HNS M2: Installing and Optimizing Operating System Software

1. What is Disk Cleanup?

A. Deletes malware B. Removes temporary and unused files C. Upgrades RAM D. Installs applications

2. What is the function of the Boot Order?

A. Determines which device loads first B. Runs antivirus scan C. Opens BIOS password menu D. Installs drivers

3. What does Safe Mode do?

A. Boots with minimal drivers and services B. Formats the computer C. Installs updates D. Restarts the PC normally

4. What is a System Backup?

A. Creates a copy of files and settings B. Deletes system files C. Restarts the computer D. Changes desktop background

5. What is Virtual Memory?

A. Uses part of the hard disk as RAM B. Creates backup copies of files C. Scans for viruses D. Runs multiple OSs at once

6. What is the Device Manager used for?

A. Views and controls connected hardware B. Deletes unused files C. Manages user accounts D. Installs OS updates

7. What is Disk Defragmentation?

A. Removes viruses B. Rearranges files for faster access C. Installs device drivers D. Formats the hard disk

8. What does System Configuration (msconfig) manage?

A. Manages startup programs and services B. Formats the hard disk C. Deletes files D. Installs applications

9. What does Windows Update do?

A. Installs latest patches and drivers B. Defragments the disk C. Deletes temporary files D. Changes OS theme

10. What is Partitioning a Disk?

A. Splits storage into separate sections B. Cleans the disk C. Encrypts data D. Defragments files

11. What is the Registry Editor?

A. Edits OS configuration database B. Cleans disk space C. Runs system restore D. Monitors performance

12. What is an Operating System Upgrade?

A. Installing a newer version of the OS B. Cleaning temporary files C. Changing desktop wallpaper D. Deleting unused programs

13. What is the purpose of BIOS Setup?

A. Adjusts low-level hardware settings B. Installs new OS C. Runs games faster D. Uninstalls programs

14. What does the Task Manager do?

A. Monitors running applications and processes B. Defragments files C. Installs updates D. Cleans the registry

15. What is Formatting a Drive?

A. Prepares a disk for use by an OS B. Removes malware C. Installs updates D. Cleans keyboard and mouse

16. What is System Restore?

A. Reverts system settings to a previous date B. Deletes system files C. Installs hardware D. Runs antivirus software

17. What is the Disk Management Tool?

A. Creates, deletes, and formats partitions B. Installs drivers C. Cleans viruses D. Optimizes RAM usage

18. What is a Dual Boot Setup?

A. Installs two operating systems on one PC B. Duplicates hard drive data C. Uses two power supplies D. Splits screen into two

19. What is Device Driver Installation?

A. Enables hardware to communicate with the OS B. Removes unnecessary files C. Restarts the computer D. Changes screen brightness

20. What do Power Management Settings do?

A. Changes screen resolution B. Adjusts how system uses power C. Installs security updates D. Cleans hard disk

21. What does Software Licensing grant?

A. Grants permission to use software under specific terms B. Installs system updates automatically C. Removes expired applications D. Encrypts data on disk

22. What do Security Updates fix?

A. Backup system settings B. Rearrange files on disk C. Fix vulnerabilities in the OS D. Change system theme

23. What are Software Requirements?

A. Power settings adjustments B. Steps to defragment a drive C. List of antivirus programs D. Minimum hardware and OS specifications for installation

HNS Module 2: Installing and Optimizing Operating System Software

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