220-802 Question #572: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: Shutdown /r. The Windows shutdown command accepts several switches that control its behavior: /r initiates a full shutdown followed by a restart (reboot); /s performs a full shutdown (powers off); /f forces running applications to close without warning; /i displays the Remote Shutdown Dialog

Question

A technician would like to restart a computer from a command line tool. Which of the following tools should the technician use?

Options

AShutdown /f
BShutdown /i
CShutdown /r
DShutdown /s

Explanation

The Windows shutdown command accepts several switches that control its behavior: /r initiates a full shutdown followed by a restart (reboot); /s performs a full shutdown (powers off); /f forces running applications to close without warning; /i displays the Remote Shutdown Dialog (a graphical interface). To restart a computer from the command line, the correct command is shutdown /r. Often combined as shutdown /r /t 0 to restart immediately with no delay.

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