Windows 7–IT Essentials:PC Hardware and Software (Version 4.1)

1
A PC that is running the Windows 7 operating system has slowed down over a period of time and now takes a long time to launch applications and open various documents. What can be done to remedy the problem?
– Run Disk Defragmenter.

2
What does %USERPROFILE% represent in the path C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Temp?
– a variable set by the administrator for each user of the system

3
Which feature of Windows 7 allows easy access to common tasks specific to a connected device, such as synching or checking for updates?
– Device Stage

4
A new Windows 7 user has used the Shake feature to effectively control the desktop. After moving to another system which also employs Windows 7, the user notices that the Shake feature does not work. What could be a possible problem?
– The computer is using Windows 7 Starter edition.

5
A user notices that some of the programs that are installed before upgrading to Windows 7 no longer function properly. What can the user do to fix this problem?
– Reinstall the programs in Compatibility Mode

6
A technician is trying to configure offline files and folders for a Windows 7 Home Premium desktop machine, but cannot get the feature to work. What is the most likely cause of the problem?
– Windows 7 Home Premium does not support offline files and folders.

7
A user is trying to run a program in Windows 7, but keeps getting an error message that states that the program must be run with elevated privileges. What should the user do to allow this program to run properly without having an impact on the security of other programs?
– From the Compatibility tab of the Properties of the program, select Run This Program as an Administrator.

8
Which statement about Windows 7 is correct?
– Windows 7 Starter is only available for netbook computers.

9
A user decides to install the Windows 7 operating system on the hard drive of a PC using the default settings. The user creates a single partition using the entire space on the hard drive. What file system will the partition be formatted with during the install?
– NTFS

10
Which Windows 7 feature allows you to view the contents of the desktop by moving the mouse to the right edge of the taskbar?
– Aero Peek

11
A technician is planning an operating system upgrade for a user system that is currently running Windows Vista. Because the BitLocker feature embedded in the Windows Vista OS is required, there is a request that this feature be available when the new operating system is installed. Which version or versions of Windows 7 would support this feature?
– Windows 7 Ultimate

12
A technician wants to allow users to backup and restore all the files on their computers, but does not want the users to be able to make changes to the system. How should the technician give users this functionality?
– Make the users members of a group called Backup Operators

13
A technician has created a partition in preparation for a Windows 7 network installation on a PC. What additional step is required to allow the PC to connect to the file server to complete the installation?
– The technician must make the partition bootable and include a network client on the local PC.

14
A technician wants to deploy Windows 7 to 120 computers in an enterprise. The technician wants to use the least amount of administrative overhead in making sure that all of the computers are able to be upgraded successfully. What should the technician do to accomplish this?
– Use the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit.

15
A user notices that the Windows 7 UAC appears too often after upgrading the computer to Windows 7. What can the user do to correct this problem?
– Lower the UAC setting in the Change User Account Control settings dialog box of the User Accounts control.

16
After a computer is powered on, Windows 7 fails to start. What initial procedure would a technician use to deal with this failure?
– Boot from a Windows 7 installation media and access the System Restore utility.

17
A user on a Windows 7 Home Premium computer reports that the Aero theme does not work. What action could the technician take to resolve this issue?
– Replace the graphics card with one that meets the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 7

18
A network technician is deploying Windows 7 and has been asked to ensure that all machines can join the domain, use jump lists, have location aware printing, and use BitLocker to secure data. What is the minimum version of Windows 7 that the technician can deploy to meet all these requirements?
– Windows 7 Ultimate

19
A Windows 7 computer backup that is scheduled for a specific date and time fails to start. What could be done to address this problem?
– Choose Turn on Schedule on the Backup and Restore menu.

20
Which operating systems can be upgraded to Windows 7?
– Windows Vista

21
How is the Microsoft Assessment and Planning toolkit software used in the upgrade to Windows 7?
– It is used to assess existing computers to determine whether they can be migrated to Windows 7

22
How should a hard drive be partitioned to support a Windows 7 installation over a network?
– A FAT32 partition of at least 5 GB must be created.

23
A technician wishes to restart the print spooler on a Windows 7 client computer. Which Task Manager tab would provide support for this action?
– Services

24
In which folder are application files for 32-bit programs typically located on a computer that is running a 64-bit edition of Windows 7?
– C:\Program Files (x86)

25
Which statement about Windows 7 is correct?
– Windows 7 Home Premium cannot be joined to a domain

26
After using a Windows 7 installation DVD to upgrade a PC from Windows Vista to Windows 7, a user finds that the DVD drive is no longer recognized. What is the probable cause of the problem?
– A registry error prevents Windows 7 from recognizing the DVD drive.

27
A Windows 7 operating system fails to boot when the system is powered on. The technician suspects that the operating system has been attacked by a virus that rendered the system inoperable. What measure could be taken to restore system functionality?
– Use a system image that was created prior to the failure to restore the system.

28
A technician has determined that a cache overflow problem is having an impact on the performance of a Windows 7 computer. How could the technician correct this problem?
– Change the environment variables stored at C:\Documents and Settings\%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp.

29
A technician is configuring a kiosk PC in the office lobby for customer use. This kiosk needs to be able to display information in English, French, and Spanish. The technician has decided to use Multilingual User Interface packs with Windows 7 to provide the capability of switching easily between languages. What is the minimum version of Windows 7 the technician can use to support this feature?
– Windows 7 Ultimate

30
Which two options correctly list the amount of hard drive space that is required for a Windows 7 Professional installation on 32-bit and 64-bit systems? (Choose two.)
– 20 GB of hard drive space for the 64-bit version
– 16 GB of hard drive space for the 32-bit version.

31
A user downloads and uses the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to generate a report on a PC that is being considered for an operating system upgrade. What information would the report contain?
– recommended changes to hardware