13.2.1 Command Prompt

Question 1

What can you execute from the Run dialog?

Answer 1

Any command

For a series of commands or viewing output, use the command shell.

Question 2

How can you run legacy commands in Windows 11?

Answer 2

At a modern Windows PowerShell prompt

This is part of the redesigned command interface as Windows Terminal.

Question 3

What is required for some commands in the Command Prompt?

Answer 3

Elevated privileges

If elevation is needed, a message will state ‘The requested operation requires elevation.’

Question 4

How do you run the Command Prompt as an administrator?

Answer 4

Right-click the shortcut and select ‘Run as administrator’

Alternatively, type cmd in the Instant Search box and press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER.

Question 5

What indicates that the Command Prompt is running with elevated privileges?

Answer 5

‘Administrator: Command Prompt’ in the title bar

The default folder will also change to C:\Windows\System32.

Question 6

What command can be used to clear the Command Prompt screen?

Answer 6

cls

This can be helpful to remove clutter from the view.

Question 7

What is the command syntax format?

Answer 7

Command name, switches, and arguments

Required and optional arguments and switches are listed in the command syntax.

Question 8

What should you do if an argument includes a space?

Answer 8

Enclose it in quotes

This ensures the command is processed correctly.

Question 9

What is the purpose of the help system in the Command Prompt?

Answer 9

To provide information on available commands

Type ‘help’ followed by ENTER to see the commands.

Question 10

How do you get command-specific help?

Answer 10

Type ‘help Command’ or ‘Command /?’

For example, ‘netstat /?’ displays help on the netstat command.

Question 11

What happens when you start commands like nslookup or telnet?

Answer 11

They work in interactive mode

The prompt will only accept inputs related to that program until you exit.

Question 12

What command do you use to exit an interactive command?

Answer 12

exit or quit

Alternatively, press CTRL+C to leave the program.

Question 13

What will happen if you use ‘exit’ when not in an interactive command?

Answer 13

It will close the Command Prompt window

This is useful for ending the session.

Question 14

What is the default folder when the Command Prompt runs as administrator?

Answer 14

C:\Windows\System32

This differs from the user’s default directory.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The command prompt processes legacy commands from early Windows versions and _______.

Answer 15

modern Windows PowerShell prompt.