Prelims For Lab Launch 2013

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    Does an app that is designed and built for Windows 8, work in Windows 8.1?

    • Yes
    • No
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  • 2. 

     In Windows 8, Windows Defender is:

    • Anti-Malware

    • Antivirus Software

    • Anti-Spyware

    Correct Answer
    A. Antivirus Software
    Explanation
    Windows Defender is specifically an anti-virus software !

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  • 3. 

    The time that a system spends executing in kernel mode can be found in:

    • Process Explorer

    • Performance Monitor

    • Registry Editor

    • Task Manager

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Performance Monitor
    A. Task Manager
    Explanation
    The kernel mode is the time spent by the process in doing kernel related things ( modifying file system, running a program, etc.) It can be seen in task manager in performance tab by right clicking the CPU graph and checking the Show Kernel times option.

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  • 4. 

    Which file acts as an interface between user mode and kernel mode of an operating system?

    • Kernel32.dll

    • NTdll.dll

    • Createfile.dll

    • Schedsvc.dll

    Correct Answer
    A. NTdll.dll
    Explanation
    i.e. whenever you create a file for example a text file, which .dll gets called?

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  • 5. 

    What does Smartscreen in Windows 8 do?

    • Check Digital Signatures

    • Check Malicious Software

    • Check for viruses

    • Check for spyware

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Check Digital Signatures
    A. Check Malicious Software
    Explanation
    Smartscreen filters out the unsecure pages by checking digital signatures.

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  • 6. 

    In Windows 8, what session do the services run in?

    • 0

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 0
    Explanation
    All system level services run in Session 0, whereas all the user level programs run in session 1, 2, ...

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  • 7. 

    You can gain disk space without deleting files by

    • Registry Cleanup

    • Defragmentation

    • Disk Cleanup

    • Emptying Recycle Bin

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Defragmentation
    A. Disk Cleanup
    Explanation
    Defragmentation - Gains disk space by rejoining the fragmented files found in the hard disk
    Disk Clean up - It cleans up the temporary files

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  • 8. 

    Microsoft's Virtualization software for Windows 8 is

    • VirtualBox

    • VMware

    • Hyper - V

    • Virtual PC

    Correct Answer
    A. Hyper - V
    Explanation
    Hyper-V is the correct answer because it is Microsoft's virtualization software specifically designed for Windows 8. It allows users to create and run multiple virtual machines on their Windows 8 operating system. Hyper-V provides a platform for virtualization, enabling users to efficiently utilize their hardware resources and run multiple operating systems simultaneously. It offers features such as live migration, which allows virtual machines to be moved between hosts without any downtime, and dynamic memory allocation, which optimizes memory usage.

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  • 9. 

    When you click "Shutdown" in windows 8 what happens?

    • Sleep

    • Hibernate

    • Shutdown

    Correct Answer
    A. Hibernate
    Explanation
    In windows 8, when you click shutdown, it just hibernates ! If you don't believe, see this link: http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-1653065/windows-shut-fix-issue.html

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  • 10. 

    Of the following, which devices should not be defragmented?

    • Internal Hard Disk Drive

    • Solid State Drive

    • External hard Disk Drive

    • Flash Drive

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Solid State Drive
    A. Flash Drive
    Explanation
    Flash drives should never be defragmented.

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  • 11. 

     How can you share files between two computers?

    • Same DNS

    • Same IP address

    • Static IP

    Correct Answer
    A. Static IP
    Explanation
    Using same subnet address, two computers can share data.

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  • 12. 

    Windows 8 for ARM based devices is

    • Windows 8

    • Windows server 2008

    • Windows 8 RT

    • Windows 8 client

    Correct Answer
    A. Windows 8 RT
    Explanation
    Windows 8 RT is the correct answer because it is specifically designed for ARM-based devices. Windows 8 RT stands for Windows 8 Runtime, which is a version of Windows 8 that runs on devices with ARM processors. This version of Windows 8 is optimized for tablets and other mobile devices, providing a touch-friendly interface and a selection of apps from the Windows Store. Unlike Windows 8 Client, which is designed for traditional desktop and laptop computers, Windows 8 RT is tailored for the unique hardware and power efficiency requirements of ARM devices.

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  • 13. 

    Does a 64 bit processor support 32 bit Operating system?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    Any higher bit processor is designed to be backward compatible !

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  • 14. 

    How can you Factory Reset Windows 8?

    • Refresh option in PC settings

    • Reset option in PC settings

    • Reinstall windows

    • Using System Restore

    Correct Answer
    A. Reset option in PC settings
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Reset option in PC settings." In Windows 8, you can perform a factory reset by accessing the PC settings and selecting the reset option. This will restore your computer to its original factory settings, removing all personal files, apps, and settings. It is a convenient way to start fresh or troubleshoot issues without the need to reinstall Windows or use system restore.

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  • 15. 

    Powershell is just like command prompt?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    PowerShell is not just like the command prompt. While both are command-line interfaces, PowerShell offers more advanced features and capabilities compared to the traditional command prompt. PowerShell is built on the .NET framework and provides a more robust scripting language with additional functionalities, such as object-oriented programming, pipeline support, and access to a wide range of system management tools and libraries. Therefore, the correct answer is "No."

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  • 16. 

    What is the Boot loader for Windows 8 ?

    • GRUB loader

    • UEFI (Secure Boot)

    • LILO

    • Microsoft Bootloader

    Correct Answer
    A. UEFI (Secure Boot)
    Explanation
    Bootloader is the one which starts after a computer is powered on.
    UEFI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface is one type of Bootloader that Windows 8 uses.

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  • 17. 

    When you copy an object in Windows (text, image, etc.). you can paste it

    • 1 time

    • 4 times

    • 256 Times

    • Many times

    Correct Answer
    A. Many times
    Explanation
    When you copy an object in Windows, such as text or an image, you can paste it many times. This means that you can paste the copied object multiple times in different locations or applications, allowing you to use the copied content in various places without having to copy it again. This feature is useful for tasks that require duplicating information or sharing it across different documents or platforms.

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  • 18. 

    Windows 8 Apps are stored in

    • C:\Program Files(x86)\WindowsApps

    • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps

    • C:\WindowsApps

    • C:\Program Files\Windows\WindowsApps

    Correct Answer
    A. C:\Program Files\WindowsApps
    Explanation
    Windows 8 Apps are stored in the "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps" directory. This is the default location where the operating system installs and stores all the applications downloaded from the Windows Store. By storing the apps in this directory, it ensures that they are easily accessible and can be managed efficiently by the operating system.

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  • 19. 

    The command to get the details of the users in a Windows Computer

    • Display user

    • Net user

    • Users

    • Show users

    Correct Answer
    A. Net user
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "net user." This command is used in Windows to display the details of the users on a computer. It provides information such as the username, full name, account type, and whether the account is active or disabled. By using the "net user" command, administrators can easily view and manage user accounts on the Windows computer.

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  • 20. 

    Justify your above answer

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