220-1102 Operating Systems Practice Question
A technician needs to determine the build version and edition of Windows 10 on a workstation. Which command should the technician use from the Command Prompt?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse `systeminfo` with other diagnostic commands like `winver` (which shows a GUI dialog) or `ver` (which only shows the OS version string), but the question explicitly requires a Command Prompt command, and `systeminfo` is the only listed option that provides both build version and edition details.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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systeminfo
The `systeminfo` command displays detailed system configuration information, including the OS name, version, build number, and edition (e.g., Windows 10 Pro, version 22H2, build 19045). This makes it the correct choice for determining both the build version and edition of Windows 10 from the Command Prompt.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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systeminfo
Why this is correct
The 'systeminfo' command is a diagnostic utility that queries the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) repository and the registry to display a comprehensive set of system properties. This includes the exact Windows 10 edition (e.g., Home, Pro, Enterprise), the specific build number (e.g., 19045 for 22H2), the OS version, and the installed service pack or update level. It also reports hardware details and network configuration, making it the correct choice for determining the build version and edition.
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ipconfig
Why it's wrong here
The 'ipconfig' command is a network utility used to display the current TCP/IP network configuration, including IPv4/IPv6 addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, DNS servers, and DHCP lease information. It does not query the OS registry or WMI for operating system metadata, so it cannot reveal the Windows 10 build number or edition. Its purpose is to troubleshoot network connectivity, not to retrieve system version information.
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tasklist
Why it's wrong here
The 'tasklist' command enumerates all currently running processes on the system, showing their image names, process IDs (PIDs), session names, session numbers, and memory usage. It is primarily used for process management and monitoring (e.g., identifying resource-hungry applications or for use with 'taskkill'). Since it reads the process table and not the operating system's version resource, it cannot provide the Windows 10 build version or edition.
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chkdsk
Why it's wrong here
The 'chkdsk' command checks the file system and disk for errors, bad sectors, and logical corruption, and can attempt to repair them. It operates at the file system level, examining the partition structure and metadata, but it does not access or parse the OS version information stored in the registry or system files. Therefore, running 'chkdsk' yields no output regarding the Windows 10 build number or edition.
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