Question 1

The Windows shell is responsible for interacting with hardware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which tool should you consult to find information about a device or service that failed to start?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsoft Management Console 
B)  Event Viewer 
C)  Performance Monitor 
D)  Resource Monitor 
A)  Microsoft Management Console 
B)  Event Viewer 
C)  Performance Monitor 
D)  Resource Monitor

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: A database designed with a treelike structure that contains configuration information for Windows, users, software applications, and installed hardware devices
A window that consolidates several Windows administrative tools that you can use to manage the local PC or other computers on the network
Appears on the Windows desktop to hold apps called gadgets
Evaluates key system components to give a high-level view of the computer's performance
A Windows tool useful for troubleshooting hardware or network failures, OS error messages, failed services and more.
The core of the OS that is responsible for interacting with hardware
A program that runs in the background and is called on by other programs to perform a background task
Uses a flash drive or secure digital (SD) memory card to boost hard drive performance
Lets you view the applications and processes running on your computer as well as information about process and memory performance, network activity, and user activity
Can be set to launch a task or program at a future time, including at startup

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Windows 7\Vista ReadyBoost and kernel and Task is...

Question 4

What is the term given to the individual tools in a console?

Accepted Answer

A)  consoles 
B)  add-ins 
C)  snap-ins 
D)  views 
A)  consoles 
B)  add-ins 
C)  snap-ins 
D)  views

Question 5

Describe the Windows kernel, including its two main components.

Accepted Answer

The kernel, or core, of the OS is respon

Question 6

You do not have to be logged on as an administrator in order to use tools found in Computer Management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How can you check for unwanted scheduled tasks?

Accepted Answer

When applications install, they often sc

Question 8

Describe the Windows shell.

Accepted Answer

A shell is the portion of an OS that rel

Question 9

List and describe the ways to backup the registry.

Accepted Answer

Use System Protection to create a restor

Question 10

Define process and thread.

Accepted Answer

A process is a program that is running u

Question 11

To find out what changes were made to the system at a specific time use the ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To find out what changes were made...

Question 12

When troubleshooting slow performance, how can you check for a history of problems?

Accepted Answer

Try to identify when the slow performanc

Question 13

The Vista ________________ appears on the Windows desktop to hold apps called gadgets.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Vista ________________ appears on the Windows...

Question 14

Where can a user find out more information about a hardware or network failure that occurred on that particular PC?

Accepted Answer

A)  Event Viewer 
B)  Performance Information and Tools 
C)  Task Scheduler 
D)  Resource Monitor 
A)  Event Viewer 
B)  Performance Information and Tools 
C)  Task Scheduler 
D)  Resource Monitor

Question 15

A(n) ____________________ is caused when an application does not properly release memory allocated to it that it no longer needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is caused when an application...

Question 16

What is responsible for maintaining an index of files and folders on a hard drive to speed up Windows searches?

Accepted Answer

A)  Windows performance monitor 
B)  Windows reliability monitor 
C)  Windows indexer 
D)  Windows database 
A)  Windows performance monitor 
B)  Windows reliability monitor 
C)  Windows indexer 
D)  Windows database

Question 17

Which Windows utility gives information about problems and errors that happen over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance Monitor 
B)  Resource Monitor 
C)  Reliability Monitor 
D)  Services Console 
A)  Performance Monitor 
B)  Resource Monitor 
C)  Reliability Monitor 
D)  Services Console

The Windows shell is responsible for interacting with hardware.

Which tool should you consult to find information about a device or service that failed to start?

What is the term given to the individual tools in a console?

Describe the Windows kernel, including its two main components.

You do not have to be logged on as an administrator in order to use tools found in Computer Management.

How can you check for unwanted scheduled tasks?

Describe the Windows shell.

List and describe the ways to backup the registry.

Define process and thread.

To find out what changes were made to the system at a specific time use the ________________.

When troubleshooting slow performance, how can you check for a history of problems?

The Vista ________________ appears on the Windows desktop to hold apps called gadgets.

Where can a user find out more information about a hardware or network failure that occurred on that particular PC?

A(n) ____________________ is caused when an application does not properly release memory allocated to it that it no longer needs.

What is responsible for maintaining an index of files and folders on a hard drive to speed up Windows searches?

Which Windows utility gives information about problems and errors that happen over time?

First Look at Computer Parts and Tools

Working Inside a Computer

Introducing Windows Operating Systems

All About Motherboards

Supporting Processors and Upgrading Memory

Supporting Hard Drives

Installing Windows

Supporting Io and Storage Devices

Satisfying Customer Needs

Maintaining Windows

Troubleshooting Windows and Applications

Troubleshooting Hardware Problems

Troubleshooting Windows Startup Problems

Connecting to and Setting up a Network

Networking Types, Devices, and Cabling

Windows Resources on a Network

Security Strategies

Supporting Notebooks

Mobile Devices and Client-Side Virtualization

Supporting Printers

Filters

Exam 11: Optimizing Windows

The Windows shell is responsible for interacting with hardware.

Which tool should you consult to find information about a device or service that failed to start?

What is the term given to the individual tools in a console?

Describe the Windows kernel, including its two main components.

You do not have to be logged on as an administrator in order to use tools found in Computer Management.

How can you check for unwanted scheduled tasks?

Describe the Windows shell.

List and describe the ways to backup the registry.

Define process and thread.

To find out what changes were made to the system at a specific time use the ________________.

When troubleshooting slow performance, how can you check for a history of problems?

The Vista ________________ appears on the Windows desktop to hold apps called gadgets.

Where can a user find out more information about a hardware or network failure that occurred on that particular PC?

A(n) ____________________ is caused when an application does not properly release memory allocated to it that it no longer needs.

What is responsible for maintaining an index of files and folders on a hard drive to speed up Windows searches?

Which Windows utility gives information about problems and errors that happen over time?

First Look at Computer Parts and Tools

Working Inside a Computer

Introducing Windows Operating Systems

All About Motherboards

Supporting Processors and Upgrading Memory

Supporting Hard Drives

Installing Windows

Supporting Io and Storage Devices

Satisfying Customer Needs

Maintaining Windows

Troubleshooting Windows and Applications

Troubleshooting Hardware Problems

Troubleshooting Windows Startup Problems

Connecting to and Setting up a Network

Networking Types, Devices, and Cabling

Windows Resources on a Network

Security Strategies

Supporting Notebooks

Mobile Devices and Client-Side Virtualization

Supporting Printers

Filters