Module 2 - Using the System Utilities

Question 1

A group of MMC consoles that are used to manage Windows 10. Computer Management, Event Viewer, and Services are the more commonly used.

Answer 1

Administrative Tools

Question 2

The current standard for power management that is implemented in Windows 10 and by computer manufacturers.

Answer 2

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

Question 3

An instant-on power-saving mode that keeps the system in the S0 state.

Answer 3

Away Mode

Question 4

A Windows PowerShell command in verb-noun format. Most ______ have parameters that can be used to pass options to the ______.

Answer 4

cmdlet

Question 5

One of the more commonly used administrative tools. This MMC console contains the snap-ins to manage most Windows 10 components.

Answer 5

Computer Management

Question 6

An alternative location to configure Windows 10 settings. Used when advanced settings are not available in Settings.

Answer 6

Control Panel

Question 7

A system that ensures that a device driver is from a known publisher and that the device driver has not been modified since it was signed.

Answer 7

device driver signing

Question 8

Software that manages the communication between Windows 10 and a particular hardware component.

Answer 8

device drivers

Question 9

An MMC snap-in that is used to manage hardware components and their device drivers.

Answer 9

Device Manager

Question 10

The number of pixels that your display can show.

Answer 10

display resolution

Question 11

A central location in Windows 10 where drivers are located before they are installed. A large set of drivers is included with Windows 10.

Answer 11

driver store

Question 12

An MMC console that is used to view messages generated and logged by Windows 10, applications, and services.

Answer 12

Event Viewer

Question 13

A system that speeds up the shutdown and startup process of Windows 10 by using hibernate for the core operating system functionality.

Answer 13

Fast Startup

Question 14

A utility (sigverif.exe) that verifies the digital signature on operating system files and device drivers.

Answer 14

File Signature Verification utility

Question 15

An ACPI power state that saves the contents of RAM to disk and then disables power to all devices including RAM; also referred to as S4 state.

Answer 15

hibernate

Question 16

The sleep method used by Windows 10 that combines the S3 state and S4 state. When the computer moves to the S3 state, it also saves the memory file required for the S4 state.

Answer 16

hybrid sleep

Question 17

A graphical interface shell that provides a structured environment to build management utilities.

Answer 17

Microsoft Management Console (MMC)

Question 18

Small software components that can be added to an MMC console to provide functionality. An ____________ typically manages some part of Windows.

Answer 18

MMC snap-ins

Question 19

A new “instant-on” sleep mode in Windows 10. The computer remains in the S0 state but powers down as much hardware as possible.

Answer 19

Modern Standby

Question 20

A new “instant-on” sleep mode in Windows 10. The computer remains in the S0 state but powers down as much hardware as possible.

Answer 20

Modern Standby

Question 21

Attaching two or more displays to a single computer. The information can be exactly the same on each display, or each display can be used independently by using extended mode.

Answer 21

multiple monitors

Question 22

A standard mechanism for applications to access databases.

Answer 22

Open Database Connectivity (ODBC)

Question 23

An MMC console used to monitor and troubleshoot the performance of your computer.

Answer 23

Performance Monitor

Question 24

A single dot on a display.

Answer 24

pixel

Question 25

A set of configuration options for power management.

Answer 25

power plans

Question 26

A command-line utility for configuring power management and generating power management reports.

Answer 26

powercfg.exe

Question 27

The ACPI power state used when a computer is fully functioning. Power can be disabled to specific devices as requested by the operating system, but keeps the overall system running.

Answer 27

S0 state

Question 28

An ACPI power state that disables power to all devices except RAM.

Answer 28

S3 state

Question 29

An ACPI power state that saves the contents of RAM to disk and then disables power to all devices including RAM; also referred to as the hibernate state.

Answer 29

S4 state

Question 30

A Windows application that runs in the background without user interaction.

Answer 30

service

Question 31

An MMC console used to manage Windows services.

Answer 31

Services

Question 32

A central interface for managing common Windows 10 settings. It is available on the Start menu.

Answer 32

Settings

Question 33

The administrative tool that gives you access to control the boot configuration, service startup, application startup, and system tools.

Answer 33

System Configuration

Question 34

A tool that provides detailed information about Windows 10 hardware and software configuration.

Answer 34

System Information

Question 35

A utility that allows you to schedule tasks to run at a particular time or based on the occurrence of specific events.

Answer 35

Task Scheduler

Question 36

A utility used to perform tests on the physical memory of a computer.

Answer 36

Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool

Question 37

An enhanced command-line interface that can be used to perform administrative tasks.

Answer 37

Windows PowerShell

Question 38

An integrated scripting environment for Windows PowerShell that includes color coding as you type, along with debugging functionality.

Answer 38

Windows PowerShell ISE