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What is the primary function of the Windows command prompt?
What is the primary function of the Windows command prompt?
- To run and manage applications in a sandboxed environment.
- To allow access to the operating system through a command-line interface (CLI). (correct)
- To manage hardware drivers and system updates.
- To provide a graphical user interface for accessing the operating system.
What is the purpose of running the command prompt as an administrator?
What is the purpose of running the command prompt as an administrator?
- To bypass user account control (UAC) prompts.
- To disable network security protocols.
- To improve the graphical performance of applications.
- To execute commands that require elevated rights and permissions. (correct)
Which command can be used to get more details about other commands in the command prompt?
Which command can be used to get more details about other commands in the command prompt?
- `exit`
- `dir`
- `cls`
- `help` (correct)
What command is used to clear the screen in the Windows command prompt?
What command is used to clear the screen in the Windows command prompt?
How can you view the files and directories in a specific folder using the command line?
How can you view the files and directories in a specific folder using the command line?
What is the purpose of the cd command in the command prompt?
What is the purpose of the cd command in the command prompt?
How do you move one directory backward in the command prompt?
How do you move one directory backward in the command prompt?
What command is used to create a new directory from the command line?
What command is used to create a new directory from the command line?
Which command removes a directory?
Which command removes a directory?
In the command prompt, what does a drive letter followed by a colon (e.g., C:) typically designate?
In the command prompt, what does a drive letter followed by a colon (e.g., C:) typically designate?
What is the purpose of the hostname command?
What is the purpose of the hostname command?
What does the format command do?
What does the format command do?
Which command is used to copy files from the command prompt?
Which command is used to copy files from the command prompt?
What does the /v option do when used with the copy command?
What does the /v option do when used with the copy command?
What is the function of the /y option when using the copy command?
What is the function of the /y option when using the copy command?
Which command would be most suitable for copying multiple files from multiple folders at once?
Which command would be most suitable for copying multiple files from multiple folders at once?
What is the main advantage of using robocopy over the regular copy command?
What is the main advantage of using robocopy over the regular copy command?
Which robocopy option allows you to control the bandwidth used when copying files?
Which robocopy option allows you to control the bandwidth used when copying files?
What command is used to restart a Windows system from the command prompt?
What command is used to restart a Windows system from the command prompt?
What is the purpose of the shutdown /a command?
What is the purpose of the shutdown /a command?
Which command-line utility is used for creating, modifying, and deleting disk partitions?
Which command-line utility is used for creating, modifying, and deleting disk partitions?
What type of permissions are required to run diskpart?
What type of permissions are required to run diskpart?
Which command provides information about the version of Windows running on a system?
Which command provides information about the version of Windows running on a system?
What is the purpose of the gpupdate command?
What is the purpose of the gpupdate command?
What command can a user run to see the current Group Policy configuration on their device?
What command can a user run to see the current Group Policy configuration on their device?
What does the /force option do when used with the gpupdate command?
What does the /force option do when used with the gpupdate command?
After running gpupdate /force, what should a user do to verify the changes?
After running gpupdate /force, what should a user do to verify the changes?
To launch the command prompt (cmd) in administrative mode directly from the search bar, which keyboard shortcut should you use after typing cmd?
To launch the command prompt (cmd) in administrative mode directly from the search bar, which keyboard shortcut should you use after typing cmd?
When using the cd command, what is the difference between typing cd\ and cd ..?
When using the cd command, what is the difference between typing cd\ and cd ..?
After using the format command on a drive, which file system is the default if no specific file system is specified?
After using the format command on a drive, which file system is the default if no specific file system is specified?
Which command-line tool is designed to be a 'better version' of xcopy with features like fault tolerance and bandwidth throttling?
Which command-line tool is designed to be a 'better version' of xcopy with features like fault tolerance and bandwidth throttling?
What does the command shutdown /s /t 3600 do?
What does the command shutdown /s /t 3600 do?
If a user applies a group policy update with the command gpupdate and then finds that a mapped drive is missing, what is the most likely cause?
If a user applies a group policy update with the command gpupdate and then finds that a mapped drive is missing, what is the most likely cause?
How can you schedule a task, such as running a script, to occur regularly through the Windows command line?
How can you schedule a task, such as running a script, to occur regularly through the Windows command line?
What is the command-line utility effective for identifying the network configuration settings, including IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of a system?
What is the command-line utility effective for identifying the network configuration settings, including IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of a system?
How can a specific service or a particular process be stopped from the command line in Windows?
How can a specific service or a particular process be stopped from the command line in Windows?
When you open the command prompt, what information is displayed, and what is required of the user?
When you open the command prompt, what information is displayed, and what is required of the user?
If you need assistance with a specific command in the command prompt, which method provides detailed information about the command's usage?
If you need assistance with a specific command in the command prompt, which method provides detailed information about the command's usage?
After navigating to a specific directory using the cd command, how can you quickly move back to the parent directory?
After navigating to a specific directory using the cd command, how can you quickly move back to the parent directory?
While using the command prompt, you create a new directory named 'test'. However, you realize you no longer need this directory. What is the quickest way to remove it?
While using the command prompt, you create a new directory named 'test'. However, you realize you no longer need this directory. What is the quickest way to remove it?
When referring to a storage drive in the command prompt, what is the significance of a drive letter followed by a colon (e.g., D:)?
When referring to a storage drive in the command prompt, what is the significance of a drive letter followed by a colon (e.g., D:)?
What is the primary purpose of the hostname command in the Windows command prompt?
What is the primary purpose of the hostname command in the Windows command prompt?
What is the result of running the format command on a drive partition?
What is the result of running the format command on a drive partition?
What does the /v option accomplish when used with the copy command in the Windows command prompt?
What does the /v option accomplish when used with the copy command in the Windows command prompt?
What is the effect of using the /y option with the copy command?
What is the effect of using the /y option with the copy command?
Which command is designed to copy multiple files from multiple directories, including subdirectories, into a single destination?
Which command is designed to copy multiple files from multiple directories, including subdirectories, into a single destination?
What is a key feature of robocopy that distinguishes it from the traditional copy command?
What is a key feature of robocopy that distinguishes it from the traditional copy command?
When using robocopy, which option enables you to limit the network bandwidth used during the file copying process?
When using robocopy, which option enables you to limit the network bandwidth used during the file copying process?
Which command can be used to initiate a restart of a Windows system, and what option is used to specify a time delay before the restart occurs?
Which command can be used to initiate a restart of a Windows system, and what option is used to specify a time delay before the restart occurs?
What is the purpose of the command shutdown /a?
What is the purpose of the command shutdown /a?
Which command-line tool is used for managing disks, partitions, and volumes from the command prompt?
Which command-line tool is used for managing disks, partitions, and volumes from the command prompt?
Before using the diskpart command, what level of permissions is typically required?
Before using the diskpart command, what level of permissions is typically required?
Which command displays the version of the operating system running on a computer?
Which command displays the version of the operating system running on a computer?
What is the primary purpose of the gpupdate command?
What is the primary purpose of the gpupdate command?
Which command provides information about the current Group Policy settings applied to a user or computer?
Which command provides information about the current Group Policy settings applied to a user or computer?
After running gpupdate /force, what is the most reliable method to confirm that the updated Group Policy settings have been successfully applied?
After running gpupdate /force, what is the most reliable method to confirm that the updated Group Policy settings have been successfully applied?
If a user initiates a group policy update using gpupdate and subsequently notices that a newly mapped drive is not appearing, what is the likely cause?
If a user initiates a group policy update using gpupdate and subsequently notices that a newly mapped drive is not appearing, what is the likely cause?
Which command-line tool is effective for displaying the network configuration settings of a system, including IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway?
Which command-line tool is effective for displaying the network configuration settings of a system, including IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway?
You need to stop a specific service using the command line. Which command would you typically use, and with what parameter to specify the service name?
You need to stop a specific service using the command line. Which command would you typically use, and with what parameter to specify the service name?
What command option can be used to view available options with robocopy?
What command option can be used to view available options with robocopy?
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Command Line Interface (CLI)
Command Line Interface (CLI)
Accessing the OS by typing commands into a window.
Administrative Prompt
Administrative Prompt
A command prompt with elevated permissions as an administrator.
What does the 'exit' command do?
What does the 'exit' command do?
Typing this at the prompt closes the command prompt window
What does the 'dir' command do?
What does the 'dir' command do?
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What does the 'cd' command do?
What does the 'cd' command do?
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What is the '..' shortcut?
What is the '..' shortcut?
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What does the 'mkdir' command do?
What does the 'mkdir' command do?
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What does the 'rmdir' command do?
What does the 'rmdir' command do?
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What are Drive Letters?
What are Drive Letters?
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What does the 'hostname' command do?
What does the 'hostname' command do?
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What does the 'format' command do?
What does the 'format' command do?
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What does the '/v' option do in the copy command?
What does the '/v' option do in the copy command?
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What does the '/y' option do in the copy command?
What does the '/y' option do in the copy command?
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What does the 'xcopy' command do?
What does the 'xcopy' command do?
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What is Robocopy?
What is Robocopy?
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What does 'shutdown /r' do?
What does 'shutdown /r' do?
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What does 'shutdown /a' do?
What does 'shutdown /a' do?
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What does the 'diskpart' command do?
What does the 'diskpart' command do?
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What does the 'winver' command do?
What does the 'winver' command do?
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What does the 'gpupdate' command do?
What does the 'gpupdate' command do?
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What does 'gpupdate /force' do?
What does 'gpupdate /force' do?
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What does the 'gpresult' command do?
What does the 'gpresult' command do?
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Study Notes
- The Windows command prompt provides operating system access through a Command Line Interface (CLI).
Command Privileges
- Most commands can be run with standard user privileges.
- Elevated or administrative prompts require administrator group membership. Run the command prompt as administrator or use
cmd+ Control+Shift+Enter.
Accessing the Command Prompt
- In Windows 10 or 11, search for "cmd" or "command prompt".
- Choose the option to "Run as administrator" if needed.
- Once opened, the prompt requires you to know commands to proceed.
Getting Help
- The
helpcommand provides details about other commands (e.g.,dir,chkdsk,copy). - Alternatively, append
/?to a command for the same help text (e.g.,copy /?). - To close the window, type
exit. clsclears the screen.
File Management
- You can manage files and directories from the command line, similar to Windows Explorer.
dir(directory list) lists files and directories in the current folder.cd(chdir) changes the current directory.- Use a backslash (
\) to separate folders in a path. ..(two dots) refers to the parent directory.mkdircreates a new directory. Abbreviated tomd.rmdirremoves a directory. Abbreviated tord.
Demonstrations
- The text provides an example using
dirto show the files and folder in the current working directory. - It compares the directory list with what's displayed in File Explorer.
- Demonstrates
mdto create a "reports" directory. - Demonstrates
rdto remove the "reports" directory. - Demonstrates
cdto change the directory. - Demonstrates auto complete with TAB.
Drive Letters
- Drive letters (e.g., C:) designate storage drive locations.
- C: is commonly associated with the local storage drive.
- Multiple drives are assigned different letters.
- Remote shares can be assigned drive letters as well (e.g., G:, H:).
Hostname Command
hostnamedisplays the computer's name at the command prompt.- Useful for verifying the target system when multiple command line windows are open.
- The hostname example is Daedalus.
Format Command
- The
formatcommand writes a new file system to a partition, erasing existing data. - Use caution to specify the correct drive.
- Example:
format K:creates a FAT32 file system on drive K. - The default is FAT32 (File Allocation Table 32-bit).
- You can provide a volume label.
Copy Command
copyduplicates files.- Syntax:
copy [source file] [destination]. /vverifies the copied file is identical to the source./yskips prompts to confirm overwriting existing files.- The text provides examples and walks through the copy command.
Xcopy command
xcopycopies multiple files and directories./sincludes subdirectories in the copy process.- Example:
xcopy Documents M:\backups /s. The target drive should be created before running the command. - The text provides and demonstrates the command.
Robocopy Command
robocopy(Robust Copy) is an enhanced version ofxcopy.- It includes extensive features for file copying.
robocopy /?displays available options.- The text provides an example of many of the unique options available.
Shutdown Command
shutdownrestarts the system from the command prompt.shutdown /sperforms a shutdown./t [seconds]specifies a delay in seconds before shutdown.shutdown /rrestarts the system.shutdown /aaborts the shutdown process.- The text demonstrated the shutdown command and aborting it.
Diskpart Command
diskpartcreates, modifies, or deletes disk partitions (requires elevated permissions).- It can also format partitions.
- Use caution as it can easily remove data.
helpwithindiskpartlists available commands.list diskshows available disks.list volumeshows volumes on a disk.
Winver Command
winverdisplays the Windows version.- Useful for troubleshooting and determining required drivers or patches.
- It specifies the version number and OS build.
Gpupdate and Gpresult Commands
gpupdateforces a group policy update without requiring a logoff/logon cycle.gpresultdisplays current group policy settings./forceapplies all group policy settings during update (gpupdate /force).gpresult /rcompiles Active Directory configuration.
Group Policy Demonstration
- The notes provide an example of
gpresult /rusage. - It shows Active Directory details, user information, and applied group policy objects.
- A system administrator makes changes to group policies which will add a new shortcut to the desktop.
- After
gpupdate /force, a new shortcut appears on the desktop. - Running
gpresult /ragain confirms the addition of the new group policy (desktop shortcut assignments).
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