- A
Network and Sharing Center
Why wrong: Network and Sharing Center shows network status and allows configuration, but does not list individual services.
- B
Device Manager
Why wrong: Device Manager manages hardware devices, not software services.
- C
Services.msc
Services.msc allows you to view and manage the status of all Windows services, including network discovery services.
- D
Task Manager
Why wrong: Task Manager shows running processes but does not provide detailed service management.
Question 259 of 750
220-1202 Windows Administrative Tools Practice Question
This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of windows administrative tools. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. 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 their Windows 10 PC is unable to connect to shared network folders on the office server. You need to verify that the necessary network discovery and file sharing services are running. Which administrative tool should you open to check the status of services like 'Function Discovery Resource Publication' and 'SSDP Discovery'?
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
✓
Services.msc
The correct answer is C because the 'Services.msc' (Services console) is the dedicated Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in used to start, stop, and configure Windows services. To verify that 'Function Discovery Resource Publication' (which publishes the machine's resources for network discovery) and 'SSDP Discovery' (which implements the Simple Service Discovery Protocol for UPnP devices) are running, you must open the Services console. Network and Sharing Center only shows connection status and sharing settings, not the underlying service state.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Network and Sharing Center
Why it's wrong here
Network and Sharing Center shows network status and allows configuration, but does not list individual services.
- ✗
Device Manager
Why it's wrong here
Device Manager manages hardware devices, not software services.
- ✓
Services.msc
Why this is correct
Services.msc allows you to view and manage the status of all Windows services, including network discovery services.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Task Manager
Why it's wrong here
Task Manager shows running processes but does not provide detailed service management.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the 'Network and Sharing Center' (which displays network discovery settings) with the actual service management console, not realizing that the service state must be verified separately in Services.msc because the GUI toggle in Network and Sharing Center only changes the firewall rules, not the underlying service status.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Network and Sharing Center shows network status and allows configuration, but does not list individual services.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The 'Function Discovery Resource Publication' service (FDResPub) uses WS-Discovery and the Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP) to advertise the computer's resources on the network, while 'SSDP Discovery' (ssdpsrv) listens for SSDP multicast messages (239.255.255.250:1900) to discover UPnP devices. Both services must be running and set to 'Automatic' for network discovery to function properly in a Windows domain or workgroup environment; a common real-world scenario is that after a security update or group policy change, these services may be disabled, causing shared folders to appear inaccessible even though the network is otherwise healthy.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
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
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 220-1202 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this 220-1202 question test?
Windows Administrative Tools — This question tests Windows Administrative Tools — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Services.msc — The correct answer is C because the 'Services.msc' (Services console) is the dedicated Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in used to start, stop, and configure Windows services. To verify that 'Function Discovery Resource Publication' (which publishes the machine's resources for network discovery) and 'SSDP Discovery' (which implements the Simple Service Discovery Protocol for UPnP devices) are running, you must open the Services console. Network and Sharing Center only shows connection status and sharing settings, not the underlying service state.
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