MCSE 70-270: Windows XP Professional Administration

Question 1

Which Windows XP feature allows a user to return the system to a previous state without affecting personal files?

Accepted Answer

System Restore

Answer

System Restore takes periodic snapshots (restore points) of system files and settings, allowing rollback to a previous state while preserving user data files.

Question 2

What file system should be used on a Windows XP Professional computer to support file-level permissions and encryption?

Accepted Answer

NTFS

Answer

NTFS supports file and folder permissions, encryption (EFS), compression, disk quotas, and auditing — features unavailable on FAT32 or FAT16.

Question 3

Which tool in Windows XP Professional is used to join a computer to a domain?

Accepted Answer

System Properties (sysdm.cpl) → Computer Name tab

Answer

Domain joining is performed through System Properties (accessible via sysdm.cpl), on the Computer Name tab by clicking 'Change' and selecting Domain.

Question 4

What does the 'Fast User Switching' feature in Windows XP allow?

Accepted Answer

Multiple users can be logged on simultaneously without the first user logging off

Answer

Fast User Switching allows multiple users to remain logged on at the same time, switching between sessions without closing applications or logging off.

Question 5

Which Windows XP Professional tool is used to manage local user accounts and groups?

Accepted Answer

Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc)

Answer

The Local Users and Groups snap-in (lusrmgr.msc) provides full management of local user accounts and groups, including setting passwords, disabling accounts, and group membership.

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MCSE 70-270: Windows XP Professional Administration