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📊 Windows
Q. Which Windows component manages startup programs and services?
  • (A) Task Manager
  • (B) msconfig
  • (C) Registry Editor
  • (D) Event Viewer
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (B) msconfig

Explanation: msconfig is used to configure startup processes and services.

📊 Windows
Q. Which file extension is used for Windows executable files?
  • (A) .exe
  • (B) .bat
  • (C) .dll
  • (D) .sys
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) .exe

Explanation: .exe files are executable programs in Windows.

📊 Windows
Q. Which tool in Windows allows scheduling tasks to run automatically?
  • (A) Task Scheduler
  • (B) Event Viewer
  • (C) Disk Cleanup
  • (D) System Restore
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Task Scheduler

Explanation: Task Scheduler automates execution of tasks at set times.

📊 Windows
Q. Which key is used to access Safe Mode during Windows boot?
  • (A) F8
  • (B) F12
  • (C) F2
  • (D) Esc
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) F8

Explanation: Pressing F8 during boot opens Advanced Boot Options including Safe Mode.

📊 Windows
Q. What is the function of the 'sfc /scannow' command?
  • (A) Scans and repairs corrupted system files
  • (B) Checks disk for errors
  • (C) Updates Windows
  • (D) Manages startup applications
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Scans and repairs corrupted system files

Explanation: System File Checker verifies integrity of system files.

📊 Windows
Q. Which folder contains Windows system files by default?
  • (A) C:\Windows\System32
  • (B) C:\Program Files
  • (C) C:\Users
  • (D) C:\Temp
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) C:\Windows\System32

Explanation: System32 holds critical system executables and libraries.

📊 Windows
Q. Which Windows utility is used to clean unnecessary files and free disk space?
  • (A) Disk Cleanup
  • (B) Defragmenter
  • (C) Task Manager
  • (D) Event Viewer
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Disk Cleanup

Explanation: Disk Cleanup removes temporary and junk files.

📊 Windows
Q. What is the Windows feature called that allows multiple virtual desktops?
  • (A) Task View
  • (B) Action Center
  • (C) Cortana
  • (D) Windows Sandbox
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Task View

Explanation: Task View manages multiple virtual desktops.

📊 Windows
Q. Which Windows utility displays logs related to system and application events?
  • (A) Event Viewer
  • (B) Task Manager
  • (C) Registry Editor
  • (D) Performance Monitor
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Event Viewer

Explanation: Event Viewer shows logs for troubleshooting.

📊 Windows
Q. What is the function of the 'netstat' command in Windows?
  • (A) Displays network connections and listening ports
  • (B) Configures network adapters
  • (C) Displays network usage statistics
  • (D) Flushes DNS cache
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Displays network connections and listening ports

Explanation: 'netstat' shows active TCP/IP connections and ports.

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