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Lets you view the applications and processes running on your computer as well as information about process and memory performance, network activity, and user activity.

Task Manager

A program that runs in the background and is called on by other programs to perform a background task.

Service

A window that consolidates several Windows administrative tools that you can use to manage the local PC or other computers on the network

Computer Management

A Windows tool useful for troubleshooting problems with Windows, applications, and hardware.

Event View er

A database designed with a treelike structure that contains configuration information for Windows, users, software applications, and installed hardware devices.

Registry

Miniapplications Gadgets

Uses a flash drive or secure digital (SD) memory card to boost hard drive performance.

Window s Vista ReadyBoost

Loads a minimum configuration of hardware and software. Safe Mode

Can be set to launch a task or program at a future time, including at startup. Task Scheduler

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The correct answer is: Lets you view the applications and processes running on your computer as well as information about process and memory performance, network activity, and user activity. – Task Manager, A program that runs in the background and is called on by other programs to perform a background task. – Service, A window that consolidates several Windows administrative tools that you can use to manage the

local PC or other computers on the network – Computer Management, A Windows tool useful for troubleshooting problems with Windows, applications, and hardware. – Event Viewer, A database designed with a treelike structure that contains configuration information for Windows, users, software applications, and installed hardware devices. – Registry, Miniapplications – Gadgets, Uses a flash drive or secure digital (SD) memory card to boost hard drive performance. – Windows Vista ReadyBoost, Loads a minimum configuration of hardware and software. – Safe Mode, Can be set to launch a task or program at a future time, including at startup. – Task Scheduler.

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The ____ tab of Task Manager lists system services and other processes associated with applications, together with how much CPU time and memory the process uses.

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a. Applications

b. Services

c. Processes

d. Performance

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The correct answer is: Processes.

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To stop a process using Task Manager, select the process and click ____.

Select one:

a. New Process

b. End Process

c. Terminate Process

d. Close Process

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The correct answer is: End Process.

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If your desktop locks up, you can use ____ to refresh it.

Select one:

a. Task Manager

b. Process Manager

c. Task List Manager

d. Task and Process Manager

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The correct answer is: Task Manager.

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The ____ tab in Task Manager provides details about how a program uses system resources.

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a. Application

b. Services

c. Processes

d. Performance

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The correct answer is: Performance.

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The ____ tab in Task Manager lets you monitor network activity and bandwidth used.

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a. Application

b. Processes

c. Networking

d. Services

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The correct answer is: Networking.

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The ____ tab in Task Manager shows all users currently logged on the system.

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a. Users

b. Processes

c. Networking

d. Applications

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The correct answer is: Users.

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You can use the ____ to find out what processes are launched at startup and to temporarily disable a process from loading.

Select one:

a. System Access Utility

b. System Management Utility

c. System Stability Utility

d. System Configuration Utility

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The correct answer is: System Configuration Utility.

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____ is a Windows utility that can be used to build your own customized console windows.

Select one:

a. Microsoft Management Console

b. Microsoft Manager Console

c. Microsoft Management Components

d. Microsoft Manager Controls

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The correct answer is: Microsoft Management Console.

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A ____ is a single window that contains one or more administrative tools such as Device Manager or Disk Management.

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a. snap-in

b. add-in

c. view

d. console

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The correct answer is: console.

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In a console, the individual tools are called ____.

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a. consoles

b. add-ins

c. snap-ins

d. views

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The correct answer is: snap-ins.

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A console is saved in a file with an ____ file extension.

Select one:

a. .mscx

b. .msc

c. .mmc

d. .mmcx

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The correct answer is: .msc.

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Device Manager reads data from the ____ key to build the information it displays about hardware configurations.

Select one:

a. HKLM\HARDWARE

b. HKLM\SYSTEM

c. HKLM\CONFIG

d. HKU\HARDWARE

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The correct answer is: HKLM\HARDWARE.

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____, under Windows Vista, is a summary index designed to measure the overall performance of a system.

Select one:

a. Windows Rating

b. Windows Reliability Index

c. Windows Experience Index

d. Windows Performance Index

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The correct answer is: Windows Experience Index.

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To make sure that all hardware or software installed on the system is compatible with Windows Vista, use the ____.

Select one:

a. Vista Upgrade Toolkit

b. Vista Upgrade Advisor

c. Vista Crossgrade Advisor

d. Vista System Advisor

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The correct answer is: Vista Upgrade Advisor.

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You can use the ____ to find information about the installed processor and its speed, how much RAM is installed, and free space on the hard drive.

Select one:

a. System Management Utility

b. Computer Management Utility

c. System Configuration Utility

d. System Information Utility

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The correct answer is: System Information Utility.

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The ____ is responsible for maintaining an index of files and folders on a hard drive to speed up Windows searches.

Select one:

a. Windows performance monitor

b. Windows reliability monitor

c. Windows indexer

d. Windows database

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The correct answer is: Windows indexer.

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The ____ box can protect your system against users making unauthorized changes and against malware installing itself without your knowledge.

Select one:

a. UAC

b. AAC

c. UAN

d. UAK

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The correct answer is: UAC.

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To find out if programs and services are slowing down Windows startup, boot the system in ____ and watch to see if performance improves.

Select one:

a. Restoration Mode

b. Recovery Mode

c. Safe Mode

d. Stability Mode

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The correct answer is: Safe Mode.

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You can use the ____ utility to zero in on the service or other program that is slowing down startup.

Select one:

a. gpupdate

b. MSconfig

c. MSrebuild

d. MSrefresh

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The correct answer is: MSconfig.

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Most programs written for Windows have a(n) ____ routine which can be accessed from the Vista Programs and Features applet in the Control Panel, the XP Add Remove Programs applet in the Control Panel, or a utility in the All Programs menu.

Select one:

a. installer

b. packing

c. packaging

d. uninstall

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The correct answer is: uninstall.

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If a system is giving repeated startup errors or you have just removed several programs, you might want to search through ____ for processes left there by uninstalled or corrupted software that might be giving startup problems.

Select one:

a. registry keys

b. files

c. folders

d. menus

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The correct answer is: registry keys.

Question 23

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You can edit the registry and create a restore point while in Safe Mode.

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True

False

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The correct answer is 'False'.

Question 24

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Windows Vista tracks issues that are interfering with performance.

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False

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The correct answer is 'True'.

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The indexing service of Windows indexer has a high priority and takes precedence over other programs.

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False

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The correct answer is 'False'.

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If you notice that performance slows after a system has been up and running without a restart for some time, suspect a memory leak.

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False

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The correct answer is 'True'.

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Editing the registry can be dangerous, so do this with caution and be sure to back up first!

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False

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The correct answer is 'True'.