Commands & File Systems
Q: What command is used to display a list of files and directories in Windows?
A: dir
Q: What tool lets you connect to another PC over the internet and control it remotely?
A: Remote Desktop
Q: What chip stores encryption keys for BitLocker?
A: TPM (Trusted Platform Module)
Q: What is the main difference between BIOS and UEFI?
A: UEFI supports graphical interface, faster boot, and larger drives.
Q: What tool shows system information like BIOS version and RAM?
A: msinfo32.exe
Q: What command is used to copy files in the command prompt?
A: copy
Q: What is the difference between Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance?
A: Remote Desktop logs into a session; Remote Assistance is for support with the user present.
Q: What is the command to clear the screen in the command prompt?
A: cls
Q: What menu lets you choose which device to boot from?
A: Boot menu in BIOS/UEFI
Q: What command deletes files in the command prompt?
A: del
Q: What Linux command is used to remove a directory?
A: rmdir
Q: What is the purpose of the msconfig utility in Windows?
A: It allows users to configure startup options, boot settings, and disable/enable services for troubleshooting.
Q: What is the purpose of creating a restore point?
A: To roll back system settings and files to an earlier state.
Q: What is PXE boot used for?
A: Booting a device from a network server.
Q: What toolset provides advanced Windows troubleshooting utilities?
A: Sysinternals
Q: What is the function of the chkdsk command?
A: Checks file system integrity and repairs errors.
Q: What is the purpose of Windows Defender Firewall?
A: Blocks or allows network traffic based on rules.
Q: What does BitLocker do?
A: Encrypts the entire drive to protect data.
Q: Which partitioning style is compatible with UEFI?
A: GPT
Q: What is the Local Security Policy used for?
A: Managing local account permissions, audit policies, etc.
Q: What is the difference between MBR and GPT partition styles?
A: MBR supports up to 2 TB and 4 primary partitions; GPT supports larger sizes and more partitions.
Q: What tool allows viewing application and system logs in Windows?
A: Event Viewer
Q: What is the first step after you install anti-malware software?
A: Run a full scan.
Q: What type of disk supports volumes spanning multiple drives?
A: Dynamic disk
Q: What Linux command is similar to Windows’ dir?
A: ls