Deck 11: Optimizing Windows

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 When troubleshooting a device or service that has failed to start, what utility may have information regarding the cause?

A) Microsoft Management Console
B) Event Viewer
C) Performance Monitor
D) Resource Monitor
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 The Home editions of Windows 7 do not include the Local Security Policy or Print Management.
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 The Windows shell is responsible for interacting with hardware.
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 Windows Task Scheduler can be set to launch a task or program at a future time, including at startup.
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) What Windows utility is particularly useful in identifying software and hardware bottlenecks, and provides the ability to monitor in real time?

A) Event Viewer
B) Reliability Monitor
C) Performance Monitor
D) Resource Monitor
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 Using what utility allows you to build your own customized console windows?

A) Microsoft Management Console
B) Microsoft Manager Console
C) Microsoft Management Components
D) Microsoft Manager Controls
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) What registry key is considered to be the most important key, containing hardware, software, and security data?

A) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
B) HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
C) HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
D) HKEY_USERS
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 What Windows utility is used to control the Windows and third-party services installed on a system?

A) Microsoft Management Console
B) Event Viewer
C) System Configuration Utility
D) Services console
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 What task can't be performed by using Task Manager?

A) end a process
B) end process tree
C) restart a process
D) start a process
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 What is the term given to the individual tools in a console?

A) consoles
B) add-ins
C) snap-ins
D) views
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 You do not have to be logged on as an administrator in order to use tools found in Computer Management.
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 What file holds the preferences and settings of the currently signed-in user?

A) ntprofile.dat
B) ntuser.dat
C) profile.ini
D) userconfig.ini
Question
 If you need to see information about problems and errors that have happened over time, what utility should you use?

A) Performance Monitor
B) Resource Monitor
C) Reliability Monitor
D) Services Console
Question
 Shell subsystems that have only a limited access to system information and can access hardware only through other OS services are operating in what mode?

A) process mode
B) elevated privilege mode
C) user mode
D) kernel mode
Question
 What Windows utility can be used to find out what processes are launched at startup?

A) Task Manager
B) Microsoft Management Console
C) System Configuration
D) Computer Management
Question
 What Task Manager tab shows running processes organized by Apps, Background processes, and Windows processes?

A) Applications
B) Services
C) Processes
D) Performance
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 What registry key stores information that determines which application is opened when a user double-clicks a file?

A) HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
B) HKEY_USERS
C) HKEY_CURRENT_USER
D) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
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 There is no undo feature in the Registry Editor.
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 Where can a user find out more information about a hardware or network failure that occurred on that particular PC?

A) Event Viewer
B) Performance Information and Tools
C) Task Scheduler
D) Resource Monitor
Question
 What Performance counter tracks the percentage of time the hard drive is in use?

A) Avg. Disk Queue Length
B) % Disk Time
C) Disk Buffer Length
D) Max Disk Queue Length
Question
 What tabs found in the Windows Task Manager dialog box? (Choose all that apply).

A) Applications
B) Startup
C) Processes
D) Performance
Question
 Within the Properties box of a service in the Services console, what is NOT a valid startup type for a service?

A) Automatic (Delayed Start)
B) Scheduled
C) Manual
D) Automatic
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 What types of events are logged by Windows and can be viewed using the Event Viewer? (Choose all that apply).

A) Scheduled
B) Error
C) Warning
D) Information
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Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 uses a flash drive or secure digital (SD) memory card to boost hard drive performance
Question
 Regarding the Performance Monitor utility, which statements are accurate? (Choose all that apply.)

A) can monitor in real time
B) can save data in logs
C) keeps a log of errors
D) helps to identify bottlenecks
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 If you need to find the model and speed of the installed processor and hard drive and the amount of memory installed, what utility should you open?

A) Task Manager
B) msinfo32.exe
C) Event Viewer
D) msconfig.exe
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Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 the portion of an OS that relates to the user and to applications
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 If a game or desktop publishing app that relies heavily on graphics is not performing well or giving errors, what command can you run to view DirectX information?

A) dxtshoot.exe
B) gpudiag.exe
C) dxdiag.exe
D) video.exe
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 What utilities can be accessed using the Computer Management window? (Choose all that apply).

A) Task Manager
B) Event Viewer
C) Performance Monitor
D) System Configuration
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) The Windows kernel includes what two main components?

A) Background services
B) executive services
C) HAL
D) shell
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Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 a Windows tool useful for troubleshooting hardware or network failures, OS error messages, failed services and more.
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Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 A program that runs in the background and is called on by other programs to perform a background task
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Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 can be set to launch a task or program at a future time, including at startup
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 When a user logs into Windows, what registry key is created?

A) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
B) HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
C) HKEY_USERS
D) HKEY_CURRENT_USER
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Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 a database designed with a treelike structure that contains configuration information for Windows, users, software applications, and installed hardware devices
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 A custom view filter in Event Viewer can be saved to a file using what extension?

A) .evf
B) .evlog
C) .evs
D)  .evtx
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Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 The core of the OS that is responsible for interacting with hardware
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Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
. a component of the kernel which makes up the layer closest to the hardware
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Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 A window that consolidates several Windows administrative tools that you can use to manage the local PC or other computers on the network
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Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 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
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. When troubleshooting slow performance, how can you check for a history of problems?
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 Describe the Windows kernel, including its two main components.
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 Explain how to disable the Aero Interface in Windows 7.
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 List and describe the ways to backup the registry.
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 How can you check for unwanted scheduled tasks?
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 Explain how to use Task Manager to change the priority level of an open application.
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 Explain what you can do if you make a mistake editing the registry and don't know how to correct a problem you create.
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 Discuss the purpose of the priority level for CPU resources.
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 Describe the Windows shell.
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 Define process and thread.
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1
 When troubleshooting a device or service that has failed to start, what utility may have information regarding the cause?

A) Microsoft Management Console
B) Event Viewer
C) Performance Monitor
D) Resource Monitor
B
2
 The Home editions of Windows 7 do not include the Local Security Policy or Print Management.
True
3
 The Windows shell is responsible for interacting with hardware.
False
4
 Windows Task Scheduler can be set to launch a task or program at a future time, including at startup.
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) What Windows utility is particularly useful in identifying software and hardware bottlenecks, and provides the ability to monitor in real time?

A) Event Viewer
B) Reliability Monitor
C) Performance Monitor
D) Resource Monitor
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 Using what utility allows you to build your own customized console windows?

A) Microsoft Management Console
B) Microsoft Manager Console
C) Microsoft Management Components
D) Microsoft Manager Controls
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) What registry key is considered to be the most important key, containing hardware, software, and security data?

A) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
B) HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
C) HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
D) HKEY_USERS
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 What Windows utility is used to control the Windows and third-party services installed on a system?

A) Microsoft Management Console
B) Event Viewer
C) System Configuration Utility
D) Services console
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 What task can't be performed by using Task Manager?

A) end a process
B) end process tree
C) restart a process
D) start a process
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 What is the term given to the individual tools in a console?

A) consoles
B) add-ins
C) snap-ins
D) views
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 You do not have to be logged on as an administrator in order to use tools found in Computer Management.
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 What file holds the preferences and settings of the currently signed-in user?

A) ntprofile.dat
B) ntuser.dat
C) profile.ini
D) userconfig.ini
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 If you need to see information about problems and errors that have happened over time, what utility should you use?

A) Performance Monitor
B) Resource Monitor
C) Reliability Monitor
D) Services Console
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 Shell subsystems that have only a limited access to system information and can access hardware only through other OS services are operating in what mode?

A) process mode
B) elevated privilege mode
C) user mode
D) kernel mode
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 What Windows utility can be used to find out what processes are launched at startup?

A) Task Manager
B) Microsoft Management Console
C) System Configuration
D) Computer Management
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 What Task Manager tab shows running processes organized by Apps, Background processes, and Windows processes?

A) Applications
B) Services
C) Processes
D) Performance
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 What registry key stores information that determines which application is opened when a user double-clicks a file?

A) HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
B) HKEY_USERS
C) HKEY_CURRENT_USER
D) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
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 There is no undo feature in the Registry Editor.
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19
 Where can a user find out more information about a hardware or network failure that occurred on that particular PC?

A) Event Viewer
B) Performance Information and Tools
C) Task Scheduler
D) Resource Monitor
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 What Performance counter tracks the percentage of time the hard drive is in use?

A) Avg. Disk Queue Length
B) % Disk Time
C) Disk Buffer Length
D) Max Disk Queue Length
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21
 What tabs found in the Windows Task Manager dialog box? (Choose all that apply).

A) Applications
B) Startup
C) Processes
D) Performance
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 Within the Properties box of a service in the Services console, what is NOT a valid startup type for a service?

A) Automatic (Delayed Start)
B) Scheduled
C) Manual
D) Automatic
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 What types of events are logged by Windows and can be viewed using the Event Viewer? (Choose all that apply).

A) Scheduled
B) Error
C) Warning
D) Information
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Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 uses a flash drive or secure digital (SD) memory card to boost hard drive performance
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25
 Regarding the Performance Monitor utility, which statements are accurate? (Choose all that apply.)

A) can monitor in real time
B) can save data in logs
C) keeps a log of errors
D) helps to identify bottlenecks
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26
 If you need to find the model and speed of the installed processor and hard drive and the amount of memory installed, what utility should you open?

A) Task Manager
B) msinfo32.exe
C) Event Viewer
D) msconfig.exe
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Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 the portion of an OS that relates to the user and to applications
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28
 If a game or desktop publishing app that relies heavily on graphics is not performing well or giving errors, what command can you run to view DirectX information?

A) dxtshoot.exe
B) gpudiag.exe
C) dxdiag.exe
D) video.exe
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29
 What utilities can be accessed using the Computer Management window? (Choose all that apply).

A) Task Manager
B) Event Viewer
C) Performance Monitor
D) System Configuration
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30
) The Windows kernel includes what two main components?

A) Background services
B) executive services
C) HAL
D) shell
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Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 a Windows tool useful for troubleshooting hardware or network failures, OS error messages, failed services and more.
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Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 A program that runs in the background and is called on by other programs to perform a background task
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Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 can be set to launch a task or program at a future time, including at startup
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34
 When a user logs into Windows, what registry key is created?

A) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
B) HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
C) HKEY_USERS
D) HKEY_CURRENT_USER
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a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 a database designed with a treelike structure that contains configuration information for Windows, users, software applications, and installed hardware devices
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36
 A custom view filter in Event Viewer can be saved to a file using what extension?

A) .evf
B) .evlog
C) .evs
D)  .evtx
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Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 The core of the OS that is responsible for interacting with hardware
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Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
. a component of the kernel which makes up the layer closest to the hardware
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Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 A window that consolidates several Windows administrative tools that you can use to manage the local PC or other computers on the network
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Match each item with a statement below.
a. Task Scheduler
b. Event Viewer
c. Windows ReadyBoost
d. Task Manager
e. Registry
f. kernel
g. shell
h. Computer Management
i. Service
j. HAL
 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
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41
. When troubleshooting slow performance, how can you check for a history of problems?
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 Describe the Windows kernel, including its two main components.
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 Explain how to disable the Aero Interface in Windows 7.
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44
 List and describe the ways to backup the registry.
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 How can you check for unwanted scheduled tasks?
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 Explain how to use Task Manager to change the priority level of an open application.
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 Explain what you can do if you make a mistake editing the registry and don't know how to correct a problem you create.
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 Discuss the purpose of the priority level for CPU resources.
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 Describe the Windows shell.
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 Define process and thread.
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