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What would you type on the Windows command line in order to launch the Computer Management Console provided that you are logged in as an admin?
The correct answer is A. c:\compmgmt.msc. Typing 'compmgmt.msc' at the Windows Run dialog or command line launches the Computer Management MMC console, which provides centralized access to system tools, storage, and services.
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What would you type on the Windows command line in order to launch the Computer Management Console provided that you are logged in as an admin?
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- Ac:\compmgmt.msc
- Bc:\gpedit
- Cc:\ncpa.cpl
- Dc:\services.msc
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(40 responses)- A93% (37)
- B3% (1)
- C5% (2)
Why each option
Typing 'compmgmt.msc' at the Windows Run dialog or command line launches the Computer Management MMC console, which provides centralized access to system tools, storage, and services.
compmgmt.msc is the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in file that opens the Computer Management console, giving admins access to Device Manager, Disk Management, Event Viewer, and more. While the path prefix 'c:\' is unnecessary (Windows locates .msc files via the system path), compmgmt.msc is the correct and only command among the choices that launches the Computer Management console.
gpedit.msc (not 'c:\gpedit') opens the Local Group Policy Editor, not the Computer Management console.
ncpa.cpl opens the Network Connections control panel applet for managing network adapters, not the Computer Management console.
services.msc opens only the Services snap-in, which is a subset of Computer Management, not the full Computer Management console.
Concept tested: Windows MMC snap-in commands for admin tools
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/mmc
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