Configuring Windows Flashcards
A+ Core 2 (24 cards)
A security-conscious user limits what usage data Windows permits to collect. They also limit what device functions it enables and for which apps. Where does the user accomplish this?
A.User accounts
B.Instant Search
C.Privacy settings
D.VESA
C. Privacy settings govern what usage data Windows is permitted to collect and what device functions are enabled and for which apps. There are multiple settings toggles to determine what data collection and app permissions are allowed.
An administrator is configuring a user’s computer and is currently utilizing the User Accounts applet in the Control Panel. What is the administrator doing?
A.Viewing network status
B.Adjusting privacy settings
C.Checking printer access
D.Changing UAC settings
D: The administrator is changing the User Account Control (UAC) settings. UAC is a system to prevent unauthorized use of administrator privileges.
A new user requests that a few settings be configured to increase the comfortability while using a company computer. In particular, the user requests that the narration feature be enabled. Where does a support technician find this feature in the Ease of Access settings in Windows 10?
A.Vision
B.Hearing
C.Interaction
D.Audio
A. The vision group in the Ease of Use settings in Windows 10 contains several settings that aid for vision-impaired individuals. These settings include display, magnifier, high contrast, and narrator.
A user wants to optimize their Windows 10-based computer. The user pokes around in the system settings applet on their computer. What can the user NOT configure in the system settings applet?
A.Visual effects
B.Paging
C.File Explorer
D.Power
C. File management is a critical part of using a computer. File Explorer is not found on the systems setting applet but enables a user to open, copy, move, rename, view, and delete files and folders.
The receptionist at a record label company connects a phone to a computer so the songs already downloaded on the phone will play. Where does the receptionist set this up?
A.Device settings
B.NTUSER.DAT
C.Ease of access
D.Task view
A. The device settings pages contain options for input devices (mice, keyboards, and touch), print/scan devices, and adding and managing other peripherals attached over Bluetooth or USB.
A user wants to experiment with virtualization by enabling Microsoft’s virtualization solution. Where can the user go to enable this?
A.Features
B.Store apps
C.WSL
D.File Explorer
A. Windows Features are components of the operating system that can be enabled or disabled. For example, the Hyper-V virtualization platform can be installed as an optional feature in supported Windows editions
An enthusiastic computer user wants to test out the new Windows 11 desktop. Which of the following has become more easily accessible using Windows 11?
A.Multiple desktops
B.Instant Search
C.Task View
D.Notification area
A. Multiple desktops allow the user to set up different workspaces, such as one desktop that has windows for business apps open and another with windows and shortcuts for personal apps and games.
A user is experimenting with the fast startup option to see if it really makes booting faster. What should they expect?
A.The computer will restart faster.
B.This only applies to computers with SSDs.
C.The computer will boot faster after being shutdown.
D.Apps will run in safe mode.
C. Fast startup allows the computer to boot faster after being shutdown, causing faster internal speeds of software and processes.
A technician assists a visually impaired person by making the text on their computer screen larger. Where can the technician configure this?
A.Ease of access
B.User accounts
C.Privacy settings
D.UAC settings
A. The ease of access settings configures input and output options to best suit each user. Vision configures options for cursor indicators, high-contrast and color-filter modes, and the Magnifier zoom tool.
A user is curious about the low-level data the system stored concerning their profile and wants to explore the file which contains it. In Windows, where does the user look?
A.Molex
B.NTUSER.DAT
C.OneDrive
D.File explorer
B. Each user has a folder named after their user account. This subfolder contains NTUSER.DAT (registry data) plus subfolders for personal data files. It stores users’ profile settings and data.
The default management console with multiple snap-ins to schedule tasks and configure local users and groups, disks, services, devices, and so on is?
A. MMC
B. Compmgmt.msc
C. Administrative tools
D. Taskschd.msc
B. Compmgmt.msc - The default management console with multiple snap-ins to schedule tasks and configure local users and groups, disks, services, devices, and so on.
Maintain disk performance by optimizing file storage patterns. It helps improve system performance by consolidating fragmented files and data into contiguous blocks, especially on traditional hard disk drives (HDDs).
A. Registry Editor (regedit.exe)
B. Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr.exe)
C. Defragment and Optimize Drives (dfrgui.exe).
D. Services console (services.msc).
C. Defragment and Optimize Drives (dfrgui.exe)
What tool is used to regain disk capacity by deleting unwanted files?
A. dfrgui.exe
B. secpol.msc
C. resmon.exe
D. cleanmgr.exe
D. cleanmgr.exe (Disk Cleanup)
This tool will allow you review system, security, and application logs.
A. secpol.msc
B. eventvwr.msc
C. services.msc
D. taskschd.msc
B. Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc).
Which tool can you use to view and edit the security settings?
A. services.msc
B. resmon.exe
C. taskschd.msc
D. secpol.msc
D. Local Security Policy (secpol.msc)
This will allow you to view and log performance statistics.
A. Eventvwr.msc
B. taskschd.msc
C. resmon.exe
D. secpol.msc
C. Resource Monitor (resmon.exe)
Make manual edits to the database of Windows configuration settings by using which tool?
A. services.msc
B. taskschd.msc
C. secpol.msc
D. regedit.exe
D. Registry Editor (regedit.exe)
Start, stop, and pause processes running in the background using what tool?
A. services.msc
B. taskschd.msc
C. regedit.exe
D. eventvwr.msc
A. Service console (services.msc)
Run software and scripts according to calendar or event triggers using this?
A. dfrgui.exe
B. secpol.msc
C. taskschd.msc
D. regedit.exe
C. Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc)
Which management shortcuts will show a shortcut menu with links to the main management utilities, such as Device Manager, Computer Management, Command Prompt, and Windows PowerShell? (Choose Two)
A. Windows +R
B. Windows +X
C. Right-Clicking the Windows button
D. Windows +C
B & C. Windows +X and or by right-clicking the Windows button.
This allows you to view and edit the properties of installed hardware. You can change hardware configuration settings, update drivers, or remove/disable devices.
A. secpol.msc
B. devmgmt.msc
C. services.msc
D. taskschd.msc
B. Device Manager (devmgmt.msc)
This displays a summary of any fixed and removable disk-hard drives (HDDs), solid state drives (SSDs), and optical drives-attached to the system.
A. diskmgmt.msc
B. secpol.msc
C. devmgmt.msc
D. services.msc
A. Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc)
The __________ console provides an advanced interface for creating, modifying, disabling, and deleting user accounts. You can also reset the password for an account.
A. secpol.msc
B. services.msc
C. lusrmgr.msc
D. eventvwr.msc
C. Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc)
