Title: Midterm Exam
Course: CTS 2306 Windows Professional > Section: Module 4 - Configuring Network Connectivity

Q: The language packs in Windows 8 use _________ binary code.

Q: You currently have Windows 7 Professional 32-bit installed on your computer. Can you perform an in-place upgrade to Windows 8 Enterprise 64-bit?

Q: When you perform an in-place upgrade to Windows 8 from Windows 7, what will be names of the ÒWindowsÓ folders in Windows 7 and Windows 8?
- Windows 7: Windows7; Windows 8: Windows
- Windows 7: Windows.old; Windows 8: Windows8
- Windows 7: Windows; Windows 8: Windows8
- Windows 7: Windows.old; Windows 8: Windows
A: Windows 7: Windows.old; Windows 8: Windows

Q: If you are currently running Windows 8 on your computer, what is the easiest way to upgrade to Windows 8 Professional?
- Use Anytime Upgrade
- Purchase the Windows 8 DVD in a retail store
- Purchase the Windows 8 ISO online
- Use volume licensing
A: Use Anytime Upgrade

Q: Windows Store apps require a minimum screen resolution of at least what?

Q: Which touch gesture requires you to press a fingertip to the screen and release it?
- Tap
- Swipe
- Double-tap
- Slide
A: Tap

Q: What are the buttons called in the Windows 8 edge UI that provide access to common operating system functions such as Search and Settings?
- Tiles
- Charms
- Beads
- Icons
A: Charms

Q: What two actions will cause the All Apps button to appear, which will allow you to access a screen full of your tiles representing all of the applications installed on the Windows 8 computer? (Choose two answers.)
- Swiping down from the top of the screen
- Right-clicking on the Start screen background
- Swiping up from the bottom of the screen
- Double-clicking on the Start screen background
A: Right-clicking on the Start screen background; Swiping up from the bottom of the screen

Q: Which of the following methods is not a way to close unused apps that are still running on a Windows 8 computer?
- On the thumbnail bar, drag a thumbnail to the bottom of the screen or right-click a thumbnail and select Close from the context menu.
- On a full screen app, tap or mouse over the top of the screen and, when the cursor changes to a hand, drag it down to the bottom of the screen.
- Press Windows+C on the keyboard.
- Press Alt+F4 on the keyboard.
A: Press Windows+C on the keyboard.

Q: What keyboard combination can you use to open the Windows tool context menu, which contains options such as Power Options and Disk Management?
- Alt+X
- Windows+M
- Windows+X
- Alt+F1
A: Windows+X

Q: Which edition of Windows 8 includes Office 2013 installed already but does not offer a choice of 32-bit or 64-bit versions?
- Windows 8 Professional
- Windows RT
- Windows 8
- Windows 8 Enterprise
A: Windows RT

Q: Considering the listed hardware specifications of your company's computers, which one of the listed specifications would disqualify the computer from being able to have the 64-bit edition of Windows 8 installed on it?
- 2.0 GHz dual-core CPU
- 2 GB of RAM
- 16 GB HDD free space
- DirectX 10 capable graphics adapter with the WDDM driver
A: 16 GB HDD free space

Q: When considering an upgrade to Windows 8, several critical questions must be considered. Which of the following is not one of these questions to consider?
- Should I perform an upgrade or a clean installation?
- Will the hardware support the new operating system?
- Should I back up user's data or leave it in place?
- Will the new operating system support the existing applications?
A: Should I back up user's data or leave it in place?

Q: You have Windows 7 Ultimate installed on your computer. Which of the following editions of Windows 8 can you perform an in-place upgrade to? (Choose all that apply.)
- Windows 8
- Windows RT
- Windows 8 Enterprise
- Windows 8 Professional
A: Windows 8 Professional

Q: How do you access the Windows Desktop from the Windows 8 Start screen?

Q: To obtain support for the client Hyper-V feature, which hardware platform must you use?

Q: What is the minimum Windows 8 edition that you will need to use if you plan on joining the Windows 8 computer to an Active Directory domain?
- Windows 8 Professional
- Windows RT
- Windows 8
- Windows 8 Enterprise
A: Windows 8 Professional

Q: From which of the following versions of Windows is it possible to perform an in-place upgrade to Windows 8 Enterprise? (Choose all that apply.)
- Windows 7 Professional
- Windows XP Professional
- Windows 8 Professional
- Windows Vista Business
A: Windows 7 Professional; Windows 8 Professional

Q: What name is used to describe the installation process where you boot from the Windows 8 setup disk and create or select a blank partition where the operating system will reside?
- Partitioned installation
- Clean installation
- Boot installation
- Upgrade installation
A: Clean installation

Q: You have Windows 7 Home Basic installed on your computer. Which of the following editions of Windows 8 can you perform an in-place upgrade to? (Choose all that apply.)
- Windows 8
- Windows RT
- Windows 8 Enterprise
- Windows 8 Professional
A: Windows 8; Windows 8 Professional

Q: Why can you not use Anytime Upgrade to upgrade to Windows 8 Enterprise?
- The license keys are incompatible.
- The upgrade package is too large to download.
- It only comes in 64-bit versions.
- It is only available to volume licensing customers.
A: It is only available to volume licensing customers.

Q: What name is given to the tiles on the Windows Start screen that can display dynamic content?

Q: How much memory is supported in the 64-bit version of Windows 8?

Q: In Windows 8, why might a user wish to close running but idle applications using Alt+F4?
- To reclaim memory
- To clean up the thumbnail bar
- To reduce CPU utilization
- To make backups run faster
A: To clean up the thumbnail bar

Q: Which version of Windows 8 is designed for larger businesses and is only available through volume licensing programs?
- Windows 8 Professional
- Windows RT
- Windows 8
- Windows 8 Enterprise
A: Windows 8 Enterprise

Q: Which touch gesture requires you to draw a finger across the screen in the indicated direction?
- Tap
- Swipe
- Double-tap
- Slide
A: Swipe

Q: Which touch gesture requires you to press a fingertip to the screen twice in quick succession on the same spot?
- Tap
- Swipe
- Double-tap
- Slide
A: Double-tap

Q: Which touch gesture requires you to press a point on the screen and draw your finger across it without pausing?
- Tap
- Swipe
- Double-tap
- Slide
A: Slide

Q: What name is given to a Windows PE installation on a computer with Windows 8 already installed?
- Windows Startup Troubleshooter
- Windows Boot Advisor
- Windows Recovery Environment
- Windows Boot Loader
A: Windows Recovery Environment

Q: Computers running Windows PE will automatically shut down and reboot after how long?
- 24 hours
- 72 hours
- 7 days
- 28 days
A: 72 hours

Q: When you boot from a VHD installation of Windows 8, what happens to the main operating system installation on your computer?

Q: When you boot from a Windows To Go device, what happens to the computer's internal storage subsystem?

Q: In what scenario should you consider clicking the Go online to get the latest updates for installation option during an installation of Windows 8?
- If you are performing an upgrade
- If you have the drivers for the network adapter on a separate DVD disk
- If the computer is connected to the Internet and you expect that Windows will have the drivers for the network adapter
- If you are joining the computer to an Active Directory domain
A: If the computer is connected to the Internet and you expect that Windows will have the drivers for the network adapter

Q: Windows PE runs from a RAM disk. What implication does this have when the computer reboots?

Q: How much free disk space should you plan to have available to support an upgrade to Windows 8?

Q: Which of the following is not a limitation of the MS-DOS boot environment that was eventually replaced with Windows PE?
- Limited disk support
- No internal networking support
- Limited script support
- No boot from CD capability
A: No boot from CD capability

Q: How can you go about obtaining Windows PE 4.0 for usage in your organization?
- Download the Windows 8 Assessment and Deployment Kit
- Download through the MS Volume Licensing center using your service agreement
- Purchase from an OEM with new Windows 8 certified hardware
- Use the Windows Store to purchase and download Windows PE
A: Download the Windows 8 Assessment and Deployment Kit

Q: Which component of the Windows 8 Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) enables administrators to migrate user profile information to newly installed Windows 8 workstations?
- Application Compatibility Toolkit
- User State Migration Tool
- Volume Activation Management Tool
- Windows Assessment Toolkit
A: User State Migration Tool

Q: In older versions of Windows, such as Windows XP, the boot.ini file was used to provide the function that is now provided by what item?
- Windows Boot Manager
- Windows Recovery Environment
- Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file
- NTLDR
A: Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file

Q: During what phase of the Windows 8 startup process is the Local Security Authority loaded?
- Kernel loading phase
- Logon phase
- Windows Boot Loader phase
- Initial startup phase
A: Logon phase

Q: Before performing an upgrade to Windows 8, several tasks should be performed to ensure the procedure goes smoothly. Which of the following is not one of these tasks?
- Check application compatibility
- Perform a full backup
- Check hardware compatibility
- Defragment the hard drive
A: Defragment the hard drive

Q: Which of the following should be used to locate hardware inadequacies in the computer that might prevent a successful upgrade to Windows 8?
- Windows Advisor
- Upgrade Assistant
- Installation Assistant
- Upgrade Advisor
A: Upgrade Assistant

Q: After you have installed Windows To Go on a USB drive, what must you do to repurpose that USB drive for data usage?

Q: How can you quickly obtain an upgrade to install the Windows 8 Media Center Pack on your Windows 8 computer?
- Purchase and download the upgrade from an online retailer
- Use the Add features to Windows 8 application
- Purchase a DVD containing the upgrade in a retail store
- Use the Upgrade Windows 8 application
A: Use the Add features to Windows 8 application

Q: When you use BitLocker To Go on a Windows To Go USB drive, how is the internal TPM chip of the computer used?
- It is used to decrypt the encryption key on the USB drive.
- It is not used at all.
- It is used to perform a cryptographic checksum of the encryption key on the USB drive.
- It is used to perform in-memory cryptographic operations supporting Windows To Go.
A: It is not used at all.

Q: To install Windows 8 Enterprise 64-bit on your company's computers, what version of Windows PE must you use?

Q: After clicking the Drive options (advanced) button during a Windows 8 installation, which option is made available that is best used if you are installing Windows into an existing partition?

Q: Which of the following features of Windows PE 4.0 would allow you connect to a Windows Server 2012 file server over the network to perform portions of your computer installation process? (Choose all that apply.)
- Native 32-bit or 64-bit support
- Internal networking support
- Internal NTFS support
- Flexible boot options
A: Internal networking support; Internal NTFS support

Q: Which of the following most accurately represents the benefit of installing Windows 8 from a RAM disk using Windows PE?
- It is possible to modify the Windows PE registry when the operating system is running.
- Windows PE requires a relatively small memory space.
- You can create drive letter assignments in a Windows PE session.
- All of the operating system file handles remain open throughout the installation process, allowing you to remove the boot device if necessary.
A: All of the operating system file handles remain open throughout the installation process, allowing you to remove the boot device if necessary.

Q: During which phase of the Windows 8 startup process does the system read the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) registry file?
- Kernel loading phase
- Windows Boot Loader phase
- Power-on self-test (POST) phase
- Windows Boot Manager phase
A: Windows Boot Manager phase

Q: During which phase of the Windows 8 startup process does the system initiate the memory paging process and load various operating system elements into memory?
- Kernel loading phase
- Windows Boot Loader phase
- Power-on self-test (POST) phase
- Windows Boot Manager phase
A: Windows Boot Loader phase

Q: During which phase of the Windows 8 startup process does the system run the Windows Executive (consisting of the Windows kernel and the HAL), which processes the registry hive and initializes the drivers and services specified there?
- Kernel loading phase
- Windows Boot Loader phase
- Power-on self-test (POST) phase
- Windows Boot Manager phase
A: Kernel loading phase

Q: During which phase of the Windows 8 startup process does the system load the BIOS or Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) and run a hardware self-test procedure that detects the devices installed in the system and configures them using settings stored in non-volatile memory?
- Kernel loading phase
- Windows Boot Loader phase
- Power-on self-test (POST) phase
- Windows Boot Manager phase
A: Power-on self-test (POST) phase

Q: Your organization currently uses roaming profiles for all users. All users use Windows 7 computers. Windows 8 will be introduced shortly in your organization. Given the information presented, what issue should you be aware of?
- Windows 8 has a different licensing scheme when using roaming profiles.
- Windows 8 roaming profiles and Windows 7 roaming profiles are not compatible with each other.
- Windows 8 will not be able to read a roaming profile created with Windows 7.
- Windows 8 users will not be able to log in to the network as their roaming profile will not load until upgraded.
A: Windows 8 roaming profiles and Windows 7 roaming profiles are not compatible with each other.

Q: Which of the following folders is not found as part of a default user profile?
- Desktop
- My Music
- My Contacts
- AppData
A: My Contacts

Q: On which tab of an Active Directory user's account object would you configure a roaming profile path?
- Account
- Profile
- Environment
- Sessions
A: Profile

Q: What is the name used for the file that contains a mandatory profile?
- Ntuser.dat
- Ntuser.man
- Ntuser.pro
- Ntuser.mdp
A: Ntuser.man

Q: You have a small number of Windows XP computers in your organization. You need to manually move as much data from the user profile locations for these computers as possible to the new Windows 8 computers these users will be receiving shortly. Where in the file system would you find the profile information?
- C:\Windows\Profiles
- C:\Documents and Settings
- C:\Users
- C:\AppData\Users
A: C:\Documents and Settings

Q: Microsoft has created two different tools for migrating files and settings to new computers. Select the correct answer for two these tools.
- Windows Easy Transfer
- Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
- User State Migration Tool
- Easy Migration Wizard
A: Windows Easy Transfer; User State Migration Tool

Q: In the scenario where you are installing Windows 8 on a new computer and plan to dispose of an old computer running Windows XP, which Windows Easy Transfer method would be most appropriate to use?
- Side-by-side
- Wipe-and-load
- Forklift live move
- Store for later
A: Side-by-side

Q: When using Windows Easy Transfer to transfer data from an older computer to a new Windows 8 computer, which of the following storage mediums are acceptable for use? (Choose all that apply.)
- DVD
- USB flash drive
- Floppy drive
- Network cable
A: DVD; USB flash drive

Q: You want to create a domain level GPO that will specify the storage location of roaming profiles. Which of the following UNC paths represents the best configuration to place each user's profile in a unique location?
- \\Server\share\%USERNAME%
- \\Server\share\%SAMACCOUNTNAME%
- \\Server\share\%DN%
- \\Server\share\%UID%
Type:ORD
A: \\Server\share\%USERNAME%

Q: Which user profile type stores the user profile on a network share, making it available from anywhere on the network?
- Mandatory user profile
- Super-mandatory user profile
- Local user profile
- Roaming user profile
A: Roaming user profile

Q: Which user profile type is automatically created the first time a user logs in to a Windows 8 computer?
- Mandatory user profile
- Super-mandatory user profile
- Local user profile
- Roaming user profile
A: Local user profile

Q: What is the name of the USMT application that is used to restore user profile data during a migration?

Q: Which user profile type is required to successfully load from a network share location, or else the login attempt will fail?
- Mandatory user profile
- Super-mandatory user profile
- Local user profile
- Roaming user profile
A: Super-mandatory user profile

Q: Which user profile type is enforced upon users, preventing them from changing the profile settings?
- Mandatory user profile
- Super-mandatory user profile
- Local user profile
- Roaming user profile
A: Mandatory user profile

Q: What is the name of the USMT application that is used to save user profile data for a migration?
- loadstate.exe
- savestate.exe
- parsestate.exe
- scanstate.exe
A: scanstate.exe

Q: When performing a side-by-side migration using Windows Easy Transfer, which of the following connection methods are acceptable? (Choose all that apply.)
- Easy Transfer
- Removable USB hard drive
- Removable USB flash drive
- Network
A: Easy Transfer; Removable USB hard drive; Removable USB flash drive; Network

Q: When configuring folder redirection, which setting option could render the redirected contents inaccessible to the users at some point in the future?
- Target Folder Location
- Policy Removal
- Setting
- Grant The User Exclusive Rights
A: Policy Removal

Q: The User State Migration Tool uses several files to control the migration process. What is the file format of these files?
- TXT
- CFG
- DAT
- XML
A: XML

Q: When configuring the Setting options for folder redirection, which option should be selected to allow for security group-based redirection of user's folders?
- Basic
- Advanced
- Follow the Documents folder
- Group based
A: Advanced

Q: After the Ntuser.dat file has been renamed to Ntuser.man, what is the read/write status of the file?

Q: _________ is a Windows 8 feature that is simply a means of storing a copy of certain user profile folders on another computer, usually a file server.

Q: The User State Migration Tool (USMT) has the same basic capabilities as Windows Easy Transfer. The primary difference between the two is that USMT is a__________.

Q: By default, a folder redirection policy configured for Windows 8 users will or will not function correctly on Windows XP computers?

Q: What advantage is gained by the USMT being a command-line application versus a GUI application?

Q: What advantages are realized by storing user data on a network file share location versus on local workstation hard drives? (Choose all that apply.)
- Faster backups
- User mobility
- Reducing licensing costs
- Simplified workstation replacement
A: Faster backups; User mobility; Simplified workstation replacement

Q: To improve login performance when using roaming profiles in a busy network, it is recommended to place the roaming profile storage location on a ___________ instead of a __________.

Q: Which of the following statements correctly describes the behavior of mandatory user profiles?
- Users can make changes while logged in, which will then be merged into the base configuration of the mandatory profile.
- Users can make changes while logged in, which will then be used to overwrite the mandatory profile configuration.
- Users cannot make any changes while logged in to a computer using the mandatory profile.
- Users can make changes while logged in, however these changes will not be retained when the user logs out.
A: Users can make changes while logged in, however these changes will not be retained when the user logs out.

Q: To communicate with the operating system running on the computer, each device also requires a software element known as what?
- Device configuration
- Memory allocation
- System bus reservation
- Device driver
A: Device driver

Q: You have opened the Properties dialog box for an installed printer on your computer system. On what tab will you find information that is specific to this piece of installed hardware on your computer system?
- General
- Advanced
- Device Settings
- Ports
A: Device Settings

Q: Why are the device drivers for graphics adapters considered to be more problematic than drivers for other devices? (Choose all that apply.)
- The device driver is likely to be revised more often.
- The device driver is likely to be simple to install and without adequate documentation.
- The device driver is less likely to be included with the operating system.
- The device driver is more likely to cause compatibility or functionality problems.
A: The device driver is likely to be revised more often.; The device driver is less likely to be included with the operating system.; The device driver is more likely to cause compatibility or functionality problems.

Q: With a few exceptions, the device drivers included with the Windows 8 operating system are supplied by the ___________, not by __________.

Q: Normally, why do hardware manufacturers release new driver updates? (Choose all that apply.)
- To change the startup method of the device
- To address problems with the previous driver release(s)
- To remove features not licensed from the device
- To enhance performance of the device
A: To address problems with the previous driver release(s); To enhance performance of the device

Q: What is the basic process employed to digitally sign a device driver or other piece of software?
- The device driver files are encrypted using the publisher's public key and then run through a hash algorithm.
- The device driver files are run through a hash algorithm and then encrypted using the publisher's private key.
- The device driver files are encrypted using the publisher's private key and then run through a hash algorithm.
- The device driver files are run through a hash algorithm and then encrypted using the publisher's public key.
A: The device driver files are run through a hash algorithm and then encrypted using the publisher's private key.

Q: What is the value of a protected checksum dependent upon?
- The size of the data object
- The contents of the data object
- The regional formatting of the data object
- The country of origin of the data object
A: The contents of the data object

Q: Which of the following statements are true regarding the behavior of Windows 8 64-bit editions and drivers? (Choose all that apply.)
- If the driver is not signed, Windows will prompt you for action.
- If the driver is not signed, Windows will not install it.
- If the driver has been modified after being signed, Windows will prompt you for action.
- If the driver has been modified after being signed, Windows will not install it.
A: If the driver is not signed, Windows will not install it.; If the driver has been modified after being signed, Windows will not install it.

Q: What should you enter into the Run dialog box to open the Device Manager console?
- devcmgr.msc
- dvcmgr.msc
- compmgt.msc
- devmgmt.msc
A: devmgmt.msc

Q: On which tab of a driver's properties dialog box will you find information about the driver's provider and date of creation?
- Details
- Resources
- General
- Events
A: Events

Q: On which tab of a driver's properties dialog box will you find information about any conflicts the driver may be experiencing?
- Details
- Resources
- General
- Events
A: Resources

Q: What is the name of the standard that enables computers to detect and identify hardware devices and then install and configure the required drivers for those devices?

Q: After updating a device driver, the device has started to malfunction. What should you do first to try and resolve this issue?
- Disable the device
- Reboot the computer
- Uninstall the device
- Roll back the driver
A: Roll back the driver

Q: What is the net effect of deleting a device using Device Manager and then restarting the computer?
- The device will be removed from the system until you manually reinstall it within Windows.
- The device will be detected by Windows during the restart and Windows will try to reinstall it automatically.
- The device will be detected by Windows during the restart but Windows will not try to reinstall it since it was previously manually deleted.
- The device will be detected by Windows during the restart and you will be prompted to take an action by Windows.
A: The device will be detected by Windows during the restart and Windows will try to reinstall it automatically.

Q: When Windows fails to correctly identify a detected device during the Windows installation, several things can happen. Which of these options is not one of the possible outcomes?
- The Windows installation program installs a generic driver instead.
- The Windows installation program leaves the device without a driver and completes the installation.
- The Windows installation program reboots the computer and attempts to identify the device again.
- The Windows installation program permits you to supply an alternate driver.
A: The Windows installation program reboots the computer and attempts to identify the device again.

Q: On which tab of a driver's properties dialog box will you find buttons that will allow you to update, roll back, or uninstall the device driver?
- Details
- Resources
- General
- Driver
A: Driver

Q: What does the fact that you can decrypt a driver using that signer's public key confirm?

Q: As a general rule, what is considered best practice regarding driver updates?

Q: When you launch Device Manager while logged on with a standard user account, what happens?

Q: What is the net effect of selecting to disable a device driver from Device Manager?