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  1. A Windows 10 device is experiencing intermittent crashes (BSODs). Which tool generates a readable analysis of the memory dump file?

    Answer: WinDbg (Windows Debugger)

    WinDbg can open and analyze minidump or full dump files to identify the faulting module or driver causing BSODs.

  2. Which Windows 10 feature displays an application and system reliability history as a graphical timeline?

    Answer: Reliability Monitor

    Reliability Monitor shows a daily stability index graph and lists application crashes, Windows failures, and warnings over time.

  3. What is the purpose of the Windows 10 'Reset this PC' feature?

    Answer: Reinstalls Windows while giving the option to keep or remove personal files

    'Reset this PC' reinstalls Windows 10 and optionally preserves user files, providing a clean OS state without full reformatting.

  4. Where in Windows 10 can you configure power plans to balance performance and battery life?

    Answer: Either A or B

    Basic power and sleep timers are in Settings > System > Power & sleep, while advanced power plans are managed in Control Panel > Power Options.

  5. Which Windows 10 tool can be used to schedule automated maintenance tasks like disk cleanup or backups?

    Answer: Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc)

    Task Scheduler allows creation of automated tasks triggered by time, events, or system conditions for any program or script.

  6. Which Windows 10 setting automatically deletes temporary files and empties the Recycle Bin on a schedule?

    Answer: Storage Sense

    Storage Sense automatically frees up space by removing temporary files and optionally clearing the Recycle Bin and Downloads folder.

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