Summary
This section discusses Windows tools and utilities. System tools covered include:
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Control Panel
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Task Manager
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Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
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Computer Management
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Event Viewer
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Services
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Performance Monitor
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Reliability Monitor
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System Information (Msinfo32)
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System Configuration Utility (Msconfig)
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DirectX Diagnostic Tool (Dxdiag)
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Command Prompt
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Regedit
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Data Sources
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Windows Memory Diagnostics
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Advanced Security
Students will learn how to:
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Use system tools to view current performance statistics.
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Use system tools to view configuration information for your computer.
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Use prebuilt and custom management consoles to manage your computer.
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View and edit registry settings.
A+ 220-802 Exam Objectives:
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1.4 Given a scenario, use appropriate operating system features and tools.
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Administrative
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Device manager
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Performance monitor
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Services
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System configuration
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MSCONFIG
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General
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Boot
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Services
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Startup
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Tools
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Task Manager
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Applications
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Processes
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Performance
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Networking
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Users
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Run line utilities
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MSCONFIG
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REGEDIT
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SERVICES.MSC
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MMC
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MSINFO32
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DXDIAG
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What are the differences between the Control Panel and Task Manager?
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Which tool lets you view running tasks and current memory use?
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What are the three types of events you might see in Event Viewer?
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What elements can affect the operating system's stability index that Reliability Monitor provides?
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How does Msconfig differ from Msinfo32? When are you more likely to use Msconfig over Msinfo32?
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Which of the following utilities typically shows the same information included in the other two utilities: Msconfig, Msinfo32, Dxdiag?
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How should you normally modify settings in the registry?
Video/Demo Time
9.1.1 Using Task Manager 20:48
9.1.2 Using Control Panel 18:59
9.1.3 Using Management Consoles 12:43
9.1.4 Viewing System Configuration Information 15:52
9.1.5 Using Regedit 8:55
9.1.7 System Commands 17:12
Total 94:29
Number of Exam Questions
15 questions
Total Time
About 115 minutes
Section 9.2: Preferences and Settings Summary
This section provides information about the following settings you can use to customize Windows:
Students will learn how to:
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Update the performance base score for a computer.
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Add or remove gadgets from the Sidebar.
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Add and remove file locations for indexing.
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Configure locales, regional settings, and alternate input languages.
A+ 220-802 Exam Objectives:
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1.1 Compare and contrast the features and requirements of various Microsoft Operating Systems.
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Features:
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32-bit vs. 64-bit
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Aero, gadgets, user account control, BitLocker, shadow copy, system restore, ready boost, sidebar, compatibility mode, XP mode, easy transfer, administrative tools, defender, Windows firewall, security center, event viewer, file structure and paths, category view vs. classic view
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1.2 Given a scenario, install and configure the operating system using the most appropriate method.
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Time/date/region/language settings
Lecture Focus Questions:
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In what versions is Windows Aero available?
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What is the minimum base score to support all Aero features?
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What would you use the Sidebar for in Windows Vista?
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Where can you display gadgets?
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How does indexing improve finding files on your computer?
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What types of changes does Region and Language Settings make on your computer?
Video/Demo Time
9.2.1 Personalizing Windows 1 11:36
9.2.2 Personalizing Windows 2 11:43
Total 23.19
Number of Exam Questions
5 questions
Total Time
About 30 minutes
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