Take This Windows XP Professional Exam 70-270
Windows XP Professional is an operating system which is developed and distributed by Microsoft Corporation. This operating system was officially released in 2001 and became the second most popular Windows version. This quiz has been developed to test your knowledge about Windows XP Operating system. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!
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You just got a new computer and you want to move all of your data and settings from the old computer to the new one. You decide to use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to do this. Which of the following means can you use?
- A.
A crossover cable connection
- B.
A network connection
- C.
A writeable CD-ROM
- D.
A set of floppy disks
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
All of the above means can be used to transfer data and settings from the old computer to the new one. A crossover cable connection allows for a direct transfer between the two computers. A network connection can be used to transfer data over a local network. A writable CD-ROM can be used to burn the data and settings onto a disc and then transfer it to the new computer. A set of floppy disks can also be used to transfer the data and settings in smaller chunks.Rate this question:
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- 2.
You want to start a fully automated unattended installation on a windows XP Professional computer, but a permission error occurs. What permission do you need to run the automated unattended installation?
- A.
Domain Controller Administrator
- B.
Domain Administrator
- C.
Administrator
- D.
Power User
- E.
User
Correct Answer
C. AdministratorExplanation
To start a fully automated unattended installation on a Windows XP Professional computer, the permission needed is the Administrator permission. The Administrator account has the highest level of access and privileges on a Windows system, allowing it to perform tasks such as installing software and making system-level changes. Therefore, in order to run the automated unattended installation successfully, the user must have the Administrator permission.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A user wants to install Windows XP Professional on a computer that has a 300 MHz Pentium, 128 MB or RAM and 1.2 GB of Hard Disk space? What should you say to the user?
- A.
That the computer meets the installation requirements
- B.
The processor need to be upgraded
- C.
The computer needs more Hard Disk space
- D.
He needs to buy more RAM
- E.
To upgrade the processor and add more Hard Disk space
Correct Answer
C. The computer needs more Hard Disk spaceExplanation
The computer needs more Hard Disk space because the given computer has only 1.2 GB of Hard Disk space, which is not sufficient to install Windows XP Professional.Rate this question:
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- 4.
You have been given a management directive to monitor disk usage by the user in your network. It seems that the file server's G: drive is filling up fast. You try to enable disk quotas but are unsuccessful. What is the problem?
- A.
You have not specified the users to track in the Disk Quotas configuration dialog box
- B.
Quota tracking doesn't set any limits on usage when you first enable it
- C.
The G: drive isn't using NTFS. Disk Quotas only work on NTFS volume
- D.
Only Win9x used Disk Quotas
- E.
Quota tracking, apply only to new users in Windows XP
Correct Answer
C. The G: drive isn't using NTFS. Disk Quotas only work on NTFS volumeExplanation
The problem is that the G: drive isn't using NTFS. Disk Quotas only work on NTFS volumes.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Before performing an upgrade which of the following actions is necessary?
- A.
If the drive is compressed, decompress it
- B.
Uninstall any antivirus software
- C.
Check the system for application compatibility
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
Before performing an upgrade, it is necessary to take several actions. Firstly, if the drive is compressed, it needs to be decompressed to ensure a smooth upgrade process. Secondly, any antivirus software installed on the system should be uninstalled as it may interfere with the upgrade. Lastly, it is important to check the system for application compatibility to ensure that all the necessary applications will work properly after the upgrade. Therefore, all of the above actions are necessary before performing an upgrade.Rate this question:
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- 6.
You are configuring NTFS permissions in your C: drive. You set allow write permission on the folder Groups and allow read permission on the folder Members. Then you copy the folder Groups to the folder Members. What are the effective permissions?
- A.
Modify
- B.
Read
- C.
Full Control
- D.
Write and read
- E.
Write
Correct Answer
B. ReadExplanation
When you copy a folder, it will inherit the permissions of the destination folder.Rate this question:
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- 7.
You want to move some files from Windows 95 to Windows XP. What two ways can you use the Files and Settings Transfer wizard on Windows 95?
- A.
Run the program from the Microsoft website
- B.
Run the Files and Settings Transfer wizard in Windows XP and create a wizard disk to use on the Win95 machine
- C.
You cannot use the Files and Settings Transfer wizard in Windows 95
- D.
Use the XP CD to run the wizard on the Windows 95 machine
Correct Answer(s)
B. Run the Files and Settings Transfer wizard in Windows XP and create a wizard disk to use on the Win95 machine
D. Use the XP CD to run the wizard on the Windows 95 machineExplanation
The correct answer is to run the Files and Settings Transfer wizard in Windows XP and create a wizard disk to use on the Win95 machine, as well as to use the XP CD to run the wizard on the Windows 95 machine. These two options allow for the transfer of files and settings from Windows 95 to Windows XP using the Files and Settings Transfer wizard.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Jim is wondering whether or not is possible to implement a fault tolerant storage solution on his XP Professional computer. Which of the following types are not supported on a Windows XP Professional?
- A.
RAID 5 volumes
- B.
Spanned volumes
- C.
Striped volumes
- D.
Mirrored volumes
Correct Answer(s)
A. RAID 5 volumes
D. Mirrored volumesExplanation
Windows XP Professional does not support RAID 5 volumes and mirrored volumes. RAID 5 volumes require a minimum of three disks and a hardware RAID controller, which is not supported on XP Professional. Mirrored volumes, also known as RAID 1, are not supported on XP Professional either. However, XP Professional does support spanned volumes and striped volumes. Spanned volumes combine multiple disks into a single logical volume, while striped volumes distribute data across multiple disks for improved performance.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following cannot be upgraded to dynamic disks?
- A.
Disks that are part of a volume set created in NT 4
- B.
Disks that don’t have at least 1 MB of unallocated free space
- C.
Disks from laptops
- D.
Disks that are part of a striped set created in NT4
Correct Answer(s)
B. Disks that don’t have at least 1 MB of unallocated free space
C. Disks from laptopsExplanation
Disks that don't have at least 1 MB of unallocated free space cannot be upgraded to dynamic disks because dynamic disks require a small amount of free space to store the dynamic disk database. Disks from laptops cannot be upgraded to dynamic disks because laptops typically use basic disks and do not support dynamic disk functionality.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The NTFS permissions for a folder named January are: Allow Read and Execute for the Sales users and Allow Modify for the Marketing users. If Jana is a member of Sales and Marketing groups, what are her effective permissions?
- A.
Execute
- B.
Read and Execute
- C.
Read
- D.
Modify
- E.
Full Control
Correct Answer
D. ModifyExplanation
Jana is a member of both the Sales and Marketing groups. The NTFS permissions for the January folder allow Read and Execute for the Sales users and Modify for the Marketing users. Since Jana is a member of both groups, her effective permissions will be the combination of the permissions granted to each group. Therefore, her effective permissions will be Modify, as this is the highest level of permission granted to either group.Rate this question:
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- 11.
You are the administrator of a large network, and you want to use RIS to distribute XP Professional. The machines in this network are not PXE complaints. What utility should you run to create a RIS boot disk?
- A.
Winnt /s /u:
- B.
Makeboot.exe
- C.
Rbfg.exe
- D.
Winnt32 /ris
- E.
Pxeboot.exe
Correct Answer
C. Rbfg.exeExplanation
RIS (Remote Installation Services) is a feature in Windows Server that allows administrators to remotely install Windows operating systems over a network. In this scenario, the machines in the network are not PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) compliant, which means they cannot boot from the network. To create a RIS boot disk that can be used to start the installation process on these machines, the utility that should be run is rbfg.exe.Rate this question:
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- 12.
You are checking a Windows XP Professional computer after a report stating that this machine is running slow. While you are performing normal routine maintenance, you check the system monitor and you notice that the Pages/sec value is 35. What is the meaning of this value?
- A.
You need a new processor, because 35 is a clear indication of too much processing in such a short amount of time
- B.
You need more RAM, the value indicates that the memory is being used continually
- C.
You should upgrade the video card
- D.
You need more storage, the value indicates that you are running out of space, add another Hard Disk
Correct Answer
B. You need more RAM, the value indicates that the memory is being used continuallyExplanation
The value of 35 for Pages/sec indicates that the computer is experiencing a high rate of paging, which means that the operating system is constantly transferring data between the RAM and the hard disk. This suggests that the computer is struggling to keep up with the demands of running multiple programs and may benefit from having more RAM to improve performance.Rate this question:
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- 13.
You are trying to connect to a network interface print device using the Add Standard TCP/IP printer port wizard. What can you specify to identify the port in your Windows XP Professional?
- A.
A MAC address
- B.
A TCP/IP host name
- C.
An IP address
- D.
A WINS computer name
Correct Answer(s)
B. A TCP/IP host name
C. An IP addressExplanation
To identify the port in Windows XP Professional when connecting to a network interface print device using the Add Standard TCP/IP printer port wizard, you can specify either a TCP/IP host name or an IP address. The TCP/IP host name is the alphanumeric name assigned to the device on the network, while the IP address is the numerical address assigned to the device. Both options can be used to uniquely identify the port and establish a connection with the print device.Rate this question:
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- 14.
You are upgrading to Windows XP, and you want to make sure that you can upgrade without any problems. What switch do you type after winnt32?
- A.
/checkupgradeonly
Correct Answer
A. /checkupgradeonlyExplanation
The switch "/checkupgradeonly" is used after the "winnt32" command in order to perform a compatibility check before upgrading to Windows XP. This switch ensures that the system is checked for any potential issues or conflicts that may arise during the upgrade process. By running this command, any problems can be identified and resolved before proceeding with the upgrade, ensuring a smoother transition to Windows XP.Rate this question:
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- 15.
You are working on a computer called magnify. A print device is connected to LPT1 and shared out as laserp. What command-line function can you use to connect to the network printer to print the monthly reports.
- A.
Net use lpt1:\\magnify\laserp
- B.
Net use lpt1:\\laserp\magnify
- C.
Net print lpt1:\\magnify\laserp
- D.
Net print lpt1:\\laserp\magnify
- E.
Net print laserp
Correct Answer
A. Net use lpt1:\\magnify\laserpExplanation
The correct answer is "Net use lpt1:\\magnify\laserp". This command-line function is used to connect to a network printer. By using "Net use lpt1:\\magnify\laserp", the computer called "magnify" will connect to the shared printer called "laserp" that is connected to LPT1. This will allow the user to print the monthly reports.Rate this question:
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John Stock is the administrator of a medium size network and is using Windows installer to deploy a software application, on computers running Windows 2000 and XP. He doesn't want to force users to install by having an icon appear on the Start menu, but rather would like to just make it available to users who want it and who could install it through the Add/Remove Programs applet. Which of the following options would you choose?
- A.
Assign applications to users
- B.
Assign applications to computers
- C.
Publish applications to users
- D.
Publish applications to computer
Correct Answer
C. Publish applications to usersExplanation
When an application is assigned, it is automatically installed when the user launch the program.
When an application is published the user can choose whether or not to install the application.Rate this question:
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