Disk Management & More
What levels of RAID are supported by Windows 10 Pro?
Windows 10 Pro supports RAID levels 0 (Spanned), 1 (Mirrored), and 5 (Stripping with Parity).
What is the purpose of the Temporary Files folder?
It contains files that are needed for a short period of time and are usually automatically deleted when they are done being used.
What does the Windows 10 Control Panel category System & Security provide you access to?
Administrative tools for configuring security and a wide range of system functions
What does the Connections Tab in Internet Options do to configure Microsoft Internet Explorer?
Configure up Dial-up, VPN, and Proxy Server settings.
What is Nearby Sharing?
Nearby Sharing is included in Microsoft Windows 10 to provide simple file sharing with the ability to share content with a nearby device using both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
How do you work on multiple computers and have your files automatically sync across all devices?
A Microsoft account is required to sync data between devices using OneDrive.
How do you correct the issue when a program that is listed in the registry but the program is not installed on the computer?
By installing the application again, the link in the registry should work. When you uninstall the application, the uninstall process should remove the registry entries.
How do you fix missing or corrupt system files?
SFC is used to check the integrity of any system files that may have been corrupted and repair them.
What does the command MD do?
Create a windows directory (folder)
What is the purpose of the Program Files (x86) folder?
All 32-bit programs are installed in this folder.
What does the Windows 10 Control Panel category Network & Internet provide you access to?
Network configuration, file sharing, the default Microsoft browser, and infrared file exchange settings
What does the Programs Tab in Internet Options do to configure Microsoft Internet Explorer?
Where you go to set IE as the default web browser.
Manage browser add-ons.
Set the HTML editor for IE.
Select programs used for e-mail and other internet services.
Select what files types you want IE to open by default.
What is AirDrop?
AirDrop was included in both macOS and Apple iOS to provide simple file sharing via a Wi-Fi direct connection between devices.
Why would you use a Restore Point?
To revert windows to a previous point before you installed a application or made a system change without loosing and data or other installed applications.
How do you boot to a USB or Optical media?
To boot from an optical drive, the boot sequence needs to be modified.
What does the runas CLI command do?
runas - runs a program or tool with different permissions
How do you fix a computer that will not do and windows updates?
Delete all the files in C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder and restart the PC.
What is the purpose of the System Folder?
It contains most of the Windows OS files that are used to run the computer.
What does the Windows 10 Control Panel category Hardware & Sound provide you access to?
Devices configuration for printers, media devices, power, and mobility.
What does the Advanced Tab in Internet Options do to configure Microsoft Internet Explorer?
Many, many advanced settings for the internet.
Reset button if you IE settings need to be reset to their default state.
What does the HKEY_CURRENT_USER Windows 10 Registry key configure or provide information on?
Data preferences of the currently logged on user like
- Personalization Settings
- Default Devices
- Programs and more
What does Startup Repair do and how do you get to that option?
The Windows Startup Repair option can be used once the system is in recovery mode to fix common boot issues. Common boot problems that can be addressed by Statup Repair are repairing the MBR, repairing the boot sector, and adding missing Windows installations to the Boot Configuration Database (BCD).
What would cause the error Invalid Boot Disk when booting a computer?
Possible causes for the error shown are:
(1) Media that does not have an operating system is in a drive.
(2) The boot order is not set correctly in the BIOS.
(3) The hard drive is not detected or the jumpers are not set correctly.
(4) The hard drive does not have an operating system installed.
(5) The MBR is corrupted.
(6) The computer has a boot sector virus.
(7) The hard drive is failing.
What does the rstrui CLI command do?
rstrui - starts the System Restore utility
How do you view the contents of a ISO image?
An ISO image can be mounted in Windows 10. Use File Explorer , to locate the ISO file, then select the Manage menu under Disk Image tools, and then select Mount .
What is the purpose of the Program File Folder?
All 64 bit programs are installed here.
What does the Windows 10 Control Panel category Program provide you access to?
Uninstall a program, Default Programs and activation or deactivation of Windows features.
What does the General Tab in Internet Options do to configure Microsoft Internet Explorer?
Default home page.
Startup settings.
Browser History settings.
Customizing the browser appearance
What does the HKEY_USERS Windows 10 Registry key configure or provide information on?
All configuration settings for hardware and software configured on the computer for all users.
What command can you use to end a process and service (program or something has locked up)?
The taskkill command can be used to end processes and services.
Example taskkill /f /im LockedUpProgram.exe
The switch /im refers to the ImageName to end a task by PID or image name respectively.
The switch /f terminates the process without any user notification. This is useful because it will terminate the hung process even if it is displaying a dialogue box.
How do you stop Windows from auto restarting after an error over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again.
To disable the auto restart function you need to accessing the Advanced Startup menu before the OS loads. Then you can find out what the error is by reading the error message and further action taken to resolve the rebooting problem.
What does the gpresult CLI command do?
gpresult - displays group policy settings
What does Reset this PC do?
Reset This PC is a repair tool for serious operating system problems, available from the Advanced Startup Options menu in Windows 10. The Reset This PC tool keeps your personal files (if that's what you want to do), removes any software you have installed, and then reinstalls Windows.
What does the Windows indexing service do?
The Windows indexing service is used to speed up file searches. A slow search may be the result of either the index service not running or not indexing the correct location.
What does the Windows 10 Control Panel category User Accounts provide you access to?
The creation and removal of user accounts, management of Web and Windows Credentials including the file encryption certificates.
What does the Security Tab in Internet Options do to configure Microsoft Internet Explorer?
Internet Security settings for the Internet, Local Internet, Trusted Sites and Restricted sites.
What does the HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG Windows 10 Registry key configure or provide information on?
The current hardware profile of the machine.
What would happen if you Duplex speed settings are configured incorrectly?
If the duplex is not set to the same setting as your connection you can experience slow speeds and other connection issues.
What does the command chkdsk do?
Running chkdsk will determine if there are bad sectors on the hard drive.
What does the gpupdate CLI command do?
gpupdate - refreshes group policy settings
What are the different RAID levels and descriptions?
What does right clicking on This PC in windows explorer and clicking properties open?
What does the Windows 10 Control Panel category Ease of Access provide you access to?
The configuration of speech recognition and text to speech services.
What does the Content Tab in Internet Options do to configure Microsoft Internet Explorer?
Settings for Internet Certificates.
AutoComplete settings.
Feeds and Web slices settings.
What does the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT Windows 10 Registry key configure or provide information on?
File System Settings
File Associations
Shortcuts used to run a file, or view a directory
What are RADIUS and TACACS and why would you use them and in what environment would you use them?
RADIUS and TACACS require a server that would authenticate wired/wireless devices as well as users for a wireless connection.
If your MBR or GPT is corrupted what would happen?
You would get a error message saying invalid system disk or invalid boot disk.
What does the tasklist CLI command do?
tasklist - displays currently running applications