Which Windows editions support BitLocker full disk encryption?
A) Home and Pro
B) Pro and Enterprise
C) Home only
D) All editions

B) Pro and Enterprise. BitLocker is only available in Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.

True or False: Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0 for installation.

True. TPM 2.0 is a mandatory requirement for Windows 11 installation.

What is the minimum RAM requirement for Windows 11?

4 GB RAM

Which tool consolidates system management into one console with Device Manager and Disk Management?

Computer Management (compmgmt.msc)

Fill in the blank: The _____ key combination opens Task Manager directly.

Ctrl+Shift+Esc

What happens when you see a yellow exclamation mark in Device Manager?

It indicates device problems or driver issues.

Which registry root key stores computer-wide settings for all users?

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)

True or False: Group Policy Editor is available in Windows Home edition.

False. Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) is only available in Pro and Enterprise editions.

What does the command 'sfc /scannow' accomplish?

Scans and repairs corrupted Windows system files

Which file system supports the largest file sizes and includes journaling?
A) FAT32
B) exFAT
C) NTFS
D) ReFS

C) NTFS. It supports large files, includes journaling, and provides security features.

What is the maximum file size limitation of FAT32?

4 GB maximum file size

When combining NTFS and share permissions, which rule applies?

The most restrictive permission applies

Fill in the blank: UAC prompts _____ users for credentials but asks administrators for consent.

Standard

Which Windows Update type includes security patches released monthly on Patch Tuesday?

Quality updates

True or False: OEM licenses can be transferred between computers.

False. OEM licenses are tied to original hardware and cannot be transferred.

What command forces Group Policy to refresh immediately?

Gpupdate /force

Scenario: Explorer crashes at startup but Safe Mode works. What's the likely cause?

Third-party startup program or service is causing the crash

Which three Safe Mode variants are available in Windows?
A) Basic, Network, Command
B) Safe, Secure, Simple
C) Mode, Advanced, Basic

A) Basic (Safe Mode), Safe Mode with Networking, Safe Mode with Command Prompt

What does 'ipconfig /flushdns' accomplish?

Clears the DNS cache

Fill in the blank: The _____ command traces the route to a destination showing each hop.

Tracert

Which network type allows centralized authentication through Active Directory?

Domain

True or False: Workgroups are suitable for networks with more than 20 computers.

False. Workgroups are suitable for small networks with fewer than 10 computers.

What does 'net use Z: \\server\share' accomplish?

Maps network drive Z to the specified server share

Which Event Viewer category contains program-related events and errors?

Application

Scenario: User sees 'Windows not activated' watermark. What's the first troubleshooting step?

Check Settings > Update & Security > Activation to verify activation status

What happens when you run 'taskkill /IM processname.exe /F'?

Force terminates the specified process

Fill in the blank: Windows _____ provides real-time malware protection and controlled folder access.

Defender Antivirus

Which installation method preserves files, settings, and applications while updating Windows version?

Upgrade installation

True or False: DISM should be run before sfc /scannow when repairing Windows image corruption.

True. DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth should be run first to repair the Windows image.