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Module 1 Graded Quiz: Windows Operating Systems :Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security (IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate) Answers 2025

1. Question 1 — Windows 11 Enterprise exclusive features

  • ❌ BranchCache

  • ❌ BitLocker (available in Pro & Enterprise)

  • Windows Autopatch

  • ❌ AppLocker (also in Enterprise & Education)

Explanation:
Windows Autopatch is exclusive to Windows 11 Enterprise.


2. Question 2 — When to use FAT instead of NTFS

  • When using removable storage devices for data transfer between diverse platforms

  • ❌ Managing huge files

  • ❌ Disk quota features

  • ❌ Prioritizing encryption

Explanation:
FAT is best for USB drives and devices that need cross-platform compatibility.


3. Question 3 — User-mode app crash impact

  • ❌ Crash whole OS

  • ❌ Force safe mode

  • Will not affect other apps or the OS

  • ❌ Crash other user-mode apps

Explanation:
User-mode apps run isolated → crash affects only that application.


4. Question 4 — Windows 11 Home feature to track stolen device

  • ❌ Firewall & Network Protection

  • Find My Device

  • ❌ Data Encryption

  • ❌ Secure Boot

Explanation:
“Find My Device” lets users locate lost or stolen Windows devices.


5. Question 5 — Apply new Group Policies immediately

  • ❌ ping

  • ❌ ipconfig

  • gpupdate

  • ❌ winver

Explanation:
gpupdate forces immediate Group Policy refresh.


6. Question 6 — Diagnose connectivity issues

  • ❌ diskpart

  • ❌ hostname

  • ❌ sfc

  • ping

Explanation:
ping checks basic network connectivity.


7. Question 7 — Real-time performance monitoring

  • ❌ Local Users and Groups

  • Performance Monitor

  • ❌ Services

  • ❌ Event Viewer

Explanation:
Performance Monitor tracks CPU, memory, disk, and network usage.


8. Question 8 — Setting up access for new employees

Correct answer is the most appropriate single action:

  • ❌ Add a User Wizard

  • ❌ Check the access level

  • ❌ Assign Microsoft 365 or email

  • Assign the user to groups

Explanation:
Group membership defines permissions and access across systems.


9. Question 9 — Snap-in to configure domain user/computer settings

  • Group Policy Management

  • ❌ Computer Management

  • ❌ Task Scheduler

  • ❌ Disk Management

Explanation:
Group Policy Management (GPMC) controls domain-wide settings.


10. Question 10 — Correct statement about Active Directory Forest

  • Collection of one or more domain trees

  • ❌ Ensures consistency… (that is Domain/OU function)

  • ❌ Encompasses all devices (Domain/OU)

  • ❌ Represents hierarchical structure (Domain Tree definition)

Explanation:
A forest is the top-level AD structure, containing one or more domain trees.


🧾 Summary Table

Q# Correct Answer
1 Windows Autopatch
2 Use FAT for removable cross-platform storage
3 It will not affect the OS or other apps
4 Find My Device
5 gpupdate
6 ping
7 Performance Monitor
8 Assign the user to groups
9 Group Policy Management
10 Collection of one or more domain trees