ExamCompass: OS Installation & Upgrade Methods

Which of the following answers refer to GPT? (Select 3 answers)

-Support for disks larger than 2 TB -Up 128 primary partitions -UEFI BIOS

Windows repair installation: (Select 3 answers)

-Does not affect user applications -Preserves application configuration settings -Does not affect user files

Quick format: (Select 3 answers)

-Does not erase data -Does not check the drive for bad sectors -Requires less time than full format

Full format: (Select 3 answers)

-Erases all data to prevent its recovery -You have selected the correct answer. Requires more time than quick format -Checks the drive for bad sectors

Which of the following replaced removable media used for reformatting hard drives and restoring an operating system to the original factory condition?

Recovery partition - Hidden partition with installation files

Which of the answers listed below describe the characteristics of the MBR partition style? (Select 3 answers)

-Legacy BIOS -Maximum disk size limit of 2 TB -Overall number of partitions limited to 4 [• MBR (Master Boot Record) - The old standby, with all of the old limitations - Maximum partition size of 2 TB • Primary - Bootable partitions - Maximum of four primary partitions per hard disk - One of the primary partitions can be marked as Active • Extended - Used for extending the maximum number of partitions - One extended partition per hard disk (optional) - Contains additional logical partitions - Logical partitions inside an extended partition are not bootable]

What are the advantages of organizing hard drive space into multiple partitions? (Select 3 answers)

-Multiboot environment -Separated disk space used for virtual memory -Separation of user files from the operating system and application files

Which of the following enable installation of an OS via network interface? (Select 2 answers)

-Netboot -PXE

Which of the sources listed below allow for obtaining, installing, and updating device drivers used by Microsoft Windows OSs? (Select 3 answers)

-Windows Update -Device manufacturer -Windows Device Manager utility

Match an OS boot method on the left with the corresponding media type from the drop-down list. Optical disc

CD-ROM/DVD/Blu-ray

A type of Windows installation that erases the entire contents of a target partition is called:

Clean install Wipe the slate clean and reinstall Migration tool can help

Which of the following answers refers to a unique string of characters used to identify hardware, software, and data?

GUID • GPT (GUID Partition Table) - Globally Unique Identifier - The latest partition format standard • Requires a UEFI BIOS - Can have up to 128 partitions - Maximum partition size is over 9 billion TB - Windows max partition is currently 256 TB • No need for extended partitions or logical drives

A list of computer hardware proven to be compatible with a particular OS is referred to as:

HCL

Match an OS boot method on the left with the corresponding media type from the drop-down list. Internal fixed disk

HDD/SSD

Which of the installation types listed below provides a simpler and less costly alternative to manual OS installation in an environment consisting of multiple hosts requiring the same configuration settings?

Image deployment - Deploy a clone on every computer - Relatively quick - Can be completely automated

Match an OS boot method on the left with the corresponding media type from the drop-down list. Network boot

PXE

OS Installation & Upgrade Methods

PXE ("Pixie") - Preboot eXecution Environment - Perform a remote network installation - Computer must support booting with PXE

Match an OS boot method on the left with the corresponding media type from the drop-down list. Internal hard drive

Partition

Match an OS boot method on the left with the corresponding media type from the drop-down list. Flash drive

USB

Match an OS boot method on the left with the corresponding media type from the drop-down list. External drive

eSata

Devices that are not detected during the operating system installation process might require loading alternate third-party drivers.

true

In GPT disk architecture, each partition is labeled with a unique identifier known as GUID.

true

What is the name of an operating system installation type that preserves system settings, personal files, and applications from the older OS version?

• In-place upgrade - Maintain existing applications and data