Windows PowerShell Hands-On Training for Beginners - Managing System Processes - Start-Process

The video tutorial introduces managing system processes using PowerShell, starting with an overview of system processes and the Windows Task Manager. It demonstrates how to view additional details in Task Manager and create new processes using PowerShell's 'start process' cmdlet. The tutorial also covers executing batch files and launching applications through PowerShell. It concludes with guidance on using the 'get help' cmdlet for further learning and encourages practicing the commands discussed.

What is the primary function of the task manager's details section in Windows?

• To manage user accounts

• To list all running applications

• To show all running processes

• To display system performance metrics

Which PowerShell cmdlet is used to start a new process?

• Invoke-Process

• Start-Process

• New-Process

• Run-Process

What does the 'pass through' switch do when used with the 'start process' cmdlet?

• It returns details about the created process

• It stops the process after execution

• It runs the process in the background

• It logs the process execution time

How can you execute a batch script from a PowerShell script?

• Using the 'Invoke-Batch' cmdlet

• By calling the script directly in the terminal

• Using the 'Start-Process' cmdlet with the file path

• By converting the batch script to a PowerShell script

What is a common use of batch scripting in Windows systems?

• To manage user permissions

• For system performance monitoring

• To enhance system security

• For automation of repetitive tasks

Which application was used as an example to demonstrate launching via PowerShell?

• Calculator

• Notepad

• VLC Media Player

• Microsoft Word

What is the benefit of using the 'get help' cmdlet in PowerShell?

• To update PowerShell to the latest version

• To manage system resources

• To troubleshoot PowerShell errors

• To get detailed documentation and examples