Domain 1 Operating Systems

Question 1

What is the command line and function of CHKDSK/Check Disk

Answer 1

This is used to check for errors on the disk

CHKDSK/F will fix logical errors on the disk but must restart before using

CHKDSK/R locates bad sectors, and recovers information but must restart before using

Question 2

What is the function of DISKPART

Answer 2

This will open the command line disk partitioning tool inside your computer,

Question 3

What is the function of FORMAT

Answer 3

this will format a disk,
FORMAT volume

Question 4

What is the function of WINVER in command promt

Answer 4

gives you the version and information of the device

Question 5

Group Policy

Answer 5

Admininsters will set up how you use your account, they give you policies

GPUPDATE, updates the group policy for that user and automatically done when logging in

GPRESULTS, displays the current group policy

Question 6

What are different ways of Opening Task Manager

Answer 6

Ctrl-Alt-Del
Right click on the taskbar and select task manager
Ctrl - Shift - Esc

Question 7

What is in the Processes Tab in Task Manager

Answer 7

View all running processes and you can right-click to perform action on a specific process. Great place for first-level diagnostics

Question 8

What does Performance Tab show you in Task Manager?

Answer 8

Performance Tab allows you to view CPU, Memory, Network, statistics, data, and information.
Includes a link to the Resource Monitor Tools which is useful for collecting large swaths of data

Question 9

What does the Users Tab do in Task Manager?

Answer 9

User tab shows what users are connected and what they’re using on the computer

Question 10

What is the function of a Service Tab?

Answer 10

IN service tab, you can view the status of Windows Services. Link to actual service tool is found at the bottom

Question 10

Event Viewer (MMC)

Answer 10

Found in Windows system log, good for troubleshooting errors and crashes.
Various event levels include information, warning, critical, and error.

Question 11

What is the function of Microsoft Management Console (MMC)?

Answer 11

Allows users to create their own sets of commonly used tools.
Depending on what you use on the regular you can add snap-in or features as you please

Question 12

Disk Management (MMC)

Answer 12

Used to create, format, delete, and resize partitions for hard disks. Used to first set up a brand new hard drive ( initialization)
Has more partitions, partitioning styles, and file systems later

Question 13

Certificate Manager (MMC)

Answer 13

View security and certificate issues to the PC

Certificate is to show no issues, no changes

Question 13

Task Scheduler (MMC)

Answer 13

Create and manage common tasks for the computer to do automatically

is available in all editions of Windows. It runs commands and scripts automatically on a predefined schedule. The user can schedule the tasks to run once or on a recurring schedule.

Question 14

Device Manager (MMC)

Answer 14

View status of hardware which allows you to install, uninstall, enable, and disable devices
Manage drivers can update, roll back, and uninstall

Ex. Bluetooth stop working out the blue

Question 15

Performance Monitor ( MMC)

Answer 15

Set up reports to capture performance information over time, save reports to the disk, and useful for monitoring performance over a period of time vs. instantaneous
(Task Manager or Resource Monitor)

Question 15

Local Users and Groups (MMC)

Answer 15

manage users and group local to this computer, commonly used to manage a local administrator user

Question 16

Group Policy Editor (MMC)

Answer 16

Edit local Group Policy configuration
Set user folder and program restrictions

Question 17

System Information ( additional tools)

Answer 17

Menu of extensive system information
Hardware specifications, OS versions, system name, etc.

Question 18

Resource Monitor

Answer 18

System Resource Information
More information than Task Manager

Question 19

System Configuration

Answer 19

also called, MSCONFIG
General and boot tabs control how the OS will load, and can disable advanced features for troubleshooting
Service allows to enable/disable servies
Startup moved to Task Manager

Question 20

Disk Cleanup

Answer 20

Cleans up unnecessary system files that accumulate over time

Question 21

Devices and Printers

Answer 21

shows discoverable, connected, and installed devices. Can add/manage devices, drivers, etc.

Question 21

Registry Editor

Answer 21

Allows programs to easily communicate and store informaton in the operating system editing these entries could result in breaking programs so be careful.

Question 22

Disk Defragmenter / Optimizer

Answer 22

Windows Disk Drfragments to improve data retrieval speeds Not necessary for SSDs, can perform optimizations for SSDs

Question 23

Internet Options

Answer 23

gives us a number of different tasks,

Question 24

Program and Features

Answer 24

The ability to turn features on or off Blue shield gives you more information Add/Remove installed programs, window features, and/or installed updated

Question 25

System

Answer 25

Basic information about he system and OS Change computer name, join work group, and/or domain Activate Windows Newer builds of Windows 10 will redirect to Systems page from Settings menu

Question 25

Networking and Sharing Center

Answer 25

Change and manage network and sharing settings, Network Adapter settings View the status of networks Setup and troubleshoot network connections

Question 26

Windows Defender Firewall

Answer 26

Settings configured by network type Advanced settings allow for deep customization

Question 27

Mail

Answer 27

Configure profiles for Microsoft Outlook mail client

Question 27

Sound

Answer 27

Manage playback and recording devices Customize OS sounds Adjust sound when using computer as communication device

Question 28

User Accounts

Answer 28

manage and make changes to local user accounts Name, type, passwords, encryption certifications

Question 29

Device Manager

Answer 29

Shows all physically attached devices, manage settings, drivers, can add.remove devices allows administrators to view, edit, and troubleshoot the properties of installed hardware, update drivers, and remove or disable devices. It is available in all Windows editions.

Question 30

Indexing Options

Answer 30

Indexing allows the OS to search for files more efficiently Configure folders to be indexed, or start/stop the indexing operation

Question 31

File Explorer Options - General

Answer 31

Configure how File Explorer operates, open folders in new windows, single click to open files/folderse

Question 31

Administrative Tools

Answer 31

Quick access to many useful tools Computer management, event viewer, disk defragmenting, registry editor, system configuration Not in Windows 11

Question 32

File Explorer Options - View

Answer 32

How File Explorer shows files and folders Includes view hidden files, hide file extension

Question 33

Power Plans ( Power Options)

Answer 33

Balanced, Power Save, and High Performance

Question 34

Hibernate

Answer 34

saves system state on hard drive ultra-low power takes longer to wake up than sleep not available in all systems

Question 35

Windows 11 comes with a refreshed desktop-style/user interface that can upgrade from Windows 10 with the in-place upgrade feature. What additional feature would an expanding business user gain when upgrading from Windows 10 Home to Windows 11 Pro for Workstations?

Answer 35

Domain access/Centralized management

Question 36

Windows Home editions come with networking limited to workgroup networks. So, upgrading from Window Home to Pro for Workstations enables

Answer 36

domain networking; centralized management is unavailable in workgroup networking.