Chapter 5 Exam - IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software (Version 4.1)

Answer	Question
the Windows XP Hardware Compatibility List	Once minimum hardware requirements are satisfied, where should a technician look to determine if the computer hardware has been tested with Windows XP?
Run the Microsoft Convert utility.	A technician needs to upgrade the file system on a Windows XP computer from FAT32 to NTFS. Which course of action should be taken to upgrade the file system to NTFS?
API	Which set of guidelines is used to ensure that programmers develop applications that are compatible with an operating system?
Use the Device Manager utility to ensure that all the devices are operational.	A technician has finished installing Windows XP. What should the technician do to verify that all hardware has been installed correctly?
Chkdsk	A technician thinks that the file system on a computer has a problem because Windows XP is reporting data integrity issues. Which Windows XP utility will check the file system for errors?
Recovery Console	A technician has a computer that is unable to boot Windows XP properly. The technician has decided that it is necessary to attempt a repair of XP. Which utility will be run if the technician selects Repair XP from the XP boot disk?
Windows User State Migration Tool	A user decides to install a new version of Windows Vista but needs to retain the configurations and customizations of the current Windows XP operating system. Which software can be used to achieve this?
virtual real mode	Which operating mode is used by Windows XP to run a DOS application?
1- It organizes operating system snap-ins. 2- It can be used to create customized MMCs. 3- It requires administrative privileges to access.	What are three features of the Microsoft Management Console (MMC)? (Choose three.)
Safe Mode with Networking Support	A technician has installed new video drivers on a Windows XP computer and now the monitor shows distorted images. What startup mode can the technician use to access a new driver on the network?
Develop a preventive maintenance plan.	A company with 40 computers needs to reduce repair costs, decrease downtime, and improve reliability. Which task will
Roll back the driver.	When troubleshooting a printer problem, a technician finds that the operating system was automatically updated with a corrupt device driver. Which solution would resolve this issue?
The operating system will fail to start.	What would be the result of having a corrupt Master Boot Record?
compatibility mode	Which mode allows applications that are not compatible with the current operating system to run in an environment that simulates an earlier operating system?
C:\WINDOWS	Which directory contains Windows XP OS system files?
multitasking	What is the term for the ability of an operating system to run multiple applications at the same time?
1- Windows XP Home 2- Windows XP Professional	Which two operating systems can function correctly on a system with 64 MB of RAM? (Choose two.)
128 GB or more	How much RAM can be addressed by a 64-bit operating system?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE	Which registry file contains information about the hardware and software in the computer system?
1- Changes to disk partitions can be made 2- A clean copy of Windows Vistais installed.                      3- The location of the Windows installation can be selected	When a computer boots from the Windows Vista disc, which three functions are performed if the Custom (advanced) option is selected? (Choose three.)