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220-1102 Practice Question: That a Windows 10 application crashes immediately…
This 220-1102 practice question tests your understanding of that a windows 10 application crashes immediately…. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. A key principle to apply: error 0xc0000135 indicates a missing or unlocatable DLL.. 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 a Windows 10 application crashes immediately after launch with the error: 'Application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000135)'. Event Viewer shows a .NET Framework error. The application worked previously. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Distractor review
Corrupted user profile
A corrupted user profile typically causes login issues or application settings problems, not a specific .NET initialization error.
B
Best answer
Missing or corrupted .NET Framework installation
Correct. The specific error and Event Viewer entry point to a problem with the .NET Framework, which is required by many applications to run.
C
Distractor review
Insufficient disk space
Insufficient disk space would likely produce a different error, such as 'disk full' or 'out of memory', and would not generate a .NET Framework error.
D
Distractor review
Outdated video driver
An outdated video driver can cause graphical glitches or crashes related to rendering, but not an initialization failure with a .NET error code.
Answer analysis
Why the other options are wrong
Understanding why incorrect options are tempting is as important as knowing the correct answer.
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Corrupted user profile
A corrupted user profile typically causes login issues or application settings problems, not a specific .NET initialization error.
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Insufficient disk space
Insufficient disk space would likely produce a different error, such as 'disk full' or 'out of memory', and would not generate a .NET Framework error.
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Outdated video driver
An outdated video driver can cause graphical glitches or crashes related to rendering, but not an initialization failure with a .NET error code.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates might be tempted by 'Corrupted user profile' if they overlook the specific error code and Event Viewer details.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
The error code 0xc0000135, often accompanied by messages like 'Application failed to initialize properly,' specifically indicates that a required DLL (Dynamic Link Library) could not be found or loaded. In the context of a .NET Framework error reported in Event Viewer, this strongly points to an issue with the .NET Framework itself. Many Windows applications, especially those developed in C# or VB.NET, rely on specific versions of the .NET Framework to provide core runtime services and libraries. If the necessary .NET Framework version is missing, corrupted, or improperly registered, the application will fail to launch because it cannot find the essential components it needs to execute. The application's previous functionality suggests a recent change or corruption to the system's .NET Framework installations, rather than an inherent incompatibility. This scenario differs significantly from the distractor options. A corrupted user profile (A) typically affects user-specific settings, login processes, or application data within that profile, not the fundamental ability of an application to initialize its core runtime components. Insufficient disk space (C) would manifest with 'disk full' or 'out of memory' errors, preventing installation or data writes, but not a specific .NET initialization failure. An outdated video driver (D) would cause graphical anomalies, display issues, or crashes during rendering, not an immediate application initialization failure tied to a .NET Framework error code. The combination of the specific error code and the Event Viewer entry for .NET Framework creates a clear diagnostic path to option B.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Error 0xc0000135 indicates a missing or unlocatable DLL.
- .NET Framework provides a runtime environment for many Windows applications.
- Event Viewer logs critical system and application errors.
- Multiple versions of .NET Framework can coexist on a system.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Error 0xc0000135 indicates a missing or unlocatable DLL.
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What does this 220-1102 question test?
Error 0xc0000135 indicates a missing or unlocatable DLL.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Missing or corrupted .NET Framework installation — Error code 0xc0000135 indicates that the application failed to initialize because a required runtime library or component is missing. The .NET Framework error strongly points to a missing or corrupted .NET Framework installation. A corrupted user profile would cause different symptoms, insufficient disk space would cause out-of-space errors, and an outdated video driver would cause display issues, not initialization failures.
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