CompTIA A+ Questions-Chap 15
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Blue screen errors happen when which type of processes encounter an error? | If the problem happens in the kernel mode of Windows, a STOP or blue screen error occurs, and the error screen appears on the next restart. |
| Which Vista tool keeps a record of STOP errors and allows you to view a history of these errors? | Use the Problem Reports and Solutions tool to view a history of past problems. |
| When you allow Windows XP Error Reporting to send a report to Microsoft of an error, what does Microsoft give in return? | If you are connected to the Internet, you can click Send Error Report to get suggestions about the problem from Microsoft. |
| What is the command to use the Vista Memory Diagnostics tool? | Type mdsched.exe, press Enter, and respond to the UAC box. |
| What method can you use to test memory on a Windows XP system by using the Vista Memory Diagnostics tool without having to install Vista on the system? | You can use the Vista DVD by booting from the disc, select Repair your computer, and select Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. |
| What is the command to use the System File Checker to immediately verify system files? To verify system files on the next restart? | Use "sfc /scannow" to scan immediately and "sfc /scanonce" to scan after the next reboot. |
| Why might it not be wise to use the Driver Verifier tool on a computer that serves up files to an office of 10 people? | Because, the tool degrades performance and can cause a STOP error. |
| A blue screen error halts the system while it is booting, and the booting starts over in an endless loop of restarts. How can you solve this problem? | By booting the system in safe mode, going to My Computer Properties and selecting the advanced tab and changing the Startup and Recovery settings to change the way Windows responds to a STOP error during startup so you can see the STOP error screen to get the information on what is causing the problem. |
| What three Windows tools can be used to verify that a driver is digitally signed? | The correct answer would be File Signature Verification Tool, Driver Query Tool, and Device Manager. |
| What does Windows call the process of undoing a driver update? | Roll Back. |
| Is the BootMgr file stored in the boot partition or the system partition? | The BootMgr file and the BCD file are stored in the system partition (the active partition) and the other files are stored in the boot partition. For most installations, the system partition and the boot partition are the same (drive C). |
| Where is the master boot record (MBR) located? | First sector of the hard drive called the master boot record. |
| What is the name of the Windows Vista boot loader program? Where is the program located? | The name of the Windows Vista boot loader program is WinLoader.exe and it located in C:Windows\System32. |
| What is the name of the Vista kernel program? | Ntoskrnl.exe |
| What is the name of the program that manages Windows logon? | Winlogon.exe |
| Which registry hive is loaded first during Windows startup? | C:|Windows\system32\Config or HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Services. |
| Where does Windows store device driver files? | C:\Windows\System32 or C:\Windows\System32\Drivers and have an .exe, .dll, or .sys file extension. |
| What is the first thing that BIOS checks? | BIOS first checks all the essential hardware components to make sure they're working and displays its progress on-screen. |
| Which key do you press to launch the Advanced Boot Options window during Windows startup? | Press F8. |
| What can you assume about the Vista startup when you see the progress bar on-screen? | That the window kernel has loaded successfully. |
| When is the Windows startup process completed? | The Windows startup process is officially completed when the Windows desktop appears and the wait circle disappears. |
| At what point in Windows startup are the settings that are called the Last Known Good Configuration saved? | Registry settings collectively called the Last Known Good Configuration are saved in the registry each time the user successfully logs onto the system. |
| What command in Windows RE can you use to rebuild the BCD file? | Bootrec/rebuildBCD |
| What command in Windows RE gives you an opportunity to manage partitions and volumes installed on the system? | diskpart |
| What is the name and path of the log file created by Vista Startup Repair? | SRTTrail.txt |
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