Final Exam: Windows Desktop Administration

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

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  Outline the minimum and recommended windows 11 system requirements
  

  provide an overview of the features of windows 11
  

  list common feature specific requirements for windows 11 including 5g support, bitlocker to go, and microsoft teams
  

  discuss features that may be deprecated or removed from windows 11
  

  provide an overview of how to do a clean install of windows 11
  

  demonstrate how to create a windows 11 usb using the media creation tool
  

  install windows 11 on a system
  

  demonstrate how to complete setup after an install of windows 11
  

  differentiate between registry values, keys, and hives in windows 11
  

  provide an overview of the windows registry
  

  access the registry in windows 11
  

  access the settings app in windows 11
  

  outline windows applications and differentiate between microsoft 365 apps, power apps, .net apps, web apps, and windows apps
  

  provide an overview of windows compatible internet browsers including microsoft edge and internet explorer
  

  recognize common applications in windows 11 that are designed for productivity including to-do, onenote, and maps
  

  use the snipping tool in windows 11 and recognize how it can be helpful when troubleshooting a system
  

  access the microsoft management console within windows 11 and via the command prompt
  

  recognize scenarios in which to use the remote assistance feature in windows 11
  

  outline security considerations and options to secure remote desktop protocol
  

  create, delete, and administer user accounts in windows
  

  change account settings, such as password, account type, and account lockout
  

  provide an overview of the concept of user and group accounts in windows
  

  outline how local group policy editor can help control and manage accounts in a working environment
  

  manage devices in windows using powershell
  

  manage files and folders in powershell
  

  use the disk cleanup utility in windows
  

  use the service manager to start, stop, and restart services, troubleshoot services, and change service startup options and dependencies in windows
  

  access the device manager in order to install and update device drivers, and manage devices in windows, including enabling and disabling devices, changing device settings, and uninstalling devices
  

  manage files and folders using group policy in windows
  

  recognize the importance of keeping windows systems safe and secure
  

  outline common threats and vulnerabilities that can put a system at risk
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  provide an overview of the windows server update services (wsus) feature
  

  identify strategies for preventing security breaches and vulnerabilities and the importance of implementing strong security measures
  

  differentiate between the types of apps that can run on a windows system
  

  troubleshoot problems with installing and configuring applications
  

  manage application permissions and settings in windows, including configuring default programs and managing access to system resources
  

  uninstall and remove applications in windows, including using the control panel and the settings app
  

  configure network settings in windows, including setting up a wired or wireless connection, and configuring proxy settings
  

  use advanced tools such as the command prompt and powershell to manage network settings
  

  outline the principles of network security and the importance of keeping networks secure
  

  secure windows by configuring firewall and antivirus settings
  

  use the print management console to manage printer performance and resources
  

  share printers in windows, including setting up a shared printer and configuring printer permissions
  

  list common steps to troubleshoot problems with installing and configuring printers
  

  install and configure printers in windows
  

  manually run the disk defragmenter utility to defrag a hard drive
  

  schedule the disk defragmenter utility to run automatically
  

  access the device manager including using the command line
  

  use the system file checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files
  

  access and use file history in windows 11
  

  access and use onedrive in windows 10 and 11
  

  access and use system restore in windows 11 to revert back to an earlier state
  

  use the reset this pc option
  

  use the task manager to troubleshoot slowly running or frozen applications
  

  resolve common sound issues in windows
  

  troubleshoot compatibility settings issues in windows
  

  resolve common issues caused by windows updates
  

  provide an overview of the safe mode diagnostic feature
  

  troubleshoot internet connections using windows troubleshooter
  

  view reliability history on a windows 11 system
  

  access the performance monitor and use it to troubleshoot issues