Hard/software – chap 11 – Flashcards
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The Windows shell is responsible for interacting with hardware.
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False
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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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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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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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There is no undo feature in the Registry Editor.
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True
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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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What task can't be performed by using Task Manager?
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restart a process
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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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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 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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Using what utility allows you to build your own customized console windows?
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Microsoft Management Console
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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 is the term given to the individual tools in a console?
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snap-ins
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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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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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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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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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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 file holds the preferences and settings of the currently signed-in user?
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ntuser.dat
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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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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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When a user logs into Windows, what registry key is created?
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER
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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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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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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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Which of the following tabs can be found in the Windows Task Manager dialog box in Windows 8? (Choose all that apply).
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Processes Performance Startup
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What utilities can be accessed using the Computer Management window?
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Performance Monitor Event Viewer
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What types of events are logged by Windows and can be viewed using the Event Viewer?
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Warning Information Error
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Regarding the Performance Monitor utility, which statements are accurate?
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can monitor in real time can save data in logs
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The Windows kernel includes what two main components?
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executive services HAL
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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 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 component of the kernel which makes up the layer closest to the hardware
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HAL
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a database designed with a treelike structure that contains configuration information for Windows, users, software applications, and installed hardware devices
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Registry
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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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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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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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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 applications
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shell
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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
