Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

Which of the following versions of Windows is optimized for high-performance computing and supports up to four CPUs and 6TB of RAM?

• Windows 10 Pro

• Windows 11 Home

• Windows 10 Home

• Windows 11 Pro for Workstations

Which of the following statements describes the File Allocation Table (FAT) file system correctly?

• FAT supports individual files larger than 4 GB.

• FAT is only compatible with Windows operating systems.

• FAT is a common choice for removable storage devices.

• FAT uses the Master File Table (MFT) for management.

You are assigned to organize a recently created project directory for your organization's software development project. This project contains various files such as code files, documentation, and images. Based on the best practices for naming files and directories in Windows, which of the following file naming conventions would be the most appropriate?

• Use special characters such as ‘%’ and ‘$’ to denote essential files.

• Use detailed, descriptive names using camelCase for readability.

• Keep file names as vague as possible, using generic names such as ‘file1.txt’ or ‘image.png.’

• Incorporate spaces and punctuation marks in file names for clarity.

You are developing a new application requiring direct computer hardware access to enhance performance. Which of the following modes should your application's critical components operate?

• User mode

• Kernel mode

• Safe mode

• Compatibility mode

While reviewing files in a shared directory, you’ve noticed several files have names with special characters and spaces, such as ‘Budget Report @Q3 2023. docx’. Based on the best practices for naming convention, what is your recommendation to avoid potential issues with file handling and scripts?

• Rename the file using underscores to replace spaces and avoid special characters, such as ‘Budget_Report_Q3_2023.docx’.

• Keeping the names as is because Windows supports special characters and spaces in file names.

• Shortening the file name to ‘BRQ3’23.docx’ to make it more concise

• Rename files by removing the spaces and keeping the special characters, such as ‘[e-mail]’

Identify the most suitable Windows 10 editions for mid-sized businesses that seek to enhance their data security and maintain centralized computer control.

• Windows 10 Home

• Windows 10 Pro

• Windows 10 Enterprise

• Windows 10 Pro for Workstations

Which of the following would be your first step while running a Command Prompt tool that requires administrative privileges?

• Just run the Command Prompt normally

• Find the Command Prompt in the Start menu, right-click it, and select "Run as administrator."

• Reboot the computer.

• Disable User Account Control (UAC).

Which of the following commands would you use to verify the integrity of files after copying them to a new location?

• copy /v

• xcopy /h

• robocopy /MIR

• ping

An administrator troubleshoots a device that malfunctions incorrectly on a Windows system. Which of the following Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in tools should an administrator use?

• Task Scheduler

• Device Manager

• Group Policy Management

• Certificate Manager

The network administrator, John, identified a policy violation for one of the users. He can temporarily restrict a user's access to the network resources as an immediate step. Which of the following other actions should he take?

• Delete the user's account.

• Change the user’s password.

• Deactivate the user's account.

• Remove the user's files from the server.