Lesson 4. Managing Applications, Services, and Disks

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What are the instructions known as that are written to perform a specified task for a computer?

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Software program

Answer explanation

A software program (also known as an app) is a sequence of instructions written to perform a specified task for a computer. Today, most of these programs are installed as desktop apps or Windows Store apps.

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Which of the following is a wizard‐based solution that users or administrators can use to automatically configure an executable file to use an appropriate Windows 10 compatibility mechanism?
Microsoft Management Console, User State Migration Tool, Program Compatibility Troubleshooter, Action Center

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Program Compatibility Troubleshooter

Answer explanation

The Program Compatibility Troubleshooter is a wizard‐based solution that users or administrators can use to automatically configure an executable file to use an appropriate Windows 10 compatibility mechanism. It is used to cope with an application compatibility issue in Windows 10.

Answer A is incorrect. The MMC (Microsoft Management Console) is a collection of administrative tools called snap-ins. An MMC snap-in is a utility provided by Microsoft or a third party that's accessible through a common interface.

Answer D is incorrect. Action Center is a Windows feature that provides a single interface in which users can view the status of security and maintenance features. It alerts users to problems they need to correct and usually provides a way to fix it.

Answer B is incorrect. USMT (User State Migration Tool) is a command-line tool that migrates user data from a previous installation of Windows to a new installation of Windows.

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Which of the following is used to mitigate application‐to‐application incompatibilities or conflicts? App-V, Sync Center, RemoteApp, User State Migration Tool

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App-V

Answer explanation

Answer A is correct.

App-V (Application Virtualization), which is part of the MDOP (Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack), is used to mitigate application‐to‐application incompatibilities or conflicts.

Answer B is incorrect. Sync Center enables a user to sync certain mobile devices as well as files stored in folders on network servers (offline files).

Answer C is incorrect. RemoteApp is a feature that enables a user to run a program remotely through Remote Desktop Services, although the application appears to be running on their local machine.

Answer D is incorrect. USMT (User State Migration Tool) is a command-line tool that migrates user data from a previous installation of Windows to a new installation of Windows.

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Which of the following actions can be performed in the Programs and Features applet in Control Panel? Install an application. Compress an application's files. Encrypt an application's files. Uninstall an application.

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Uninstall an application.

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Objects in Active Directory are linked to what?

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Group Policy Objects

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Which of the following is a collection of settings stored in Active Directory on a Windows network?
Dynamic Memory,
EFS,
Group Policy,
Workgroup

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Group Policy

Answer explanation

Group Policy is a collection of settings (policies) stored in Active Directory on a Windows network. Group Policy affects users and computers contained in sites, domains, and organizational units.

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Which of the following statements is not true related to the Windows Store? NOT TRUE
It provides a central location for a user to purchase and download Windows apps.
Its apps do not run on Windows 7 or earlier versions of Windows.
Its apps tend to be bigger and slower than desktop apps.
It enables users to deploy both Windows Store apps and desktop apps.

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Its apps tend to be bigger and slower than desktop apps.

Answer explanation

Here are the true statements about the Windows Store:

• It provides a central location for a user to purchase and download Windows apps that run on Windows 8 and later operating systems.

• Its apps do not run on Windows 7 or earlier versions of Windows.

• Its apps tend to be smaller and faster than desktop apps.

• It enables users to deploy both Windows Store apps and desktop apps.

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If a user sets the policy for a computer, a number of options are available. One of the options i.e, the Store application if turned off, which of the following options they had selected that the access to the Store is denied? Disabled, Enabled, Not Configured (default)

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Enabled

Answer explanation

If a user sets the policy for a computer (Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Store), the following options are available:

• Turn off Automatic Download of updates:

  • Not Configured (default): Download of updates is allowed.

  • Enabled: Automatic downloads are turned off.

  • Disabled: Automatic downloads of updates are allowed.

• Allow Store to install apps on Windows To Go workspaces:

  • Not Configured (default): Access to the Store is not allowed.

  • Enabled: Access to the Store is allowed on the Windows To Go Workspace. Use this option only when the device is used with a single PC.

  • Disabled: Access to the Store is denied.

• Turn off the Store application:

  • Not Configured (default): If you select this option, access to the Store is allowed.

  • Enabled: If you select this option, access to the Store is denied.

  • Disabled: If you select this option, access to the Store application is allowed.

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From where can a user install applications in Windows 10? Options: Windows Store, Programs and Features, PlayStore, System Configuration utility

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Windows Store

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Which option allows the user to enable automatic updates, show products on the Live Tile, streamline purchases, and manage the devices that are connected to their Microsoft account? Options: Update, Downloads and updates, Search, Settings

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Settings

Answer explanation

If a user opens the Windows Store and clicks the Sign up button, they can configure the following options:

• Downloads and updates: Allows to view the current downloads and allows to check for updates for the Windows Store apps.

• Settings: Allows to enable automatic updates, show products on the Live Tile, streamline purchases, and manage the devices that are connected to the Microsoft account.