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220-802 · Question #857

A technician needs to view some hidden files on the client's computer. Which of the following utilities would the technician use to unhide these files?

The correct answer is D. Folder Options. Folder Options in Windows allows users to configure the file explorer to show hidden and system files that are not visible by default.

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Question

A technician needs to view some hidden files on the client's computer. Which of the following utilities would the technician use to unhide these files?

Options

  • AAction Center
  • BUtility Manger
  • COffline Files
  • DFolder Options

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    91% (29)

Why each option

Folder Options in Windows allows users to configure the file explorer to show hidden and system files that are not visible by default.

AAction Center

Action Center monitors security and maintenance alerts such as antivirus status and Windows Update notifications - it does not control file visibility settings.

BUtility Manger

Utility Manager (now Ease of Access Center) manages accessibility features like Magnifier and Narrator and has no file display settings.

COffline Files

Offline Files manages which network files are cached locally for use without a network connection and does not affect hidden file visibility.

DFolder OptionsCorrect

Folder Options (accessed via Control Panel or the View menu in Windows Explorer) contains a 'Show hidden files, folders, and drives' setting under the View tab. Enabling this option causes Windows Explorer to display files and folders marked with the hidden attribute. This is the standard method for revealing hidden files without using command-line tools.

Concept tested: Configuring Windows to display hidden files via Folder Options

Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/show-hidden-files-0320fe58-0117-fd59-6851-9b7f9840fdb2

Topics

#folder options#hidden files#Windows settings#file visibility

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