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1. Which of the following IS NOT a way to get to a command prompt in Windows XP ?

Explanation

The shortcut "ctrl-shift-esc" does not open a command prompt in Windows XP. This keyboard shortcut is used to open the Task Manager in Windows XP. To open a command prompt in Windows XP, you can use the options "Start>run>cmd", "Start>run>Command", or "Start>All Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt".

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Comptia exams test your knowledge on Paths.

where are the tools in windows?
How I access there or here?
Where would you locate?
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2. What is the proper path to activate the Windows XP System Restore Wizard?

Explanation

To activate the Windows XP System Restore Wizard, navigate the Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore path and then select the System Restore option from the menu. The Welcome screen is displayed. After you confirm the Restore Point, the system conducts the rollback and the system automatically restarts.

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3. Which path would you follow to configure wireless security on a WIN XP ?

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To configure wireless security on a Windows XP computer, you would follow the path Start>Control Panel>Network Connections. This path allows you to access the network connections settings where you can configure the wireless security settings for your device.

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4. Where would you locate information about conflicts found in the Device Manager ?

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When a device conflict is suspected, simply access the Device Manager utility, double-click the offending device in the device listing, and then click the Resources tab in the selected device's properties page to examine the conflicting device's status.

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5. How do you get to the Event Viewer on XP ?

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To access the Event Viewer on XP, you need to follow these steps: first, click on the Start button, then go to the Control Panel. From there, navigate to the Administrative Tools section, and finally, click on Event Viewer. This will open up the Event Viewer tool, allowing you to view and analyze system events and logs.

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6. Where in Windows 2000/XP can you optimize virtual-memory management?

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You can increase the performance of Windows 2000/XP by manipulating the size and placement of their virtual memory swap file. Page file manipulation in Windows 2000/XP can be handled in the Control Panel's System applet.

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7. Your supervisor wants you to install an application that automatically starts for all users whenever they log on to a Windows computer in your facility. Where do you do this in Windows XP?

Explanation

Applications placed in the Startup folder under the All Users path are executed when the system starts up, regardless of which user logs on to the system.

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8. How can you access the Add Printer Wizard in Windows 2000?
CHOOSE 2.

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(A) To access the Add Printer Wizard using the Start menu in Windows 2000, move to the Settings entry, click on Printers, and then double-click the Add Printer icon.
(D) In Windows 2000, you can access the Add Printer Wizard through the Control Panel/Printers path.

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9. You are helping a customer who has recently purchased a tablet PC. The customer needs to calibrate the stylus for use. Which path should you follow to access the pen setting in WIN XP tablet software ?

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To access the pen settings in Windows XP tablet software, you should follow the path: Start > Control Panel > Tablet & Pen Settings. This is where you can calibrate the stylus for use on the tablet PC.

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10. How you get to Character Map ?

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To access the Character Map, you need to click on the "Start" button on your computer, then go to "All Programs". From there, navigate to "Accessories" and then "System Tools". Finally, you will find the "Character Map" option.

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11. You want to be sure that the DHCP Client service starts when the computer starts up. Where would you find this information ?

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The correct answer is Start>Control Panel>Administrative Tools>Service. This option is the most logical choice because the DHCP Client service is a system service that is managed through the Services console in the Administrative Tools section of the Control Panel. This console allows users to view and manage all the services running on the computer, including the DHCP Client service.

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12. How can you change the behavior of Automatic Updates so it will download updates and let you choose which updates to install and when ?

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13. Which one IS NOT a tab of Display Properties ?

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The "Advanced" tab is not a tab of Display Properties. The Display Properties window allows users to customize the appearance and settings of their computer's display. The "Desktop" tab allows users to change the background image and screen resolution. The "Screen Saver" tab allows users to set a screensaver and adjust its settings. The "Settings" tab allows users to adjust the color depth and monitor settings. However, there is no "Advanced" tab in the Display Properties window.

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14. Wich of the following is NOT a place to check for entries that cause programs to run automatically during startup ?

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The Services Control applet is not a place to check for entries that cause programs to run automatically during startup. The Services Control applet is used to manage and control system services in Windows, not startup programs. The other options mentioned, such as the registry keys and startup folders, are commonly used locations to check for startup entries.

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15. How you get to the startup & recovery ?

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To access the startup and recovery settings, you need to follow the path Start > Control Panel > System > Advanced > Startup & Recovery. This sequence of steps will lead you to the specific settings where you can configure options related to startup and recovery processes on your system.

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16. Which path is used to activate Hibernation in WIN XP ?

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The correct answer is "Start>Control Panel>Power Options>Hibernate." This option is the most direct and straightforward path to activate Hibernation in Windows XP. By going to the Control Panel, then selecting Power Options, users can easily access the Hibernate option and enable it for their computer.

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17. You need to install a printer on a customer's computer running windows 2000. Which of the following paths should you use to complete the task ?

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Which of the following IS NOT a way to get to a command prompt in...
What is the proper path to activate the Windows XP System Restore...
Which path would you follow to configure wireless security on a WIN XP...
Where would you locate information about conflicts found in the Device...
How do you get to the Event Viewer on XP ?
Where in Windows 2000/XP can you optimize virtual-memory management?
Your supervisor wants you to install an application that automatically...
How can you access the Add Printer Wizard in Windows 2000?CHOOSE 2.
You are helping a customer who has recently purchased a tablet PC. The...
How you get to Character Map ?
You want to be sure that the DHCP Client service starts when the...
How can you change the behavior of Automatic Updates so it will...
Which one IS NOT a tab of Display Properties ?
Wich of the following is NOT a place to check for entries that cause...
How you get to the startup & recovery ?
Which path is used to activate Hibernation in WIN XP ?
You need to install a printer on a customer's computer running windows...
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