Patch and Hang
You’ve just updated the operating system and a number of security patches on your Windows XP workstations, and now the computer hangs before the login prompt. Which of these would be the best next step for resolving this issue?
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If you start me up I’ll always stop
When you login to your Windows 7 system, you receive an error message that does not display any application name. The error message is a series of numbers and doesn’t appear to offer any additional references. Which of these methods would best assist you with troubleshooting this error? Pick two.
Internet by Proxy
What is the fundamental purpose of a network proxy? A) Creates a functional separation between users and the Internet B) Increases bandwidth capacity of network communication C) Routes network traffic between subnets D) Encrypts traffic between users and a remote location E) Makes fresh donuts in minutes!
You’ve got mail! Oh, wait.
You suspect that a bad DNS server is causing your mail server to fail when sending outbound messages. Which of these Windows commands can tell you which DNS server you are currently using?
More Than One Ping Only
You are trying to ping a Windows 7 system on your local subnet. Although the destination device can browse web sites, it won’t respond to any of your ping requests. Which of these could most likely cause this lack of response?
Counting the numbers
Why are most 802.11b access points configured to use channels 1, 6, or 11, but rarely the channels in-between?
MAC the butter knife
What is a disadvantage of using MAC filtering as a security feature on your wireless access point?
Autonotrun
You are using a friend’s USB memory stick on your Windows XP laptop, and you’d like to be sure that nothing runs automatically when the USB stick is connected. What key can you hold down to disable autorun during this process?