HomeSG Windows Fundamental Exam Ver.1 Certification ExamSG Windows Fundamental Exam Ver.1Full nameEmail addressGenderSelectMaleFemaleOtherPrefer not to sayCurrent statusSelectSchool studentCollege studentWorking professionalJob seekerTeacher/TrainerOther I agree that my details and score may be stored for quiz administration.Start QuizQuestion 1 of 50FilesystemsMedium3 mark(s)1. Which statements about NTFS permissions are correct?Select all correct answers.Deny permissions can override allows in many casesThey can be inheritedThey apply only to FAT32 volumesThey support granular access controlThey can be assigned to users and groupsSecurityHard4 mark(s)2. A BitLocker-protected computer asks for the recovery key after a firmware change. Why?Select one answer.The user changed wallpaperThe TPM measurements changedThe DNS cache expiredA printer driver failedSecurityMedium2 mark(s)3. What is the purpose of User Account Control (UAC)?Select one answer.Assign IP addressesEncrypt every file automaticallyPrompt for approval before elevated changesReplace antivirus softwareNetworkingMedium3 mark(s)4. Which commands can help troubleshoot Windows networking?Select all correct answers.pingnetstatformattracertnslookupWindows BasicsEasy1 mark(s)5. Which keyboard shortcut opens Task Manager directly?Select one answer.Alt+F2Ctrl+Alt+TWindows+PCtrl+Shift+EscPerformanceHard4 mark(s)6. A process shows high disk usage but low CPU usage. Which resource should be investigated first?Select one answer.GPU temperature onlyDNS suffixStorage I/OScreen resolutionProcess ManagementEasy1 mark(s)7. Which Windows tool displays running applications and processes?Select one answer.NotepadCharacter MapPaintTask ManagerWindows BasicsEasy1 mark(s)8. Which built-in application is used to manage files and folders?Select one answer.ServicesDevice ManagerDisk Cleanup onlyFile ExplorerSecurityMedium2 mark(s)9. What does BitLocker primarily protect?Select one answer.BIOS passwords onlyOnly email attachmentsOnly internet trafficData stored on encrypted drivesWindows AdministrationEasy2 mark(s)10. Which are common Windows administrative tools?Select all correct answers.Disk ManagementTask ManagerDevice ManagerCalculator onlyEvent ViewerUsers and GroupsEasy1 mark(s)11. Which account type normally has permission to install system-wide software?Select one answer.AnonymousStandard user onlyAdministratorGuestSecurityMedium3 mark(s)12. Which are common Windows security controls?Select all correct answers.Windows Defender FirewallRecycle BinUACBitLockerMicrosoft Defender AntivirusSystem RepairMedium2 mark(s)13. Which command can repair the Windows component store?Select one answer.gpupdate /deleteDISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthipconfig /registerchkdsk /labelTroubleshootingMedium3 mark(s)14. Which can cause a Windows application to fail to start?Select all correct answers.Missing dependencyInsufficient permissionsBlocked executableCorrupt application filesCorrect configurationTrap QuestionsHard4 mark(s)15. A user can access a server by IP address but not by hostname. What should be checked first?Select one answer.Display driverDNS resolutionPrinter queueBitLocker recovery keyStorageHard5 mark(s)16. Which observations may indicate a failing storage device?Select all correct answers.Unexpected file corruptionRepeated disk errors in Event ViewerSlow or failed readsSMART warningsStable performance with no errorsPerformanceMedium3 mark(s)17. Which can help troubleshoot a slow Windows computer?Select all correct answers.Performance MonitorResource MonitorEvent ViewerChanging wallpaperTask ManagerTroubleshootingHard5 mark(s)18. Which steps are appropriate when troubleshooting a Blue Screen error?Select all correct answers.Delete random registry keysReview Event ViewerCheck recent driver or hardware changesRun memory and storage diagnosticsReview minidump filesSecurityEasy2 mark(s)19. Which actions can help protect a Windows workstation?Select all correct answers.Install security updatesEnable antivirus protectionDisable all security controlsLock the screen when unattendedUse strong passwordsFilesystemsEasy1 mark(s)20. Which filesystem is commonly used for modern Windows system drives?Select one answer.HFS+EXT4NTFSXFSGroup PolicyMedium2 mark(s)21. Which command refreshes Group Policy settings?Select one answer.policyrefreshnet policyregedit /syncgpupdate /forcePermissionsHard4 mark(s)22. A user belongs to a group with Modify permission but is explicitly denied Write permission. What is the likely effective result?Select one answer.The permissions are ignoredModify always winsThe file becomes encryptedWrite is deniedStorageEasy1 mark(s)23. Which drive letter is most commonly assigned to the Windows system partition?Select one answer.A:C:B:Z:Windows BasicsEasy1 mark(s)24. Which Windows component provides the main graphical desktop interface?Select one answer.Task SchedulerRegistry EditorEvent ViewerWindows Explorer shellWindows BasicsEasy1 mark(s)25. Which shortcut locks a Windows computer?Select one answer.Windows+RWindows+LCtrl+PAlt+TabPowerShellMedium2 mark(s)26. Which PowerShell cmdlet lists running processes?Select one answer.Get-VolumeGet-ItemGet-ProcessGet-ServiceUsers and GroupsEasy2 mark(s)27. Which are common Windows user account types?Select all correct answers.GuestStandard userBIOS accountAdministratorMicrosoft accountTrap QuestionsHard4 mark(s)28. A Windows service starts manually but not after reboot. What is the most likely cause?Select one answer.The mouse driver is outdatedThe desktop wallpaper is corruptIts startup type is not set correctlyThe DNS cache is emptyNetworkingHard4 mark(s)29. A computer receives an address beginning with 169.254. What does this usually indicate?Select one answer.It enabled BitLockerIt joined the domainIt successfully contacted DNSIt failed to obtain a DHCP leaseNetworkingMedium2 mark(s)30. Which command displays detailed IP configuration information?Select one answer.route /allping /allnetstat /ipipconfig /allWindows CommandsEasy1 mark(s)31. Which command displays the Windows version information dialog?Select one answer.msinfosysverwinverversionActive DirectoryHard5 mark(s)32. Which can cause domain logon failures?Select all correct answers.Incorrect system timeCorrect Kerberos configurationUnavailable domain controllerDNS misconfigurationBroken trust relationshipGroup PolicyMedium3 mark(s)33. Which can be managed through Group Policy?Select all correct answers.Desktop restrictionsPassword policiesWindows Update settingsSecurity optionsPhysical cable lengthSystem RepairMedium2 mark(s)34. Which command checks and repairs protected Windows system files?Select one answer.sfc /scannownet useformat c:diskpart cleanRecoveryMedium2 mark(s)35. What is the purpose of System Restore?Select one answer.Return system files and settings to an earlier restore pointReset every user passwordReplace all backupsRestore every deleted personal fileGroup PolicyHard4 mark(s)36. Which tool is most appropriate for reviewing detailed Group Policy results for a computer and user?Select one answer.cipherdiskparthostnamegpresultServicesMedium3 mark(s)37. Which are valid Windows startup types for services?Select all correct answers.ManualAutomaticAutomatic (Delayed Start)Temporary onlyDisabledTrap QuestionsMedium3 mark(s)38. Which can cause a scheduled task to fail even though the command works manually?Select all correct answers.Different working directoryTask Scheduler always runs as administratorUnavailable network pathMissing privilegesIncorrect user accountTrap QuestionsHard4 mark(s)39. Why can deleting a user profile folder manually cause problems?Select one answer.Registry profile references and permissions may remain inconsistentWindows automatically converts it to a domain profileIt always repairs the profileIt disables networkingFilesystemsEasy2 mark(s)40. Which are valid Windows file attributes?Select all correct answers.HiddenRead-onlyArchiveSystemExecutable permission bitPermissionsHard5 mark(s)41. Which conditions can prevent a user from opening a file despite apparent NTFS Read permission?Select all correct answers.Share permissions are more restrictiveAn explicit deny appliesThe file is encrypted for another userThe filename is shortA security product blocks accessPowerShellMedium2 mark(s)42. Which PowerShell cmdlet lists Windows services?Select one answer.Get-ComputerInfoGet-ServiceGet-ChildItemGet-ProcessWindows BasicsEasy2 mark(s)43. Which built-in tools can display system information?Select all correct answers.Recycle BinTask ManagerSettings > System > AboutDirectX Diagnostic ToolSystem InformationWindows UpdateHard5 mark(s)44. Which can cause Windows Update to fail?Select all correct answers.Insufficient free spaceCorrect system date and timeNetwork or proxy problemsDamaged component storeCorrupt update cacheSoftware ManagementEasy1 mark(s)45. Which built-in tool is used to uninstall many traditional desktop programs?Select one answer.Registry EditorResource MonitorPrograms and FeaturesEvent ViewerEvent LogsMedium2 mark(s)46. Which event log normally records application crashes?Select one answer.Application logForwarded Events onlySecurity log onlySetup log onlyTrap QuestionsHard5 mark(s)47. A firewall rule allows an application, but the application still cannot connect. Which additional checks are appropriate?Select all correct answers.Review proxy settingsVerify routing and gatewayCheck whether the destination service is listeningAssume an allow rule proves end-to-end successConfirm DNS resolutionPowerShellHard5 mark(s)48. Which practices improve PowerShell script security?Select all correct answers.Use least privilegeDisable all loggingAvoid hard-coded credentialsUse code signing where appropriateValidate inputNetworkingMedium2 mark(s)49. Which Windows service translates domain names into IP addresses for applications?Select one answer.Task SchedulerPrint SpoolerDNS ClientWindows AudioHardwareMedium2 mark(s)50. Which Windows tool manages device drivers and hardware status?Select one answer.Local Security PolicyDevice ManagerServicesTask SchedulerPreviousNextSubmit Quiz Related Discover more from SanchitGurukul Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe
