?
defrag d: -f
Which command should you run only to analyze volume D: for defragmentation on a Windows XP computer?
defrag D: -a
Which parameter of the defrag.exe command line utility should you use to display the verbose output of the defragmentation process of volume D: on a Windows XP computer?
defrag D: -v
Which parameter of the defrag.exe command line utility can you run to display the help text for the utility on a Windows XP computer?
defrag -?
Which types of disks can be defragmented by using the Disk Defragmenter utility on a Windows XP computer?
dynamic and basic disks
Which command line utility can you use in Windows XP to compare the contents of two floppy disks?
diskcomp