WGU D317 - IT APPLICATIONS FINAL TEST
2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Startup Processes and Services Console.
Answer: apps and scripts set to run when the computer starts or when the
user signs in. Startup items can be configured as shortcuts, registry entries,
or TaskScheduler triggers
◍ What happens when you toggle game mode on?.
Answer: It suspends Windows Update
◍ System Preferences.
Answer: A panel that is the equivalent of the Windows Settings app. It is the
central "go-to" place for changing settings and network options and
optimizing a macOS configuration.System Preferences can be used to
configure input device options.
◍ Network Management Commands.
Answer: In Linux, Ethernet interfaces are classically identified as
eth0,eth1,eth2, and so on, although some network packages now use
different schemes, such as en prefixes. You need to distinguish between the
running configuration and the persistent configuration.The persistent
configuration is the one applied after a reboot or after a network adapter is
reinitialized. The method of applying an IP configuration to an adapter
interface is specific to each distribution. Historically, the persistent
configuration was applied by editing the /etc/network/interfaces file and
brining interfaces up or down with the ifup and ifdown scripts. Many
distributions now use the NetworkManager package, which can be operated
using a GUI or the nmcli tools. Alternatively, a network configuration might
be managed using the systemd-networkd configuration manager
,◍ These apps require administrator privileges to install due to it being installed
by running a setup program or MSI installer, these are?.
Answer: Desktop apps
◍ A network administrator is looking for an alternative network operating
system (NOS) but also does not want a steep learning curve. Which of the
following optimizes for NOW functionality?.
Answer: Windows Server 2019
◍ Windows Event Viewer.
Answer: This allows you to monitor system events. It maintains logs about
computer programs, security, and system events.(in the Applications &
Service Logs > Microsoft\Windows > WindowsUpdateClient > Operational
log file)If an update fails to install, the log should be checked to find the
cause; the update will fail with an error code that you can look up on the
Microsoft Knowledge Base
◍ Inheritance.
Answer: File system access-control-concept where child objects are
automatically assigned the same permissions as their parent object.The first
consideration is that NTFS permissions assigned to a folder are
automatically inherited by the files & subfolders created under the folder.
Default inheritance can be disabled via Security>Advanced>PermissionThe
2nd consideration is the combo of share & NTFS permissions. The
permissions design needs to account for the following factors:Share perms
only protect the resource when it's accessed across network; NTFS
permissions apply locally & across networkShare permissions are set at the
root of the share & all files & subdirectories inherit the same perms.NTFS
perms inheritance is configurable & therefore is used in combo with the
share perms to provide greater flexibility; for example, to place more
restrictive perms at lower levels in the directory structureIf both share &
NTFS perms are applied to the same resource, the most restrictive applies
when the file or folder is accessed over the network. For ex, if the group
"Everyone" has Read perms to a share and the "Users" group is given
, Modify perms through NTFS perms, the effective perms for a member of
the "Users" group will be Read
◍ Services Console (services.msc).
Answer: Start, stop, and pause processes running in the background
◍ Standby/Suspend to RAM.
Answer: Cuts power to most devices (for example the CPU, monitor, disk
drives, and peripherals) but maintains power to the memory. This is also
referred to as ACPI modes S1-S3
◍ What tool would you use to add a user to a local security group?.
Answer: You can change the account type between Standard and
Administrator via Control Panel, but the Local Users and Groups
management console is the tool to use for a custom security group. You
could also use the net localgroup command.
◍ This shortcut in Control Panel links to a folder of shortcuts to several
advanced configuration consoles, this is the _________ shortcut..
Answer: Administrative Tools
◍ Recovery Menu.
Answer: macOS includes a set of utilities that you can use to restore a Mac
from the Time Machine backup program, reinstall macOS from a system
image, or reformat or repair the system disk. To access the Recovery menu,
as you power up the Apple Mac, hold down the COMMAND+R keys until
you see the Apple logo. After selecting your language, it will boot into
macOS Recovery, enabling you to select from the options shown When you
reboot an Apple Mac, if the startup drive is not available for nay reason and
it's connected to the Internet, the computer will try to boot from a web-based
drive. Ise a Time Machine snapshot backup if you want to restore the Mac to
a specific point in time; for example, if you have replaced or reformatted the
hard drive
◍ What page contains shortcuts to the management pages for the built-in
Windows Defender virus/threat protection and firewall product?.
, Answer: Windows Security
◍ In terms of system hardware, what is the main advantage of a 64-bit version
of Windows?.
Answer: Support for more than 4 GB RAM
◍ You are monitoring CPU Usage and notice that it often jumps to 100% and
then falls back. Does this indicate a problem?.
Answer: Probably not - CPU Usage usually peaks and falls. If it stays over
80-90%, the system could require a faster CPU, or if it spikes continually,
there could be a faulty application
◍ The ____ console displays a summary of any fixed and removable disks.
Answer: Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc)
◍ Network Interface Card (NIC).
Answer: Adapter card that provides one or more Ethernet ports for
connecting hosts to a network so that they can exchange data over a link
◍ cd Command.
Answer: cd is used to change the working directory. Typical syntax would
be:Change directory to /etc. This is an absolute path from root (begins with
/) so will work regardless of your current directory: cd /etcChange your
directory to a subdirectory called documents. This is a relative path. The
documents directory must exist below the current directory: cd
documentsChange your directory to the parent directory of the one you are
currently working in: cd ..
◍ A penetration tester looks to harvest credentials from users who log in
locally. Where should the penetration tester look for users who authenticated
locally?.
Answer: SAMIn a Windows local sign-in, the Local Security Authority
(LSA) compares the submitted credential to the one stored in the Security
Accounts Manager (SAM) database, which is part of the registry. This is
also referred to as interactive logon.
◍ A support technician receives a call from a user who cannot seem to go
2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Startup Processes and Services Console.
Answer: apps and scripts set to run when the computer starts or when the
user signs in. Startup items can be configured as shortcuts, registry entries,
or TaskScheduler triggers
◍ What happens when you toggle game mode on?.
Answer: It suspends Windows Update
◍ System Preferences.
Answer: A panel that is the equivalent of the Windows Settings app. It is the
central "go-to" place for changing settings and network options and
optimizing a macOS configuration.System Preferences can be used to
configure input device options.
◍ Network Management Commands.
Answer: In Linux, Ethernet interfaces are classically identified as
eth0,eth1,eth2, and so on, although some network packages now use
different schemes, such as en prefixes. You need to distinguish between the
running configuration and the persistent configuration.The persistent
configuration is the one applied after a reboot or after a network adapter is
reinitialized. The method of applying an IP configuration to an adapter
interface is specific to each distribution. Historically, the persistent
configuration was applied by editing the /etc/network/interfaces file and
brining interfaces up or down with the ifup and ifdown scripts. Many
distributions now use the NetworkManager package, which can be operated
using a GUI or the nmcli tools. Alternatively, a network configuration might
be managed using the systemd-networkd configuration manager
,◍ These apps require administrator privileges to install due to it being installed
by running a setup program or MSI installer, these are?.
Answer: Desktop apps
◍ A network administrator is looking for an alternative network operating
system (NOS) but also does not want a steep learning curve. Which of the
following optimizes for NOW functionality?.
Answer: Windows Server 2019
◍ Windows Event Viewer.
Answer: This allows you to monitor system events. It maintains logs about
computer programs, security, and system events.(in the Applications &
Service Logs > Microsoft\Windows > WindowsUpdateClient > Operational
log file)If an update fails to install, the log should be checked to find the
cause; the update will fail with an error code that you can look up on the
Microsoft Knowledge Base
◍ Inheritance.
Answer: File system access-control-concept where child objects are
automatically assigned the same permissions as their parent object.The first
consideration is that NTFS permissions assigned to a folder are
automatically inherited by the files & subfolders created under the folder.
Default inheritance can be disabled via Security>Advanced>PermissionThe
2nd consideration is the combo of share & NTFS permissions. The
permissions design needs to account for the following factors:Share perms
only protect the resource when it's accessed across network; NTFS
permissions apply locally & across networkShare permissions are set at the
root of the share & all files & subdirectories inherit the same perms.NTFS
perms inheritance is configurable & therefore is used in combo with the
share perms to provide greater flexibility; for example, to place more
restrictive perms at lower levels in the directory structureIf both share &
NTFS perms are applied to the same resource, the most restrictive applies
when the file or folder is accessed over the network. For ex, if the group
"Everyone" has Read perms to a share and the "Users" group is given
, Modify perms through NTFS perms, the effective perms for a member of
the "Users" group will be Read
◍ Services Console (services.msc).
Answer: Start, stop, and pause processes running in the background
◍ Standby/Suspend to RAM.
Answer: Cuts power to most devices (for example the CPU, monitor, disk
drives, and peripherals) but maintains power to the memory. This is also
referred to as ACPI modes S1-S3
◍ What tool would you use to add a user to a local security group?.
Answer: You can change the account type between Standard and
Administrator via Control Panel, but the Local Users and Groups
management console is the tool to use for a custom security group. You
could also use the net localgroup command.
◍ This shortcut in Control Panel links to a folder of shortcuts to several
advanced configuration consoles, this is the _________ shortcut..
Answer: Administrative Tools
◍ Recovery Menu.
Answer: macOS includes a set of utilities that you can use to restore a Mac
from the Time Machine backup program, reinstall macOS from a system
image, or reformat or repair the system disk. To access the Recovery menu,
as you power up the Apple Mac, hold down the COMMAND+R keys until
you see the Apple logo. After selecting your language, it will boot into
macOS Recovery, enabling you to select from the options shown When you
reboot an Apple Mac, if the startup drive is not available for nay reason and
it's connected to the Internet, the computer will try to boot from a web-based
drive. Ise a Time Machine snapshot backup if you want to restore the Mac to
a specific point in time; for example, if you have replaced or reformatted the
hard drive
◍ What page contains shortcuts to the management pages for the built-in
Windows Defender virus/threat protection and firewall product?.
, Answer: Windows Security
◍ In terms of system hardware, what is the main advantage of a 64-bit version
of Windows?.
Answer: Support for more than 4 GB RAM
◍ You are monitoring CPU Usage and notice that it often jumps to 100% and
then falls back. Does this indicate a problem?.
Answer: Probably not - CPU Usage usually peaks and falls. If it stays over
80-90%, the system could require a faster CPU, or if it spikes continually,
there could be a faulty application
◍ The ____ console displays a summary of any fixed and removable disks.
Answer: Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc)
◍ Network Interface Card (NIC).
Answer: Adapter card that provides one or more Ethernet ports for
connecting hosts to a network so that they can exchange data over a link
◍ cd Command.
Answer: cd is used to change the working directory. Typical syntax would
be:Change directory to /etc. This is an absolute path from root (begins with
/) so will work regardless of your current directory: cd /etcChange your
directory to a subdirectory called documents. This is a relative path. The
documents directory must exist below the current directory: cd
documentsChange your directory to the parent directory of the one you are
currently working in: cd ..
◍ A penetration tester looks to harvest credentials from users who log in
locally. Where should the penetration tester look for users who authenticated
locally?.
Answer: SAMIn a Windows local sign-in, the Local Security Authority
(LSA) compares the submitted credential to the one stored in the Security
Accounts Manager (SAM) database, which is part of the registry. This is
also referred to as interactive logon.
◍ A support technician receives a call from a user who cannot seem to go
