assignment 7 – Flashcards
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what tabs found in the Windows Task Manager dialog box
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- Processes - Performance - Startup
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when a user logs into Windows, what registry key is created
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER
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what partition is the bootable partition the startup BIOS turns to when searching for an operating system to start up on an MBR partitioned drive
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active partition
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what option, when passed to the shutdown command, will restart the local computer
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/r
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where can a user find out more information about a hardware or network failure that occurred on that particular PC
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Event Viewer
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what are two methods that can be used to free up disk space on a hard drive
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- use drive compression - uninstall software you no longer use
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how often does Windows 7/Vista automatically defragment a hard drive
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once a week
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if you need to see information about problems and errors that have happened over time, what utility should you use
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Reliability 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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true
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the chkdsk command will not fix anything on the drive unless the drive is unlocked
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false
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text files that are called initialization files often utilize what two file name extensions
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.ini .inf
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Windows Disk Cleanup is the utility to use whenever you want to defragment your hard drive
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false
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what Windows utility is used to control the Windows and third-party services installed on a system
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services console
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what task can't be performed by using Task Manager
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restart a process
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Using what Windows 7 utility allows you to create a backup schedule that can include any folder on the hard drive and the system image
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Backup and Restore
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volumes within an extended partition are known by what term
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logical drives
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what type of storage drive contains spinning platters
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magnetic hard disk drives
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a custom view filter in Event Viewer can be saved to a file using what extension
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.evtx
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using Windows 7 Backup and Restore, you can back up the volume on which Windows is installed
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true
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if you enter a command and want to terminate its execution before it is finished, what key press should you use
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ctrl + c
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what is the term given to the individual tools in a console
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snap-ins
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can be set to launch a task or program at a future time, including at startup
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Task Scheduler
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a Windows tool useful for troubleshooting hardware or network failures, OS error messages, failed services and more
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Event Viewer
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uses a flash drive or secure digital (SD) memory card to boost hard drive performance
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Windows ReadyBoost
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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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Task Manager
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a database designed with a treelike structure that contains configuration information for Window,s users, software applications, and installed hardware devices
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registry
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the core of the OS that is responsible for interacting with hardware
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kernel
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the portion of an OS that relates to the user and to a pplications
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shell
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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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Computer Management
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a program that runs in the background and is called on by other programs to perform a background task
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service
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a component of the kernel which makes up the layer closest to the hardware
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HAL
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using what utility allows you to build your own customized console windows
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Microsoft Management Console
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what status indicators apply only to dynamic disks
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foreign drive; healthy (at risk)
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the Windows kernel includes what two main components
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1. executive services 2. HAL
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on a magnetic drive, what is the most common sector size
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512 bytes
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there is no undo feature in the Registry Editor
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true
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what command should you use to rearrange parts of files on the drive so they are contiguous
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defrag
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what file holds the preferences and setting of the currently signed-in user
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ntuser.dat
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how much storage does a dynamic disk require for the disk management database
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1MB
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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
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Performance Monitor
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what is the fourth partition on a hard drive called
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extended partition
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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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false
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if a storage pool is configured as if it has more virtual storage than the physical drives actually offer, what feature is being used
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thin provisioning
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what utilities can be accessed using the Computer Management window
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- Event Viewer - Performance Monitor
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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
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dxdiag.exe
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what registry key stores information that determines which application is opened when a user double-clicks a file
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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
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in order to ensure drive health, what command should you use to search for and repair file system error
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Chkdsk
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regarding the Performance Monitor utility, which statements are accurate
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- helps to identify bottlenecks - can save data in logs - can monitor in real time
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the Windows shell is responsible for interacting with hardware
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false
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restore points are created at regular intervals and just before you install software or hardware by what utility
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System Protection
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you can use what utility to convert two or more basic disks to dynamic disks
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Disk Management
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what term is used to describe the unused space at the end of the last cluster
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slack
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what types of events are logged by Windows and can be viewed using the Event Viewer
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- error - warning - information
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what is a snapshot of the system settings and configuration called
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restore point
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what command creates a subdirectory under a directory
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MD
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what Performance counter tracks the percentage of time the hard drive is in use
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%Disk Time
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what Task Manager tab shows running processes organized by Apps, Background processes, and Windows processes
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Processes
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defragmenting is not recommended for solid-state hard drives
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true
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what is Pagefile.sys used for in Windows
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virtual memory
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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
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Scheduled
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what file systems supported by Windows can be used for volumes and drives that don't hold the Windows installation
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NTFS exFAT FAT32
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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
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user mode
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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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true
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when troubleshooting a device or service that has failed to start, what utility may have information regarding the cause
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Event Viewer
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what registry key is considered to be the most important key, containing hardware, software, and security data
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
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what Windows utility can be used to find out what processes are launched at startup
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System Configuration
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in Windows, what two terms describe the active partition on an MBR drive, and the location where the Windows operating system is stored, respectively
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system partition boot partition
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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
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msinfo32.exe
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what is another name for a file allocation unit
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cluster
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can span more than one hard drive
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dynamic volumes
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used to enhance the amount of RAM in a system
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virtual memory
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rearranges files on the drive into as few segments as possible
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defragmenting
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an extra copy of a data or software file that you can use if the original file becomes damaged or destroyed
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backup
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a volume that can be accessed by way of a folder on another volume so that the folder has more available space
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mounted drive
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searches for bad sectors on a volume and recovers the data from the mis possible
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Chkdsk utility
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a hidden file stored in the root directory of drive C
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Pagefile.sys
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can be partitioned and formatted as a stand-alone hard drive
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basic disk
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snapshots of the system and include Windows system files that have changed
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restore points
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the overall structure an OS uses to name, store, and organize files on a drive
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file system
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windows needs free space on the hard drive for normal operation, for defragmenting the drive, for burning CDs and DVDs, and for a variety of the tasks, so it's important to delete unneeded files occasionally
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true
