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When looking through some Windows documentation, you find a command line utility called “dxdiag.” What functionality does dxdiag provide? Pick two.

A) Identifies video and audio components

B) Tests video and audio components

C) Installs and uninstalls video and audio drivers

D) Tests the speed of your CPU

E) It’s a floor polish and a dessert topping!


The answers: A) Identifies video and audio components, and B) Tests video and audio components

The DirectX Diagnostic Tool can provide you with information about your system, DirectX compatible video and audio components, and diagnostic tools for input devices.

Want to know more? Watch “Command Line Utilities.”

There is a wealth of Windows utilities that can be run directly from the command line or launched from the Start menu. In this video, we’ll examine utilities like telnet, ping, msconfig, dxdiag, and many more.