6. Hardware

What is the primary function of the Devices tile in the Windows Settings applet?

• Managing installed applications

• Configuring and adding hardware devices like Bluetooth peripherals

• Controlling system performance settings

• Enabling BitLocker encryption

What does Plug-and-Play allow Windows to do?

• Automatically detect and install drivers for newly connected devices

• Restrict users from installing new software

• Configure firewall rules for network devices

• Manage file system permissions

Where can a user access Device Manager in Windows?

• By navigating to the Sound Control Panel

• By right-clicking the Start button and selecting it from the menu

• By opening the Windows Defender Security Center

• By searching in the Microsoft Store

What is the main purpose of the Sound Control Panel's Playback tab?

• To configure system notifications

• To manage Windows audio output devices

• To monitor CPU and memory usage

• To adjust network bandwidth for audio streaming

Which of the following is a valid reason a device might appear as 'Unknown' in Device Manager?

• The device driver is missing from the local driver store

• The device has been used too frequently

• The user account lacks administrator privileges

• The system's firewall settings are too restrictive

How can users access Advanced System Settings to configure performance options?

• By opening the System Control Panel and clicking the Performance tab

• By navigating through the Settings applet under System > About > Advanced system settings

• By running 'msconfig' in the Command Prompt

• By pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc

What is the purpose of the page file in Windows?

• To store temporary internet files

• To act as a backup for system drivers

• To serve as virtual memory when RAM is insufficient

• To encrypt user files for security