Exam 14: Troubleshooting Windows Startup Problems

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In the Windows 7 boot process, what is the first thing that happens when Startup BIOS turns control over to the MBR program?

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When you load Windows in Safe Mode, all files used for the load are recorded in the ______________________ file.

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Which program is responsible for reading motherboard settings and running the POST ?

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If the BIOS can find the hard drive but cannot read the drive or find what it is looking for, what steps can you take to try to resolve the problem?

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Match each term with the correct statement below.
A lean operating system that can be used to troubleshoot problems when Windows refuses to start.
diskpart
A self-diagnostic program used to perform a simple test of the CPU, RAM, and various I\O devices.
Last Known Good Configuration
A Windows 7\Vista command that repairs the boot sector of the system partition.
Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file
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A lean operating system that can be used to troubleshoot problems when Windows refuses to start.
diskpart
A self-diagnostic program used to perform a simple test of the CPU, RAM, and various I\O devices.
Last Known Good Configuration
A Windows 7\Vista command that repairs the boot sector of the system partition.
Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file
Restart the computer by turning off the power or by pressing the Reset button
boot logging
A Windows 7\Vista file structured the same as a registry file and contains configuration information about how Windows is started.
soft boot
Registry settings and device drivers that were in effect when the computer last booted successfully.
fixboot
To restart a PC without turning off the power
Windows Boot Manager (BootMgr)
A command to manage hard drives, partitions, and volumes.
POST (power-on self test)
Recording all files used during the load process
Windows Recovery Environment (RE)
The Windows 7\Vista program that manages the initial startup of Windows.
cold boot
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Which key should be pressed during the boot in order to display the Advanced Boot Options?

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What should be the first thing to try if the hard drive is not spinning at startup?

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Which Windows RE tool should be used if you suspect the hard drive is corrupted?

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The Advanced Boot Options menu appears when a user presses F8 as Windows is loading.

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Which of the following symptoms might indicate that the MBR record is damaged?

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WinLoad loads into memory the ________________ but does not start it yet.

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A hard boot takes more time than a soft boot.

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What is Windows RE and how can you use it?

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What is the first thing that the kernel does when WinLoad turns over the startup process to it?

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Which command is used to check and repair the hard drive?

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Which of the following keys will cause the Windows Boot Manager to appear as long as it is pressed during the boot process?

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It is important to try the ________________________ early in the troubleshooting session before it is overwritten.

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