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220-802 · Question #402

A technician wants to create a customized list of common utilities that are easily accessible in the same location. Which of the following tools would allow them to build such a list?

The correct answer is B. MMC. The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) allows administrators to build custom consoles by adding snap-ins for specific administrative tools, creating a centralized and reusable management interface.

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Question

A technician wants to create a customized list of common utilities that are easily accessible in the same location. Which of the following tools would allow them to build such a list?

Options

  • AMSCONFIG
  • BMMC
  • CMSTSC
  • DMSINFO32

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    88% (22)
  • D
    8% (2)

Why each option

The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) allows administrators to build custom consoles by adding snap-ins for specific administrative tools, creating a centralized and reusable management interface.

AMSCONFIG

MSCONFIG is the System Configuration utility used for boot options and startup management, not for building custom tool consoles.

BMMCCorrect

MMC is a framework that hosts administrative snap-ins such as Device Manager, Disk Management, and Event Viewer. A technician can add any combination of snap-ins into a single saved .msc file, creating a personalized console with only the utilities they need accessible from one location.

CMSTSC

MSTSC is the Remote Desktop Connection client used to connect to remote computers, not a tool for organizing local utilities.

DMSINFO32

MSINFO32 opens the System Information tool, which displays read-only hardware and software details, and cannot be customized to host other utilities.

Concept tested: Building custom admin consoles with MMC snap-ins

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/mmc

Topics

#MMC#Microsoft Management Console#snap-ins#administrative tools

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