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Start Windows Command-Line Tools PracticeA user reports that a specific application crashes immediately on launch. You want to verify the integrity of the application's core files without reinstalling. Which command-line tool can you use to scan and repair system files that the application depends on?
Explanation: The System File Checker (sfc /scannow) scans protected system files and replaces corrupted ones with cached copies. If the application relies on system files, sfc can fix the issue. DISM repairs the system image itself, chkdsk checks disk errors, and tasklist lists processes.
During a security incident, you need to identify which processes are listening on specific network ports on a Windows server. Which command-line tool should you use?
Explanation: The netstat command with the -a (all connections) and -n (numerical addresses) options shows all listening ports and their associated processes. This is essential for security analysis. Other tools like nslookup resolve DNS, tracert trace routes, and ipconfig show IP configuration.
A security audit reveals that a Windows 10 workstation has an unauthorized local user account. You need to remove this account from the command line without using the GUI. Which command should you use?
Explanation: The net user command with the /delete switch removes a local user account. For example, 'net user UnauthorizedUser /delete' deletes the account. Other commands like net localgroup manage groups, wmic useraccount can also delete but net user is the standard CLI tool. gpresult shows group policy results.
A customer complains that their Windows 10 laptop frequently loses network connectivity. You suspect the IP address configuration is incorrect. Which command should you use to release the current IP address and request a new one from the DHCP server?
Explanation: The ipconfig /release command releases the current DHCP lease, and ipconfig /renew requests a new IP address from the DHCP server. This is the standard method to refresh IP configuration. Other commands like ping test connectivity, nslookup queries DNS, and netstat shows network connections.
A user reports that their Windows 10 PC is infected with malware that prevents the Task Manager from opening. You need to terminate a suspicious process from the command line. Which command should you use to forcefully end a process by its name?
Explanation: The taskkill command can terminate processes by name or PID. The /F flag forces termination, which is necessary for stubborn malware. Other commands like tasklist list processes, shutdown reboots the system, and regedit edits the registry.
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