System Programming MCQs with Answers
Practice important System Programming MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 44
Q921:
Which component can read and update the registry values?
A. OS kernel
B. Word processor
C. Web browser
D. Email client
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q922:
The Registry contains information such as settings, options, and ________ for installed programs and hardware.
A. files
B. keys
C. values
D. options
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 44
Q923:
When a program is installed, a new ________ containing settings is added to the Windows Registry.
A. key
B. file
C. folder
D. document
Correct Answer:
A
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Q924:
The Windows Registry is essential for storing configuration data for both software and ________.
A. hardware
B. networks
C. websites
D. users
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 44
Q925:
A Windows Registry key contains settings such as the program's ________.
A. name
B. version
C. location
D. size
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 45
Q926:
What are the two basic elements of the Windows Registry?
A. keys and values
B. files and folders
C. drivers and services
D. services and protocols
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 45
Q927:
Registry keys in Windows Registry are similar to ________.
A. folders
B. files
C. drivers
D. services
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 45
Q928:
Registry values in Windows Registry are similar to ________.
A. files
B. folders
C. drivers
D. services
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 45
Q929:
Registry keys can contain ________ and ________.
A. values and sub-keys
B. files and folders
C. drivers and services
D. protocols and ports
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 45
Q930:
Which character is used to separate levels of hierarchy in registry key paths?
A. forward slash (/)
B. backslash (\)
C. colon (:)
D. semicolon (;)
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 45
Q931:
Registry key names must be ________.
A. case insensitive
B. case sensitive
C. contain backslashes
D. only numbers
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 45
Q932:
The root key handle in Windows Registry is ________.
A. anonymous but a constant numeric handle
B. a string value
C. user input
D. program name
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 45
Q933:
Which of the following is an example of a registry key path?
A. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows
B. Windows\Microsoft\Software\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
C. Software/Windows/Microsoft
D. HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 45
Q934:
How many predefined root keys are there traditionally in Windows Registry?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 45
Q935:
Which of the following is NOT a predefined root key in Windows Registry?
A. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
B. HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
C. HKEY_SYSTEM
D. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 45
Q936:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER is abbreviated as ________.
A. HKCU
B. HKLM
C. HKCC
D. HKU
Correct Answer:
A
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Q937:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT abbreviation is ________.
A. HKCR
B. HKCU
C. HKLM
D. HKPD
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 45
Q938:
HKEY_PERFORMANCE_DATA is only available in which Windows version?
A. Windows XP
B. Windows NT
C. Windows 9x
D. Windows 10
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 45
Q939:
HKEY_DYN_DATA is only visible in which Windows version?
A. Windows NT
B. Windows 9x
C. Windows 2000
D. Windows 10
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 45
Q940:
Registry keys can be accessed from a known ________.
A. root key handle
B. service driver
C. path
D. string
Correct Answer:
A