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IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Labs and Study Guide

Patrick Regan

Chapter 5

Fundamental Operating Systems - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

01:34

Problem 1

To make a startup disk using a Windows 98 machine, you would do what?
A. Open a command prompt and execute the SYS A: command.
B. In the Add/Remove Program applet, click the Windows Setup tab and click the System disk button.
C. In the Add/Remove Program applet, click the Startup Disk and create the disk.
D. Create the disk using the System Disk applet.

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Problem 2

Which of the following support NTFS? (Choose all that apply.)
A. Windows 98
B. Windows Millennium
C. Windows 2000
D. Windows XP

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Problem 3

Which of the Registry subtrees specifies which file extensions are associated with which programs?
A. HKEY_CURRENT_USER
B. HKEY_USERS
C. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
D. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

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Problem 4

Which files are needed to boot Windows 98 ?
A. IO.SYS
B. MSDOS.SYS
C. Command.com
D. WIN.Com
E. BOOT.INI

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Problem 5

In Windows XP, how do you lock the computer?
A. Windows key-L shortcut
B. Ctrl key-L shortcut
C. Windows key- $\mathrm{K}$ shortcut
D. Ctrl key-K shortcut

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Problem 6

For the Windows operating system, where is the primary configuration information stored?
A. System Registry
B. NTLDR
C. SYSTEM RESTORE
D. NTDETECT.COM

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01:45

Problem 7

What command do you use to copy multiple files and directories?
A. Copy
B. Xcopy.exe
C. Diskcopy.exe
D. Smartdrviexe

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Problem 8

Which of the following is a characteristic of the NTFS file system? (Choose all that apply.)
A. Supports compression, encryption, disk quotas, and file ownership.
B. Allows for file-level security to protect system resources.
C. Can be accessed by DOS and Windows $9 \mathrm{x}$ operating systems.
D. Can be easily converted back to FAT.

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Problem 9

Which utility allows you to manage files and folders using a graphical interface in Windows $2000 / \mathrm{XP} ?$
A. Command prompt
B. Windows Explorer
C. Internet Explorer
D. Computer Management

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Problem 10

When you install Windows 98 , what does the Compact installation install?
A. Components generally needed for a compact or mobile computer.
B. Selected components and options.
C. General set of components that are used by most users.
D. A minimum set of components and options.

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Problem 11

Which file is used to display the boot menu in Windows XP?
A. SYSTEM.INI
B. BOOT.INI
C. NTDETECT.COM
D. NTOSKRNL.EXE
E. BOOTSECT.DOS

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Problem 12

A user has Windows 2000 , which needs to be upgraded to Windows XP. Which of the following should you do?
A. Boot the system with the Windows XP CD.
B. Start the Windows XP program from within the operating system.
C. Copy Windows $\mathrm{XP}$ to the $\mathrm{C}$ : drive and restart the computer.
D. Format the $\mathrm{C}$ : drive and copy the Windows XP to the $\mathrm{C}$ : drive.

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01:38

Problem 13

Which program is used to install Windows 98 ?
A. WINNT.EXE
B. WINNT32.EXE
C. SETUP.EXE

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Problem 14

Which programs are used to install Windows XP? (Choose two.)
A. WINNT.EXE
B. WINNT32.EXE
C. SETUP.EXE
D. INSTALL.EXE

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01:12

Problem 15

What is the minimum recommended free disk space to install Windows XP Professional edition?
A. $320 \mathrm{MB}$
B. $1 \mathrm{~GB}$
C. $2 \mathrm{~GB}$
D. $1.5 \mathrm{~GB}$

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Problem 16

Which of the following drivers are most likely compatible with Windows 2000 ?
A. Windows NT drivers
B. Windows 95 drivers
C. Windows 98 drivers
D. Windows XP drivers

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01:18

Problem 17

Windows XP Professional supports up to _____ processors and _____ GB of RAM.
A. 1, 1
B. 1,2
C. 1,4
D. 2,2
E. 2,4

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Problem 18

To make sure that drivers are tested, you should install only what kind of drivers on a Windows XP machine?
A. Unsigned drivers
B. Signed drivers
C. Windows 2000 drivers
D. Drivers from the manufacturer's website

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Problem 19

You upgraded a driver in Windows XP. Unfortunately, your machine does not boot. How do you fix it?
A. Boot with a Windows XP CD, access the Device Manager, and find out more about the issue.
B. Boot to safe mode, access the Device Manager, and roll back the driver.
C. Start Windows in safe mode and remove the problematic driver.
D. Boot into VGA mode and roll back the driver.

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Problem 20

Which two utilities can you use to identify problems in Windows XP?
A. Task Manager
B. Control Panel
C. Event Viewer
D. System Restore

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Problem 21

You installed a program and now Windows will not boot. What should you do?
A. Try booting to VGA mode.
B. Boot to the last known good configuration.
C. Boot to safe mode with networking.
D. Boot to debugging mode.

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Problem 22

Which startup mode loads only the basic files and drivers needed to boot Windows?
A. VGA mode.
B. Boot to the last known good configuration.
C. Safe mode with networking.
D. Safe mode.

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Problem 23

How do you determine whether a program is using too much memory?
A. Use the Task Manager.
B. Use the Computer Management Console.
C. Use the MEM/C command.
D. Use the Device Manager.

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Problem 24

What is the first file loaded when Windows XP starts?
A. NTLDR
B. BOOT.INI
C. NTBOOTDD.SYS
D. NTDETECT.COM

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Problem 25

What do you use to check the integrity of the hard drive file system in Windows XP and to attempt to repair the problems found?
A. SCANREG
B. SCANDISK
C. $\mathrm{CHKDSK}$
D. DISKSCAN

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