Windows Security · lesson 9 of 9 · 12 min

Services and startup management

summary: Startup programs and services can affect both security and performance. Review what is enabled, identify its purpose, and disable only items you have confirmed are unnecessary.

question: What should you confirm before disabling a service?

options:

• Its purpose and dependencies
• Its icon color
• The desktop theme
• The monitor brand

correct: Its purpose and dependencies

explanation: A service may support another required feature, so its role should be understood first.

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