220-1102 Operating Systems Practice Question
A technician needs to open the System Configuration utility to modify boot options on a Windows 10 computer. Which command should be entered in the Run dialog box?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse msconfig with other administrative tools like regedit or msinfo32, mistakenly thinking boot options can be changed via the Registry or that System Information provides editable settings.
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Why each option matters
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msconfig
The System Configuration utility (msconfig.exe) is the correct tool for modifying boot options such as boot mode (Safe Boot), boot logging, and boot timeout. Entering 'msconfig' in the Run dialog launches this utility, allowing the technician to change startup behavior without editing the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store manually.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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msconfig
Why this is correct
msconfig is the System Configuration utility, invoked from Run or Command Prompt, that provides a centralized GUI for modifying boot options such as selecting a safe boot mode, enabling boot logging, or setting the number of processors and maximum memory. It also manages startup programs and services, making it the correct tool when the task is to change how Windows boots, rather than to edit the registry or view system information.
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regedit
Why it's wrong here
regedit launches the Registry Editor, a low-level tool for viewing and modifying the Windows registry hive. While certain boot settings can be changed by directly editing registry keys like BCD-related entries, it is not the dedicated System Configuration utility and does not offer the structured, user-friendly boot option toggles that msconfig provides. Incorrect use of regedit can also destabilize the system, so it is not the intended answer for modifying boot options.
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msinfo32
Why it's wrong here
msinfo32 opens System Information, a read-only diagnostic tool that displays a comprehensive summary of hardware resources, components, and software environment. Although it can show boot-related data such as the BIOS mode or whether Secure Boot is enabled, it contains no controls to modify or configure boot options, so it is unsuitable for the task described.
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taskmgr
Why it's wrong here
taskmgr starts Task Manager, which is primarily used to monitor running applications, processes, and performance metrics, as well as to manage startup app entries and end unresponsive tasks. However, Task Manager does not provide access to boot configuration settings such as safe boot or boot logging; those are exclusively managed through msconfig, making this option incorrect for modifying boot options.
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System Configuration
System Configuration refers to the specific combination of hardware components, software settings, and operating system parameters that determine how a computer behaves and performs.
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Windows is a family of operating systems developed by Microsoft that manages computer hardware and software, providing a graphical user interface for users to interact with their devices.
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