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1
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You want to maintain the existing OS on your device while installing Windows as a separate instance, thereby creating a multi-boot configuration. Which type of installation should you choose?

A

Clean installation

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Examine the following output:

Reply from 64.78.193.84: bytes=32 time=86ms TTL=115

Reply from 64.78.193.84: bytes=32 time=43ms TTL=115

Reply from 64.78.193.84: bytes=32 time=44ms TTL=115

Reply from 64.78.193.84: bytes=32 time=44ms TTL=115

Which utility produced this output?

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ping

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Which Windows tool allows you to schedule automatic backups at specific days and times?

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Task Scheduler

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Which command would you use to view the MAC address of the network adapter on a Windows workstation while troubleshooting network connectivity issues?

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ipconfig /all

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What indicates that a drive is unavailable when you check the status of a hard drive? (2 answers)

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  1. Bad
  2. Down
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What processor allows macOS users to run Windows on their computers?

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Intel

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While researching a solution for a system file issue, you discover that using the attrib command may resolve your problem. The instructions indicate to run thew following command:
attrib +s +r -a myfile.dll
What BEST explains what this command does?

A

It adds the System file attribute, adds the Read-only attribute, and removes the Archive attribute for myfile.dll

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You have a single hard drive on your laptop with a basic system volume that is running low on space. What is the BEST way to extend the available space on this volume?

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Extend the system volume on the existing hard drive by using contiguous unallocated space

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You have recently acquired a new USB drive intended for troubleshooting computers and other network devices, such as printers and projectors. To ensure compatibility across all these devices, you need to format the drive with a suitable file system. What file system type would best fulfill MOST, if not all, of your requirements for formatting the USB drive?

A

FAT32

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Which tab in Task Manager allows you to adjust the priority level of a specific program on a Windows system?

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Details

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You have a computer equipped with a 64-bit dual-core processor running the 64-bit version of Windows 10 Professional. You wish to upgrade to the 64-bit version of Windows 11 Home with minimal effort. Which installation method should you choose to achieve this?

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Clean installation

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What criteria must be satisfied to extend a volume? (2 answers)

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  1. The volume must be formatted with NTFS
  2. The volume must be unformatted
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You have a workstation operating on a 64-bit version of Windows 10 Professional that you want to upgrade to Windows 11 Professional while preserving your existing data, settings, and applications. What is the BEST installation method to use for upgrading to Windows 11?

A

Upgrade

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You are in the Command Prompt and need to open the Remote Shutdown Dialog to restart a remote server that is experiencing problems. Which command would you use to display the Remote Shutdown Dialog?

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shutdown /i

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You have been tasked with installing Windows 11 on 30 computers for a new branch office your company is establishing. These computers come from various manufacturers and feature different hardware configurations. Which installation method would be most efficient to minimize the time and effort required for the installations?

A

Unattended

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16
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Which Windows 10 edition requires a volume licensing agreement?

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Enterprise

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Which type of software enables users to interact with a computer’s memory, file system, processes, and hardware?

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Operating System

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18
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What do you need to have in place before you can apply your desktop settings from your new Windows 11 laptop to all your other Windows devices?

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A Microsoft account

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19
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Which Windows component is specifically designed for making video calls with contacts via their Microsoft accounts?

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Chat

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20
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You suspect that a system file may be corrupt or missing. Which command would you use to scan and repair the integrity of that specific file?

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sfc /scanfile

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21
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You have successfully installed Windows 11 on your hard drive using a disc purchased from a local retail store. What should you do next?

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Edit the BIOS/UEFI settings to boot from the hard drive first

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22
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A user reports being unable to access a specific website. You perform a ping test to the web server’s IP address, which is successful. Additionally, a tracert test shows 17 hops to reach the web server. What is most likely the cause of this issue?

A

Incorrect DNS server address

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23
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As you prepare a 128 GB flash drive, you need to decide on the appropriate file system. What BEST outlines the benefits of using the exFAT file system over NTFS for this flash drive?

A

Lower overhead and risk of corruption

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What is a best practice to follow when using RDP to access another computer?

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Implement additional security protocols

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Which Linux software suite offers tools for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations?

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LibreOffice

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26
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Examine the following output:

Server: helicuplar.xct.takro.net

Address: 209.53.4.130

Name: westsim.com

Address: 64.78.193.84

What command produced this output?

A

nslookup

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27
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You have an application that renders videos for your online business, and you want to ensure it receives sufficient CPU resources even when other applications are running. How can you adjust the CPU priority for that application?

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Use Task Manager to modify the process priority

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28
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Which command would you use to have a workstation release the IP address it obtained from a DHCP server?

A

ipconfig /release

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You recently acquired a new Windows 11 computer specifically for creating and editing animations and installed a high-end video adapter to meet the demands of animation creation. However, you notice that the computer is running slowly during compilation and that the process takes longer than anticipated. What would be the BEST first step to address this issue?

A

Install the adapter drive from the manufacturer instead of using the Windows driver

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30
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While troubleshooting a Windows computer, you open Command Prompt to browse the hard drive’s directories. You realize the one of the essential folders for your project is missing. Which Microsoft command line tools should you use to quickly create the missing folder?

A

md

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31
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Linux has long been a dominant force in server environments and its presence has expanded significantly in recent years. Which category of devices has seen Linux capture a significant share of the market?

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Mobile devices

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32
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Which utility is used to check a disk for bad clusters?

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chkdsk

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33
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You want to upgrade you laptop from Windows 10 to Windows 11 without accessing a website or external source to obtain the upgrade package. What should you do?

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Updates and Security

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Jimmy’s computer is running unusually slow today. He reaches out to you, an IT technician, for assistance in identifying the issue and improving his computer’s performance. After opening Task Manager on Jimmy’s computer, you notice a suspicious application consuming nearly 90% of the CPU. Which option in Task Manager can you use to stop this application from running?

A

Right-click > End Task

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34
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What is the last step in the Windows post-installation process?

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Document the system

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35
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You start the installation process and realize that you need to load additional drivers for your storage controller in order for Windows to write to that disk. What steps should you take?

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Load the necessary drivers from a USB drive

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36
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What is one advantage of extending a volume?

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You can add space to the volume from another disk

37
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What is the most basic and cheapest version of Windows that includes BitLocker?

A

Pro

38
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You have a workstation currently running Windows 10 Home, but you want to install Windows 11 Professional as a separate instance to enable dual-booting between the two OS. Which type of installation would best suit your needs?

A

Customer/clean installation

39
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You are managing a Windows system and want to check information about your computer, such as CPU utilization and disk I/O operations. Which two tools can you use for this purpose?

A
  1. Task Manager
  2. Resource Monitor
40
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Which file system is necessary for managing file and folder permission on a Windows-based computer?

A

NTFS-formatted partition

41
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You are getting ready to install Windows 11 on your Windows 10 computer. Which two pre-installation steps are essential to complete before performing a clean installation?

A
  1. Back up existing data
  2. Create a system image
42
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Which Linux file system employs checksums to ensure the integrity of it journal?

A

ext4

43
Q

You upgraded your Windows 10 workstation to Windows 11 a few months back, but lately, the OS has been acting erratically, particularly when creating files or accessing specific features. What should you do as the FIRST step to attempt to resolve these issues?

A

Perform an in-place upgrade

44
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After installing Windows on a system with four physical hard disks, the installation created a system volume and a C: volume on the first disk (Disk 0). The second disk (Disk 1) and third disk (Disk 2) were initialized but no volumes were created on them. What status would you expect to see for Disk 1 and Disk 2?

A

Unallocated

45
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You’re thinking about upgrading RAM. What is the maximum amount of RAM supported by Windows 11 Pro for your laptop?

A

2 TB

46
Q

Which disk maintenance utility improves hard drive performance by checking file system integrity and repairing any detected errors?

A

Check Disk

47
Q

Examine the following output:

4 22 ms 21 ms 22 ms sttlwa01gr02.bb.ispxy.com [154.11.10.62]

5 39 ms 39 ms 65 ms plalca01gr00.bb.ispxy.com [154.11.12.11]

6 39 ms 39 ms 39 ms Rwest.plalca01gr00.bb.ispxy.com [154.11.3.14]

7 40 ms 39 ms 46 ms svl-core-03.inet.ispxy.net [205.171.205.29]

8 75 ms 117 ms 63 ms dia-core-01.inet.ispxy.net [205.171.142.1]

Which command produced this output?

A

tracert

48
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What is an example of a web-browser based OS?

A

ChromeOS

49
Q

What is the minimum number of storage devices required to set up three-way mirroring for a storage space?

A

5

50
Q

You are currently using the latest version of Windows 10 and want to upgrade to Windows 11 to access new features. However, you have critical data stored on the OS hard drive that you want to keep safe during the installation. Which installation method should you choose to ensure that your data remains intact while installing Windows 11?

A

In-place upgrade

51
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While configuring a computer, you realize you need to create, format, and manage the partitions and volumes on your hard drives. What command line utility is the BEST choice for this task?

A

DiskPart

52
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You want to merge storage space from two separate hard disks into a single logical unit on your Windows computer. What is the BEST step to take?

A

Use dynamic disks and a spanned volume

53
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You’ve recently upgraded your motherboard, and a few weeks later, you encounter problems accessing certain Windows features on your computer. What would be the BEST solution to resolve this issue?

A

Reactivate your copy of Windows

54
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Which Windows command is used to display a list of files and subdirectories within a directory?

A

dir

55
Q

Your company has a Windows software application that can be only used by one person at a time. When you attempt to run the program, you receive a message indicating that it is currently in use and unavailable. It’s essential for you to gain access to this program as quickly as possible. You need to identify who is logged into the computer to determine who is using the application. After connecting to the remote computer via Remote Desktop, which utility would be the BEST choice to find out who is currently using the program?

A

Task Manager

56
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Which two features are part of Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)?

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  1. Lets you enforce settings on all computers in an Active Directory network
  2. Can run specific scripts at specified times
57
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Which two features are part of the Windows taskbar component?

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  1. Can be moved to the left or left-centered on the screen
  2. Can be hidden
58
Q

How can you allocate more storage space for employees, setting a maximum of 100 GB per drive, despite only having 500 GB available in the storage pool? Which Storage Spaces feature allows you to allocate more space than is physically available?

A

Thin provisioning

59
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You have four volumes on a basic hard disk, and you convert the disk to dynamic. After the conversion, what is MOST likely status of the fourth volume if it is valid and has no errors?

A

Healthy

60
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Which command switches would provide the BEST information on how to use the chkdsk command line tool when it fails to execute?

A

chkdsk /?

61
Q

As the network administrator for a branch office in a WAN that spans most of the United States, you receive reports from users who are unable to access resources at the main headquarters. Suspecting that a router between your office and headquarters may be malfunctioning, which TCP/IP utility would be BEST for troubleshooting the routers?

A

tracert

62
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Which tool can you use to view hardware utilization statistics that provide insights into your computer’s performance?

A

Resource Monitor

63
Q

You have recently bought a copy of Windows 11 from a retail store, but the system you want to install it on lacks an optical drive. What is the most effective method for installing Windows in this situation?

A

Download an ISO copy of the installation files to a USB flash drive

64
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John is using a program called Frame Master on his Windows computer. While attempting to import graphics, he encounters a prolonged spinning wheel. When he clicks on the application, a message appears stating that the application is not responding. Which Microsoft command line too would be the MOST effective for shutting down the application?

A

taskkill

65
Q

Which version of Windows 11 Enterprise is designed for organizations seeking cloud-delivered endpoint security?

A

Enterprise E5

66
Q

Which two features are available in Windows 11 but not included in Windows 10?

A
  1. Snap layouts
  2. Teams
67
Q

You have received a .app file for your Macintosh computer, which is a graphics editor that you intend to install. What steps would you typically take to install this graphics editor?

A

Copy the .app file to the Applications directory

68
Q

Which Windows desktop component allows you to create multiple desktops to organize different set of applications?

A

Virtual Desktop

69
Q

You are preparing to install Windows 11 Professional on your Windows 10 laptop and have confirmed that your hardware is compatible with Windows 11 requirements. What pre-installation step should you take next?

A

Back up existing data

70
Q

Most operating systems include a GUI. Which BEST defines the purpose of an operating system’s GUI?

A

A user-friendly interface that uses icons and visual components to interact with the system

71
Q

Which file types contains an identical image of data and is found on an optical disc?

A

.iso

72
Q

Which method for upgrading Windows requires you to mount the installation media prior to initiating the upgrade process?

A

ISO file

73
Q

Which command displays a list of the Group Policy Objects that have been applied to both a computer and a user?

A

gpresult

74
Q

Which command would you use to request new IP configuration information from a DHCP server while troubleshooting network connectivity issues on a workstation?

A

ipconfig /renew

75
Q

Which two tasks does Windows Storage Spaces eliminate?

A
  1. Drive repartitioning
  2. Volume resizing
76
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You have a computer with a single hard disk configured as a basic disk with an NTFS-formatted partition. The computer runs Windows 11 and has run out of space. After installing a new hard drive, you open Disk Management. What is necessary step to increase the size of the existing volume?

A

Create a new partition without a drive letter on the new hard disk

77
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Which utility can you use to view a computer’s current connections, active sessions, and open ports?

A

netstat

78
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Kyle has a small retail business. He had a custom application developed for his inventory tracking. All of Kyle’s company computers have an OS that will soon reach its end of life because a newer version was released two years ago. Kyle is concerned that his custom inventory application may not be compatible with the new version of the operating system. What risk is Kyle taking is he continues to use the OS after its end of life?

A

The OS will become increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks

79
Q

Which Windows tool allows you to create and delete partitions on hard drives?

A

Disk Managment

80
Q

As an IT administrator for a thriving company that frequently hires new employees, you’re tasked with installing and configuring Windows OS and essential applications on their laptops. To streamline the process, you offer new hires a choice between two specific laptop models. Which installation type would be the most efficient use of your time in this situation?

A

Image Deployment

81
Q

Which Linux command line utility displays a list of installed network interfaces along with their current statuses and configurations?

A

ifconfig

82
Q

Which OS is based on Linux?

A

Unix

83
Q

As the IT administrator for a small consulting firm with 15 computers, which Windows feature would best enable file, printer, and local network resource sharing among all office computers?

A

Workgroup

84
Q

You are the IT administrator for your company, and you’ve been assigned the task of installing 300 copies of Windows 11. To complete this task as quickly and efficiently as possible, which boot method would be the most effective for the installation?

A

PXE

85
Q

Which command would you use to navigate from the current directory to its immediate parents directory?

A

cd ..

86
Q

While upgrading from the latest version of Windows 10 to Windows 11, you encountered a failure that prevented the upgrade from completing. Which tool runs automatically after an upgrade failure to assist you in identifying the cause of the issue?

A

SetupDiag

87
Q

Your computer is equipped with a quad-core processor that supports multithreading. While running Windows, what is the BEST way to use Task Manager to check if multithreading is enabled?

A

Use Task Manager to display CPU utilization graphs for eight processors

88
Q

You have a thin-provisioned storage space that unexpectedly unmounts. What is the MOST likely reason for this issue?

A

The storage space has run out of disk space

89
Q

What is the most affordable edition of Windows 11 you can install on your laptop that includes BitLocker device encryption?

A

Pro

90
Q

Which switch should you use with the ping command to perform a continuous ping?

A

-t

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