CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 276

A technician is working on a Windows 10 PC that has unwanted applications starting on boot. Which of the following tools should the technician use to disable applications on startup?

Answer options

• A. System Configuration
• B. Task Manager
• C. Performance Monitor
• D. Group Policy Editor

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Task Manager is the correct tool for disabling startup applications in Windows 10, as it provides a dedicated tab for managing startup items. System Configuration can also manage startup settings but is less direct for this purpose. Performance Monitor is focused on system performance metrics, and Group Policy Editor is used for managing policies rather than individual startup applications.