study session questions Flashcards
which command is used to write a new boot record onto a win7 system partition
bootrec /fixboot
if this was xp, it would be “fixboot”
command to run SFC
c:>sfc /scannow
an employee loses phone. gps locator shows it is outside of your control. what is your next best step?
perform remote wipe
Which of the following files are required to start Windows XP? (Select 3 answers)
NTLDR
NTDETECT.COM
BOOT.INI
Which of the following files are required to start Windows Vista/7? (Select 3 answers)
BOOTMGR (Windows Boot Manager)
BCD (Boot Configuration Data)
WINLOAD.EXE
unique to xp
Unique to Windows XP o Add/remove programs o Network connections o Printers and faxes o Automatic updates o Network setup wizard
unique to vista
Unique to Vista o Tablet PC settings o Pen and input devices o Offline files o Problem reports and solutions o Printers
unique to win7
Unique to Windows 7 o HomeGroup o Action Center Security Center o Remote Applications and Desktop Connections o Troubleshooting
types of back ups
Incremental backup backs up all files that have changed since the last full or incremental backup.
The other listed terms are defined as follows:
Copy: A backup that copies files other than hidden or system files to another storage device.
Differential backup: A backup that backs up all files that have changed since the last full backup.
Full backup: A backup that backs up all files.
types of virtualization
The host/guest Virtualization is defined as a type of virtualization where a PC or workstation runs a standard operating system and a virtualization machine manager (VMM) runs inside the operating system.
The other listed terms are defines as follows:
Hypervisor: This is a VMM that runs directly on the hardware and does not need to run inside an operating system.
Server-hosted: This is a type of virtualization where images are sent out to thin clients.
Client-side: This is a type of virtualization where images are sent out to thick clients.
troubleshooting theory
identify problem establish theory of probable cause test the theory establish plan of action to resolve verify resolution document findings
common symptoms/causes
Unexpected shutdowns can result from the power supply overheating.
Other issues that can cause each listed behavior are:
Continuous Reboots: CPU overheating
Blue Screen of Death: Newly installed but corrupt driver
System keeps losing the time: Dead CMOS battery
POST beep codes
The listed beep codes are used for the following functions:
One long and two short beeps: Video issue.
Three long beeps: Keyboard error.
One short beep: Normal Post.
Two short beeps: Post error, code on screen.
Additional Learning
RAID error messages
The error message that states RAID not found can result from the data cables to the RAID drives being disconnected.
Causes of the other listed error messages include:
RAID Failure: The failure of one or more of the disk drives.
Operating System Not Found message: Installing a newer version of an operating system first, and installing an older version later.
Drive not recognized: Drive not being configured for single-drive operation.
NET cmd lind strings
The NET ACCOUNTS command can be used to set account options (password age, length, and so on).
NET COMPUTER adds or deletes computers from a domain database.
NET CONFIG displays configuration information or a list of configurable services.
NET FILES lists the open files on a server or closes a shared file and removes file locks.
