Basics

Question 1

What file system does modern Windows use and what does it stand for?

Answer 1

NTFS; New Technology File System

Question 2

What file structure is commonly used on USB and MMC drives? What does it stand for?

Answer 2

FAT32: File Allocation Table

Question 3

What key benefits does the newer file structure have over the old? (4)

Answer 3

Supports files larger than 4GB
Set permissions on folders/files
Folder/file compression
Encryption

Question 4

What utility is used for advanced troubleshooting?

Answer 4

MSConfig

Question 5

CMD for displaying the computer name

Answer 5

hostname

Question 6

CMD for viewing network connection info

Answer 6

ipconfig

Question 7

CMD for viewing command help

Answer 7

<command></command>

/?

Question 8

CMD to clear the screen

Answer 8

cls

Question 9

CMD for viewing protocol stats and current TCP.IP connections

Answer 9

netstat

Question 10

CMD for managing network resources

Answer 10

net

Question 11

What is the registry?

Answer 11

A hierarchic database that stores info used to configure the system for users, applications, and hardware devices

Question 12

Where to get technical documentation

Answer 12

learn.microsoft.com

Question 13

The server in charge of running the Active Directory services

Answer 13

Domain controller