312-50V9 · Question #388
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. The correct command to launch the Computer Management Console from the Windows command line is compmgmt.msc, which can be run directly without a full path when using the Run dialog or command prompt.
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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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The correct command to launch the Computer Management Console from the Windows command line is compmgmt.msc, which can be run directly without a full path when using the Run dialog or command prompt.
compmgmt.msc is the Microsoft Management Console snap-in file for Computer Management, which consolidates tools like Device Manager, Disk Management, and Event Viewer. Typing 'compmgmt.msc' (or the full path 'c:\compmgmt.msc' as shown) in the Run dialog or command prompt launches it directly. Admin privileges are required to access and modify many of its features.
gpedit.msc (not gpedit without the extension) launches the Local Group Policy Editor, not Computer Management.
ncpa.cpl opens the Network Connections control panel applet, not Computer Management.
services.msc launches the Services snap-in standalone, which is a component within Computer Management but not the full Computer Management Console.
Concept tested: Windows MMC snap-in commands and administration tools
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/mmc
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