Operating System Knowledge Check

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1.

You updated the driver today which is your first driver update. After the update, the hardware is no longer working correctly. You updated the driver again the day after to try to fix the issue. Now, the device is not working at all. If you do Driver Rollback on this scenario to try to fix the issue, how far can you go?
- A.
  
  Original Driver / Preinstalled Driver
- B.
  
  1st driver update
- C.
  
  You cannot do a driver rollback if it's no longer working
- D.
  
  None of these
Correct Answer
B. 1st driver update
2.

True or False: System restore will work only if the issue is registry related.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSe
Correct Answer
A. TRUE

Explanation
System restore is a feature in Windows that allows users to revert their computer's state to a previous point in time. It is not limited to fixing registry-related issues only. System restore can be used to undo changes made to system files, settings, and installed programs. It can help resolve various issues such as software conflicts, driver problems, and system crashes. Therefore, the statement "System restore will work only if the issue is registry related" is false.

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3.

The computer shows an "Operating System Not Found" error. Which is most likely affected?
- A.
  
  MBR
- B.
  
  NTLDR
- C.
  
  NTDETECT.COM
- D.
  
  NTOSKRNL
- E.
  
  HAL.DLL
Correct Answer
A. MBR

Explanation
The "Operating System Not Found" error typically indicates that the Master Boot Record (MBR) is affected. The MBR is a small program that resides in the first sector of the hard drive and contains information about the partitions and the bootloader. If the MBR becomes corrupted or damaged, the computer may not be able to locate the operating system, resulting in the error message.

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4.

A computer that gives the error: "\windows\system32\config\system is missing or corrupt" is most likely cause by:
- A.
  
  NTOSKRNL
- B.
  
  MBR
- C.
  
  NTLDR
- D.
  
  NTDETECT.COM
- E.
  
  HAL.DLL
Correct Answer
A. NTOSKRNL

Explanation
The error message "\windows\system32\config\system is missing or corrupt" suggests that a crucial system file in the Windows operating system, specifically the NTOSKRNL file, is either missing or damaged. NTOSKRNL is responsible for managing various aspects of the operating system, such as memory management, process scheduling, and hardware abstraction. If this file is not functioning properly, it can lead to system instability and prevent the computer from booting up correctly. Therefore, the error message indicates that the issue is most likely caused by the NTOSKRNL file.

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5.

Which tool can we use to force Windows to boot to Safe Mode?
- A.
  
  MSCONFIG
- B.
  
  DXDIAG
- C.
  
  MSINFO
- D.
  
  BOOT CONFIGURATOR
- E.
  
  EVENT MANAGER
Correct Answer
A. MSCONFIG

Explanation
We can use MSCONFIG to force Windows to boot to Safe Mode. MSCONFIG is a system configuration utility in Windows that allows users to manage startup programs, services, and boot options. By accessing the Boot tab in MSCONFIG, we can select the Safe Boot option, which will force Windows to boot into Safe Mode the next time the computer is restarted.

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6.

Where is the minidump folder located?
- A.
  
  C:\windows\system\minidump
- B.
  
  C:\windows\minidump
- C.
  
  C:\windows\system32\minidump
- D.
  
  None of the choices
Correct Answer
B. C:\windows\minidump

Explanation
The correct answer is c:\windows\minidump. This is the location where the minidump folder is typically found. The minidump folder is used to store small memory dump files that are created when a system error or crash occurs. These dump files can be analyzed to help diagnose the cause of the crash.

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Deleting an entry in Autorun will permanently get rid of that entry and is irrecoverable.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
Correct Answer
A. TRUE

Explanation
Deleting an entry in Autorun permanently removes it from the system and cannot be recovered. Once the entry is deleted, it will no longer be executed automatically when the system starts up. This action is irreversible, meaning that the entry cannot be restored or retrieved after deletion. Therefore, the statement "Deleting an entry in Autorun will permanently get rid of that entry and is irrecoverable" is true.

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Operating System Knowledge Check

True or False: System restore will work only if the issue is registry related.

The computer shows an "Operating System Not Found" error. Which is most likely affected?

A computer that gives the error: "\windows\system32\config\system is missing or corrupt" is most likely cause by:

Which tool can we use to force Windows to boot to Safe Mode?

Where is the minidump folder located?

Deleting an entry in Autorun will permanently get rid of that entry and is irrecoverable.