Question 1:

Which of the following is a feature of Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)?
A. BIOS settings
B. Disk partitioning
C. Safe Mode
D. Startup Repair
Correct Answer: D. Startup Repair
Explanation: WinRE includes tools like Startup Repair to fix boot issues.

Question 2:

What command is used to display the IP configuration of a Windows machine?
A. netstat
B. ipconfig
C. ping
D. tracert
Correct Answer: B. ipconfig
Explanation: ipconfig shows IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for Windows devices.

Question 3:

Which file system is most commonly used for Windows 10 installations?
A. FAT32
B. exFAT
C. NTFS
D. ext4
Correct Answer: C. NTFS
Explanation: NTFS supports large files, permissions, and encryption—ideal for Windows installations.

Question 4:

What is the purpose of System Restore in Windows?
A. Defragment hard drive
B. Recover deleted files
C. Return system to a previous working state
D. Format the OS
Correct Answer: C. Return system to a previous working state
Explanation: System Restore undoes system changes without affecting personal files.

Question 5:

Which user account type in Windows has full system control?
A. Standard
B. Administrator
C. Guest
D. Limited
Correct Answer: B. Administrator
Explanation: Admins can install software, change settings, and manage other users.

Question 6:

Which command would you use to check the integrity of system files?
A. chkdsk
B. sfc /scannow
C. diskpart
D. dir
Correct Answer: B. sfc /scannow
Explanation: sfc /scannow scans and repairs corrupted system files in Windows.

Question 7:

Which of the following helps prevent phishing attacks?
A. Firewalls
B. Email filtering
C. Defragmentation
D. System restore
Correct Answer: B. Email filtering
Explanation: Email filters help detect and block phishing attempts before reaching users.

Question 8:

Which Windows feature allows encrypted file storage at the file system level?
A. BitLocker
B. EFS
C. UAC
D. Defender
Correct Answer: B. EFS
Explanation: EFS (Encrypting File System) encrypts individual files and folders on NTFS volumes.

Question 9:

What does UAC stand for in Windows?
A. User Access Control
B. Universal Account Console
C. User Account Control
D. Unified Access Console
Correct Answer: C. User Account Control
Explanation: UAC prompts users when elevated permissions are required to prevent unauthorized changes.

Question 10:

Which command can be used to edit partitions in Windows?
A. msconfig
B. regedit
C. diskpart
D. sfc
Correct Answer: C. diskpart
Explanation: diskpart is a command-line tool to manage disk partitions.

Question 11:

What Windows utility helps manage startup programs?
A. Task Manager
B. Event Viewer
C. System Information
D. Services
Correct Answer: A. Task Manager
Explanation: Task Manager’s Startup tab lets users enable or disable startup programs.

Question 12:

Which of the following is considered social engineering?
A. Brute-force attack
B. Phishing email
C. Logic bomb
D. SQL injection
Correct Answer: B. Phishing email
Explanation: Phishing tricks users into giving up sensitive information—classic social engineering.

Question 13:

Which operating system is open-source?
A. macOS
B. Windows
C. Linux
D. Chrome OS
Correct Answer: C. Linux
Explanation: Linux is free, open-source, and has various distributions.

Question 14:

What utility is used to manage Windows Updates?
A. Services.msc
B. Windows Security
C. Settings > Update & Security
D. Device Manager
Correct Answer: C. Settings > Update & Security
Explanation: All Windows update options are found under this Settings section.

Question 15:

Which file is used to boot legacy Windows systems (pre-Windows 10)?
A. ntldr
B. winload.exe
C. bootmgr
D. msdos.sys
Correct Answer: A. ntldr
Explanation: ntldr was used to boot Windows NT/XP systems.

Question 16:

Which type of malware is designed to replicate itself across networks?
A. Rootkit
B. Trojan
C. Worm
D. Spyware
Correct Answer: C. Worm
Explanation: Worms self-replicate and spread without user interaction.

Question 17:

A user deleted a file and now needs to restore it. Where should they look first?
A. Documents
B. Temp folder
C. Recycle Bin
D. System32
Correct Answer: C. Recycle Bin
Explanation: Deleted files go to the Recycle Bin unless permanently removed.

Question 18:

What command opens the Windows Registry Editor?
A. regedit
B. services.msc
C. devmgmt.msc
D. msinfo32
Correct Answer: A. regedit
Explanation: regedit launches the Windows Registry Editor.

Question 19:

What is the purpose of a restore point?
A. Increase performance
B. Revert system settings
C. Clean disk space
D. Install new drivers
Correct Answer: B. Revert system settings
Explanation: Restore points save system state so users can revert to it if needed.

Question 20:

Which Windows setting is best for preventing unauthorized software installation?
A. BitLocker
B. Windows Update
C. UAC
D. Device Manager
Correct Answer: C. UAC
Explanation: UAC prompts for admin approval before installing apps or changing settings.

Question 21:

A technician needs to configure a user’s system to run only approved applications. Which feature should they use?
A. UAC
B. AppLocker
C. Group Policy
D. Task Scheduler
Correct Answer: B. AppLocker
Explanation: AppLocker allows administrators to specify which applications can run on Windows.

Question 22:

Which Linux command lists the files and directories in the current directory?
A. cd
B. dir
C. ls
D. mv
Correct Answer: C. ls
Explanation: ls is used in Linux to list contents of directories.

Question 23:

What does the gpupdate /force command do?
A. Reboots the computer
B. Forces immediate group policy update
C. Clears event logs
D. Repairs disk sectors
Correct Answer: B. Forces immediate group policy update
Explanation: It refreshes Group Policy settings immediately.

Question 24:

Which of these is considered PII (Personally Identifiable Information)?
A. IP address
B. MAC address
C. Social Security number
D. BIOS version
Correct Answer: C. Social Security number
Explanation: SSN is a classic example of sensitive personal data.

Question 25:

What type of user account is best practice for daily use in Windows?
A. Administrator
B. Standard user
C. Guest
D. Root
Correct Answer: B. Standard user
Explanation: Standard accounts reduce the risk of system-wide changes or malware infections.

Question 26:

Which type of backup backs up only the files that changed since the last full backup?
A. Full
B. Incremental
C. Differential
D. Snapshot
Correct Answer: C. Differential
Explanation: Differential backups copy all changes since the last full backup.

Question 27:

Which of the following is a valid reason to use BitLocker?
A. To block spam
B. To manage Windows Updates
C. To encrypt a hard drive
D. To install drivers
Correct Answer: C. To encrypt a hard drive
Explanation: BitLocker provides full disk encryption for Windows systems.

Question 28:

What command is used to test connectivity to another host?
A. netstat
B. ping
C. ipconfig
D. tracert
Correct Answer: B. ping
Explanation: ping checks if a system can reach another device over the network.

Question 29:

Which of the following is a Linux text editor?
A. Task Manager
B. regedit
C. nano
D. ipconfig
Correct Answer: C. nano
Explanation: nano is a command-line text editor available on Linux.

Question 30:

Which service must be running for a user to access a shared printer?
A. Print Spooler
B. Task Scheduler
C. Windows Update
D. Remote Desktop
Correct Answer: A. Print Spooler
Explanation: The Print Spooler manages print jobs and must be active for printing to work.

Question 31:

What tool can be used in Windows to schedule regular backups?
A. Services
B. Task Scheduler
C. Control Panel
D. Device Manager
Correct Answer: B. Task Scheduler
Explanation: Task Scheduler automates backups and maintenance tasks.

Question 32:

Which of the following commands can be used to scan for bad sectors on a drive?
A. format
B. defrag
C. chkdsk
D. shutdown
Correct Answer: C. chkdsk
Explanation: chkdsk checks and repairs file system and disk errors, including bad sectors.

Question 33:

What does Device Manager display in Windows?
A. User permissions
B. Startup applications
C. Installed hardware and drivers
D. Running services
Correct Answer: C. Installed hardware and drivers
Explanation: Device Manager shows hardware components and driver statuses.

Question 34:

Which file format is used for Windows system backups?
A. .dll
B. .bak
C. .pst
D. .vhd
Correct Answer: D. .vhd
Explanation: .vhd (Virtual Hard Disk) files are often used for Windows system image backups.

Question 35:

A user suspects malware on their system. What should be the first response?
A. Delete system files
B. Reboot into Safe Mode
C. Clear browser cache
D. Reinstall Windows
Correct Answer: B. Reboot into Safe Mode
Explanation: Safe Mode loads minimal drivers and services, making it easier to detect and remove malware.

Question 36:

Which of the following is a command-line interface in Windows?
A. File Explorer
B. Notepad
C. Command Prompt
D. Event Viewer
Correct Answer: C. Command Prompt
Explanation: Command Prompt (cmd.exe) is used to run command-line tools in Windows.

Question 37:

What is the best way to protect against data loss?
A. Defragmentation
B. Antivirus software
C. Regular backups
D. Disabling UAC
Correct Answer: C. Regular backups
Explanation: Backups ensure that data can be recovered in case of corruption or failure.

Question 38:

What is the function of the Event Viewer in Windows?
A. View and manage installed applications
B. Display hardware configurations
C. Log and track system events and errors
D. Remove viruses
Correct Answer: C. Log and track system events and errors
Explanation: Event Viewer helps diagnose and audit system problems.

Question 39:

Which utility helps prevent unauthorized remote access in Windows?
A. Firewall
B. Disk Cleanup
C. Task Manager
D. Control Panel
Correct Answer: A. Firewall
Explanation: Firewalls block or allow traffic based on security rules.

Question 40:

Which of the following tools can be used to edit the boot configuration data in Windows?
A. sfc
B. regedit
C. bcdedit
D. gpedit
Correct Answer: C. bcdedit
Explanation: bcdedit manages boot settings and can fix boot-related issues.