Exam 6: Other Operating Systems and Technologies

A user reports that it takes a long time to boot-up using Windows XP and that there are a lot of icons appearing in the right lower side of the Task Bar. Which of the following tools can be used to minimize startup time?

You are unable to install a modem because the existing on-board serial port is set to the IRQ required by the new modem. Which menu in the BIOS setup program should you select to modify this setting?

Identify the command that displays the following output:

Which of the following can capture and store data about other authentication methods in a secure setting?

Which of the following effect does ESD have on electronic components?

You are having problems connecting to a client's computer using a Remote Desktop connection. All other network services are working fine. Which of the following could be a possible reason for this?

A technician from your IT department needs to understand the difference between EFS and BitLocker. Which of the following statements correctly describe the security features of BitLocker? Choose two.

You want to view the network settings for a Windows XP workstation you are currently working on. What is the correct command?

Which of the following statements about ActiveX controls is true?

A Windows Vista user wants to use the Windows Sidebar. How is this feature enabled?

John notices that the hard disk on his new computer is very active even though he isn't doing anything on the computer and it isn't connected to the Internet. What is the most likely suspect?

Which of these malicious agents is capable of distributing itself without using a host file?

A user says she can't access some of the files in her Windows 7 home directory. You want to run a command line utility to navigate to the home directory and review file ownership. Which command line syntax do you use to list all files and ownership in a directory?

Your boss asks you to send a memo to the company on recommended password practices for company computers. Besides recommending the best types of passwords, you want to describe which practices to avoid when creating a passwork. Which of the following practices do you recommend against? Choose two.

David was able to connect his computer to the Internet successfully at his place. However, when he tried to connect his computer at his friend's place, it wouldn't connect to the Internet. The Internet connection is working fine since his friend is able to connect to the Internet on the same connection. What should David check for?

A Windows 7 computer user complains that the Aero transparency feature doesn't seem to be working. What should you do before trying to fix this issue?

Which of the following should be done in order to hide wireless networks from unauthorized access?

Which of the following drivers needs to be installed immediately after a clean installation of the Windows XP Operating System?

Jane wants only some specific users to be able to connect to her wireless network. Which of the following should she use to accomplish this?

A laser printer is producing vertical stripes about half way down each page at about a half inch wide and getting wider with each subsequent print. What is the most likely cause and solution?