Q1. What is the purpose of a recovery partition?
- A.Store personal files
- B.Repair the OS✓ Correct
- C.Increase disk space
- D.Encrypt data
Explanation: Recovery partitions restore system files. Learn more.
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Q2. Which Windows utility manages partitions?
- A.Task Manager
- B.Disk Management✓ Correct
- C.Registry Editor
- D.CMD
Explanation: Disk Management creates/resizes partitions. Learn more.
Q3. What is the purpose of Task Scheduler?
- A.Automate scripts/tasks✓ Correct
- B.Monitor CPU usage
- C.Manage user accounts
- D.Update drivers
Explanation: Task Scheduler runs programs at set times. Learn more.
Q4. Which file system supports Linux journaling?
- A.FAT32
- B.exFAT
- C.ext4✓ Correct
- D.NTFS
Explanation: ext4 prevents filesystem corruption. Learn more.
Q5. Which command fixes Windows system file corruption?
- A.sfc /scannow✓ Correct
- B.chkdsk /f
- C.diskpart
- D.gpupdate
Explanation: System File Checker repairs OS files. Learn more.
Q6. Which command fixes Windows system file corruption?
- A.sfc /scannow✓ Correct
- B.chkdsk /f
- C.diskpart
- D.gpupdate
Explanation: System File Checker (sfc) repairs protected system files. Learn more.
Q7. Which file system supports Linux journaling?
- A.FAT32
- B.exFAT
- C.ext4✓ Correct
- D.NTFS
Explanation: ext4 uses journaling to prevent filesystem corruption. Learn more.
Q8. Which Windows command checks file system integrity?
- A.chkdsk✓ Correct
- B.sfc
- C.diskpart
- D.format
Explanation: chkdsk scans and repairs disk errors. Learn more.
Q9. What does NTFS stand for?
- A.New Technology File System✓ Correct
- B.Network Transfer File System
- C.Non-Volatile Task File System
- D.Nested Transaction File Structure
Explanation: NTFS is Windows' default file system with security features. Learn more.
Q10. What is the purpose of Group Policy?
- A.Manage user/computer settings in AD✓ Correct
- B.Delete temporary files
- C.Update device drivers
- D.Monitor CPU usage
Explanation: Group Policy centralizes Windows domain management. Learn more.
Q11. Which Windows utility shows installed drivers?
- A.Device Manager
- B.Task Manager
- C.System Information✓ Correct
- D.All of the above
Explanation: msinfo32.exe lists drivers in System Information. Learn more.
Q12. Which command creates a directory in Linux?
- A.mkdir✓ Correct
- B.touch
- C.rmdir
- D.cp
Explanation: mkdir = make directory. Learn more.
Q13. Which Windows tool manages startup programs?
- A.Task Manager✓ Correct
- B.Disk Management
- C.Registry Editor
- D.Device Manager
Explanation: Task Manager > Startup tab controls auto-launch apps. Learn more.