220-802 Question #673: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: MSCONFIG. MSCONFIG (System Configuration) is the Windows utility used to manage startup programs and services, allowing a technician to disable applications that launch at boot.

Question

A newly installed application runs every time the operating system boots causing a delay during startup. Which of the following tools will allow a technician to resolve the problem?

Options

ASFC
BDXDIAG
CREGSRV32
DMSCONFIG

Explanation

MSCONFIG (System Configuration) is the Windows utility used to manage startup programs and services, allowing a technician to disable applications that launch at boot.

Common mistakes.

A. SFC (System File Checker) scans and repairs corrupted Windows system files and has no ability to manage startup programs.
B. DXDIAG is the DirectX Diagnostic Tool used to gather hardware and driver information for troubleshooting graphics and sound issues.
C. REGSVR32 is used to register or unregister COM/ActiveX DLL components and does not manage startup entries.

Concept tested. Managing startup programs with MSCONFIG

Reference. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/using-system-configuration-in-windows-7-and-8-b03e75e0-52ac-f4f7-9e05-5f13e5c0f0a2

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