SG: Ch 17: Working with Windows 10 Flashcards
You need to install a 64-bit version Windows 10. How much drive space is required?
A. 16 GB
B. 20 GB
C. 24 GB
D. 60 GB
B. 20 GB
Windows 10 64-bit requires a minimum of 20 GB of free hard drive space. Windows 10 32-bit requires a minimum of 16 GB of free hard drive space. Both 24 GB and 60 GB are wrong answers. Although the more hard drive space, the better, only 20 GB is required for 64-bit Windows 10.
Where is the Boot Configuration Data stored on a Windows 10 installation utilizing EFI?
A. EFI System Partition
B. WinRE partition
C. Secure Boot partition
D. C:\WINDOWS
A. EFI System Partition
The Boot Configuration Data is stored in the EFI System Partition on an EFI installation of Windows 10. The WinRE partition is used for the Windows Recovery Environment. Secure boot is a feature of an EFI installation and does not contain its own partition. The C:\WINDOWS folder is where the installation of Windows exists.
Which feature is used to align windows on the Desktop?
A. Cortana
B. Spotlight
C. Snap Assist
D. HomeGroup
C. Snap Assist
Snap Assist allows for the quick snapping alignment of a window on the Desktop. Cortana is a digital person assistant. Spotlight will display a random wallpaper on the login screen. HomeGroup is a simple file and printer sharing feature.
Which tool allows you to report a remote computer’s inventory of hardware?
A. regedit.exe
B. msinfo32.exe
C. msconfig.exe
D. dxdiag.exe
B. msinfo32.exe
The msinfo32.exe tool allows for the remote reporting of a computer’s hardware. regedit.exe is used to edit the Registry. msconfig.exeis used to change the startup of services and applications for the operating system. dxdiag.exe is used to diagnosis DirectX problems.
You have a computer with four physical CPUs and 4 TB of RAM. Which edition of Windows 10 should you install?
A. Education
B. Enterprise
C. Pro
D. Pro for Workstations
D. Pro for Workstations
Only Windows 10 Pro for Workstations supports four physical CPUs. Windows 10 Education supports two physical CPUs and 2 TB of RAM. Windows 10 Enterprise supports two physical CPUs and 2 TB of RAM. Windows 10 Pro supports two physical CPUs and 2 TB of RAM.
You need to install a 64-bit version of Windows 10. How much RAM is required?
A. 1 GB
B. 2 GB
C. 4 GB
D. 8 GB
B. 2 GB
2 GB of RAM is required for a 64-bit installation of Windows 10. 1 GB of RAM is required for a 32-bit installation of Windows 10. Both 4 GB and 8 GB are wrong answers. The more RAM installed in the computer, the better, but 2 GB is the requirement.
Which Windows Update branch for Windows 10 will install features as they are released to the general public?
A. Semi-Annual Channel
B. Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted)
C. Long-Term Servicing Channel
D. Insider Program
B. Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted)
The Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted) branch will install updates as they are released to the general public. The Semi-Annual Channel is normally delayed by 3-4 months. The Long-Term Servicing Channel never installs new features during the life of the version of Windows. The Insider Program allows for the installation of brand-new features before they are publically released.
Which restriction will be imposed on Windows 10 users until they activate the operating system?
A. They won’t be able to launch applications.
B. They won’t be able to run Windows Updates.
C. They won’t be able to change the wallpaper.
D. They won’t be able to browse the Internet.
C. They won’t be able to change the wallpaper.
Users will not be able to change the wallpaper or personalize the operating system until it is active. Applications will still launch fine. Windows Updates will continue to function to keep Windows up-to-date. Browsing the Internet will not be affected.
You want to upgrade from 32-bit Windows 7 Professional to a 64-bit version of Windows 10. What are your options?
A. Upgrade directly to Windows 10 Pro 64-bit.
B. Upgrade first to Windows 10 Pro 32-bit, and then update to 64-bit.
C. Upgrade to Windows 8.1 64-bit, and then upgrade to Windows 10 64-bit.
D. You must perform a clean installation of Windows 10 Pro 64-bit.
D. You must perform a clean installation of Windows 10 Pro 64-bit.
There is no way to directly convert a 32-bit installation of Windows to 64-bit Windows without performing a clean installation. Upgrading directly to Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is not possible. Upgrading to Windows 10 Pro 32-bit is possible, but you cannot upgrade to a 64-bit edition. Upgrading to Windows 8.1 64-bit is not possible.
What is the maximum number of concurrent connections that can be made to a Windows 10 workstation?
A. 10 connections
B. 15 connections
C. 20 connections
D. 25 connections
C. 20 connections
The maximum number of connections that can simultaneously be made to a Windows 10 workstation is 20.
You used the winver.exe utility and it reported Windows 10 Version 1703 (OS Build 15063.145). What is the current date of the last update?
A. 63rd day of 2015
B. 145th day of 2015
C. March of 2017
D. The version needs to be looked up at Microsoft.com.
C. March of 2017
The date code of the edition is yymm, so 1703 is March of 2017. The 63rd day of 2015 and the 145th day of 2015 are incorrect answers, because the build number is the number of builds of Windows 10. The build number does translate to a version of Windows, but that information is in the date code and does not need looked up.
You have a Windows 10 Home laptop, and your organization has a Windows Server 2012 domain. You cannot find the option to join the domain. What could be the problem?
A. The domain needs to be at least Windows 2016.
B. The edition of the Windows 10 operating system needs to be upgraded.
C. Windows 10 does not support joining to a domain.
D. The operating system must be installed on a desktop in order to join a domain.
B. The edition of the Windows 10 operating system needs to be upgraded.
The edition of Windows 10 needs to be Pro, Enterprise, or Education in order to join a domain. The domain version has no effect on joining of operating systems. Windows 10 supports joining to a domain, provided that it is not Windows 10 Home edition. There is no restriction for joining a domain for a laptop.
An application states that it requires 4 GB of memory. What does that mean?
A. The application needs 4 GB of local storage.
B. The application needs 4 GB of network storage.
C. The application needs 4 GB of memory itself.
D. The application needs 4 GB of memory on the operating system.
D. The application needs 4 GB of memory on the operating system.
When RAM requirements are stated, they are inclusive of the operating system, so the RAM requirement is the total memory of the operating system. The application will have a separate specification for local or network storage.
You want to upgrade from Windows Vista Home Basic edition to Windows 10. What are your options?
A. Upgrade to Windows 10 Home.
B. Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro.
C. Upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise.
D. Upgrade first to Windows 7 Home Basic.
D. Upgrade first to Windows 7 Home Basic.
You will need to upgrade to Windows 7 Home Basic first, since Windows 10 does not have a direct upgrade path from Windows Vista. Upgrading to Windows 10 Home can be achieved after upgrading to Windows 7 Home Basic. Upgrading to Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Enterprise directly cannot be achieved, even after upgrading to Windows 7 Home Basic. However, you can upgrade editions once you have upgraded to Windows 10.
You need to install Windows 10 for your organization. Which edition should be installed to support DirectAccess?
A. Education
B. Enterprise
C. Pro
D. Pro for Workstations
B. Enterprise
Windows 10 Enterprise is a volume-licensed edition of Windows that supports DirectAccess. Windows 10 Education is used by higher education and K-12 and does not support DirectAccess. Windows 10 Pro is a retail-licensed edition of Windows that does not support DirectAccess. Windows 10 Pro for Workstations is a retail-licensed edition that supports high-performance computing.
