Windows Firewall Configuration Quiz

Windows Control Panel

• The view by small icons in Windows Control Panel allows for easier navigation and viewing of all items.

Internet Options Applet

• The Security tab in Internet Options applet allows you to configure security settings for the Internet zone.
• The General tab in Internet Options applet allows you to customize the home page, browsing history, and search settings.
• The Content tab in Internet Options applet allows you to manage digital certificates and auto-complete settings.
• The Connections tab in Internet Options applet allows you to configure how the browser uses proxies or third-party devices to access the internet.
• The Advanced tab in Internet Options applet provides granular control of specific configuration settings.
• The Reset button in Internet Options applet allows you to reset browser settings if they are causing issues.

Network and Sharing Center

• The Network and Sharing Center applet gives a graphical view of all devices on your network.
• You can add, modify, or remove network adapters in your device through the Network and Sharing Center applet.

Programs and Features

• You can remove or modify installed applications through the Programs and Features applet.

System

• The System applet displays information about your system type, memory installed, and version of Windows.

Windows Defender Firewall

• Windows Defender Firewall is a Windows application that acts as a firewall.
• You can view and make changes to the firewall configuration in Windows through the Windows Defender Firewall applet.

Sound

• You can configure audio devices in Windows through the Sound applet.

User Accounts

• You can access local accounts configured on a Windows system through the User Accounts applet.

Device Manager

• You can view device drivers in Windows through the Device Manager applet.

Indexing Options

• You can modify the index settings for search in Windows through the Indexing Options applet.

Troubleshooting

• If you need to troubleshoot a piece of hardware in Windows, you can use the Device Manager applet.
• The Windows Defender Firewall is automatically turned on when you start Windows to prevent unauthorized access.

Hardware

• A device driver allows an operating system to use a piece of hardware.

File Explorer

• You can view applications and data files stored in Windows through File Explorer.
• You can find configuration settings to customize the file manager in Windows through the File Explorer Options applet.
• The File Explorer Options applet has three tabs: General, View, and Search.
• You can customize the file explorer's view settings, such as hiding or showing file extensions, through the View tab.

Power Management

• The Hibernate mode in Windows saves your open documents and programs to your hard drive and shuts down your computer.
• The Sleep mode in Windows saves your open documents and programs to your RAM and shuts down your computer.
• The Fast Startup feature of Windows enables a system to quickly load information after being shut down.

Accessibility

• You can make changes to how Windows displays information and how you use input devices through the Ease of Access applet.

System Tools

• The System Configuration tool provides important system tools for troubleshooting issues on a Windows system.

Test your knowledge on the Windows firewall integrated into the operating system to prevent unauthorized access. Learn about configuring the firewall settings using the Windows Firewall applet in the control panel.