MD-100 Troubleshooting and Recovery

Question 1

Which built-in Windows tool allows administrators to view detailed logs of system events, application errors, and security audits?

Accepted Answer

Event Viewer

Answer

Event Viewer aggregates logs from the Windows system, applications, and security subsystem into a searchable, filterable interface.

Question 2

Which command-line tool scans all protected Windows system files and replaces corrupted files with a cached copy?

Accepted Answer

sfc /scannow

Answer

sfc /scannow (System File Checker) scans integrity of all protected system files and repairs problems when possible.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of running DISM with the /RestoreHealth switch?

Accepted Answer

Repair the local Windows image using Windows Update as the source

Answer

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth contacts Windows Update to download healthy component files and repair the local Windows image store.

Question 4

Which Windows 10 feature creates periodic snapshots of system files and registry settings that can be used to roll back unwanted changes?

Accepted Answer

System Restore

Answer

System Restore saves restore points containing system file and registry snapshots, allowing rollback of driver, update, or software changes without affecting personal files.

Question 5

From a running Windows 10 system, which navigation path launches Advanced Startup to boot into the Windows Recovery Environment?

Accepted Answer

Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Advanced startup > Restart now

Answer

Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Advanced startup > Restart now reboots the PC into WinRE where recovery tools are available.

MD-100 - Microsoft Windows Client Practice Test

MD-100 - Microsoft Windows Client Practice Test

MD-100 Troubleshooting and Recovery