SK_deck_4613898 Flashcards
The Msconfig system configuration tabs differ based on the Windows version you’re running, but what are the key tabs you’ll see? pg. 648
General, Boot, Services, Startup, and Tools
In Windows XP, Boot is actually ___. pg. 648
Boot.ini
On the Msinfo32 tool display, you can’t change any values from this view, but what can you do? pg. 648
search, export, save, and run utilities
What Msinfo32 command-line option is only available in Windows XP? pg. 648
/category
What is the Msinfo32 command-line /info function? pg. 649
it creates a file and saves it in .NFO format
In what MS Windows system would you find /pch? pg.649
Windows XP
What option creates a file and saves it in .TXT format? pg. 649
/report
The Msinfo32 interface shows __ __ for the system. pg. 649
configuration values
DxDiag pg. 649
DirectX Diagnostic utility
___ is a collection of application programming interfaces (APIs) related to multimedia. pg. 649
DirectX
MSTSC pg. 649
Remote Desktop Connection
___ must be supported by the system BIOS in order to work properly. pg .650
ACPI - Advanced Configuration Power Interface
With ACPI, it is the ___ that provides the operating system with the necessary methods for controlling hardware. pg. 650
BIOS
___ only gave a limited amount of power to the operating system and let the BIOS do all the real work. pg .650
APM - Advanced Power Management
Three main states of power management common in most operating systems are…? pg. 650
Hibernate, Standby, Suspend/Sleep
__ puts the system in a low-power state, while __ turns it off. pg. 650
Sleep - Hibernate
Define WoL pg. 651
Wake on LAN is an Ethernet standard implemented via card that allows a “sleeping” machine to awaken when it receives a wakeup signal.
Using the __ feature, any information in memory is saved to disk before the computer is turned off. pg. 652
Hybernation
Going into and coming out of hibernation takes more time than going into and coming out of ____. pg. 652
Stand By/ Sleep mode
In order for a hard disk to be able to hold files and programs, it has to be ___ and ___. pg. 653
partitioned and formatted
___ is the process of creating logical divisions on a hard drive. pg. 653
Partitioning
Formatting is the process of creating and configuring a __ __ ___ and creating the ___ directory. pg. 653
file allocation table (FAT) , root
NTFS pg. 653
New Technology Filesystem
Why should you be extremely careful with the Format command? pg. 654
When you format a drive, all data on the drive is erased
__ __ simplifies the sigh-on process for users and lowers the support requirements for Admins. pg. 656
Active Directory (AD)
