Windows Event Viewer Flashcards

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What is Event Viewer?

A Windows utility for monitoring events (correct)

An internet application

A hardware component

A type of virus

What do Windows logs record?

Administrative events (correct)

Only user actions

System updates

Network traffic

What types of logs do Applications and Services logs contain?

Application- and component-specific logs

Name the 4 types of Applications and Services events.

Administrative, operational, analytical, and debug Signup and view all the answers

Operational events and analytical events can be handled by administrative intervention.

False Signup and view all the answers

Debug events are typically used by end-users.

False Signup and view all the answers

How can you display the analytical and debug logs in Event Viewer?

Choose View, Show Analytic and Debug Logs Signup and view all the answers

What does Op code refer to?

The programmer-defined code that points to the task when the event was recorded Signup and view all the answers

What information can you find in the Event Properties dialog?

A description of the event Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the classifications of events tracked by Event Viewer?

Error, warning, information Signup and view all the answers

How can you open Event Viewer?

By clicking the Start button and navigating through Control Panel Signup and view all the answers

What are system events classified as?

Error, warning, or information Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of event classifications in Event Viewer?

Critical, error, warning, information Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a critical event?

The complete failure of an application or component Signup and view all the answers

What is an error event?

A significant problem; for example, a service fails to start Signup and view all the answers

What is a warning event?

An event that isn't significant but could indicate a future problem Signup and view all the answers

Describe an information event.

The successful operation of a task Signup and view all the answers

What defines a success audit?

A successful security event Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a failure audit?

An unsuccessful security event Signup and view all the answers

What does SNMP stand for?

Simple Network Management Protocol Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Event Viewer

A Windows utility for monitoring system events, assisting in troubleshooting applications, OS components, and network issues.

Windows Logs

Record administrative events helpful for network technicians and administrators in problem-solving.

Applications and Services Logs

Contain specific logs for applications and components, including Internet Explorer and hardware-related logs.

Types of Applications and Services Events

Four categories: administrative, operational, analytical, and debug.

Operational and Analytical Events

Diagnosed by applications/utilities for problem-solving; analytical events are hidden by default.

Debug Events

Used by developers during testing, these events are also hidden by default.

Displaying Analytical and Debug Logs

Access through the View menu in Event Viewer; toggle visibility with the Show Analytic and Debug logs option.

Op Code

A programmer-defined code indicating the task occurring when the event was recorded.

Event Properties Dialog

Accessed by double-clicking an event, showing a detailed description of that event.

Event Viewer Logs

Multiple logs tracked by Event Viewer:
- Application Events: Classified as error, warning, or information based on severity.
- Security-related Events: Audits noted as successful or failed.
- Setup Events: Additional logs for domain controller configurations.
- System Events: Logs classified as error, warning, or information.
- Forwarded Events: Events sent from other computers.

Opening Event Viewer

Access by navigating through Control Panel to Administrative Tools; requires administrator confirmation.

System Events

Logged by Windows; classified into critical, error, warning, or information.

Event Types

Categories include critical, error, warning, information, success audit, and failure audit (security log only).

Critical Event

Indicates a complete failure of an application or component.

Error Event

Represents significant problems, such as service failures.

Warning Event

Signals potential future issues but not immediate threats, e.g., low disk space.

Information Event

Shows successful task execution, such as successful driver loading.

Success Audit

Represents a successful security event, e.g., successful user logon.

Failure Audit

Indicates an unsuccessful security attempt, such as failed user logon due to incorrect credentials.

SNMP

Acronym for Simple Network Management Protocol, used in network management.

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Test your knowledge of the Windows Event Viewer with these flashcards. Learn about key terms like Event Viewer and Windows logs, and understand their significance in monitoring system events. Perfect for network technicians and IT administrators.