Microsoft Windows 10 OS Features & Tools Quiz Flashcards
(17 cards)
Which of the following answers describe(s) the function of Task Manager (taskmgr.exe)? (Select all that apply)
- Provides tools for managing network traffic
- Allows to close a non-responsive application in Windows
- Displays information on programs, processes, and services that are currently running on the computer
- Allows to schedule the launch of programs or scripts at pre-defined times or after specified time intervals
- In Windows 8 and newer releases of the Microsoft OS, provides access to user applications that can be enabled/disabled during system boot
- Allows system administrators to manage the currently logged-in users
- Provides real-time reports on how a Windows-based computer is using system resources (CPU/RAM/Disk/Network/GPU usage)
- Allows to close a non-responsive application in Windows
- Displays information on programs, processes, and services that are currently running on the computer
- In Windows 8 and newer releases of the Microsoft OS, provides access to user applications that can be enabled/disabled during system boot
- Allows system administrators to manage the currently logged-in users
- Provides real-time reports on how a Windows-based computer is using system resources (CPU/RAM/Disk/Network/GPU usage)
Windows Task Manager can be launched by: (Select all that apply)
- Using the Ctrl+Shift+Esc key combination
- Double-clicking on the applet’s icon shortcut in the Administrative Tools folder
- Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete and selecting the Task Manager option from the menu screen
- Selecting the Task Manager applet in Windows Control Panel
- Right-clicking on the Windows Taskbar and selecting Task Manager
- Typing taskmgr (or taskmgr.exe) in the Command Prompt and pressing Enter
- Pressing simultaneously the Windows and R keys, typing taskmgr (or taskmgr.exe) in the Run window, and pressing Enter
- Right-clicking on the Windows Start button and selecting Task Manager
- Using the Ctrl+Shift+Esc key combination
- Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete and selecting the Task Manager option from the menu screen
- Right-clicking on the Windows Taskbar and selecting Task Manager
- Typing taskmgr (or taskmgr.exe) in the Command Prompt and pressing Enter
- Pressing simultaneously the Windows and R keys, typing taskmgr (or taskmgr.exe) in the Run window, and pressing Enter
- Right-clicking on the Windows Start button and selecting Task Manager
A type of customizable framework providing access to a collection of system utilities (in the form of the so-called snap-ins) designed to manage networks, computers, services, and other system components in Microsoft Windows is known as:
PowerShell
MMC
Administrative Tools
.NET
MMC
MMC = Microsoft Management Console
PowerShell is a command-line shell and scripting language developed by Microsoft, primarily for system administration tasks.
Powershell is built on the .NET framework.
Administrative Tools is a folder in the Windows 10 Control Panel that contains tools for system administrators and advanced users.
Which of the following launches a GUI system utility for managing storage media in Windows?
devmgmt.msc
diskpart.exe
compmgmt.msc
diskmgmt.msc
diskmgmt.msc
diskmgmt.msc = DISK ManaGMenT
diskpart.exe = DISK PARTition
devmgmt.msc = DEVice ManaGMenT
compmgmt.msc = COMPuter ManaGMenT
Which of the answers listed below refers to a Windows administrative tool providing the capability to schedule the launch of programs or scripts at pre-defined times or after specified time intervals?
taskmgr.exe
resmon.exe
taskschd.msc
perfmon.msc
taskschd.msc
taskschd.msc = TASK SCHeDuler
taskmgr.exe = TASK ManaGeR
resmon.exe = RESource MONitor
perfmon.msc = PERFormance MONitor
Which Microsoft Windows OS component allows you to view and manage installed hardware components and device drivers?
msconfig.exe
devmgmt.msc
appwiz.cpl
compmgmt.msc
devmgmt.msc
devmgmt.msc = DEVice ManaGMenT
msconfig.exe = Microsoft System CONFIGuration Utility
appwiz.cpl = APPlication WIZard (Programs and Features Control Panel applet)
compmgmt.msc = COMPuter ManaGMenT
A Windows Certificate Manager snap-in that allows to view, export, import, and delete digital certificates for the current user is called:
lusrmgr.msc
certlm.msc
msconfig.exe
certmgr.msc
certmgr.msc
certmgr.msc = CERTificate ManaGeR
lusrmgr.msc = Local USeRs and Groups ManaGeR
certlm.msc = CERTificates Local Computer Manager
msconfig.exe = Microsoft System CONFIGuration Utility
True or False?
In Microsoft Windows, Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc) is an MMC snap-in for adding/removing users and managing user membership in groups that possess specific rights and permissions on a particular system running MS Windows. The Local Users and Groups utility is included by default in all editions of Windows 10.
False
lusrmgr.msc is included by default in Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education, but not Windows 10 Home.
Which of the following administrative tools in MS Windows allows to examine (both in real time and by collecting log data for later analysis) how programs that are run affect a computer’s performance?
resmon.exe
compmgmt.msc
perfmon.exe
taskmgr.exe
perfmon.exe
perfmon.exe = PERFormance MONitor
resmon.exe = RESource MONitor
compmgmt.msc = COMPuter ManaGMenT
taskmgr.exe = TASK ManaGeR
Which of the tools listed below allows Windows administrators to modify settings that are applied to both users and computers?
msconfig.exe
gpedit.msc
lusrmgr.msc
compmgmt.msc
gpedit.msc
gpedit.msc = Group Policy EDITor
msconfig.exe = System Configuration tool for startup settings, boot options, and services—not for managing user/computer policies.
lusrmgr.msc = Manages local user accounts and groups, not policies.
compmgmt.msc = Central access to tools like Event Viewer, Disk Management, and Device Manager, but not group policies.
A Microsoft Windows application utility used for displaying details about computer’s hardware resources, computer components, and software environment is known as:
msconfig.exe
winver.exe
msinfo32.exe
control.exe
msinfo32.exe
msinfo32.exe launches System Information, a built-in Windows utility that provides detailed information about Hardware resources, System components, and Software environment.
msconfig.exe is a System Configuration tool used for managing startup items, boot settings, services, etc.
winver.exe displays the Windows version and build number—very limited information.
control.exe opens the Control Panel, which provides access to various configuration tools.
Which of the following administrative tools in MS Windows provides detailed real-time information about hardware resources (CPU, disk, network, and memory) and system resources in use by the OS, services, and running applications?
resmon.exe
compmgmt.msc
perfmon.exe
eventvwr.msc
perfmon.exe
perfmon.exe = PERFormance MONitor
resmon.exe = RESource MONitor – more visual and user-friendly, it shows real-time usage, but not as detailed or customizable as perfmon.
compmgmt.msc = COMPuter ManaGeMenT – a collection of tools like Disk Management, Event Viewer, Services, etc. It doesn’t focus solely on performance metrics.
eventvwr.msc = EVENT VieWeR – shows logs of system, application, and security events. Great for auditing and troubleshooting, but not for real-time information.
Which of the following answers refers to a Microsoft Windows tool designed for troubleshooting system startup problems?
eventvwr.msc
sysdm.cpl
compmgmt.msc
msconfig.exe
msconfig.exe
Microsoft System CONFIGuration Utility
eventvwr.msc = EVENT VieWeR
sysdm.cpl = SYStem Device Manager
compmgmt.msc = COMPuter ManaGeMenT
Which tab of the System Configuration utility in MS Windows allows to prevent all nonessential applications, services, and device drivers from loading during system startup?
General
Boot
Services
Startup
Tools
General
The “General” tab is where you control the startup mode of the system, including:
* Normal Startup: Loads all device drivers and services.
* Diagnostic Startup: Loads only basic devices and services (similar to Safe Mode).
* Selective Startup: Lets you choose whether to load system services, startup items, or both.
Which of the configuration settings listed below can be managed through the Boot tab of the System Configuration utility in Windows? (Select all that apply)
- Normal/Diagnostic/Selective startup
- Default OS to load in a multiboot environment (boot order)
- Safe boot options
- Boot logging
- Amount of hardware resources to be used by the chosen OS in a multiboot environment (e.g., the maximum amount of RAM)
- Background applications and processes loaded during system startup
- Startup items loaded during system boot
- Default OS to load in a multiboot environment (boot order)
- Safe boot options
- Boot logging
- Amount of hardware resources to be used by the chosen OS in a multiboot environment (e.g., the maximum amount of RAM)
The System Configuration utility tab containing a list of background applications that can be enabled/disabled during Windows system startup is called:
General
Boot
Services
Startup
Tools
Services
Which of the following system utilities in Windows provides access to a database containing system configuration information?
msconfig.exe
sysdm.cpl
regedit.exe
msinfo32.exe
regedit.exe
Windows REGistry EDITor
Windows Registry Editor provides access to the Windows Registry — a hierarchical database that stores configuration settings and options.
msconfig.exe helps manage startup behavior, boot options, and services, but does not access the registry directly.
sysdm.cpl opens the System Control Panel — used to configure hardware profiles, system restore, remote access, etc.
msinfo32.exe opens System Information, showing system summary, hardware resources, components, and software environment — read-only, not a configuration tool.
