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1What are two features of the active partition of a hard drive? (Choose two.)
- AThe active partition must be a primary partition.
- BUp to four primary partitions can be marked as active.
- CThe operating system uses the active partition to boot the system.
- DThe active partition may include the manufacturer recovery partition.
- EAn active partition must be assigned C: as the drive letter.
2Which Windows administrative tool displays the usage of a number of computer resources simultaneously and can help a technician decide if an upgrade is needed?
- AServices
- BPerformance Monitor
- CComponent Services
- DEvent Viewer
3A Windows computer locks with a stop error during startup then automatically reboots. The rebooting is making it difficult to see any error messages. What can be done so that the error messages can be viewed?
- AUse the Event Log and other diagnostic utilities to research the stop error messages.
- BView the error messages and recover the system using the System Image Recovery tool.
- CIn Safe Mode use the Advanced Startup Options menu to disable the auto restart function.
- DUse the Last Known Good Configuration option to restart the operating system.
4What are two functions of an operating system? (Choose two.)
- Aweb browsing
- Bcontrolling the BIOS
- Ccontrolling hardware access
- Dmanaging applications
- Eflow chart editing
- Fprogram compilation
- Gtext processing
5What two terms can be used to describe the Windows Virtual PC? (Choose two.)
- Asystem resource management
- Bserver consolidation
- Chypervisor
- DVirtual Machine Manager
- Eoperating system sharing
6A technician has loaded an incorrect video driver on a Windows 7 computer. How can the technician revert to a previous driver?
- ASelect the video adapter card Properties in Device Manager, select the Driver tab, and click Roll Back Driver.
- BUse the Devices and Printers control panel to right-click on the monitor, and select Properties.Select Roll Back Driver.
- CSelect Create a Restore Point from System Tools.
- DUse regedit to remove the information about the graphics driver from the registry.
7Which two Windows utilities can be used to help maintain hard disks on computers that have had long periods of normal use? (Choose two.)
- ADisk Cleanup
- BDisk Format
- CDisk Maintenance
- DDisk Partition
- EDisk Defragmenter
8Which command is used from the Windows command prompt to schedule a program to run at a specific time?
- ATASKKILL
- BAT
- CCMD
- DTASKLIST
9A user notices that some of the programs that are installed before upgrading to Windows 7 no longer function properly after the upgrade. What can the user do to fix this problem?
- ARun the programs in Compatibility Mode.
- BLower the UAC setting in the Change User Account Control settings dialog box of the User Accounts control.
- CUse the System Restore utility.
- DUpdate the driver for the graphics card.
10A technician notices that a program that is listed in the registry of a Windows computer is not found on that computer. What is a possible solution to the problem?
- ARestore the ntdetect.com file from the installation media.
- BRun fdisk /mbr from the command prompt.
- CRestore the boot.ini file from the installation media.
- DReinstall the application. Then, run the uninstall program.
11Which Windows 7 feature allows a user to view the contents of the desktop by moving the mouse to the right edge of the taskbar?
- Athumbnail previews
- BSearch
- Cjump lists
- DShake
- ESnap
- FAero Peek
12A computer with the Windows 7 operating system fails to boot when the system is powered on. The technician suspects that the operating system has been attacked by a virus that rendered the system inoperable. What measure could be taken to restore system functionality?
- ARun chkdsk on the affected drive to restore system files to their post-installation state.
- BUse an incremental backup to restore the system.
- CUse a system image that was created prior to the failure to restore the system.
- DUse a differential backup to restore the system.
13After upgrading a computer to Windows 7, a user notices that the UAC (User Account Control) panel appears more frequently. How can the user reduce the frequency with which the UAC appears?
- AReplace the graphics card with one that meets the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 7.
- BIn the Performance Options dialog box of the Performance Information and Tools control panel, choose Adjust for Best Performance.
- CLower the UAC setting in the Change User Account Control settings dialog box of the User Accounts control panel.
- DReinstall all user programs in Compatibility Mode.
14How much RAM can theoretically be addressed by a 64-bit operating system?
- A32 GB maximum
- B64 GB maximum
- C16 GB maximum
- D4 GB maximum
- E128 GB or more
15What is the term for the ability of a computer to run multiple applications at the same time?
- Amultitasking
- Bmultiuser
- Cmultiprocessing
- Dmultimedia
16A Windows XP system is unable to boot properly. What is the procedure to use to boot this system into Safe Mode?
- AReboot the system and press Del or F2 depending on the system.
- BReboot the system, press and hold F8 until a menu is displayed, and then choose Safe Mode.
- CFrom the command prompt run the shutdown -r -s command.
- DRun the MSCONFIG utility and choose the option Selective Startup.
17A technician has installed a new video driver on a Windows XP computer and now the monitor shows distorted images. The technician needs to install a different video driver that is available on a network server. What startup mode should the technician use to access the driver on the network?
- ADebugging Mode
- BSafe Mode
- CSafe Mode with Networking
- DSafe mode with Command Prompt
18A technician needs to upgrade the file system on a Windows XP computer from FAT32 to NTFS without losing user data. Which course of action should be taken to upgrade the file system to NTFS?
- AUse the Disk Management utility to convert the drive from Basic to Dynamic, which changes the file system to NTFS automatically.
- BReformat all of the existing partitions and use the NTFS file system.
- CRun the CONVERT.EXE utility to convert the file system to NTFS.
- DReinstall Windows XP and to format the drive choose NTFS when prompted.
19To which category of hypervisor does the Microsoft Virtual PC belong?
- AType 1
- BType 2
- CType 3
- DType 4
20A college uses virtualization technology to deploy information security courses. Some of the lab exercises involve studying the characteristics of computer viruses and worms. What is an advantage of conducting the lab exercises inside the virtualized environment as opposed to using actual PCs?
- AThe viruses and worms will have limited functionality inside the virtualized environment.
- BVirus and worm attacks are more easily controlled in a virtualized environment, thus helping to protect the college network and its devices from attack.
- CThe virtualization environment has better tools to develop mitigation solutions.
- DThe lab exercises are performed faster inside of the virtualized environment.
21What are two advantages of the NTFS file system compared with FAT32? (Choose two.)
- ANTFS is easier to configure.
- BNTFS provides more security features.
- CNTFS supports larger files.
- DNTFS allows faster access to external peripherals such as a USB drive.
- ENTFS allows faster formatting of drives.
- FNTFS allows the automatic detection of bad sectors.
22Which two statements are true about restore points? (Choose two.)
- AA technician should always create them after updating the operating system.
- BThey are useful to restore the computer to an earlier time when the system worked properly.
- CThey recover personal files that have been corrupted or deleted.
- DThey contain information about the system and registry settings that are used by the Windows operating system.
- EThey back up personal data files.
23A user notices that a PC is running slowly and exhibits a delayed response to keyboard commands. What is a probable cause of this symptom?
- AThe video card does not support the resolution that is being used.
- BA recently installed device driver is incompatible with the boot controller.
- CA process is using most of the CPU resources.
- DOne or more program files have been deleted.
24What would be the result of having a corrupt Master Boot Record?
- AThe printer will function incorrectly.
- BThe operating system will fail to start.
- CA new application will fail to install.
- DThe keyboard will be unresponsive to the user.
25A technician has installed new video drivers on a Windows XP computer and now the monitor shows distorted images. What startup mode can the technician use to access a new driver on the network?
- ASafe Mode
- BSafe Mode with Networking Support
- CReal Mode with Networking Support
- DSafe Mode with Rollback Support
26Which mode allows applications that are not compatible with the current operating system to run in an environment that simulates an earlier operating system?
- Areal mode
- Bprotected mode
- Cvirtual real mode
- Dcompatibility mode
27Which operating mode is used by Windows XP to run a DOS application?
- Aprotected mode
- B64-bit mode
- Cvirtual real mode
- Dreal mode
28A technician has a computer that is unable to boot Windows XP properly. The technician has decided that it is necessary to attempt a repair of XP. Which utility will be run if the technician selects Repair XP from the XP boot disk?
- ARecovery Console
- BWindows Disk Manager
- Cmsconfig
- Dfix /mbr
29Once minimum hardware requirements are satisfied, where should a technician look to determine if the computer hardware has been tested with Windows XP?
- Athe Microsoft Compatibility Assistant
- Bthe Windows XP Hardware Compatibility List
- Cthe Microsoft Knowledge Base
- Dthe Windows XP manual
30A technician has finished installing Windows XP. What should the technician do to verify that all hardware has been installed correctly?
- ARun HWINFO.EXE to verify that all devices are listed.
- BUse the Windows XP Msconfig utility to prove that all the devices are operational.
- CUse the Windows XP Testall utility to confirm that the devices are operational.
- DUse the Device Manager utility to ensure that all the devices are operational.
31A user decides to install a new version of Windows Vista but needs to retain the configurations and customizations of the current Windows XP operating system. Which software can be used to achieve this?
- AWindows Task Manager
- BWindows Vista Setup Wizard
- CMicrosoft Management Console
- DWindows User State Migration Tool
32Which two operating systems can function correctly on a system with 64 MB of RAM? (Choose two.)
- AWindows XP Home
- BWindows XP Professional
- CWindows XP Media Center
- DWindows Vista Home Basic
- EWindows Vista Home Premium
33Which registry file contains information about the hardware and software in the computer system?
- AHKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
- BHKEY_CURRENT_USER
- CHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- DHKEY_USERS
34What are two features of the Microsoft Management Console (MMC)? (Choose two.)
- AMMC logs a history of application events.
- BIt organizes operating system snap-ins.
- CIt can be used to create customized MMCs.
- DIt displays computer performance information.
- EIt enables virtual memory settings to be customized.
35When troubleshooting a printer problem, a technician finds that the operating system was automatically updated with a corrupt device driver. Which solution would resolve this issue?
- ARoll back the driver.
- BRestart both the computer and the printer.
- CScan the downloaded driver file with a virus scanner.
- DUse the Last Known Good Configuration to restart the computer.
36Which directory contains Windows XP OS system files?
- AC:WINNT
- BC:WINDOWS
- CC:Program Files
- DC:Documents and Settings
37A company with 40 computers needs to reduce repair costs, decrease downtime, and improve reliability. Which task will meet these needs?
- AEnact a comprehensive security policy.
- BUpgrade all the operating systems.
- CDevelop a preventive maintenance plan.
- DCreate an Automated System Recovery CD.
38Which set of guidelines is used to ensure that programmers develop applications that are compatible with an operating system?
- AACAPI
- BAPI
- CIRQ
- DPnP
39A technician thinks that the file system on a computer has a problem because Windows XP is reporting data integrity issues. Which Windows XP utility will check the file system for errors?
- AAttrib
- BChkdsk
- CFdisk
- DFormat
40How much RAM can be addressed by a 64-bit operating system?
- A4 GB maximum
- B16 GB maximum
- C32 GB maximum
- D64 GB maximum
- E128 GB or more
41When a computer boots from the Windows Vista disc, which three functions are performed if the Custom (advanced) option is selected? (Choose three.)
- AExisting files and settings are kept.
- BChanges to disk partitions can be made.
- CA clean copy of Windows Vista is installed.
- DThe existing Windows installation is repaired.
- EThe location of the Windows installation can be selected.
- FThe Recovery Console can be used to repair the Master Boot Record.
42What is the term for the ability of an operating system to run multiple applications at the same time?
- Amultiuser
- Bmultitasking
- Cmultithreading
- Dmultiprocessing
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