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220-802 · Question #401
220-802 Question #401: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: MSCONFIG. MSCONFIG (System Configuration) provides a Startup tab that allows a technician to enable or disable programs that launch at boot, making it the best tool for diagnosing slow startup times.
Question
A user states that their machine is taking much longer to boot than usual. Which of the following utilities would BEST allow a technician to limit what is launched at startup?
Options
- AAPPWIZ.CPL
- BDXDIAG
- CMSCONFIG
- DREGEDIT
Explanation
MSCONFIG (System Configuration) provides a Startup tab that allows a technician to enable or disable programs that launch at boot, making it the best tool for diagnosing slow startup times.
Common mistakes.
- A. APPWIZ.CPL opens Programs and Features (Add/Remove Programs) in Control Panel, which is used for installing or uninstalling software, not managing startup entries.
- B. DXDIAG is the DirectX Diagnostic Tool used to test DirectX components and display adapters and has no relationship to startup program management.
- D. REGEDIT is the Registry Editor and while startup entries can be found in registry keys, it is not the best or most user-friendly tool for managing startup programs compared to MSCONFIG.
Concept tested. Managing startup programs with MSCONFIG
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