Question

Difficulty: EasyWindows Control Panel Utilities

An IT support technician needs to configure a Windows workstation to prevent the display from turning off during unattended system updates and customize the audio scheme for critical system alerts using classic Control Panel utilities. Which TWO Control Panel applets should the technician use to complete these tasks?

  1. Power OptionsAnswer
  2. SoundAnswer
  3. C
    Event Viewer
  4. D
    Task Scheduler

Answer

Power Options and Sound are the correct Control Panel applets required for these tasks.
Power Options allows administrators to adjust display sleep timeouts and system power plans. The Sound applet manages system sound events, audio notifications, and playback devices.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the utility required to change display turn-off times and sleep settings.
Power Options provides settings to adjust display timeout limits and plan settings.
Display turn-off timers and power plans are managed centrally in the Power Options applet.
2
Identify the utility required to modify system sound alerts and audio schemes.
Sound provides configuration tabs for Sounds, Playback, Recording, and Communications.
Custom audio schemes and event notification sounds are customized within the Sound applet.

Key Concept

Windows Control Panel Utilities
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