Module 7 - The Windows Operating System Flashcards
(256 cards)
1
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Which operating system enabled early computers to read from and write to floppy and hard disks?
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The DOS (Disk Operating System)
2
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Which operating system did Microsoft acquire and further develop into a product widely used in early PCs?
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MS-DOS (Disk Operating system)
3
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Which DOS command displays all files in the current directory?
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dir
4
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Which DOS command changes to a specified directory?
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cd (directory_name)
5
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What DOS command changes to the parent directory above the current one?
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cd ..
6
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What command in MS-DOS copies files from one location to another?
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copy (source) (destination)
7
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Which command returns the user to the root directory?
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cd\
8
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Which MS-DOS command deletes one or more specified files?
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del filename
9
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Which command searches for specific text within files in MS-DOS?
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find
10
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Which command renames an existing file in MS-DOS?
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ren (oldname) (newname)
11
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What command is used to create a new directory in MS-DOS?
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mkdir (directory_name)
12
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Which command in MS-DOS lists all available commands with brief descriptions?
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help
13
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Which operating system layer controlled hardware even after the release of Windows 1.0?
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MS-DOS
14
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What command provides detailed assistance on a specific command in MS-DOS?
A
help (command)
15
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What Windows version first introduced a GUI that ran over MS-DOS and when was it introduced?
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Microsoft Windows 1.0 released in 1985
16
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What distinguishes Windows NT from MS-DOS in terms of multitasking?
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Windows NT can support multiple user processes and MS-DOS is a single user and single process
17
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What is the underlying architecture of modern Windows operating systems like Windows 10?
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Runs on Windows NT (New Technologies)
18
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What kind of storage first required DOS for file access and management?
A
A floppy disk
19
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Which key feature made NT-based Windows versions attractive to both the public and businesses?
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Filesystem Security
20
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Which version of Windows first introduced a 64-bit edition with a new architecture?
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Windows XP
21
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What is the theoretical memory capacity of a 64-bit Windows operating system?
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Theoretically 16.8 million terabytes
22
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What is the approximate memory limit for 32-bit Windows due to its address space?
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Just under 4GB of RAM
23
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Which Windows version was offered with six different editions, targeting a range of users and price points?
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Windows 7
24
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Which bar runs along the bottom of the Windows Desktop and is divided into the Start menu, quick launch icons, and the notification area?
A
The Taskbar
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Which version of Windows offered up to five different editions?
Windows 8
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Which version of Windows came with as many as eight editions?
Windows 10
27
What feature appears when you right-click on an icon or item in Windows and offers commonly used functions like copy, delete, or print?
The Context Menu
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What feature of the Windows Desktop temporarily stores deleted files until the user chooses to permanently remove or restore them?
The Recycle Bin
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Which Windows OS was declared the "last version" according to Microsoft?
Windows 10
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Which component of the Windows interface serves as the main customizable area where users can store files, folders, shortcuts, and application icons?
The Desktop
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Which part of the Task Bar allows users to place icons that quickly launch specific programs or open folders?
The Quick Launch area located in the center of the taskbar
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Which section of the Task Bar gives users access to installed programs, configuration settings, and search functionality?
The Start menu located on the left
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Which Task Bar section displays icons that inform the user of system and program status, such as email alerts or network issues?
The notification area on the right
34
Which built-in Windows tool provides malware protection and should not be turned off to avoid increased system vulnerability?
Windows Defender
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Which file management tool in Windows is used to open folders and manipulate files through a GUI?
The Windows File Explorer
36
Which security method protects data from being easily gathered or exploited, especially on mobile devices?
Encryption
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Which type of Windows setting defines how a system defends itself and must be configured and followed carefully?
Security Policy
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Which Windows component limits communication with network devices by default but must be reviewed periodically for outdated rules?
Windows Firewall
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Which software layer isolates the kernel from hardware differences during Windows installation and handles communication between them?
The HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer)
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What is the core part of the operating system that manages input/output requests, memory, and peripherals?
The Kernel
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Which layer communicates with both hardware and the kernel but still relies on the kernel for some functions?
The HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer)
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What is defined as being a translator between the hardware and the kernel?
The HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer)
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Which CPU mode allows unrestricted access to hardware and memory, making it suitable for critical OS functions?
The kernel mode
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Which CPU mode is used by standard user applications and restricts direct access to hardware and memory?
User mode
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Which software components allow the OS to communicate with hardware and can run in either kernel or user mode?
Device Drivers
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What does the kernel assign to each user-mode application to keep it isolated and secure?
A restricted address space and a dedicated process
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Which part of the system gives each user-mode application its own isolated process for memory safety?
The kernel
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Which file system is most commonly used during Windows installation and supports security features, large files, and recovery?
NTFS (New Technology File System)
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Which NTFS structure tracks all files and directories along with security and timestamp data?
MFT (Master File Table)
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Which file system is used on macOS computers and supports long filenames, large files, and partitions, but requires special software for Windows to read it?
HFS+ (Hierarchical File System Plus)
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Which Linux file system is not natively supported by Windows but can be read using special software?
EXT (Extended File System)
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Which file system is used by default on many flash drives and is supported by most operating systems due to its simplicity?
exFAT
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Which version of FAT is most commonly used due to having fewer restrictions than its predecessor?
FAT32 (File Allocation Table 32)
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What are FAT16 and FAT32 considered less suitable for, due to limitations in partition and file size?
FAT16 and FAT32 are considered less suitable for HDs (Hard Drives) and SSDs (Solid State Drives).
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Which feature of NTFS allows data access control down to the file level?
Security Descriptors
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Which timestamps tracked by NTFS are often used in digital forensics?
MACE (Modify Access Create Entry)timestamps
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What must be done to a storage device before a file system can be applied to it?
It must be partitioned
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Which part of an NTFS-formatted disk contains the location of the Master File Table?
The Partition Boot Sector
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Which NTFS area is where files and directories are actually stored?
File Area
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What are the last 16 sectors of a drive used for in NTFS formatting?
They contain a copy of the boot sector
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Which hidden NTFS components store information about other volumes and file attributes?
System Files
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Which Windows feature allows each user to have a personalized background and color scheme?
The Desktop customization system.
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Which default macOS behavior applies to NTFS partitions without special drivers installed?
Read only Access
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What is defined as the component of a file in the NTFS file system?
An attribute
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Which attribute is the NTFS attribute where the actual file contents (the data you create or edit) are stored?
The data attribute ($DATA)
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What do we call the section of data within the $DATA attribute?
A data stream
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What do we call the second (or third, etc.) hidden stream of data that is attached to a file in NTFS, but not visible when you open or browse the file normally?
An ADS (Alternate Data Stream)
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Which NTFS attribute holds the actual contents of a file in the form of a data stream?
The $DATA attribute
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What is the name of the NTFS feature that allows hidden additional data to be attached to files without changing their size or visibility?
DS (Alternate Data Streams)
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How is an Alternate Data Stream represented in an NTFS filename?
With a colon (eg Testfile.txt:ADS.)
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Which command can be used to insert data into an ADS for a file named Testfile.txt?
echo "Alternate data" > Testfile.txt:ADS
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What is the reason ADS content is not visible in standard dir command output?
Because ADSs are hidden from normal file listings.
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Which switch must be used with the dir command to reveal Alternate Data Streams?
The /r switch.
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Which firmware was designed to replace BIOS and offers more security and visibility into the boot process?
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI).
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What is the BIOS initialization phase responsible for during the boot process?
Initializing hardware and performing POST (Power-On Self-Test).
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In BIOS systems, which structure is located after POST to find and load the OS?
The MBR (Master Boot Record).
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Where are .efi files stored in a UEFI-based system to assist with booting?
They are stored in the ESP (EFI System Partition)
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Why is UEFI considered more secure than BIOS at boot time?
UEFI stores boot code in firmware and starts in protected mode
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Which file is responsible for switching the system from real mode to protected mode during Windows startup?
Bootmgr.exe
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What key function does Bootmgr.exe perform after initiating protected mode?
After initiating protected mode, Bootmgr.exe reads the BCD (Boot Configuration Database)
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What does the Boot Configuration Database (BCD) contain?
BCD (Boot Configuration Database) contains additional boot code and information about cold start or hibernation.
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Which file continues the boot process if the computer is resuming from hibernation?
Winresume.exe
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What file stores the system state needed to resume from hibernation?
Hiberfil.sys
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Which executable is launched by Bootmgr.exe if the system is performing a cold start?
Winload.exe
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Which Windows boot component creates a hardware configuration record in the registry?
Winload.exe
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Which Windows boot file ensures drivers are digitally signed before loading?
Winload.exe using KMCS (Kernel Mode Code Signing)n
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What is the purpose of Kernel Mode Code Signing (KMCS) during the Windows boot process?
The KMCS (Kernel Mode Code Signing) ensures all drivers are digitally signed and safe to load.
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Which file is launched to start the Windows kernel after driver checks are completed?
Ntoskrnl.exe
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What does Ntoskrnl.exe do as part of the boot process?
Ntoskrnl.exe loads the Windows kernel and sets up the HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer)
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Which subsystem reads the registry and prepares the user's desktop during login?
The SMSS (Session Manager Subsystem)
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Which service is started by SMSS to manage user logon?
The Winlogon service
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What does the Session Manager Subsystem (SMSS) use to configure the user environment?
The Windows Registry
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Which data structure records all hardware, software, and configuration options on a Windows system?
The Registry
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What is one key difference between BIOS and UEFI in terms of how they begin the boot process?
BIOS loads the MBR while the UEFI runs a .efi files from the ESP (EFI System Partition)
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Which older type of computer firmware dates back to the early 1980s and struggles to support newer features?
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
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Which modern firmware was designed to replace BIOS and better support new computer features?
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)
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Which Windows registry key stores configuration information for all users and services that start at every boot?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
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Which registry key stores user-specific settings, including services that only start when that user logs in?
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
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Which registry item launches services at every Windows startup, regardless of which user is logged in?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
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Which command-line tool should be used instead of manually editing registry startup entries?
Msconfig.exe
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What is the main purpose of the Msconfig tool in Windows?
Viewing and changing startup options safely
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Which tab in the System Configuration tool allows selection between Normal, Diagnostic, and Selective startup modes?
The Geeneral tab
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What does the "Normal" startup mode in Msconfig do?
Loads all drivers and services during startup
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What startup mode in Msconfig loads only basic drivers and services, useful for troubleshooting?
Diagnostic Startup Mode
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Which Msconfig startup type allows the user to pick and choose which items load on boot?
Selective Startup
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Which Msconfig tab allows the user to select which installed operating system to boot and offers Safe Boot options?
The Boot tab
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Which tab in the System Configuration tool lists all services and allows the user to control whether they launch at startup?
The Services Tab
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Which Msconfig tab opens the Task Manager to manage startup applications?
The Startup Tab
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Where in Msconfig can Safe Boot be enabled for troubleshooting startup issues? (which tab)
Under the Boot tab
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What must be launched from the Startup tab to enable or disable startup applications in recent versions of Windows?
Task Manager
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Which Msconfig tab gives access to several commonly used Windows tools like Event Viewer or Command Prompt?
The Tools Tab
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Which three methods can be used to initiate shutdown in Windows?
Start menu power options, shutdown CL command, Ctrl+Alt+Delete followed by clicking the power on.
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What does Windows shut down after user mode applications during a proper shutdown?
Kernel mode processes
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Which type of applications are closed first during the Windows shutdown process?
User mode applications
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What do we call A unit within a process that the processor executes?
A thread
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What do we call A currently executing program or application?
A process
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What do we call Background programs that support the OS and applications?
Services
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Which component in a Windows system performs calculations on threads?
The processor (CPU)
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Why can threads within the same process share memory but not access other processes' memory?
Each process has its own address space to prevent corruption of other processes
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What allows multiple threads to be executed simultaneously in Windows? (2)
Windows Multitasking and the number of processors available
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What does a computer use to store instructions before the CPU processes them?
RAM (Random Access Memory)
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What must every process contain at least one of?
A thread
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How much virtual address space can each process access in a 64-bit Windows system?
Up to 8 terabytes
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Which program types in Windows often start automatically with the OS and may also run manually?
Services
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In Virtual memory, what translates virtual addresses into physical memory addresses?
A page table
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How much virtual address space is available per process in 32-bit Windows systems?
Up to 4 Gigabytes
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What defines the range of virtual addresses a process can use, which are translated into physical addresses via a page table?
A Virtual Address Space
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What must a user space process use to access kernel resources in Windows?
A process handle
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What stores Information about hardware, applications, users, system settings, and their interactions?
The Windows Registry
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What is the maximum depth allowed for a registry key hierarchy?
512 levels deep
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What do we call the system for linking/embedding one app’s data into another?
OLE (Object linking and Embedding).
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Which tool from the Sysinternals Suite that shows how Windows allocates memory to the kernel, drivers, processes, and applications?
RAMMap
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Which hive holds OLE-related information for embedding objects across applications?
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (HKCR)
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Which Hive contains Information about the currently logged-in user?
HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU)
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Which hive contains Information about all user accounts on the system?
HKEY_USERS (HKU)
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Can new registry hives be created in Windows?
No, only keys and values within existing hives can be created
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What kind of data does a REG_BINARY value contain?
Numbers or Boolean values in binary format
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Which hive contains System-related information?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)
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Which tool is used to edit the Windows Registry manually?
Regedit.exe
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Which hive stores information about the current hardware profile?
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG (HKCC)
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What comes directly beneath hives in the Windows Registry structure?
Keys
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What symbol is used to represent hierarchy in registry paths?
backslash \
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What is the top level of the Windows Registry hierarchy called?
A hive
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Which registry value type is used for raw data or numbers greater than 32 bits?
REG_DWORD
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What are keys within the Windows Registry allowed to contain?
Subkeys or values
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Which part of the registry should be checked during security audits or malware removal?
Application startup locations
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In the registry structure what stores The actual data associated with a key?
Registry values
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What type of data is stored in a REG_SZ value?
String values
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Which Windows option allows you to execute a file with elevated privileges by right-clicking it and choosing a specific menu item?
Run as administrator
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Which account type is discouraged for regular use because any program it runs inherits full access rights?
An admin account
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What term describes a user account created during initial Windows setup that stores personal settings and access permissions?
A local user account
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Which two accounts are disabled by default on a new Windows installation?
The Admin account and guest account
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Which Windows feature allows multiple users to share the same permissions and access levels by grouping them together?
User Groups
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Which Windows group allows its members to collect and schedule performance data logs locally or remotely?
Performance log users group
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What control panel applet is used to manage local users and groups in Windows?
lusrmgr.esc
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What term describes a network configuration where users, groups, and computers are managed centrally through a database?
A domain
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What is the name of the servers that authenticate users and apply security policies in a Windows domain?
DCs (Domain Controllers)
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What must every user and computer in a Windows domain do before accessing network resources?
They must authenticate against a DC (Domain Controller)
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What type of files can be created in the Windows CLI to execute multiple commands in succession?
Batch files
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In the Windows CLI, what does the prompt display?
The current location within the filesystem
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How are storage devices referenced in the Windows CLI?
With a drive letter, colons and backslash (C:\)
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How are directories and files separated in Windows CLI paths?
By a backslash \
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Which symbol is used in the Windows CLI to separate a command from its optional switches?
A forward slash /
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Which key can be used in the Windows CLI to auto-complete commands when directories or files are referenced?
The Tab key
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What command is used to switch between storage devices in the Windows CLI?
The drive letter followed by a colon (C:)
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What environment in Windows allows for the automation of tasks and scripting beyond the capabilities of the regular CLI?
Windows PowerShell
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Which type of PowerShell command performs an action and returns an output or object to the next command?
A cmdlet
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Which type of PowerShell command is saved in a file with a .ps1 extension and contains executable PowerShell commands?
A PowerShell Script
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Which PowerShell feature allows users to define reusable pieces of code that can be referenced in scripts?
A PowerShell function
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What is the file extension for PowerShell scripts?
.ps1
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Which PowerShell command displays basic help for a command?
get-help PS command
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Which PowerShell command provides the most detailed help for a command, including examples?
get-help PS command [-full]
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Which PowerShell help command displays basic help for a command along with examples?
get-help PS command [-examples]
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Which PowerShell help command displays detailed help for a command with examples?
get-help PS command [-detailed]
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Which Windows feature is used to manage remote systems, retrieve hardware/software statistics, and monitor remote computer health?
WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation)
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Which tool would you open in the Control Panel to access WMI settings through the Computer Management window?
WMI Control (Windows Management Instrumentation) control
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Which WMI Control Properties tab provides summary details about the local computer and WMI?
The General tab
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Which WMI Control Properties tab allows manual backup of statistics gathered by WMI?
The Backup/Restore tab
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Which WMI Control Properties tab is used to configure who can access various WMI statistics?
Security tab
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Which command provides access to many administrative subcommands in Windows and supports switches for tailored output?
The net command
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Which Windows command should you use at the command prompt to see all available net subcommands?
net help
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Which command allows you to view detailed help on a specific net subcommand?
net help [subcommand]
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Which net command is used to set password and logon requirements for user accounts?
net account
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Which net command lists or disconnects active sessions between the local computer and others on the network?
net session
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Which net command allows you to create, remove, or manage shared folders or other network resources?
net share
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Which net command is used to start a network service or display all currently running network services?
net start
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Which net command is used to stop a network service that is currently running?
net stop
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Which net command lets you connect to, disconnect from, or view shared network resources such as shared drives or printers?
net use
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Which type of command is designed for the maintenance and administration of the Windows OS and works with subcommands and switches?
The net command
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Which net command displays a list of computers and devices available on the network?
net view
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Which two Windows tools help administrators monitor running applications, services, and processes and investigate issues such as malware or performance problems?
Task manager and Resource Monitor
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Which Task Manager tab lists all currently running programs and processes and shows their individual CPU, memory, disk, and network usage?
Processes tab -{used to identify performance-heavy or stalled processes.}
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Which Task Manager tab displays an overview of the system’s CPU, memory, disk, and network performance?
Performance tab
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Which tab in Task Manager shows how much CPU, memory, and other resources applications have used over time?
App History tab
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Which tab in Task Manager lists programs and services configured to launch at system startup?
Startup tab
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Which Task Manager tab displays all users currently logged on and the resources their applications are using?
Users tab
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Which Task Manager tab provides deeper process management, such as setting priority or CPU affinity?
Details tab
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Which Windows tool offers more detailed insights into resource usage than Task Manager and is especially helpful for diagnosing erratic system behavior?
The Resource Manager
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Which feature in the Details tab lets you assign a specific core or CPU for a process to run on?
CPU Affinity -{which restricts a process to a chosen CPU core(s)}
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Which detail is shown alongside each service in the Services tab, helping identify which process it belongs to?
A PID (Process ID)
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Which tab shows all the services loaded on the system, including their process ID and current status?
Services tab
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Which tab in Resource Monitor shows general system usage and filters all other tabs to display only a selected process's statistics?
Overview tab
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Which Resource Monitor tab displays the PID, thread count, average CPU usage, and the specific CPU used by each process?
CPU tab
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Which tab in Resource Monitor shows RAM usage by each process and also includes an overview of total RAM usage?
Memory tab
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Which tab in Resource Monitor would you use to see disk read/write statistics for each process and monitor activity across storage devices?
Disk tab
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Which information shown in the Network tab is especially useful for identifying unauthorized or suspicious processes?
Current TCP connections and listening ports
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Which Resource Monitor tab would help identify which processes are currently using the network and which ports are open or listening?
The Network tab
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Which feature was removed in Windows 10 version 1803 but was previously accessible from the Network and Sharing Center?
The HomeGroup -{allowed file and printer sharing among trusted computers on a network.}
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Which Resource Monitor tab shows all processes using the network along with data such as TCP connections and remote addresses?
Network tab
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Which Windows tool is used to verify or create network connections, configure sharing, and access adapter settings?
The Network and Sharing Center
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Which tool should you search for in Windows to start a remote desktop session?
Remote desktop connection
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Which step is required to configure a network adapter’s properties such as IPv4 settings?
Right clicking the adapter and choosing Properties
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Which command can be used to verify that DNS is translating domain names into IP addresses correctly?
nslookup
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Which command displays active TCP/IP network connections, including port usage and connection status?
netstat
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Which command-line tool can display and modify the system’s network configuration settings?
netsh.exe -{command-line utility for configuring network parameters.}
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What command can you type to view all available options for the netsh command-line tool?
netsh /? -{displays a list of all usable switches and subcommands.}
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What should be selected in the TCP/IPv4 properties dialog if you want the system to receive its IP address via DHCP?
Obtain an IP address automatically
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Which utility would help you determine whether a certain port is currently open or in use on the system?
netstat
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In the UNC path \\servername\sharename\file, what does "servername" represent?
The host-system sharing the resource -{can be a DNS name, NetBIOS name, or IP address.}
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Which command shows the IP address of a domain like cisco.com, verifying DNS resolution functionality?
nslookup cisco.com
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What is the UNC path element that specifies the actual item being accessed on a remote system?
File -{refers to the specific resource or document within the shared directory.}
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Which format is used to access a shared network resource in Windows using the path \\servername\sharename\file?
UNC (Universal Naming Convention) format
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Which protocol, originally developed with IBM's involvement, allows Windows systems to access files and resources on remote hosts?
SMB (Server Message Block) -{used primarily for sharing files over a network.}
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What does "sharename" indicate in a UNC path?
The root folder in the remote filesystem that is being shared
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What symbol is used in UNC to indicate a remote path?
Double backslashes \\ -{followed by the server name and share path.}
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Which type of shares are automatically created by Windows and identified with a dollar sign ($)?
Administrative shares -{such as C$, D$, admin$, and print$.}
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Which folder is shared as admin$ in Windows administrative shares?
The Windows installation folder
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When prompted for credentials to access a network share, which system should the credentials belong to?
The remote computer hosting the resources
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Which Windows feature allows you to remotely log in to another host and interact with it as if local?
RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol)
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Which security role often uses RDP to access and investigate remote computers during incidents?
A security analyst
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Why is Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) considered a target for attackers?
RDP allows full control of individual hosts
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Which types of systems are especially risky to expose with RDP due to lack of updates?
Legacy systems
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What type of attack occurs before security patches are available and exploits unknown vulnerabilities?
A Zero-day exploit
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Which edition of Windows is primarily designed for data centers and enterprise environments rather than desktops or laptops?
Windows Server
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What security model is recommended to limit RDP exposure and access to internal hosts?
A zero trust model -{enforces strict access control regardless of user location.}
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Which version of Windows Server marked the beginning of the official Windows Server family?
Windows server 2003 , based Windows NT 5.2
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What is the Windows version that came before Windows Server 2003 but is considered part of the Windows NT client line?
Windows Server 2000 based on Windows NT 5.0 and treated as a client version.
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Which command shows all active TCP connections on a Windows host by default?
netstat
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What full command shows all active connections with associated executables and PIDs?
netstat -abno
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What Windows tool logs application, security, and system event history?
Event Viewer
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After identifying a suspicious connection, which tool can be used to terminate the process?
Task manager
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What are the two main categories of logs in Event Viewer?
Windows logs and Applications and Services logs
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What policy helps prevent brute-force login attempts?
Account lockout policy
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Which tool is used to configure security settings on stand-alone Windows computers?
Local Security policy
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What Windows component allows central security policies for domain-joined computers?
Domain security policy
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Which built-in Windows tool provides real-time protection against viruses, spyware, and other malware threats, and is enabled by default?
Windows Defender
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What is defined as A set of objectives that ensures the security of networks, data, and computers?
A security policy
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Which setting lets you define which applications users or groups can run?
Applocker
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Which Windows feature checks online for high-priority updates?
Windows Update
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What do we call A comprehensive update that combines patches and upgrades into one package?
A service pack.
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What is the general security rule used by firewalls where any packet not explicitly permitted is denied?
Restrictive security policy
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Which type of software continuously monitors for and attempts to quarantine or delete viruses once detected?
Antivirus protection
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Which default policy type did earlier hardware/software versions use that permitted access to all ports unless explicitly denied?
Permissive security policy
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Which type of antimalware software blocks IP addresses of known phishing websites and warns users about suspicious sites?
Phishing protection
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Which type of malware protection warns users about unsafe programs about to be installed or unsafe websites before visiting them?
Trusted/untrusted source protection
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Which protection program scans for keyloggers and other tools used to secretly record user activity?
Spyware protection
