System Monitoring Tools Quiz

Which of the following is a system monitoring tool commonly used in Windows OS?

• BIOS

• Disk Cleanup

• Task Manager

• Command Prompt

Which log in Windows stores security-related events such as logon attempts?

• Application Log

• Security Log

• System Log

• Setup Log

Which command is used to display real-time system performance in Linux?

• top

• ps

• netstat

• df

Which of the following monitoring tools provides a graphical interface for real-time CPU and memory usage?

• Event Viewer

• Disk Management

• Resource Monitor

• Task Manager

What is the main function of the Windows Event Viewer?

• Track internet usage

• Perform disk defragmentation

• Monitor system temperature

• Record system logs and events

What is the primary purpose of system monitoring tools?

• To provide entertainment

• To manage user accounts

• To protect against malware

• To ensure the system operates optimally by tracking performance and health

Which of the following best describes the role of an event log in system monitoring?

• Saving backup files

• Tracking hardware usage

• Recording the activities of all software

• Recording system and security events for troubleshooting

Which type of event would be most likely recorded in the 'System Log' of Windows Event Viewer?

• Application crashes

• Security policy changes

• File access logs

• Device driver failures or system errors

How does monitoring CPU usage help in system performance optimization?

• It allows users to allocate more RAM

• It allows hardware to automatically repair itself

• It manages the installation of software updates

• It identifies when the CPU is overloaded, indicating the need for optimization

Which of the following monitoring metrics would indicate the need for disk space optimization?

• Low disk usage

• High CPU usage

• High memory usage

• Low disk space remaining