This part follows the Computer Software portion of the official ASI Finger Print Bureau 2026 Technical Paper syllabus, including Operating Systems, DOS commands, Windows generations, installation and maintenance, file management, user accounts/passwords, administrative tools, Control Panel, Services, Settings, Multimedia and Printers
501. What does OS stand for?
Ans: Operating System.
502. What is an operating system?
Ans: System software that manages computer hardware and software resources.
503. Which software acts as an interface between user and hardware?
Ans: Operating system.
504. Give one example of an operating system.
Ans: Windows.
505. Is Windows system software or application software?
Ans: System software.
506. Linux is a:
Ans: Operating system.
507. Android is based on which operating-system family?
Ans: Linux.
508. macOS is developed by:
Ans: Apple.
509. Windows is developed by:
Ans: Microsoft.
510. The core component of an operating system is called:
Ans: Kernel.
511. The kernel manages:
Ans: Core system resources and hardware interaction.
512. Process management is a function of:
Ans: Operating system.
513. Memory management is performed by:
Ans: Operating system.
514. File management is a function of:
Ans: Operating system.
515. Device management is performed by:
Ans: Operating system.
516. Security management is an important function of:
Ans: Operating system.
517. The OS manages CPU:
Ans: Processes/tasks.
518. A running program is called a:
Ans: Process.
519. A program that is ready to execute is in the:
Ans: Ready state.
520. A process currently using the CPU is in the:
Ans: Running state.
521. A process waiting for an event is generally in:
Ans: Waiting/blocked state.
522. Multitasking means:
Ans: Running/managing multiple tasks apparently simultaneously.
523. Multiprocessing means:
Ans: Using multiple processors/cores for processing.
524. Multithreading means:
Ans: Executing multiple threads within a process.
525. Time-sharing allows:
Ans: Multiple users/tasks to share CPU time.
526. A GUI stands for:
Ans: Graphical User Interface.
527. A CLI stands for:
Ans: Command-Line Interface.
528. Windows primarily provides which interface?
Ans: GUI.
529. DOS primarily provides which interface?
Ans: Command-line interface.
530. GUI uses:
Ans: Windows, icons, menus and graphical controls.
531. CLI uses:
Ans: Text commands.
532. A desktop is:
Ans: The main graphical workspace of an OS.
533. An icon represents:
Ans: A file, folder, application, device or shortcut.
534. A shortcut is:
Ans: A link to another item.
535. The taskbar is primarily used to:
Ans: Access applications and manage open windows.
536. The Start menu provides:
Ans: Access to applications, settings and system functions.
537. File Explorer is used for:
Ans: Managing files and folders.
538. The Recycle Bin temporarily stores:
Ans: Deleted files.
539. Emptying Recycle Bin generally:
Ans: Permanently removes its contents from normal access.
540. The desktop wallpaper is:
Ans: Background image of the desktop.
541. A window is:
Ans: A graphical area in which an application or content is displayed.
542. The minimize button:
Ans: Hides the window from the desktop while keeping it open.
543. The maximize button:
Ans: Expands a window to fill the available desktop area.
544. The close button:
Ans: Closes the window/application.
545. Alt + Tab is used to:
Ans: Switch between open applications/windows.
546. Ctrl + C means:
Ans: Copy.
547. Ctrl + X means:
Ans: Cut.
548. Ctrl + V means:
Ans: Paste.
549. Ctrl + Z means:
Ans: Undo.
550. Ctrl + Y commonly means:
Ans: Redo.
551. Ctrl + A means:
Ans: Select all.
552. Ctrl + S means:
Ans: Save.
553. Ctrl + P means:
Ans: Print.
554. Ctrl + F is commonly used to:
Ans: Find/search.
555. Alt + F4 commonly:
Ans: Closes the active window/application.
556. Windows key + E opens:
Ans: File Explorer.
557. Windows key + R opens:
Ans: Run dialog.
558. Windows key + L:
Ans: Locks the computer.
559. Windows key + D:
Ans: Shows/hides desktop.
560. Ctrl + Shift + Esc opens:
Ans: Task Manager.
561. Task Manager is used to:
Ans: Monitor and manage processes, applications and system performance.
562. Task Manager can display:
Ans: CPU, memory, disk and network usage.
563. A process consumes:
Ans: System resources.
564. An application can be terminated using:
Ans: Task Manager, when appropriate.
565. Resource allocation is a function of:
Ans: Operating system.
566. A device driver is:
Ans: Software that allows the OS to communicate with hardware.
567. Drivers are needed for:
Ans: Proper operation of supported hardware devices.
568. Plug and Play means:
Ans: The OS can automatically detect/configure compatible hardware.
569. System booting means:
Ans: Starting the computer and loading the operating system.
570. Boot loader is responsible for:
Ans: Loading the operating system/kernel.
571. BIOS/UEFI is involved in:
Ans: Initial hardware initialization and boot process.
572. Firmware is:
Ans: Software embedded in hardware.
573. System software includes:
Ans: Operating systems and utility software.
574. Application software includes:
Ans: Programs designed for user tasks.
575. A word processor is:
Ans: Application software.
576. Antivirus is generally:
Ans: Utility/security software.
577. A utility program is designed to:
Ans: Perform system maintenance or management tasks.
578. Disk cleanup is a:
Ans: System maintenance utility.
579. Backup software is used for:
Ans: Data/system recovery.
580. File compression reduces:
Ans: Storage space required by data.
581. A compressed archive can contain:
Ans: Multiple files/folders.
582. ZIP is a:
Ans: Common compressed archive format.
583. Encryption is used primarily for:
Ans: Protecting data confidentiality.
584. Authentication verifies:
Ans: Identity.
585. Authorization determines:
Ans: What an authenticated user is allowed to access/do.
586. A password is used for:
Ans: Authentication/access control.
587. User accounts allow:
Ans: Different users to have separate settings and permissions.
588. An administrator account generally has:
Ans: Elevated privileges.
589. A standard user has:
Ans: More limited permissions than an administrator.
590. Least privilege means:
Ans: Giving only the permissions necessary for a task.
591. A file system organizes:
Ans: Files and directories on storage.
592. A folder is used to:
Ans: Organize files and subfolders.
593. A directory is another term commonly used for:
Ans: Folder.
594. A path identifies:
Ans: The location of a file or folder.
595. An absolute path specifies:
Ans: The complete location from the root/drive.
596. A relative path specifies:
Ans: A location relative to a current/reference location.
597. A file extension usually indicates:
Ans: File type/format.
598. .txt normally represents:
Ans: Plain text file.
599. .exe normally represents:
Ans: Executable program file.
600. .dll normally represents:
Ans: Dynamic-link library.
B. DOS & Command-Line Commands — 601–680
601. DOS stands for:
Ans: Disk Operating System.
602. DOS is primarily associated with:
Ans: Command-line operation.
603. DIR command is used to:
Ans: Display files and directories.
604. CD command is used to:
Ans: Change directory.
605. MD stands for:
Ans: Make Directory.
606. MKDIR is used to:
Ans: Create a directory.
607. RD stands for:
Ans: Remove Directory.
608. RMDIR is used to:
Ans: Remove a directory.
609. COPY command is used to:
Ans: Copy files.
610. MOVE command is used to:
Ans: Move files/directories.
611. DEL is used to:
Ans: Delete files.
612. ERASE is another command for:
Ans: Deleting files.
613. REN is used to:
Ans: Rename files.
614. RENAME is used to:
Ans: Rename files.
615. TYPE command displays:
Ans: Contents of a text file.
616. CLS is used to:
Ans: Clear the command screen.
617. DATE command displays/sets:
Ans: System date.
618. TIME command displays/sets:
Ans: System time.
619. VER displays:
Ans: DOS/Windows version information.
620. VOL displays:
Ans: Volume information.
621. LABEL is used to:
Ans: Create/change a disk volume label.
622. CHKDSK is used to:
Ans: Check a disk/file-system status for errors.
623. FORMAT is used to:
Ans: Format a storage volume.
624. Formatting can:
Ans: Prepare storage with a file system and may erase existing data.
625. DISKCOPY historically copies:
Ans: Disk contents.
626. TREE displays:
Ans: Directory structure.
627. PATH specifies:
Ans: Directories searched for executable commands.
628. ECHO is used to:
Ans: Display text or control command echoing.
629. PAUSE is used to:
Ans: Pause execution in a batch file.
630. EXIT is used to:
Ans: Exit the command interpreter/window.
631. HELP provides:
Ans: Command help.
632. CLS does not:
Ans: Delete files.
633. DIR /P commonly:
Ans: Displays directory contents page by page.
634. DIR /W commonly:
Ans: Displays directory contents in wide format.
635. Wildcards are used to:
Ans: Match groups of filenames.
636. * wildcard represents:
Ans: A sequence of characters.
637. ? wildcard represents:
Ans: A single character in traditional wildcard usage.
638. A:\ traditionally represents:
Ans: The root of drive A.
639. C:\ commonly represents:
Ans: The root of drive C.
640. A command prompt is:
Ans: Interface where commands are entered.
641. A batch file contains:
Ans: A sequence of commands.
642. Traditional DOS batch files use:
Ans: .BAT extension.
643. AUTOEXEC.BAT historically contained:
Ans: Commands executed during DOS startup.
644. CONFIG.SYS historically contained:
Ans: System configuration commands/settings.
645. CD .. generally moves:
Ans: To the parent directory.
646. CD\ generally moves to:
Ans: Root directory of the current drive.
647. MD TEST creates:
Ans: A directory named TEST.
648. RD TEST removes:
Ans: Directory TEST if conditions permit.
649. COPY A.TXT B.TXT generally:
Ans: Copies A.TXT to B.TXT.
650. REN OLD.TXT NEW.TXT:
Ans: Renames OLD.TXT to NEW.TXT.
651. DEL FILE.TXT generally:
Ans: Deletes FILE.TXT.
652. TYPE FILE.TXT displays:
Ans: Text contents of FILE.TXT.
653. DIR *.TXT lists:
Ans: TXT files matching the pattern.
654. DIR A*.* can list:
Ans: Files/directories beginning with A according to the pattern.
655. Command-line arguments are:
Ans: Values/options supplied to a command.
656. / ? or command help syntax can:
Ans: Display command usage/help in many Windows commands.
657. IPCONFIG is a Windows command used to:
Ans: Display/manage IP configuration information.
658. PING is used to:
Ans: Test network reachability/connectivity.
659. TRACERT is used to:
Ans: Trace the route to a network destination.
660. NSLOOKUP is used to:
Ans: Query DNS information.
661. NETSTAT displays:
Ans: Network connections/statistics.
662. TASKLIST displays:
Ans: Running processes.
663. TASKKILL can:
Ans: Terminate processes.
664. SYSTEMINFO displays:
Ans: Detailed system configuration information.
665. HOSTNAME displays:
Ans: Computer’s host name.
666. WHOAMI displays:
Ans: Current user identity/account.
667. SFC stands for:
Ans: System File Checker.
668. SFC is used to:
Ans: Check/repair protected Windows system files.
669. DISM is associated with:
Ans: Servicing and repairing Windows images/components.
670. GPUPDATE is associated with:
Ans: Updating Group Policy.
671. GPRESULT displays:
Ans: Resulting Group Policy information.
672. SHUTDOWN command can:
Ans: Shut down/restart a Windows computer.
673. SC command is associated with:
Ans: Windows services management.
674. NET USE can:
Ans: Connect/manage network resources such as shared drives.
675. NET USER can:
Ans: Manage/display local user account information.
676. ATTRIB is used to:
Ans: Display/change file attributes.
677. Read-only is a:
Ans: File attribute.
678. Hidden is a:
Ans: File attribute.
679. System is a:
Ans: File attribute.
680. Archive is a:
Ans: Traditional file attribute.
C. Windows Generations & Features — 681–750
681. Windows is developed by:
Ans: Microsoft.
682. Windows 1.0 was released in:
Ans: 1985.
683. Windows 3.1 was part of the:
Ans: Early Windows graphical environment era.
684. Windows 95 introduced a major:
Ans: Consumer Windows graphical interface evolution.
685. Windows 98 was a:
Ans: Microsoft consumer operating system.
686. Windows ME stands for:
Ans: Windows Millennium Edition.
687. Windows XP was a:
Ans: Microsoft operating system.
688. Windows XP was known for:
Ans: Combining consumer usability with the NT-based architecture.
689. Windows Vista followed:
Ans: Windows XP.
690. Windows 7 followed:
Ans: Windows Vista.
691. Windows 8 followed:
Ans: Windows 7.
692. Windows 8.1 followed:
Ans: Windows 8.
693. Windows 10 followed:
Ans: Windows 8.1.
694. Windows 11 followed:
Ans: Windows 10.
695. Windows NT is associated with:
Ans: Windows NT operating-system family.
696. NT originally stood for:
Ans: New Technology.
697. Windows NT architecture became the foundation for:
Ans: Modern Windows versions.
698. Windows 95 introduced the:
Ans: Start menu and taskbar concept familiar to later Windows versions.
699. Windows Explorer/File Explorer is used for:
Ans: File and folder management.
700. Windows Control Panel provides:
Ans: System configuration options.
701. Modern Windows also uses:
Ans: Settings application.
702. Windows Update is used to:
Ans: Obtain/install system updates.
703. Windows updates can provide:
Ans: Security fixes, bug fixes and feature updates.
704. A service pack historically contained:
Ans: Collection of updates/fixes.
705. Windows Defender is associated with:
Ans: Microsoft security/antimalware protection.
706. Windows Firewall provides:
Ans: Network traffic filtering/protection.
707. BitLocker is used for:
Ans: Drive encryption.
708. NTFS is commonly used by:
Ans: Modern Windows systems.
709. Windows Registry stores:
Ans: Configuration information.
710. Registry Editor is commonly launched using:
Ans: regedit.
711. Changing registry settings incorrectly can:
Ans: Cause system/application problems.
712. Windows Event Viewer is used to:
Ans: View system/application/security event logs.
713. Device Manager manages:
Ans: Hardware devices and drivers.
714. Disk Management is used to:
Ans: Manage disks, volumes and partitions.
715. Computer Management is:
Ans: A Windows administrative console containing multiple management tools.
716. Task Scheduler is used to:
Ans: Schedule automated tasks.
717. Services console is used to:
Ans: Manage Windows services.
718. Services can run:
Ans: In the background.
719. A Windows service can have a:
Ans: Startup type.
720. Automatic startup means:
Ans: Service starts automatically according to system configuration.
721. Manual startup means:
Ans: Service can be started when required/triggered.
722. Disabled service means:
Ans: It is prevented from starting normally.
723. Windows Security provides:
Ans: Security management features.
724. Windows Hello is associated with:
Ans: Modern authentication methods.
725. Windows Search is used to:
Ans: Find files, settings and applications.
726. Clipboard temporarily stores:
Ans: Copied/cut data.
727. Snipping Tool is used for:
Ans: Capturing screenshots.
728. Notepad is used for:
Ans: Basic text editing.
729. WordPad historically provided:
Ans: Basic rich-text editing.
730. Paint is used for:
Ans: Basic image editing/drawing.
731. Calculator is a:
Ans: Windows utility/application.
732. Magnifier is an:
Ans: Accessibility utility.
733. Narrator is an:
Ans: Accessibility screen-reading tool.
734. On-Screen Keyboard provides:
Ans: Virtual keyboard input.
735. Accessibility features help:
Ans: Users with different accessibility needs.
736. Windows Explorer was renamed:
Ans: File Explorer in newer Windows versions.
737. File Explorer navigation pane provides:
Ans: Access to locations such as drives and folders.
738. Quick Access provides:
Ans: Convenient access to frequently/recently used locations.
739. A drive letter identifies:
Ans: A logical storage volume/location in Windows.
740. The root directory of C drive is:
Ans: C:\
741. The Windows directory commonly contains:
Ans: Operating-system files.
742. Program Files generally contains:
Ans: Installed application files.
743. Users directory generally contains:
Ans: User profiles/data.
744. AppData generally contains:
Ans: Application-specific user/system data.
745. Temporary files are commonly used for:
Ans: Short-term application/system operations.
746. Recycle Bin is:
Ans: A temporary holding location for deleted files.
747. File Explorer can:
Ans: Copy, move, rename and delete files.
748. Windows Search can search:
Ans: Files, applications and settings.
749. The notification area/system tray is located:
Ans: On the taskbar.
750. The Start menu provides:
Ans: Access to installed applications and system functions.
D. Installation & Maintenance — 751–820
751. Before installing an operating system, important data should be:
Ans: Backed up.
752. A bootable USB can be used for:
Ans: Windows installation/recovery.
753. Windows installation media contains:
Ans: Files required to install Windows.
754. Installation partition selection determines:
Ans: Where Windows is installed.
755. A clean installation may:
Ans: Remove existing data on the selected partition.
756. An upgrade installation generally:
Ans: Updates an existing installation while attempting to preserve supported data/settings.
757. Windows activation verifies:
Ans: Licensing/activation status.
758. Product keys are associated with:
Ans: Software licensing.
759. Windows Update is important for:
Ans: Security and system maintenance.
760. Driver updates may:
Ans: Improve compatibility or fix device issues.
761. A restore point is used for:
Ans: Reverting certain system changes.
762. System Restore generally affects:
Ans: System files/settings rather than acting as a full personal-data backup.
763. Backup differs from System Restore because:
Ans: Backup is intended for recovery of data/system copies; System Restore targets system state.
764. Disk Cleanup is used to:
Ans: Remove unnecessary files.
765. Storage Sense can:
Ans: Automatically manage/remove certain unnecessary files.
766. Defragmentation is mainly useful for:
Ans: HDDs.
767. TRIM is relevant to:
Ans: SSDs.
768. Windows Security can help with:
Ans: Malware protection.
769. Firewall configuration controls:
Ans: Certain inbound/outbound network traffic.
770. An administrator should avoid:
Ans: Unnecessary privileged operations.
771. User Account Control is abbreviated:
Ans: UAC.
772. UAC helps:
Ans: Limit unauthorized changes requiring elevated privileges.
773. A UAC prompt may appear when:
Ans: An action requires administrative permission.
774. Regular software updates help:
Ans: Reduce exposure to known vulnerabilities.
775. Unsupported software may:
Ans: Lack security updates.
776. Antivirus definitions should be:
Ans: Kept updated.
777. A firewall should be:
Ans: Properly configured and enabled where appropriate.
778. Automatic updates can:
Ans: Install updates without manual intervention, according to settings.
779. A recovery drive can help:
Ans: Troubleshoot/recover a Windows installation.
780. Safe Mode is used for:
Ans: Troubleshooting with limited drivers/services.
781. Startup Repair is used for:
Ans: Diagnosing/repairing certain boot problems.
782. System File Checker command is:
Ans: sfc.
783. DISM can repair:
Ans: Windows component/image problems.
784. Disk Management can create:
Ans: Partitions/volumes.
785. Formatting a partition may:
Ans: Erase its existing file-system data.
786. NTFS supports:
Ans: Features such as permissions and journaling.
787. File permissions control:
Ans: Who can access or modify files.
788. A user account should ideally have:
Ans: Appropriate permissions for its role.
789. Strong passwords should:
Ans: Be difficult to guess.
790. Password reuse increases:
Ans: Security risk.
791. Multi-factor authentication improves:
Ans: Account security.
792. Windows Firewall is a:
Ans: Host-based firewall.
793. Malware scanning should be:
Ans: Performed regularly/when appropriate.
794. A quarantine area is used to:
Ans: Isolate suspicious/malicious files.
795. Installing software from trusted sources helps:
Ans: Reduce malware risk.
796. Pirated software can present:
Ans: Security and legal risks.
797. Software licensing specifies:
Ans: Terms under which software may be used.
798. Open-source software generally:
Ans: Makes source code available under its license terms.
799. Proprietary software generally:
Ans: Is controlled/licensed by its owner.
800. A patch is:
Ans: An update intended to fix bugs/security issues or improve software.
801. A hotfix is generally:
Ans: A targeted software fix released for a particular issue.
802. Service packs were:
Ans: Collections of updates/fixes in older software distribution models.
803. System maintenance includes:
Ans: Updates, backups, security checks and storage management.
804. Regular backups protect against:
Ans: Data loss.
805. Backup verification ensures:
Ans: Backups are usable/recoverable.
806. Restore testing checks:
Ans: Whether backed-up data can actually be recovered.
807. An incremental backup stores:
Ans: Changes since the previous backup.
808. A differential backup stores:
Ans: Changes since the last full backup.
809. A full backup stores:
Ans: All selected data.
810. Offline backups help protect against:
Ans: Certain malware/ransomware scenarios.
811. Disk health can be monitored using:
Ans: SMART information and diagnostic tools.
812. Event Viewer can help diagnose:
Ans: System/application/security events.
813. Task Manager can help identify:
Ans: Resource-intensive applications/processes.
814. Startup programs can affect:
Ans: Boot time and system performance.
815. Removing unnecessary startup applications can:
Ans: Improve startup performance.
816. Uninstalling unused applications can:
Ans: Free storage and reduce unnecessary software.
817. Temporary files can:
Ans: Consume storage space.
818. System logs are useful for:
Ans: Troubleshooting and auditing.
819. A system image can be used for:
Ans: Restoring a system to a captured state.
820. Preventive maintenance aims to:
Ans: Reduce failures and maintain reliable operation.
E. File Management — 821–880
821. A file is:
Ans: A named collection of data stored on a storage medium.
822. A folder is used to:
Ans: Organize files.
823. A subfolder is:
Ans: A folder contained within another folder.
824. File Explorer is used to:
Ans: Manage files and folders.
825. Copying a file creates:
Ans: Another copy while retaining the original.
826. Moving a file:
Ans: Changes its location.
827. Renaming a file changes:
Ans: Its name, not necessarily its contents.
828. Deleting a file from normal Windows Explorer usually sends it to:
Ans: Recycle Bin.
829. Shift + Delete generally:
Ans: Deletes a file without placing it in Recycle Bin.
830. A file extension follows:
Ans: The filename, usually after a period.
831. .docx is associated with:
Ans: Microsoft Word document.
832. .xlsx is associated with:
Ans: Microsoft Excel workbook.
833. .pptx is associated with:
Ans: Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.
834. .pdf represents:
Ans: Portable Document Format.
835. .jpg is an:
Ans: Image format.
836. .png is an:
Ans: Image format.
837. .mp3 is commonly an:
Ans: Audio format.
838. .mp4 is commonly a:
Ans: Multimedia/video container format.
839. .zip is commonly:
Ans: Compressed archive format.
840. A hidden file:
Ans: Is normally not shown in standard Explorer views unless hidden-item display is enabled.
841. File properties can show:
Ans: Information such as size, type, location and timestamps.
842. File size is measured in:
Ans: Bytes and larger units.
843. File timestamp can include:
Ans: Created, modified and accessed times.
844. Sorting files can be based on:
Ans: Name, date, type or size.
845. File search can use:
Ans: Names, extensions and other available metadata.
846. Wildcards are useful for:
Ans: Matching groups of filenames.
847. *.docx means:
Ans: Files with .docx extension.
848. File permissions determine:
Ans: Access rights.
849. Read permission allows:
Ans: Reading/viewing data.
850. Write permission allows:
Ans: Modifying/writing data.
851. Execute permission allows:
Ans: Executing a file where applicable.
852. NTFS supports:
Ans: File/folder permissions.
853. File compression can:
Ans: Reduce storage requirements.
854. Compression may be:
Ans: Lossless or lossy depending on the method/data.
855. Lossless compression allows:
Ans: Exact reconstruction of original data.
856. Lossy compression:
Ans: Removes some information to reduce size.
857. ZIP compression is generally:
Ans: Lossless.
858. A backup copy should preferably be:
Ans: Stored separately from the original.
859. Cloud storage means:
Ans: Storing data on remote provider infrastructure accessed over a network.
860. Local storage means:
Ans: Storage physically available on/near the user’s system.
861. File path identifies:
Ans: Where a file is located.
862. Root directory is:
Ans: Top-level directory of a volume.
863. Parent directory is:
Ans: The directory containing another directory/file.
864. File Explorer’s address bar displays:
Ans: Current location/path.
865. Clipboard supports:
Ans: Cut, copy and paste operations.
866. Drag-and-drop can:
Ans: Move/copy files depending on context and modifier keys.
867. Ctrl + drag can commonly:
Ans: Copy an item in Windows Explorer.
868. A shortcut file is:
Ans: A link to another item.
869. Shortcut deletion generally:
Ans: Deletes the shortcut, not the target file.
870. File association determines:
Ans: Which application opens a file type by default.
871. Default application means:
Ans: Application automatically used for a particular file type/action.
872. Rename operation generally preserves:
Ans: File contents.
873. File duplication means:
Ans: Creating another copy.
874. A directory tree shows:
Ans: Hierarchical organization of folders.
875. A file system provides:
Ans: Methods for naming, storing and accessing files.
876. NTFS is a:
Ans: File system.
877. FAT32 is a:
Ans: File system.
878. exFAT is useful particularly for:
Ans: Removable/flash storage compatibility.
879. NTFS journaling helps:
Ans: Maintain file-system consistency after certain failures.
880. File management includes:
Ans: Creating, copying, moving, renaming, organizing and deleting files.
F. User Accounts & Passwords — 881–920
881. A user account identifies:
Ans: A user/security principal on a computer system.
882. Windows user accounts can be:
Ans: Local or connected to supported online identity systems.
883. A local account is:
Ans: Account managed on the local computer.
884. Administrator account has:
Ans: Elevated privileges.
885. Standard user account has:
Ans: Limited privileges.
886. Guest accounts historically provided:
Ans: Limited temporary access.
887. A username identifies:
Ans: An account.
888. A password is used to:
Ans: Authenticate access.
889. A strong password should generally:
Ans: Be long, unique and difficult to guess.
890. Passwords should not be:
Ans: Shared unnecessarily.
891. Password reuse is:
Ans: A security risk.
892. Password managers can help:
Ans: Generate/store unique passwords securely.
893. Account lockout can help protect against:
Ans: Repeated password guessing.
894. Authentication means:
Ans: Verifying identity.
895. Authorization means:
Ans: Determining permitted actions/resources.
896. Biometrics are:
Ans: Authentication factors based on biological/behavioral characteristics.
897. Fingerprint authentication is an example of:
Ans: Biometric authentication.
898. A PIN is:
Ans: A knowledge/secret authentication factor.
899. An OTP is:
Ans: One-Time Password.
900. MFA stands for:
Ans: Multi-Factor Authentication.
901. MFA requires:
Ans: Two or more distinct authentication factors.
902. A security question is generally:
Ans: A knowledge-based authentication/recovery mechanism.
903. User permissions should follow:
Ans: Least privilege.
904. UAC stands for:
Ans: User Account Control.
905. UAC helps prevent:
Ans: Unauthorized elevation of privileges.
906. Locking a computer:
Ans: Prevents casual access while keeping the session active.
907. Windows + L:
Ans: Locks the computer.
908. Sign out means:
Ans: Ends the current user session.
909. Restart means:
Ans: Reboots the operating system.
910. Shut down means:
Ans: Powers down the computer.
911. Sleep mode:
Ans: Uses low power while preserving the current session.
912. Hibernate:
Ans: Saves session state to storage and powers down with very low/no active power use.
913. A user profile contains:
Ans: User-specific settings and data.
914. Profile permissions help:
Ans: Protect users’ data.
915. An administrator can generally:
Ans: Install software and modify system settings subject to policy.
916. Standard users may need:
Ans: Administrator approval for privileged operations.
917. Account auditing can help:
Ans: Track account/security activity.
918. A disabled account:
Ans: Cannot normally be used for interactive login.
919. Removing an account should be done:
Ans: According to organizational policy and data-retention requirements.
920. Strong authentication helps protect against:
Ans: Unauthorized access.
G. Administrative Tools — 921–960
921. Device Manager is used to:
Ans: Manage hardware devices and drivers.
922. Disk Management is used to:
Ans: Manage disks and partitions.
923. Event Viewer is used to:
Ans: View system/application/security logs.
924. Task Scheduler is used to:
Ans: Schedule tasks.
925. Services management is used to:
Ans: Start, stop and configure services.
926. Computer Management combines:
Ans: Several administrative tools in one console.
927. Performance Monitor is used to:
Ans: Monitor system performance counters.
928. Resource Monitor provides:
Ans: Detailed resource usage information.
929. Task Manager displays:
Ans: Running applications/processes and resource usage.
930. Registry Editor is:
Ans: A tool for viewing/editing Windows Registry.
931. Incorrect registry modifications can:
Ans: Damage system configuration.
932. Local Security Policy manages:
Ans: Certain local security settings.
933. Group Policy controls:
Ans: System/user configuration policies.
934. Command Prompt provides:
Ans: Command-line access.
935. PowerShell is:
Ans: A command-line shell and scripting environment.
936. Windows Terminal can host:
Ans: Command-line shells such as Command Prompt and PowerShell.
937. System Configuration utility is associated with:
Ans: Startup/system configuration troubleshooting.
938. msconfig launches:
Ans: System Configuration.
939. services.msc opens:
Ans: Services management console.
940. devmgmt.msc opens:
Ans: Device Manager.
941. diskmgmt.msc opens:
Ans: Disk Management.
942. eventvwr.msc opens:
Ans: Event Viewer.
943. taskschd.msc opens:
Ans: Task Scheduler.
944. compmgmt.msc opens:
Ans: Computer Management.
945. control can open:
Ans: Control Panel.
946. regedit opens:
Ans: Registry Editor.
947. cmd opens:
Ans: Command Prompt.
948. powershell can launch:
Ans: PowerShell.
949. Run dialog can be opened using:
Ans: Windows + R.
950. Administrative tools should be used:
Ans: Carefully because they can change system configuration.
951. Event logs include:
Ans: Information, warnings and errors.
952. Application logs contain:
Ans: Events related to applications.
953. System logs contain:
Ans: System-related events.
954. Security logs contain:
Ans: Security/audit-related events.
955. Performance monitoring can identify:
Ans: Resource bottlenecks.
956. CPU utilization measures:
Ans: Processor activity.
957. Memory utilization measures:
Ans: RAM usage.
958. Disk utilization measures:
Ans: Storage I/O activity.
959. Network utilization measures:
Ans: Network traffic/activity.
960. Administrative tools are useful for:
Ans: System configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting.
H. Control Panel & Windows Settings — 961–980
961. Control Panel is used for:
Ans: Configuring Windows system settings.
962. Programs and Features can be used to:
Ans: Uninstall installed applications.
963. Device settings can be managed through:
Ans: Windows Settings/Control Panel/Device Manager depending on the setting.
964. Network settings can configure:
Ans: Network connections and related options.
965. Display settings control:
Ans: Resolution, scaling and related display options.
966. Personalization settings control:
Ans: Themes, background and appearance.
967. Date and Time settings control:
Ans: System date, time and time-zone settings.
968. User Accounts settings manage:
Ans: User/account-related options.
969. Windows Update settings manage:
Ans: Update behavior and update installation.
970. Privacy settings control:
Ans: Certain data/app permissions and privacy options.
971. Bluetooth settings manage:
Ans: Bluetooth devices/connections.
972. Printer settings manage:
Ans: Installed printers and printing preferences.
973. Sound settings manage:
Ans: Audio input/output devices and volume.
974. Storage settings show:
Ans: Storage usage and management options.
975. Accessibility settings help:
Ans: Configure features for users with accessibility needs.
976. Power settings manage:
Ans: Power plans and related behavior.
977. Windows Security settings include:
Ans: Security and threat-protection controls.
978. Firewall settings manage:
Ans: Network firewall configuration.
979. Backup settings help:
Ans: Configure supported backup/recovery features.
980. Settings application is:
Ans: A modern Windows interface for system configuration.
I. Multimedia & Printers — 981–1000
981. Multimedia combines:
Ans: Multiple media types such as text, audio, images and video.
982. Digital audio represents:
Ans: Sound as digital data.
983. A microphone is an:
Ans: Audio input device.
984. Speakers are:
Ans: Audio output devices.
985. A sound card handles:
Ans: Audio input/output and processing.
986. A webcam is an:
Ans: Image/video input device.
987. A digital camera captures:
Ans: Digital images/video.
988. A scanner is an:
Ans: Image/document input device.
989. A printer is an:
Ans: Output device.
990. A laser printer uses:
Ans: Toner and laser/electrophotographic technology.
991. An inkjet printer uses:
Ans: Liquid ink droplets.
992. A dot-matrix printer uses:
Ans: Pins striking an ink ribbon.
993. A thermal printer uses:
Ans: Heat-sensitive printing technology.
994. Printer resolution is commonly measured in:
Ans: DPI — dots per inch.
995. DPI stands for:
Ans: Dots Per Inch.
996. A printer driver allows:
Ans: The operating system to communicate with the printer.
997. A print queue contains:
Ans: Pending print jobs.
998. A network printer can be accessed:
Ans: Over a network.
999. Print Spooler is a Windows service responsible for:
Ans: Managing print jobs.
1000. If a printer is not printing, basic troubleshooting includes checking:
Ans: Power, connection, driver, printer status and print queue.
🎯 Part 2 Revision Priority
For the ASI FPB Technical Paper, give extra attention to:
Operating-system functions
Windows shortcuts
DOS/command-line commands
Windows versions and features
File systems — NTFS, FAT32, exFAT
File/folder management
User accounts, permissions and passwords
UAC and administrator privileges
Device Manager
Task Manager
Event Viewer
Disk Management
Windows Services
Control Panel and Settings
Windows Update
System Restore and backups
Printers and Print Spooler
Multimedia devices
These topics correspond to the Computer Software areas specified in the official Technical Paper syllabus.