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Introduction to Computer Studies

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Quizzes in Introduction to Computer Studies

A user of a Windows 10 PC wants to automatically sync the user profile across various Windows 10 devices that the user owns. How can the user accomplish this?

Correct answer(s):
    • Have the user sign into all devices with the Microsoft account of the user.


A user calls the help desk and reports that the workstation, when powering up, displays error messages about an invalid system disk or invalid boot disk. When a technician comes to the office, the user mentions that the workstation was working well the day before. The technician checks the workstation and makes sure that the cable is firmly connected between the hard drive and the motherboard. What is another likely cause of the problem?

Correct answer(s):
    • The MBR/GPT is corrupted.

A user is reporting that a file has been shared specifically with another user on the network, but the other user opens the file and is unable to save it once edited. What is the probable cause?

Correct answer(s):
    • The user shared the document with Read permissions.

A company has recently deployed Active Directory and now a workstation cannot connect to a network resource. A technician takes corrective action by modifying group policy settings. Which command should the technician use to make the workstation synchronize with the new settings?

Correct answer(s):
    • gpupdate

A user reports that a PC is losing files, not opening some files, and is performing slowly. The technician suspects problems with the hard drive. What should be done to protect the data that is on the PC and to determine the source of the problem, without risking total drive failure?

Correct answer(s):
    • Back up all important files, then run chkdsk.

A Windows 8 computer locks up with a stop error during startup and then automatically reboots. The automatic restart setting is making it difficult to see any error messages. What can be done so that the error messages can be viewed?

Correct answer(s):
    • Access the Advanced Startup options menu before the OS loads to disable the auto restart function.


A technician has successfully removed malware from a PC and finds that when the system is rebooted error messages are displayed about missing and corrupt system files. What utility can the technician use to replace or fix any corrupted system files?

Correct answer(s):
    • SFC

A technician has been asked to reinstall the OS on a computer that has a corrupted operating system. The technician inserts the installation media in the optical drive. What would be the most likely action the technician should perform next?

Correct answer(s):
    • Change the boot sequence in the BIOS.

A technician notices that a program that is listed in the registry of a Windows computer is not found on that computer. What is a possible solution to the problem?

Correct answer(s):
    • Reinstall the application. Then, run the uninstall program.