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True or False:
A KVM switch allows you to use one monitor, mouse, and keyboard for multiple computers.
True
True or False The official standard for USB interfaces is called IEEE 1394
False
What icon might you see in Device Manager that indicates a problem with a device?
True or False:
Windows Disk Cleanup is the utility to use whenever you want to defragment your hard drive.
False
What is another name for a file allocation unit?
sector
How often does Windows 7/Vista automatically defragment a hard drive?
once a week
What is the term given to individual tools in a console?
snap-ins
Within the Properties box of a service in the Services console, what is NOT a valid startup type for a service?
Scheduled
If you enter a command and want to terminate its execution before it is finished, what key press should you use?
Ctrl+C
What type of video port provides a digital-only signal?
DVI-D
What command creates a subdirectory under a directory?
MD
What Task Manager tab shows running processes organized by apps, background processes, and Windows processes?
Processes Tab
What term is used to describe the unused space at the end of the last cluster?
slack
What option, when passed to the shutdown command, will restart the local computer?
/r
What Windows utility is used to control the Windows and third-party services installed on a system?
What registry key stores information that determines which application is opened when a user double-clicks a file?
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
What is the fourth partition on an MBR partitioned hard drive called?
extended partition
What is used to enhance the amount of RAM in a system?
virtual memory
What type of backlighting is also called fluorescent backlighting, and was first used in laptop monitors?
CCFL
What is the distance between adjacent dots on a screen known as?
pixel pitch
a SuperSpeed USB port is capable of attaining what maximum data transfer speed?
5 Gbps
What command can you use in Performance Monitor to generate a heavily detailed report?
perfmon /report
If a game or desktop publishing app that relies heavily on graphics is not performing well or giving errors, what command can you run to view DirectX information?
dxdiag.exe
What file holds the preferences and settings of the currently signed-in user?
ntuser.dat
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