Using Microsoft System Utilities Flashcards
What is the primary Windows interface with a graphical user interface (GUI)?
The Windows desktop.
What components are included in the Windows Taskbar?
Program monitor, launcher, Notifications Bar.
What is the main OS application launcher in Windows?
The Start menu.
What is the purpose of the Microsoft Management Console (MMC)?
Customizable local and remote Windows management.
What command opens the Microsoft Management Console (MMC)?
mmc.exe
What is the Task Manager used for in Windows?
System monitoring.
What command opens the Task Manager?
taskmgr.exe
What does the Resource Monitor do in Windows?
Monitors system resources.
What command opens the Resource Monitor?
resmon.exe
What command opens the Performance Monitor?
perfmon.exe
What is the Performance Monitor used for in Windows?
System performance monitoring, alerting, and baselining.
What is the Computer Management console used for?
A convenience store for various system management tools.
What is the Event Viewer used for in Windows?
Logging and auditing.
What command opens the Computer Management console?
compmgmt.msc
What command opens the Event Viewer?
eventvwr.msc
What is the Mobility Center in Windows?
It provides configuration settings for mobile devices.
What is the Local Security Policy tool used for?
Configuring local security settings.
What command opens the Mobility Center?
mblctr.exe
What command opens the Local Security Policy tool?
secpol.msc
What is the Task Scheduler used for in Windows?
Automating local tasks.
What command opens the Task Scheduler?
taskschd.msc
What command opens the Remote Desktop Connection?
mstsc.exe
What is the System Configuration tool used for?
Configuring boot and startup settings.
What command opens the System Configuration tool?
msconfig.exe
What is the Services Management Console used for?
Managing Windows services and their dependencies.
What command opens the Services Management Console?
services.msc
What is the System Information tool used for?
Displaying hardware and software information.
What command opens the System Information tool?
msinfo32.exe
What command opens the Windows Firewall/Windows Defender Firewall?
wf.msc
What is the purpose of Windows Memory Diagnostic?
Diagnosing random access memory (RAM).
What is the purpose of System Restore in Windows?
OS state configuration backup.
What is Print Management used for?
Managing printer servers
What command opens Print Management?
printmanagement.msc
What is Disk Management used for in Windows?
Storage configuration.
What command opens Disk Management?
diskmgmt.exe
What is the purpose of the Disk Defragmenter?
To defragment and optimize drives.
