#1
Which tool is commonly used to edit the Windows Registry?
Registry Editor
ExplanationTool for Windows Registry editing.
#2
What does the Windows Registry primarily store?
System settings and configurations
ExplanationPrimary storage for system settings.
#3
What does the 'HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT' hive in the Windows Registry primarily contain?
File type associations and COM objects
ExplanationContains file associations.
#4
Which registry editor tool provides a more advanced interface compared to RegEdit and is capable of editing system policies and user rights assignments?
Regedt32
ExplanationAdvanced editing tool.
#5
What is the main risk associated with manual registry editing?
System instability or failure
ExplanationInstability or failure risk.
#6
What is the risk of deleting registry keys or values?
May cause specific programs or system features to malfunction
ExplanationMalfunction risk.
#7
Which registry hive contains settings specific to the currently logged-in user?
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
ExplanationStores current user settings.
#8
What is the purpose of a registry key?
To represent a container for related values and subkeys
ExplanationContainer for related data.
#9
What happens if you improperly modify the Windows Registry?
It can cause system instability or even make the system unbootable.
ExplanationPotential system damage.
#10
Which registry editor tool allows exporting and importing registry keys for backup or transfer?
RegEdit
ExplanationTool for import/export.
#11
What is a registry hive in the Windows Registry?
A hierarchical database that stores configuration settings and options on Windows operating systems
ExplanationHierarchical database.
#12
Which registry hive contains configuration data related to hardware and device drivers?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
ExplanationHardware configuration storage.
#13
Which registry value type is used to store textual information?
REG_SZ
ExplanationTextual information storage.
#14
What is the purpose of the 'Run' key in the Windows Registry?
To execute programs automatically during system startup
ExplanationAutomatic program execution.
#15
Which command-line utility can be used to interact with the Windows Registry?
REG
ExplanationCommand-line interaction.
#16
What is a DWORD value type in the Windows Registry?
A 32-bit unsigned integer value
Explanation32-bit unsigned integer.
#17
What is the function of the 'HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG' hive in the Windows Registry?
Holds information about the computer's hardware profile used at startup
ExplanationStartup hardware profile.
#18
What is the 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE' hive primarily used for in the Windows Registry?
Holds configuration data related to the hardware and software installed on the system
ExplanationHardware and software configuration.