Operating systems (2) Flashcards
Which of the following are true statements about Windows To Go (WTG)? (Choose two.)
It does not support BitLocker.
It requires a USB 3.0 drive.
It does not support OS upgrades.
It is available in Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1.
It requires a USB 3.0 drive.
It does not support OS upgrades.
Microsoft created Windows To Go (WTG) to allow Windows 8/8.1 to be installed on any USB-bootable device, such as a flash drive or external hard drive. WTG works with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, but it requires USB 3.0 drives. WTG does not support OS upgrades, but it is compatible with BitLocker
What feature of Windows 7 provides anti-spyware protection?
Windows Defender
Windows Firewall
Windows Protector
Windows Defender
Windows Defender can identify spyware, and it is included with all versions of Windows from Windows Vista onward. As with similar programs, for Windows Defender to function properly, you need to keep the definitions current and scan on a regular basis
You are at a Windows 8.1 command prompt, and the directory you are in has a Windows cabinet file in it. Which command do you use if you want to get a file out of that cabinet file?
extract
expand
unzip
expand
The expand command is used to extract compressed files from a cabinet file
You believe that someone is trying to hack into a Windows 8.1 workstation using brute-force methods to guess the password. To deter the attacker, you want to lock out the account if there are five failed login attempts. Which management tool should you use to configure this?
SECPOL.MSC
COMPMGMT.MSC
SECMON.EXE
SECPOL.MSC
You want to use the Local Security Policy tool, which is SECPOL.MSC. It allows you to set the default security settings for the system. This includes password settings, lockout policies, audit policy, and other security settings
Which feature available in Windows Vista and Windows 7 is used to create a snapshot of a file, even when the file is in use, for retrieval if the original file is accidentally deleted or overwritten?
Shadow Copy
Windows Backup
OneDrive
Shadow Copy
The Volume Shadow Copy Service creates copies from which you can recover should a file be accidentally deleted or overwritten. Windows 7 adds to Vista by including an interface for configuring storage used by volume shadow copies. The Properties dialog box for a file contains a Previous Versions tab that can be used to return to another version of the file
Sitting at a Windows 8.1 command prompt, you want to delete the read-only doc.txt file in the directory you are in. You do not want Windows to ask you for permission to delete the file. What is the syntax to delete the file?
del doc.txt /y /f
del doc.txt /q /r
del doc.txt /q /f
del doc.txt /q /f
The del command, short for delete, is used to delete files. The /q switch is for quiet mode. It will not ask for confirmation to delete the file. The /f switch forces deletion of read-only files. /y and /r are not valid switches for the del command
You are preparing to make major configuration changes to a Windows 8.1 workstation. Before you begin, which command can you run to ensure that there is a current restore point for the workstation?
MSRA.EXE
RSTRUI.EXE
MSTSC.EXE
RSTRUI.EXE
Restore points are created and managed in the System Restore utility (RSTRUI.EXE). A restore point is a copy of your system configuration at a given point in time. Restore points are useful for when Windows fails to boot but the computer appears to be fine otherwise, or when Windows doesn’t seem to be acting right and you think it was because of a recent configuration change
You need to check the integrity of key Windows system files on the C: drive, which are hidden from view by default. Which tool can you use to allow you to view hidden files?
System Configuration
Local Security Policy
Windows Explorer
Windows Explorer
Some of the more important files that you will need to work on are hidden by default as a security precaution. To make certain folders or files visible, you need to change the display properties of Windows Explorer. This is generally done by going to Folder Options and deselecting Hide Protected Operating System Files. The display properties of Windows Explorer also let you hide file extensions and set general folder options and has options to view the folders in different ways
Which of the following features were first featured in a Microsoft operating system with Windows 8? (Choose two.)
Pinning
Windows Store
PowerShell
Charms
Windows Store
Charms
The Windows Store and charms were introduced with Windows 8. The Windows Store is an online site from which you can download apps, games, software, and so on. Charms are controls that are available on the side of the screen for every Windows Store app. They consist of Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings
You are creating a network for a small office with Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 workstations. They do not want centralized security, but they want it to be easy to share printers and files, including libraries. What type of network setup should you recommend?
Workgroup
HomeGroup
Distributed
HomeGroup
The purpose behind a HomeGroup is to simplify home or small office networking and, more specifically, the sharing of files and printers. Windows 7 Starter can only join a HomeGroup, while all other editions of Windows 7 can both join and create a HomeGroup. The location from which you network must be set to Home. Shared files can include libraries, which is a big feature of Windows 7. All computers participating in the HomeGroup must be running Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 (but not Vista), and the network cannot extend outside the small group
A client wants to install a new video game, and he’s read that the game requires DirectX 11. He’s afraid that his Windows 8.1 computer doesn’t support this version; which command should you tell him to run to see whether he’s correct?
MSINFO32
MMC
DXDIAG
DXDIAG
DirectX is a collection of application programming interfaces (APIs) related to multimedia. A great utility is the DxDiag (DirectX Diagnostic) tool, which allows you to test DirectX functionality. When you start it, you can also verify that Microsoft has signed your drivers
You need to install a copy of Windows 7 onto a PC with no current operating system. Which boot methods are acceptable to begin this installation? (Choose all that apply.)
PXE
CD-ROM
USB
Internal hard drive
DVD
PXE
USB
DVD
Windows 7 can be installed from three sources: PXE (over the network), DVD, or USB. Windows 7 does not come on CD-ROM. In this instance, the computer has no operating system, so the internal hard drive is not bootable
You are working on a Windows 8.1 workstation and want to view statistics for how busy the processor is and how much memory is in use. Which two of the following tools will easily allow you to do this? (Choose two.)
CONTROL.EXE SYSTEM
COMPMGMT.MSC
SERVICES.MSC
PERFMON.EXE
COMPMGMT.MSC
PERFMON.EXE
The Computer Management console (COMPMGMT.EXE) contains Performance Monitor, which allows you to view hardware performance statistics. PERFMON.EXE is the executable command for Performance Monitor in its own Microsoft Management Console (MMC) window. You can also use Task Manager and Resource Monitor to check CPU and memory usage statistics
You are planning to install Windows 7 on several dozen computers that will join an existing Windows Server domain. What is the least powerful edition of Windows 7 you can install on these client computers?
Windows 7 Enterprise
Windows 7 Starter
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate can join a Windows Server domain. The Starter and Home Premium editions cannot
What disk partition’s usage is directly affected by how much RAM memory is installed in the system?
The swap partition
The root partition
The third extended partition
The swap partition
In a Linux system, one may find all of these partitions, but the swap partition is the one affected by the amount of RAM memory installed. The swap partition is mounted and used when the RAM is fully utilized but the system requires additional space
