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40 Cards in this Set
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The Windows shell is responsible for interacting with hardware.
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false
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The Home editions of Windows 7 do not include the Local Security Policy or Print Management.
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true
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You do not have to be logged on as an administrator in order to use tools found in Computer Management.
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false
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Windows Task Scheduler can be set to launch a task or program at a future time, including at startup.
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true
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There is no undo feature in the Registry Editor.
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true
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Which Task Manager tab lists system services and other processes associated with applications, together with how much CPU time and memory the process uses?
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processes
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Which of the following is NOT a task you can perform with Task Manager?
Question options: 1) end a process 2) end process tree 3) restart a process 4) create a process |
3. restart a process
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Which Task Manager tab allows you to show processes from all users to verify no applications are running under that user account?
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processes tab
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Which Task Manager tab provides details about how a program uses system resources?
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performance tab
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Which Windows utility can be used to find out what processes are launched at startup?
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System Configuration
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Where can a user find out more information about a hardware or network failure that occurred on that particular PC?
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Event Viewer
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Which Windows utility can be used to monitor the performance of the processor, memory, and hard drive and save the monitored data in logs for future use?
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performance monitor
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Which Windows utility can be used to build your own customized console windows?
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Microsoft Management Console
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Which tool should you consult to find information about a device or service that failed to start?
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Event Viewer
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What is the term given to the individual tools in a console?
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snap-ins
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Which registry key stores information that determines which application is opened when the user double-clicks a file?
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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
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Which Windows utility gives information about problems and errors that happen over time?
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reliability Monitor
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Which Task Manager tab allows a user to see how much memory an application has allocated to it that is not available to other programs?
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Processes tab
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Which Windows utility is used to control the Windows and third-party services installed on a system?
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Services console
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What is responsible for maintaining an index of files and folders on a hard drive to speed up Windows searches?
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Windows indexer
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To find out if programs and services are slowing down Windows startup, boot the system in ____ and watch to see if performance improves.
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Safe Mode
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Which of the following are tabs found in the Windows Task Manager dialog box? (Choose all that apply).
1) Applications 2) Startup 3) Processes 4) Performance |
1) Applications
3) Processes 4) Performance |
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Which of the following utilities can be accessed using the Computer Management window?
1) Task Scheduler 2) Event Viewer 3) Performance Monitor 4) Registry Editor |
1)
Task Scheduler 2) Event Viewer 3) Performance Monitor |
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Which of the following types of events are logged by Windows and can be viewed using the Event Viewer?
1) Scheduled 2) Error 3) Warning 4) Information |
2) Error
3) Warning 4) Information |
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Which of the following is true about Performance Monitor?
1) can monitor in real time 2) can save data in logs 3) keeps a log of errors 4) helps to identify bottlenecks |
2) can save data in logs
can monitor in real time helps to identify bottlenecks |
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If an application is listed as ____________________ in the Task Manager Applications tab, you can end it by selecting it and clicking the End Task button at the bottom of the window.
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not responding
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Windows 7/Vista ____________ uses a flash drive or secure digital (SD) memory card to boost hard drive performance.
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Readyboost
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A(n) ____________________ is caused when an application does not properly release memory allocated to it that it no longer needs.
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memory leak
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To find out what changes were made to the system at a specific time use the ________________.
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reliability monitor
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The Vista ________________ appears on the Windows desktop to hold apps called gadgets.
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sidebar
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Evaluates key system components to give a high-level view of the computer’s performance
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windows experience index
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A Windows tool useful for troubleshooting hardware or network failures, OS error messages, failed services and more.
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event viewer
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The core of the OS that is responsible for interacting with hardware
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kernel
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A window that consolidates several Windows administrative tools that you can use to manage the local PC or other computers on the network
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computer management
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Lets you view the applications and processes running on your computer as well as information about process and memory performance, network activity, and user activity
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task manager
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Can be set to launch a task or program at a future time, including at startup
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task scheduler
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A program that runs in the background and is called on by other programs to perform a background task
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services
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A database designed with a treelike structure that contains configuration information for Windows, users, software applications, and installed hardware devices
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registry
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Uses a flash drive or secure digital (SD) memory card to boost hard drive performance
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readyboost
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Appears on the Windows desktop to hold apps called gadgets
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vista sidebar
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