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  1. Which Windows tool allows administrators to configure startup programs, services, and boot options from a single interface?

    Answer: System Configuration (msconfig)

    System Configuration (msconfig) provides a unified interface to manage startup items, services, boot options, and diagnostic startup modes.

  2. A server's pagefile is located on the same volume as the OS. What is the primary risk of this configuration?

    Answer: The pagefile may not be large enough for crash dumps

    Storing the pagefile on the OS volume can prevent complete memory dumps if the pagefile is smaller than physical RAM, which is required for full crash dumps.

  3. Which registry hive stores per-user configuration settings for the currently logged-on user?

    Answer: HKEY_CURRENT_USER

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU) is a dynamic alias that maps to the currently logged-on user's subtree within HKEY_USERS.

  4. An administrator wants to prevent users from running specific applications by hash rule. Which Windows feature should be used?

    Answer: Software Restriction Policies or AppLocker

    Software Restriction Policies and AppLocker both support hash rules that block or allow specific executables based on their cryptographic fingerprint.

  5. Which command displays the current IP configuration including DHCP lease information on a Windows system?

    Answer: ipconfig /all

    ipconfig /all displays full TCP/IP configuration details including DHCP server address, lease obtained/expiry times, and DNS suffix.

  6. What is the purpose of the Windows SFC /SCANNOW command?

    Answer: Verify and repair protected system files using cached copies

    SFC (System File Checker) scans all protected Windows system files and replaces corrupted or missing files from the Windows cache.

  7. Which Windows Server role service enables centralized management of remote access policies and accounting for VPN and dial-up connections?

    Answer: Network Policy Server (NPS)

    Network Policy Server (NPS) acts as a RADIUS server, providing centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting for network access.