This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of windows settings and control panel. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A user reports that their Windows 10 PC is running slowly and they suspect too many programs start automatically. Which tool in the Settings app would you use to disable unnecessary startup programs?
System > About
Why wrong: The About page shows device specifications and Windows version, not startup management.
Devices > Bluetooth & other devices
Why wrong: This section manages connected peripherals, not startup programs.
Update & Security > Troubleshoot
Why wrong: Troubleshoot runs diagnostic tools but does not manage startup items.
Apps > Startup
The Startup page lists all startup programs with toggles to enable or disable them.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Apps > Startup
Option D is correct because the Apps > Startup page in the Windows 10 Settings app provides a list of all startup programs with toggle switches to enable or disable them. This directly addresses the user's issue of too many programs launching automatically, which can slow down boot time and overall performance. The tool shows the impact of each startup item (e.g., 'High', 'Medium', 'Low') to help prioritize which to disable.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
System > About
Why it's wrong here
The About page shows device specifications and Windows version, not startup management.
Devices > Bluetooth & other devices
Why it's wrong here
This section manages connected peripherals, not startup programs.
Update & Security > Troubleshoot
Why it's wrong here
Troubleshoot runs diagnostic tools but does not manage startup items.
Apps > Startup
Why this is correct
The Startup page lists all startup programs with toggles to enable or disable them.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the Apps > Startup page with the Task Manager's Startup tab (accessible via Ctrl+Shift+Esc), but the question specifically asks for a tool 'in the Settings app,' making Apps > Startup the correct choice.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
The About page shows device specifications and Windows version, not startup management.
Detailed technical explanation
Under the hood, the Apps > Startup page reads from the same registry keys (e.g., HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run) and the Startup folder (shell:startup) that Task Manager's Startup tab also uses. Disabling a startup item here simply removes or comments out the corresponding registry entry or shortcut, preventing the program from launching at logon. In a real-world scenario, a user might disable a legitimate program like a security suite here, which could leave the system unprotected—so it's important to verify the program's purpose before disabling.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A practitioner preparing for the 220-1202 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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Windows Settings and Control Panel — This question tests Windows Settings and Control Panel — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Apps > Startup — Option D is correct because the Apps > Startup page in the Windows 10 Settings app provides a list of all startup programs with toggle switches to enable or disable them. This directly addresses the user's issue of too many programs launching automatically, which can slow down boot time and overall performance. The tool shows the impact of each startup item (e.g., 'High', 'Medium', 'Low') to help prioritize which to disable.
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