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Windows Management Flashcards

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MMC (Microsoft Management Console)

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A tool that is used to manage a Windows operating system and the computer on which it is running as well as the network and other computers and services on the network.

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MSCONFIG

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The System Configuration utility used to modify and troubleshoot system startup processes and services.

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Task Manager

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A tool that is used to accomplish a variety of system management and troubleshooting tasks.

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Disk Management

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A tool used to manage the hard disks installed in the computer.

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Windows Update

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A tool used to manage updates and patches to the operating system and select installed applications.

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USMT (User State Migration Tool)

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A command-line utility which can transfer user accounts, files and folders, multimedia files, Windows settings, program files, and Internet settings.

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Control Panel

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A resource that provides just about every utility a user needs to configure every aspect of a computer.

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Device Manager

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A utility that is used to configure and troubleshoot devices that are connected to the computer.

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Windows Firewall

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A built-in firewall product that helps protect your computer by filtering out unwanted or malicious network traffic.

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What Windows utility do you use to access system tools such as Event Viewer and Device Manager?

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Microsoft Management Console

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What administrative tool can you use to check your computer’s health or troubleshoot problems with the operating system or software?

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Event Viewer

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What system utility can you use to troubleshoot a computer that’s slow to start by enabling or disabling startup programs?

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MSCONFIG

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If you have an application that is not responding and you want to force it to shut down, what system utility can you use?

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Task Manager

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MMC

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Used to create a customized console with frequently used tools

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MSTSC

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Used to start a remote connection to another computer

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MSINFO32

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Used to troubleshoot system problems ranging from hardware failures to problems with software and device drivers

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What Control Panel utility would you use to troubleshoot a printer issue?

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Devices and Printers

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You would like to set your user’s Internet Explorer home page to your company’s local intranet. Which Control Panel utility would you use to accomplish this?

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Internet Options

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What Windows Firewall option is useful when you’re troubleshooting network connectivity to determine if a change you made is affecting connectivity?

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Restore defaults

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Internet Properties dialog box - Advanced

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Used to configure granular options in the areas of accessibility, browsing, multimedia content, and security

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Internet Properties dialog box - Programs

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Used to configure the default browser, browser add-ons, HTML file editor, Internet program preferences, and general file associations for links clicked in IE

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Internet Properties dialog box - Security

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Used to configure security settings for different types of websites and add websites to trusted or restricted security zones

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Internet Properties dialog box - Privacy

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Used to configure how IE handles cookies and pop-up windows, and allows websites to request the physical location

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Internet Properties dialog box - Content

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Used to configure parental controls for website access and manage IE’s use of security certificates

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To get help with a particular command’s syntax and parameters/options, simply type the command /?.

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True

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What disk management command would you use to check your hard disk for corrupt files and repair them?

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sfc

27
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What command can you use to repair your Windows installation?

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bootrec

28
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What command will change a Linux Terminal session to administrator privileges?

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su

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miscellaneous commands - gpupdate

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Used to refresh Group Policy settings, both local settings and those applied at the domain level in Active Directory

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miscellaneous commands - bootrec

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Used to repair the windows installation

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miscellaneous commands - tasklist

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Used to display processes running on the computer to troubleshoot system issues

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miscellaneous commands - taskkill

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used to stop a process on the computer if it is interfering with the system.

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miscellaneous commands - shutdown

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used to logoff the current user from the local or remote computer.

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What tools can be used to create a new boot sector for the operating system?

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Fixboot

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What system utility would you use to repair the computer if it continues to improperly shutdown after a reboot?

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System File Checker

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GRUB is the boot loader in newer Linux systems.

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True

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symptom of the Windows operation - Proprietary crash screen

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Cause - Installation or updating of a new device driver

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symptom of the Windows operation - Slow system performance

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Cause - Heavily fragmented hard drive

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symptom of the Windows operation - Improper shutdown

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Cause - Power failure

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symptom of the Windows operation - Multiple monitor misalignment

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Cause - Improper configuration of the Display properties settings

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symptom of the Windows operation - System boots to safe mode

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Cause - Bad driver

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What command is used to refresh Group Policy settings, both local settings and those applied at the domain level in Active Directory?

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gpupdate

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What utility is used to troubleshoot system problems ranging from hardware failures to problems with software and device drivers?

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MSINFO32

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What is the role of Winload.exe in the Windows boot process?

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Loads the hardware abstraction layer, the Registry, and boot device drivers into memory

45
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What command will you use to check the hard disk for the corrupted files and repair them?

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sfc

46
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What utility will you use to open the Remote Desktop Connection?

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MSTSC

47
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What tool troubleshoots the startup process of an operating system and Windows services?

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System Configuration

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What administrative tool is used to view, troubleshoot, or update the devices installed in the computer?

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Device Manager

49
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What could be the probable cause of the slow system performance?

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Heavily fragmented hard drive

50
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What tab of the Internet Properties dialog box is used to configure content-based and parental controls for website access?

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Content

51
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In the Internet Properties dialog box, which tab is used to handle cookies and pop-up windows, and allow websites to request the physical location?

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Privacy

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