Question 1

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Can be set to launch a task or program at a future time,including at startup

Accepted Answer

A) Task Scheduler 
B) Event Viewer 
C) Windows Vista ReadyBoost 
D) Task Manager 
E) Registry
F)Safe Mode
G)Gadgets
H)Computer Management
I)Service

Question 2

The ____ tab in Task Manager provides details about how a program uses system resources.

Accepted Answer

A) Application 
B) Services 
C) Processes 
D) Performance

Question 3

Explain how to use Task Manager to change the priority level of an open application.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how to use Task Manager to...

Question 4

Discuss disabling or uninstalling background processes and startup programs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss disabling or uninstalling background processes and...

Question 5

Most programs written for Windows have a(n)____ routine which can be accessed from the Vista Programs and Features applet in the Control Panel,the XP Add Remove Programs applet in the Control Panel,or a utility in the All Programs menu.

Accepted Answer

A) installer 
B) packing 
C) packaging 
D) uninstall

Question 6

You can edit the registry and create a restore point while in Safe Mode.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You can use the ____ utility to zero in on the service or other program that is slowing down startup.

Accepted Answer

A) gpupdate 
B) MSconfig 
C) MSrebuild 
D) MSrefresh

Question 8

Windows Vista tracks issues that are interfering with performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss why it is important to keep the startup process clean.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss why it is important to keep...

Question 10

You can use the ____ to find information about the installed processor and its speed,how much RAM is installed,and free space on the hard drive.

Accepted Answer

A) System Management Utility 
B) Computer Management Utility 
C) System Configuration Utility 
D) System Information Utility

Question 11

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Uses a flash drive or secure digital (SD)memory card to boost hard drive performance

Accepted Answer

A) Task Scheduler 
B) Event Viewer 
C) Windows Vista ReadyBoost 
D) Task Manager 
E) Registry
F)Safe Mode
G)Gadgets
H)Computer Management
I)Service

Question 12

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Miniapplications

Accepted Answer

A) Task Scheduler 
B) Event Viewer 
C) Windows Vista ReadyBoost 
D) Task Manager 
E) Registry
F)Safe Mode
G)Gadgets
H)Computer Management
I)Service

Question 13

To remove a program from the All Programs menu,right-click it and select ____________________ from the shortcut menu.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To remove a program from the All...

Question 14

You can use the ____ to find out what processes are launched at startup and to temporarily disable a process from loading.

Accepted Answer

A) System Access Utility 
B) System Management Utility 
C) System Stability Utility 
D) System Configuration Utility

Question 15

The ____ tab of Task Manager lists system services and other processes associated with applications,together with how much CPU time and memory the process uses.

Accepted Answer

A) Applications 
B) Services 
C) Processes 
D) Performance

Question 16

List and describe the ways to backup the registry.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and describe the ways to backup...

Question 17

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-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

Accepted Answer

A) Task Scheduler 
B) Event Viewer 
C) Windows Vista ReadyBoost 
D) Task Manager 
E) Registry
F)Safe Mode
G)Gadgets
H)Computer Management
I)Service

Question 18

Explain how to disable the Vista Aero Interface.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how to disable the Vista Aero...

Question 19

If you notice that performance slows after a system has been up and running without a restart for some time,suspect a memory leak.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

To find out if programs and services are slowing down Windows startup,boot the system in ____ and watch to see if performance improves.

Accepted Answer

A) Restoration Mode 
B) Recovery Mode 
C) Safe Mode 
D) Stability Mode

Exam 14: Optimizing Windows

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Can be set to launch a task or program at a future time,including at startup

The ____ tab in Task Manager provides details about how a program uses system resources.

Explain how to use Task Manager to change the priority level of an open application.

Discuss disabling or uninstalling background processes and startup programs.

Most programs written for Windows have a(n) ____ routine which can be accessed from the Vista Programs and Features applet in the Control Panel,the XP Add Remove Programs applet in the Control Panel,or a utility in the All Programs menu.

You can edit the registry and create a restore point while in Safe Mode.

You can use the ____ utility to zero in on the service or other program that is slowing down startup.

Windows Vista tracks issues that are interfering with performance.

Discuss why it is important to keep the startup process clean.

You can use the ____ to find information about the installed processor and its speed,how much RAM is installed,and free space on the hard drive.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Uses a flash drive or secure digital (SD) memory card to boost hard drive performance

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Miniapplications

To remove a program from the All Programs menu,right-click it and select ____________________ from the shortcut menu.

You can use the ____ to find out what processes are launched at startup and to temporarily disable a process from loading.

The ____ tab of Task Manager lists system services and other processes associated with applications,together with how much CPU time and memory the process uses.

List and describe the ways to backup the registry.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -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

Explain how to disable the Vista Aero Interface.

If you notice that performance slows after a system has been up and running without a restart for some time,suspect a memory leak.

To find out if programs and services are slowing down Windows startup,boot the system in ____ and watch to see if performance improves.