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A set of English Q&A flashcards covering key concepts from Module 11: Managing Windows, including Device Manager, Disk Management, maintenance tools, MMC, system information, Event Viewer, Task Manager, Resource/Performance Monitor, Task Scheduler, and MSCONFIG.
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What is Device Manager and what does it display on a Windows PC?
Device Manager lists all hardware devices currently installed on the machine (e.g., disks, graphics card, printer) and allows driver management.
Name three ways to open Device Manager in Windows 10/11.
Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager; run devmgmt.msc; use Task Manager → Run new task and type devmgmt.msc.
In Windows, what is a driver and why is it important?
A driver is a translator between the operating system and hardware; without the correct driver, devices may not work correctly.
What does a yellow exclamation mark on a device in Device Manager typically indicate?
Usually that there is no driver installed for the device; sometimes it can indicate an incorrect driver, but most often it's missing drivers.
What does a white circle with a downward black arrow on a device indicate?
The device is disabled.
If you see an exclamation mark on a device, what is the maximum number of drivers you can access for that device?
Two — the current driver and the previous version.
What action in Device Manager allows you to revert to the previously installed driver?
Rollback driver.
What is the best way to update a graphics card driver for best features?
Use the manufacturer’s driver (e.g., NVIDIA/AMD) from their website rather than only relying on Windows Update.
What is Disk Management used for in Windows?
Managing disks and partitions; viewing disk layout, partitions, and drive letters; creating, shrinking, and formatting partitions.
What does 'Unallocated' space in Disk Management mean?
Space on a disk that is not yet formatted or assigned to a partition.
How do you create unallocated space on a partition in Disk Management?
Right-click a volume and choose Shrink Volume to reduce its size and create unallocated space.
How do you format a new partition in Disk Management and what file systems might you choose?
Create a new simple volume and format it with NTFS or FAT32 (or ReFS on some servers).
What are partitions often compared to and what does partitioning accomplish?
Parts of a pizza; partitioning divides a drive into separate logical sections to organize data.
What is the relationship between Disk Management and drive letters?
Accessible partitions get drive letters; some partitions may be inaccessible by design.
What is Disk Defragmentation (Disk Optimizer) and when is it less relevant?
A maintenance task that reorganizes data on HDDs to improve read times; not beneficial for SSDs.
Where can you access the Disk Defragmenter/Optimize Drives tool?
Right-click a drive → Properties → Tools → Optimize Drives (shows scheduling in Windows 10+).
What is the difference between HDD and SSD regarding defragmentation?
Defragmentation improves HDD performance; SSDs have fixed data locations and do not benefit from fragmentation; defragmenting SSDs is unnecessary and can wear them.
What is Task Scheduler used for?
Automating system tasks or scripts to run at set times or events without user intervention.
Describe a typical workflow to create a scheduled task that shuts down PCs after hours.
Create a .bat file with a shutdown command; in Task Scheduler, create a task with a daily trigger; set actions to start the batch file; choose Run whether user is logged on; supply credentials.
What is MMC (Microsoft Management Console) and what is its purpose?
A framework to host administrative tools via snap-ins; allows adding utilities like Device Manager or Disk Management into a single console.
How do you add snap-ins in MMC?
Open MMC, choose File → Add/Remove Snap-ins, select the desired snap-ins (e.g., Device Manager, Disk Management), then OK.
What is System Information (msinfo32) used for?
Shows comprehensive details about the computer: OS edition/build, CPU, RAM, model, and other hardware/software information.
What is Event Viewer used for and how can you use it for troubleshooting a crash?
Event Viewer logs application, security, setup, and system events; view errors related to crashes and search codes online for causes.
What is Task Manager and what are the four main counters shown on the Performance tab?
Tool to view running processes and system performance; Performance tab shows CPU, Memory, Disk, and Network counters.
How can you open Task Manager in Windows 11 if it’s not accessible from the taskbar?
Press Ctrl+Shift+Escape to open Task Manager.
What is the startup behavior change between MSCONFIG and Task Manager in Windows 8/10/11?
MSCONFIG’s Startup tab is largely unused in modern Windows (often blank); startup items are managed in Task Manager’s Startup tab.
What is the general purpose of MSCONFIG’s Boot tab?
To select the default operating system to boot into and configure boot timeout and related options.
What is the minimum boot timeout you can set in MSCONFIG?
Three seconds.