Chapter 8 Review

Which of the following can be used to access and control apps that are not installed locally?

• Client Hyper-V

• A virtual desktop

• The APP-V technology

• The Windows 10 ADK

Answer explanation

A virtual desktop can be used to access an app installed on a remote computer. The apps need not be installed locally. The Remote Desktop Service role is used for this purpose.

Before modifying a registry entry, you need to take a backup of it. How will you restore the backed-up portion of the registry in the event of issues with the modified registry entry?

• By using Reg.exe to restore the registry

• By making all the required modifications at one go

• By exporting the registry key after modifications

• By double-clicking on the .reg file

Answer explanation

As a best practice, the number of changes made at one time must be restricted to avoid issues.

Where are the configuration changes made to an application stored on Windows 10?

• The Windows API

• The Documents folder

• The Microsoft Store

• The registry

Answer explanation

The Documents folder is typically used to store documents saved by a user.

If you install a 32-bit media player in a Windows 10 computer, in which folder will the application be installed?

• C:\Windows

• C:\Users

• C:\Program Files (x86)

• C:\Program Files

Answer explanation

Files and folders of specific users are stored in the Users folder in the C: drive.

How can you install an MSIX app if it is not available on the Microsoft Store?

• By using the system.exe file included in the app

• By enabling sideloading in Windows 10 settings

• By installing the app by a single click

• By packaging the app as an MSI file

Answer explanation

You must double-click the MSIX app to install it.

Which of the following can be used to check the compatibility requirements of noncommercial apps?

• The compatibility troubleshooter

• The Compatibility Administrator

• The Standard User Analyzer

• The HKEY_CURRENT_USER hive

Answer explanation

The Compatibility Administrator contains a list of know commercial apps and their fixes.

You have developed a new UWP app that can run on the 64-bit version of the Windows 10 operating system.Which of the following is the best way to make money from the app?

• By releasing the app under an open-source license

• By converting the app into a Win16 app

• By restricting the app's interface to a desktop form factor

• By distributing the app on the Microsoft Store

Answer explanation

The 64-bit version of Windows 10 does not support Win16 apps. Therefore, this is not practically possible.

Which of the following is the most common approach for distributing and manually installing traditional Win32 apps?

• Configuring the apps for Windows 10 in S mode

• Deploying them as MSIX applications

• Distributing them through the Microsoft Store

• Packaging the apps as MSI files

Answer explanation

Apps uploaded to the Microsoft Store can be directly installed from the store. A manual installation option is usually not available as these apps generally lack a setup.exe file.

Your organization uses URLs to access different apps installed on a centralized computer. By using the URL, you can view all the different apps that you have access to. You can use the apps without having to manually install them on your local computer, and the apps also function as locally installed applications.What is the organization using to provide access to the apps?

• RemoteApp and Desktop Connections

• A session-based virtual desktop

• A machine-based virtual desktop

• The App-V technology

Answer explanation

While remote apps are accessed via virtual desktops, their user interface is different. A user must access a different wizard to view the list of RemoteApp programs he or she has access to.

You have a Windows 7 app that does not function properly on your Windows 10 computer. Which of the following will help you detect the problem?

• The Program Compatibility Troubleshooter

• The compatibility settings for the application

• The Microsoft Store for Business

• The HKEY_CURRENT_USER hive

Answer explanation

The HKEY_CURRENT_USER hive can be used to identify user-specific issues in applications. It cannot be used for compatibility issues.