Operating Systems and Windows Features
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What is the most common way a technician applies configurations to a Windows computer?

  • Computer Management console
  • Configurator
  • Registry
  • Control Panels or Settings (correct)

    • Which tool would a technician use to disable old printers when troubleshooting a new printer installation?

  • Task Scheduler
  • Registry Editor
  • Devices and Printers (correct)
  • Device Manager

    • Which tool is used to determine the Windows driver version?

  • Task Scheduler
  • Event Viewer
  • Device Manager (correct)
  • Services

    • Where does Windows store passwords and login details for a particular user?

    <p>Credential Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Windows disk management option is suitable for creating a single drive letter using a USB drive and an eSATA drive?

    <p>Storage Spaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Windows boot process is utilized with the PXE BIOS/UEFI option?

    <p>Network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Windows user group has permission to perform a driver roll back?

    <p>Administrators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Windows tool is used to schedule the time and day to wake the system for updates?

    <p>Task Scheduler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the interface between the user and the hardware as well as between the hardware and software applications installed on or executed by the computer?

    <p>Operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can a technician control the boot process?

    <p>BIOS/UEFI BIOS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two ways a user can interact with an operating system?

    <p>Command line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which utility is specifically used for managing applications that do not allow user interaction?

    <p>Task Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which OS is not proprietary (owned by a particular company)?

    <p>Linux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario would you use the bootrec /fixmbr command?

    <p>When the computer shows the Invalid boot disk error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should a newly hired technician be concerned that a company is running an operating system that is end-of-life?

    <p>Security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is BitLocker?

    <p>It protects (encrypts) data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Windows tool can be utilized to limit the number of applications that start at boot?

    <p>msconfig</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What setting would you adjust to enable features like Windows PowerShell or Hyper-V?

    <p>Turn Windows Features On or Off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe how Windows handles searching for files and folders?

    <p>Indexing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the D:\ in the address line?

    <p>It is the drive letter associated with the storage media that holds this data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool should a technician use first to check if a computer has sufficient hardware resources for a specific application?

    <p>Task Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Windows System Restore utility?

    <p>Take a snapshot of critical system files and the registry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the core component of a computer’s operating system?

    <p>Kernel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can programs and drivers designed for 64-bit systems operate on 32-bit systems?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does backward compatibility refer to?

    <p>A new application can still process data from older software.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option correctly identifies the subfolder in the Windows path C:\Users\Karl\NewFiles\Review.docx?

    <p>NewFiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the file extension in the path F:\ISM4220\2020\Quiz4.xlsx?

    <p>xlsx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Windows command is used to apply changes to the security policy?

    <p>gpupdate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of file is likely to contain the line 'format d: /fs:ntfs /v:Corp /p:2'?

    <p>..bat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen to deleted files in Windows if they were moved to the Recycle Bin?

    <p>They can be recovered as long as the Recycle Bin hasn't been emptied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of comments in a script?

    <p>To explain portions of the script, ignored by the computer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a technician create before making any changes to the Windows registry?

    <p>registry backup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command should be typed to navigate to the VoIP subdirectory from the prompt C:\2017_Term>?

    <p>CD VoIP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Windows database that stores hardware and software configuration information is known as what?

    <p>registry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is used in Windows to stop a specific application that has halted?

    <p>taskkill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command would you use to change a file from being read-only to editable?

    <p>attrib</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used to list all files in a particular directory in Windows?

    <p>dir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is utilized to verify and optionally repair operating system files?

    <p>sfc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command should be used to delete a directory in Windows?

    <p>rd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which file extensions indicate that a file is a Windows executable?

    <p>.exe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Operating Systems

    • The operating system is the interface between the user and the hardware, and between the hardware and software applications.
    • The operating system controls the boot process.
    • Users can interact with an operating system via command line or GUI.
    • Popular operating systems include Linux, macOS, and Windows.
    • 32-bit applications can run on 64-bit operating systems but not vice versa.
    • End-of-Life operating systems pose security risks.

    Windows Features

    • BitLocker encrypts data to protect user privacy.
    • Windows uses indexing to efficiently search for files.
    • Windows utilizes drive letters to identify storage media.

    Windows Navigation

    • The notification area is used to eject flash drives.
    • Right-clicking or tapping and holding on an option brings up a context menu.

    Windows Configuration

    • Control Panels and Settings are the most common way to configure Windows.
    • Devices and Printers is used to manage installed printers.
    • Device Manager displays information about drivers.
    • Credential Manager stores passwords and login details.
    • Storage Spaces creates a combined drive letter from multiple drives.
    • Network boot uses PXE BIOS/UEFI.
    • Only users with administrative rights can perform driver rollbacks.
    • Task Scheduler is used to schedule tasks such as system updates.
    • Disk Management allows technicians to see if hard drives are recognized online.
    • Task Manager is used to manage hanging applications.

    System Recovery

    • bootrec /fixmbr is used to fix the Master Boot Record.
    • You can install more than one operating system using multiboot.
    • Before installing Windows, ensure you have a backup of important data, updated drivers, and the installation media.
    • The System Configuration utility controls application boot behavior.
    • The "Turn Windows Feature On or Off" option enables features such as Windows PowerShell, Hyper-V, and Print to PDF.
    • Task Manager can be used to monitor hardware resources and detect performance issues.
    • The System Restore utility creates snapshots of the registry and system files.

    Windows Tools and Commands

    • regedit is the registry editor.
    • taskkill is used to terminate specific applications.
    • attrib modifies file attributes, such as read-only.
    • dir lists all files and folders within a directory.
    • sfc verifies and repairs corrupted operating system files.
    • rd deletes a directory.
    • The .com and .exe file extensions identify executable files.
    • The "Turn Windows Feature On or Off" option enables Windows features.
    • Use System Restore to fix booting issues.

    Windows File Management

    • The Windows registry stores hardware and software configuration settings.
    • Deleted files can be recovered from the Recycle Bin.
    • Compressing files can reduce storage space, but it can also cause performance degradation.
    • It is important to create a registry backup before making changes.
    • Use the cd command to navigate to subdirectories.
    • Use the attrib command to modify file attributes.
    • Use the gpupdate command to update the group policy.
    • Use the tasklist command to list running processes.
    • Scripts are often created as text files.

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    Test your knowledge on operating systems, including their functions, popular examples, and specific features of Windows. This quiz covers everything from user interaction to security measures like BitLocker. Explore the essentials of managing and configuring Windows effectively.

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