220-1102 Operating Systems Practice Question
A technician needs to configure a Windows 10 computer to automatically run a maintenance script every Tuesday at 2 AM. Which tool should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) with Task Scheduler because both are administrative tools, but Group Policy Editor is for policy-based configuration, not for scheduling one-off or recurring task execution.
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Why each option matters
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Task Scheduler
Task Scheduler is the correct tool because it is specifically designed to automate the execution of scripts, programs, or tasks at predefined times or in response to system events. In this scenario, you can create a basic task that triggers the maintenance script every Tuesday at 2 AM by setting a weekly recurrence with the appropriate day and time. Task Scheduler integrates with the Windows kernel to ensure tasks run even when no user is logged in, provided the correct credentials are stored.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Task Scheduler
Why this is correct
Task Scheduler is the dedicated Windows component for creating and managing automated tasks, such as running a script at a predetermined time or when a specific event occurs. You can define triggers (e.g., daily, at logon, on idle), set conditions, and specify actions like starting a program. Its task library stores these definitions and the Task Scheduler service executes them reliably, making it the correct tool.
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Group Policy Editor
Why it's wrong here
Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) is used to configure policy-based settings for users and computers, such as security options, software restrictions, and desktop preferences. While it can deploy Scheduled Tasks through Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Scripts or Preferences, that is an enterprise administrative control, not the direct method for an individual to schedule a script run. For this scenario, you need the Task Scheduler, not policy management.
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Services console
Why it's wrong here
The Services console (services.msc) manages Windows services, which are background processes that start with the system or manually and run continuously, supervised by the Service Control Manager. A service is designed for long-running or always-on executables, not for a one-off script execution at a scheduled time. You could theoretically build a custom service around a script, but that is far more complex and not the intended purpose of service management.
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Performance Monitor
Why it's wrong here
Performance Monitor (perfmon) is a diagnostic tool that collects and visualizes performance counters, traces, and system logging data via Data Collector Sets. Although Data Collector Sets can be scheduled to capture performance logs, they are restricted to measuring system activity, not executing arbitrary scripts or applications. It answers performance questions, not automation scheduling.
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Windows 10
Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft that combines the familiarity of Windows 7 with the modern features of Windows 8, designed to run on a wide range of devices from desktops to tablets.
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Windows
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