MD-100 Application Management

Question 1

Which Windows 10 feature allows you to run and test untrusted applications in an isolated, disposable environment?

Accepted Answer

Windows Sandbox

Answer

Windows Sandbox provides a lightweight, isolated desktop environment that is destroyed when closed, leaving the host system unaffected.

Question 2

A user needs to install a legacy 32-bit application on Windows 10 x64. Is this supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Windows 10 x64 includes a WOW64 compatibility layer that runs 32-bit applications

Answer

WOW64 (Windows 32-bit on Windows 64-bit) is a built-in subsystem that allows 32-bit applications to run transparently on 64-bit Windows.

Question 3

Where does Windows 10 store application compatibility settings when a user manually applies them via right-click > Properties > Compatibility?

Accepted Answer

In the registry under HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags

Answer

Per-user compatibility settings are stored in the registry path HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers.

Question 4

Which tool should a technician use to uninstall a stubborn application that doesn't appear in 'Apps & features'?

Accepted Answer

Programs and Features in Control Panel or a third-party uninstaller

Answer

Control Panel's Programs and Features often lists legacy apps not shown in Settings, and third-party tools can force-remove entries.

Question 5

What is the Microsoft Store used for in Windows 10?

Accepted Answer

Downloading and installing UWP (Universal Windows Platform) apps in a sandboxed, managed way

Answer

The Microsoft Store distributes UWP apps that are sandboxed, automatically updated, and can be deployed across Windows devices.

MD-100 - Microsoft Windows Client Practice Test