The Windows Control Panel

Question 1

Internet Options

Answer 1

• General
• Basic display
• Security
• Different access based on site location
• Privacy
• Cookies, pop-up blocker, InPrivate browsing
• Connections
• VPN and proxy settings
• Programs
• Default browser, plugins, etc.
• Advanced
• Detailed configuration options (and reset!)

Question 2

Display

Answer 2

• Resolution options
  
  • Important for LCD monitor native resolutions
• Color depth and Refresh rate
  
  • Advanced Settings, Adapter modes

Question 3

User Accounts

Answer 3

• Local user accounts
  
  • Domains accounts are stored elsewhere
• Account name and type
• Change password
• Change picture
• Certificate information

Question 4

Folder Options

Answer 4

• Manage Windows Explorer
• Many options
• General
• Windows, expand folders
• View
• View hidden files, hide extensions
• Search
• Indexing, search options, searching non-indexed areas

Question 5

System

Answer 5

• Computer information
  
  • Including version and edition
• Performance / Advance settings
  
  • Virtual memory
• Remote settings
• System protection

Question 6

System Properties

Answer 6

• Computer information
  
  • Including version and edition
• Performance / Advance
  
  • Virtual memory
• Remote settings
  
  • Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop
• System protection
  
  • System Restore, select drives

Question 7

Windows Firewall

Answer 7

• Protect from attacks - Scans, malicious software
• Integrated into the operating system
• Control Panel / Windows Firewall

Question 8

Power options

Answer 8

• Power plans - Customize power usage

• Sleep (standby)
  
  • Open apps are stored in memory
  • Save power, startup quickly
  • Switches to hibernate if power is low
• Hibernate
  
  • Open docs and apps are saved to disk
  • Common on laptops

Question 9

Credential Manager

Answer 9

• Centralized management of web
and Windows credentials
• Each site can have a different username and
password

• Add additional Windows credentials
  
  • Certificates

Question 10

Programs and features

Answer 10

• Installed applications
  
  • Uninstall, size, version
• Windows features
  
  • Enable and disabl

Question 11

HomeGroup

Answer 11

• Easily share information
  
  • Windows 7 / Windows 8
  • No HomeGroup options on Windows 10
  • Documents, pictures, music, video
• A network for the home
  
  • Must be set to “Home” in Windows
• Enable HomeGroup
  
  • A single password for everyone

Question 12

Devices and Printers

Answer 12

• Everything on the network
• Desktops, laptops, printers, multimedia devices,
storage

• Quick and easy access
  
  • Much less complex than Device Manager
  • Properties, device configurations

Question 13

Sound

Answer 13

• Output options
  
  • Multiple sound devices may be available
• Set levels for output and input
  
  • Speakers and microphone

Question 14

Troubleshooting

Answer 14

• Some problems can be easily fixed
  
  • Have you tried turning it off and on again?
• Automate some of the most common fixes
  
  • Categorized
• May require elevated account access
  
  • Enabling / disabling hardware and features

Question 15

Network and Sharing Center

Answer 15

• All network adapters
  
  • Wired, wireless, etc.
• All network configs
  
  • HomeGroup
  • Adapter settings
  • Network addressing

Question 16

Device Manager

Answer 16

• The OS doesn’t know how to talk directly to most
hardware
• You need drivers

• Manage devices
  
  • Add, remove, disable
• First place to go when hardware isn’t working
  
  • Instant feedback

Question 17

BitLocker

Answer 17

• Full disk encryption
  
  • The operating system and all files
• A TPM is recommended
  
  • Trusted Platform Module
  • Use a flash drive or password if there’s no TPM
• Seamless
  
  • Works in the background
  • You never know it’s there

Question 18

Sync Center

Answer 18

• Make files available, even when you’re not online
  
  • Automatically sync when back online
  • Built-in sync conflict management
• Not available in Home editions
  
  • Needs offline file functionality
  • Only available in Pro and higher

• Mark files “Always available offline”

Question 19

The Programs and Features Windows Control Panel applet can be used for

Answer 19

Uninstalling applications

Conducting repair installation of a malfunctioning program

Adding/removing Windows components

Managing installed updates

Question 20

Which of the following locations provide direct access to the Device Manager applet in MS Windows?

Answer 20

Computer Management utility in the Administrative Tools folder in Windows Control Panel

Windows Run dialog box (after typing in devmgmt.msc and pressing Enter)

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