MCTS Windows Vista Quiz

1. What is the grace period for Windows Vista Activation?

30 days

90 days

No grace period. Activation needs to be performed during installation

No activation is required for Windows Vista.

Like XP, there is 30 days grace period for Windows Vista activation. However, activation can be repeated only once.

Explanation

Like XP, there is 30 days grace period for Windows Vista activation. However, activation can be repeated only once.

2. You can directly upgrade from Windows XP Professional 64-bit to Windows Vista Business 32-bit (True/False)

True

False

There is no upgrade from any Windows 64-bit edition to any Windows 32-bit edition.

Explanation

There is no upgrade from any Windows 64-bit edition to any Windows 32-bit edition.

3. What are the minimum hardware requirements for Windows Vista with the basic interface?

1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, 7 GB Harddisk, 128 MB video

800 MHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 20 GB Harddisk, DirectX 9 capable video

64 bit processor, Dual DDR2 RAM, SATA Harddisk, SLI capable video

1 GHz processor, 512 MB, 40 GB Harddisk, DirectX 9 capable video

800 MHz processor, 1 GB RAM, 20 GB Harddisk, 128 MB video

800 MHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 20 GB Harddisk, DirectX 9 capable video are the minimum hardware requirements. 1 GHz or higher processor, 1GB RAM, 40 GB Harddisk is recommended. Windows Vista installation itself takes approx. 7 GB harddisk space.

Explanation

800 MHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 20 GB Harddisk, DirectX 9 capable video are the minimum hardware requirements. 1 GHz or higher processor, 1GB RAM, 40 GB Harddisk is recommended. Windows Vista installation itself takes approx. 7 GB harddisk space.

4. You perform an upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista. The computer has also a FAT32 partition configured for Windows 98 dual boot. The upgrade process is successful but you are not able to boot Windows 98 anymore. Why?

Windows Vista was installed on Windows 98 partion and deleted any previous data;

The upgrade process converted Windows 98 partition to NTFS;

You ignored the recommendation of Upgrade Advisor regarding the amount of RAM

Windows Vista upgrade converts any existing FAT32 partition to NTFS.

Explanation

Windows Vista upgrade converts any existing FAT32 partition to NTFS.

5. Which Logo ensures that that computer meets and exceeds the minimum hardware requirements for Windows Vista but does not have Windows Vista installed on it?

Designed for Windows XP

Windows Vista Capable

Windows Vista Premium Ready

Intel Inside

No Logo

Windows Vista Capable Logo usually comes along with Designed for Windows XP Logo.
Windows Vista Premium Ready Logo is generally seen on computers that already have Windows Vista (pre)installed and they meet or surpass the recommended hardware configuration.

Explanation

Windows Vista Capable Logo usually comes along with Designed for Windows XP Logo.
Windows Vista Premium Ready Logo is generally seen on computers that already have Windows Vista (pre)installed and they meet or surpass the recommended hardware configuration.

6. You are installing Windows Vista on a laptop computer that will be used at home, work, customer sites and internet cafes. What option is the best for describing a computer's location during the installation process?

Home

Work

Public location

Stand-Alone

All of the above

Whenever unsure, Microsoft recommends to choose Public location option.

Explanation

Whenever unsure, Microsoft recommends to choose Public location option.

7. What is the feature NOT available for Windows Vista Ultimate?

Tablet PC

32 bit version

Parental Control

Full Harddrive Encryption

Windows Anytime Upgrade

Windows Anytime Upgrade is disabled in Windows Vista Ultimate Edition as no further upgrades are available for this edition.

Explanation

Windows Anytime Upgrade is disabled in Windows Vista Ultimate Edition as no further upgrades are available for this edition.

8. When migrating a user account using Windows Easy Transfer to a destination computer with an existing user account, what happens to the account settings on the destination computer?

Account settings will be deleted and replaced with the ones from the original computer;

Account settings from the original computer will be added to the existing acount;

There is a conflict and the transfer will stop with an error message.

A duplicate account will be created with the setting from the original computer.

the account files and settings will add up.

Explanation

the account files and settings will add up.

9. On a multiboot computer with Windows Vista, 2000 and XP, what is the path (in Vista) for configuring the default operating system on boot

Start->Computer->Organize->Boot->Select OS

Start->Computer->Properties->Advanced System Settings-> Advanced->Settings(Startup and Recovery)->System Startup

Start->Control Panel->Startup and Recovery->Advanced->Settings->Startup OS

Start->Control Panel-> System ->System Protection->Startup Options-> Settings

Path is Start->Computer->Properties->Advanced System Settings-> Advanced->Settings(Startup and Recovery)->System Startup

Explanation

Path is Start->Computer->Properties->Advanced System Settings-> Advanced->Settings(Startup and Recovery)->System Startup

10. Select all Windows Vista Editions that support Media Center (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)

Windows Vista Bussines

Windows Vista Enterprise

Windows Vista Home Premium

Windows Vista Home Basic

Windows Vista Ultimate

Only Home Premium and Ultimate editions include Media Center.

Explanation

Only Home Premium and Ultimate editions include Media Center.

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11. The process of moving user's settings and data from Windows XP to Windows Vista within the same dual-boot computer is known as:

Upgrade

Side-by-side migration

Wipe-and-load migration

New installation

Windows Easy transfer

The transfer of user's settings and data when both original and destination OS are present on the same/different computer, is called side-by-side migration.

Explanation

The transfer of user's settings and data when both original and destination OS are present on the same/different computer, is called side-by-side migration.

12. You can upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition from (Choose all that apply)

Windows 98/Me

Windows 2000 Professional SP4

Windows XP Media Center

Windows Vista Home Basic

Windows 2003 Small Business Server

Only XP and Vista can be directly upgraded to Vista Ultimate. For all the other migration is the only option.

Explanation

Only XP and Vista can be directly upgraded to Vista Ultimate. For all the other migration is the only option.

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13. What it is NOT needed when you perform an Windows Anytime Upgrade?

Activation of the previous version of Windows Vista

Windows Vista installation DVD-ROM or Windows Anytime Upgrade CD-ROM

Purchase of the full version of the new Windows Vista edition

Purchase of Windows Upgrade Online or Windows Anytime Upgrade CD-ROM

The full version of the new (upgraded to) Windows Vista edition is necessary for IN-PLACE Upgrade only.

Explanation

The full version of the new (upgraded to) Windows Vista edition is necessary for IN-PLACE Upgrade only.

14. What are the Windows versions that can run Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor utility (CHOOSE TWO)

Windows XP 32 bit

Windows XP 64 bit

Windows Vista 32 bit

Windows 98/Me

WIndows 2000

You cannot run Upgrade Advisor on a computer running Windows 98/Me or 2000.
Windows Upgrade Advisor can only be run on 32 bit Windows versions (XP or Vista)

Explanation

You cannot run Upgrade Advisor on a computer running Windows 98/Me or 2000.
Windows Upgrade Advisor can only be run on 32 bit Windows versions (XP or Vista)

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15. What SKU stands for?

Single Kernel Upgrade

Stock Keeping Unit

Simple Kit Upgrade

Static Key Usage

SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) is also known as edition.

Explanation

SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) is also known as edition.

16. What is the required amount of free space on the OS partition when you perform an upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista?

7 GB

11 GB

20 GB

40 GB

11 GB are required for upgrade.
7 GB is the space taken, 20 GB is the minimum required and 40 GB is recommended by a new Vista installation.

Explanation

11 GB are required for upgrade.
7 GB is the space taken, 20 GB is the minimum required and 40 GB is recommended by a new Vista installation.

17. There are two software prerequisites for Windows Upgrade Advisor utility installation. What are they? (Choose TWO)

DirectX 9

MSXML Services 6.0

Java Runtime Environment 6

.NET Framework 2.0

Windows Anytime Upgrade

.NET Framework 1.1 or higher and MSXML Services 4.0 or higher are required for Windows Upgrade Advisor utility installation. If any of them is missing Upgrade Advisor installation will stop.

Explanation

.NET Framework 1.1 or higher and MSXML Services 4.0 or higher are required for Windows Upgrade Advisor utility installation. If any of them is missing Upgrade Advisor installation will stop.

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18. Which of the following restore methods available in Windows Vista has the wrong description?

System Restore - needs previously made restore point

Windows Complete PC Restore - needs a full backup of data

Startup Repair - repairs an unsuccesful installation

Last Known Good Configuration - used when roll back driver doesn't work

Safe Mode - starts in VGA mode

Startup Repair repairs system files but if installation has never succeded it is unlikely that it will finish/repair the installation.

Explanation

Startup Repair repairs system files but if installation has never succeded it is unlikely that it will finish/repair the installation.

19. Select graphics card requirements for AERO interface (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)

128 MB video memory

WDDM Driver

SLI capable

32 bits per pixel

Hardware Pixel Shader 2.0

SLI capable is not a requirement. All the others are.
DirectX 9 is a requirement for both basic and Aero interfaces.

Explanation

SLI capable is not a requirement. All the others are.
DirectX 9 is a requirement for both basic and Aero interfaces.

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20. Select all Windows Vista Editions that support full Hard Drive encryption (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)

Windows Vista Home Basic

Windows Vista Home Premium

Windows Vista Bussines

Windows Vista Enterprise

Windows Vista Ultimate

Enterprise and Ultimate editions support full hard drive encryption feature.

Explanation

Enterprise and Ultimate editions support full hard drive encryption feature.

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21. Select all Windows Vista Editions that support TabletPC (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)

Windows Vista Home Basic

Windows Vista Home Premium

Windows Vista Bussines

Windows Vista Enterprise

Windows Vista Starter

Home Premium, Bussines, Enterprise and Ultimate editions support Tablet PC.

Explanation

Home Premium, Bussines, Enterprise and Ultimate editions support Tablet PC.

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22. Select the true statements regarding administrator accounts during Windows Vista installation (Choose all that apply):

The built-in Administrator account is disabled by default

The built-in Administrator account is used during the installation process and automatically disabled when finished.

The user configured during installation process is the default administrator account

The installation process asks for a password for the built-in Administrator account

due security issues by default the built-in Administrator account is disabled and the user configured during installation process has full administrative rights.

Explanation

due security issues by default the built-in Administrator account is disabled and the user configured during installation process has full administrative rights.

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23. You have installed Windows Vista on a new computer. Installation was successful and the user is able to use it. However, the computer occasionally crashes in a STOP error (BSOD). After the last crash, the computer does not complete the startup process anymore and you suspect some system files are corrupt. You boot the computer from installation media and select Repair Your Computer. What option will you choose as the first step for BEST fixing the problem?

Startup Repair

System Restore

Windows Complete PC Restore

Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

Command Prompt

Fixing the corrupt files is just a temporary solution. Most likely they will get corrupt again on the next crash. The problem is rather from damaged memory which was the cause of all previous random crashes. Therefore a memory test is the first step for a permanent fix.

Explanation

Fixing the corrupt files is just a temporary solution. Most likely they will get corrupt again on the next crash. The problem is rather from damaged memory which was the cause of all previous random crashes. Therefore a memory test is the first step for a permanent fix.

24. What information do you need to know prior Windows Vista installation (Choose all that apply)

Computer name

User name

What antivirus is going to be used

The server name for WSUS (Windows Server Update Services)

The 25 character product key

According to Microsoft all four option are needed prior installation.
No server name for update services is needed.

Explanation

According to Microsoft all four option are needed prior installation.
No server name for update services is needed.

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25. User State Migration Tool (USMT) is able to: (Choose all that apply)

Transfer encrypted files and digital certificates;

Make backward transfers (from Vista back to XP);

Use Windows Easy Transfer Cable (special USB cable);

Automatically detect destination computer on a network;

Automate large deployments.

Windows Easy Transfer Cable and destination computer detection are not features of USMT.

Explanation

Windows Easy Transfer Cable and destination computer detection are not features of USMT.

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26. Select the true statements regarding Windows Easy Transfer (WET): (Choose all that apply)

WET transfers password settings, encrypted files and digital certificates to destination computer;

WET transfers only files from Windows 2000 SP4;

WET process has the first step performed on the destination computer;

WET deletes files and settings on the original computer once the transfer is completed;

Destination computers can be Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista.

Windows Easy Transfer does not transfer password settings, encrypted files and digital certificates, does not delete anything on the original computer, and can only be used on destination computers running Windows Vista.

Explanation

Windows Easy Transfer does not transfer password settings, encrypted files and digital certificates, does not delete anything on the original computer, and can only be used on destination computers running Windows Vista.

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