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What is the purpose of the Services tab in Windows Task Manager?
What is the purpose of the Services tab in Windows Task Manager?
- To monitor background processes running in Windows (correct)
- To access real-time statistics of memory usage
- To view CPU utilization
- To manage applications with user interfaces
Which of the following is NOT a way to start Windows Task Manager?
Which of the following is NOT a way to start Windows Task Manager?
- Right mouse click in the taskbar and select Task Manager
- Control-Alt-Delete and choose Task Manager
- Control-Alt-Shift (correct)
- Control-Shift-escape
What do services refer to in the context of Windows Task Manager?
What do services refer to in the context of Windows Task Manager?
- Front-end applications with user interfaces
- Background processes without a user interface (correct)
- Real-time performance statistics
- Disk utilization information
What options are available when right mouse clicking on a service in the Services tab?
What options are available when right mouse clicking on a service in the Services tab?
Which shortcut immediately launches Windows Task Manager?
Which shortcut immediately launches Windows Task Manager?
What type of information can be accessed by using Windows Task Manager?
What type of information can be accessed by using Windows Task Manager?
What can you do in the Task Manager to attempt to resolve issues with the print spooler?
What can you do in the Task Manager to attempt to resolve issues with the print spooler?
Where can you find a list of all the applications that start when you log into Windows?
Where can you find a list of all the applications that start when you log into Windows?
What information does the startup tab in Task Manager provide about applications?
What information does the startup tab in Task Manager provide about applications?
How can you troubleshoot startup issues in Windows using Task Manager?
How can you troubleshoot startup issues in Windows using Task Manager?
What is the default view when Task Manager starts up?
What is the default view when Task Manager starts up?
How can you change the metrics shown on Task Manager to customize the view?
How can you change the metrics shown on Task Manager to customize the view?
What does clicking on the memory column in Task Manager allow you to do?
What does clicking on the memory column in Task Manager allow you to do?
What option can you use to administratively stop an application using excessive memory or CPU?
What option can you use to administratively stop an application using excessive memory or CPU?
Where can you view CPU, memory, storage, and network information over time in Task Manager?
Where can you view CPU, memory, storage, and network information over time in Task Manager?
In current versions of Task Manager, where is the networking piece included?
In current versions of Task Manager, where is the networking piece included?
Why is it important to be able to view exactly what each individual user is doing on a multi-user operating system?
Why is it important to be able to view exactly what each individual user is doing on a multi-user operating system?
What option do you have from the Users tab in Task Manager?
What option do you have from the Users tab in Task Manager?
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Study Notes
Task Manager Overview
- The Services tab in Windows Task Manager displays a list of all system services and their current status.
- The Services tab is not a way to start Windows Task Manager.
Services
- In the context of Windows Task Manager, services refer to system processes that run in the background to provide specific functionality.
Services Tab Options
- Right-clicking on a service in the Services tab provides options to:
- Start
- Stop
- Restart
- Open Service
- Search online
Task Manager Shortcuts
- The shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Esc immediately launches Windows Task Manager.
Task Manager Information
- Task Manager provides information about:
- System performance
- Running processes and applications
- System services
- Startup applications
- User activity
Resolving Print Spooler Issues
- In the Task Manager, you can attempt to resolve issues with the print spooler by restarting the print spooler service.
Startup Applications
- The Startup tab in Task Manager lists all applications that start when you log into Windows.
- The Startup tab provides information about:
- Application name
- Status
- Startup type
- Disk usage
Troubleshooting Startup Issues
- Task Manager can be used to troubleshoot startup issues by:
- Disabling or deleting problematic applications
- Adjusting application startup settings
Task Manager Views
- The default view when Task Manager starts up is the Processes tab.
- The metrics shown on Task Manager can be customized by:
- Clicking on the columns to sort and reorder
- Using the "More details" button to switch to a detailed view
Memory Management
- Clicking on the memory column in Task Manager allows you to sort applications by memory usage.
- The "End Task" option can be used to administratively stop an application using excessive memory or CPU.
Performance Monitoring
- The Performance tab in Task Manager provides graphs and data on CPU, memory, storage, and network usage over time.
- In current versions of Task Manager, the networking piece is included in the Performance tab.
Multi-User Operating Systems
- It is important to be able to view exactly what each individual user is doing on a multi-user operating system to ensure system security and performance.
Users Tab
- The Users tab in Task Manager provides options to:
- Disconnect
- Sign off
- Send a message
- View user details
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