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What is Device Manager (devmgmt.msc) used for?
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Device Manager allows you to view and edit the properties of installed hardware, including updating drivers, removing, or disabling devices.
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How can you manually update a driver in Device Manager?
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Right-click the device, select "Properties," go to the "Drivers" tab, and click "Update Driver."
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What does a yellow exclamation mark next to a device in Device Manager mean?
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It indicates that Windows has detected the device, but there is an issue, such as a missing or incompatible driver.
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What does a down arrow next to a device in Device Manager indicate?
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It means the device has been disabled.
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What are hot-swappable devices?
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Hot-swappable devices can be removed from the computer without needing to uninstall them first (e.g., USB drives).
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What is the function of the Disk Management Console (diskmgmt.msc)?
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It is used to manage the disk subsystem, including tasks like initializing, partitioning, and formatting disks.
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What are partitions in Disk Management?
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Partitions are divisions of a physical disk (HDD or SSD), used to organize data.
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What is the difference between a partition and a volume?
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A partition is a physical division of a disk, while a volume is the logical storage unit available to the operating system.
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What is the Master Boot Record (MBR)?
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MBR is a partition style used for initializing disks, commonly for disks less than 2TB in size.
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What is GUID Partition Table (GPT)?
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GPT is a partition style used for initializing disks, supporting larger disks and more partitions than MBR.
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What is the purpose of Disk Defragmenter (dfrgui.exe)?
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On HDDs, it rewrites file data to contiguous clusters to improve read times. On SSDs, it performs TRIM operations to optimize block use.
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How often should you run disk maintenance tools like Defragmenter and Disk Clean-up?
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At least once a month and before installing new software.
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What does the Disk Clean-up tool (cleanmgr.exe) do?
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It frees up disk space by erasing unnecessary files such as Recycle Bin contents, temporary files, and system caches.
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What tasks can be performed using the Local Users and Groups console (lusrmgr.msc)?
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Create, modify, disable, delete user accounts, and reset passwords.
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What are security groups, and why are they useful?
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Security groups organize user accounts with similar permissions, making it easier to manage access to resources like shared folders.
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What is Task Scheduler (tasksch.msc)?
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Task Scheduler automates running commands, scripts, or applications based on a set schedule.
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What is a trigger in Task Scheduler?
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A trigger is an event or condition that starts a scheduled task, such as user sign-in or waking from sleep.
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What is the purpose of logging in Task Scheduler?
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Logging keeps track of task activity, making it easier to troubleshoot if a task fails.
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What is Certificate Manager (certmgr.msc) used for?
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Certificate Manager manages digital certificates, including viewing installed certificates and requesting new ones.
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Why is it important to be cautious with Certification Authorities (CAs)?
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Trusting an unsafe CA can create security vulnerabilities, such as allowing rogue websites to appear legitimate.
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What is Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)?
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It is a tool that allows for configuring advanced Windows settings that are not available through the standard Settings or Control Panel.
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How do you configure policies in Group Policy Editor?
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By enabling, disabling, or setting the policy as not defined, based on system requirements.
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What is the Windows Registry, and how can you access it?
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The registry is a database that stores configuration information for the OS and devices. You can access it through Registry Editor (regedit.exe).
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What are the five root keys in the Windows Registry?
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)
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HKEY_USERS
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU)
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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
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HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
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How can you export and import registry files?
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Use the "File > Export" option in Registry Editor to save a portion of the registry. You can merge it into another system's registry by double-clicking the file.
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What is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC)?
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MMC is a framework that allows you to add multiple snap-ins, such as Device Manager, Disk Management, and Certificate Manager, to create custom management tools.