A+ V14 Startup Programs and Services Management

1. In Linux, which directory typically contains startup scripts for system services?

/home

/etc/init.d or /etc/systemd/system

/var/log

/usr/share

2. Which startup method loads programs before the user logs in to Windows?

User startup folder

All Programs menu

Services and system startup programs

Quick Launch toolbar

3. True or False: Services running in Windows can be configured to restart automatically if they fail.

True

False

4. Which of the following is a potential security risk associated with autostart programs?

They use excessive disk space

They can be used by malware to persist on the system

They prevent Windows updates

They disable hardware drivers

5. In Windows, the ____ file contains the boot menu options and OS selections.

Boot.ini

Boot Configuration Data (BCD)

Config.sys

Ntldr

6. What is the safe mode startup option primarily used for?

Running all programs at maximum performance

Troubleshooting with minimal drivers and services

Installing new software safely

Accessing network resources only

7. Which Windows feature shows a timeline of startup programs and their impact on boot performance?

Task Scheduler

Performance Monitor

Startup tab in Task Manager

System Configuration Utility

8. True or False: Disabling unnecessary startup programs can improve system boot time.

True

False

9. Which tool is used to enable or disable services in systemd-based Linux systems?

Chkconfig

Systemctl

Service

Update-rc.d

10. What does systemd replace in modern Linux distributions?

The Linux kernel

The init system and service management

The file system structure

The package manager

11. Which Windows utility allows you to manage programs that run at startup?

Services.msc

Msconfig.exe

Regedit.exe

Devmgmt.msc

12. Which key in the Windows Registry contains startup programs for all users?

HKEY_CURRENT_USER

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

HKEY_USERS

13. What is the purpose of 'Automatic (Delayed Start)' in Windows services?

To prevent the service from running

To start services after user login to improve boot time

To require manual intervention for each startup

To disable the service permanently

14. Which startup type should be used for critical system services that must always run?

Manual

Disabled

Automatic

Automatic (Delayed Start)

15. In the Services console, what does a 'Disabled' startup type mean?

The service starts automatically at boot

The service will not start unless manually started

The service is currently running in the background

The service requires administrator approval to start

16. Which command-line tool is used to view and manage services in Windows?

Netstat

Tasklist

Sc.exe

Ipconfig

17. What does the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store?

User passwords and login credentials

Boot options and operating system configuration

Installed software license keys

Network adapter settings only

18. Which of the following best describes a Windows service?

A program that runs only when a user logs in

A background process that runs automatically without user interaction

A temporary file stored in the Temp folder

A hardware driver that loads during POST

19. In Windows, which startup folder location applies only to the current user?

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu

C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu

C:\Windows\System32\startup

C:\Program Files\Startup

20. What is the primary function of the Windows Registry during system startup?

Store hardware driver files

Load configuration settings and startup programs

Manage network connections only

Delete temporary files

A+ V14 Startup Programs and Services Management Quiz