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Windows Operating System Fundamentals Flashcards

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  1. Which Windows troubleshooting tool logs system errors, warnings, and informational events?

    Answer: Event Viewer

    Event Viewer records system, application, and security events, providing detailed logs that help diagnose errors and troubleshoot Windows issues.

  2. What does the acronym BSOD stand for in Windows troubleshooting?

    Answer: Blue Screen Of Death

    BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) is a stop error screen Windows displays when it encounters a critical system failure that it cannot recover from.

  3. Which Windows feature provides a sandboxed environment to test untrusted applications without affecting the host system?

    Answer: Windows Sandbox

    Windows Sandbox creates a temporary, isolated desktop environment where you can run untrusted software; all changes are discarded when you close it.

  4. What is the minimum RAM requirement for a 64-bit Windows 10 installation?

    Answer: 2 GB

    Microsoft's official minimum requirement for 64-bit Windows 10 is 2 GB of RAM, though 4 GB or more is recommended for practical use.

  5. Which command-line tool is used to check and repair Windows system file corruption?

    Answer: sfc /scannow

    SFC (System File Checker) with the /scannow switch scans protected system files and replaces corrupted or missing files with cached copies.

  6. What Windows accessibility feature reads on-screen text aloud to users?

    Answer: Narrator

    Narrator is Windows' built-in screen reader that reads text and describes events on screen, helping users with visual impairments navigate Windows.