220-1102 Task Manager's Startup tab Practice Question
A technician is supporting a clinic workstation. The immediate goal is to reduce slow sign-in caused by unnecessary launch items. Which tool, control, or procedure is the best fit?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse Event Viewer (option D) as a tool for analyzing boot performance, but it only logs events and cannot modify startup behavior, leading them to overlook the direct configuration capability of Task Manager's Startup tab.
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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startup app review in Task Manager
The startup app review in Task Manager (option A) is the correct tool because it directly lists all programs configured to launch at user logon. By disabling unnecessary startup items, the technician reduces the number of processes that must load during sign-in, which directly addresses the slow sign-in symptom. This is the most efficient and targeted method for managing launch items on a Windows workstation.
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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startup app review in Task Manager
Why this is correct
Task Manager's Startup apps tab lists every launch item with its publisher and startup impact rating, and allows direct disabling. This targets the slow sign-in constraint precisely, unlike msconfig or Task Scheduler, which lack impact ratings and are less suited to routine clinical workstation tuning.
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System Restore
Why it's wrong here
System Restore rolls back system files, drivers and registry to an earlier restore point; it does not selectively disable launch items, and reverting could reintroduce them. It is tempting because it can undo a recent harmful change, which would be correct after a bad driver or update broke the workstation.
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Local Users and Groups
Why it's wrong here
Local Users and Groups manages accounts and group membership, not startup programs, so it cannot stop launch items loading at sign-in. It is tempting because it governs who may sign in and their rights, which would be the right tool for restricting user access or resetting a forgotten local password.
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Event Viewer
Why it's wrong here
Event Viewer displays logged events for diagnosis; it cannot disable the launch items themselves, so sign-in remains slow. It is tempting because its logon and startup performance events help identify which processes delay sign-in, which would be correct when you must first diagnose the cause before changing configuration.
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