Mod 12 Installing Windows

Penny is setting up computers at a local nonprofit organization. The computers were donated by a company that was upgrading to new computers. Penny must decide whether to use a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 8.1. What hardware on the computers should Penny check?

• Processor

• Video card

• Motherboard

• RAM

• Hard drive

Answer explanation

Penny should check the processor to ensure it supports 64-bit, the RAM to confirm it meets the minimum requirement (2GB for 64-bit), and the hard drive for sufficient space, as these are critical for running Windows 8.1.

You are planning to install Windows 10 on your computer and must decide which file system to use on the hard drive. What files systems are available in Windows 10 for a local hard drive?

• NTFS

• FAT32

• exFAT

Answer explanation

Windows 10 supports NTFS, FAT32, and exFAT file systems for local hard drives. NTFS is the most common for system drives, while FAT32 and exFAT are useful for compatibility with other devices.

Which of the following file systems can be used to format a hard drive in Windows 10?

• exFAT

• CDFS

• ext4

• NTFS

• FAT32

Answer explanation

In Windows 10, NTFS and FAT32 are the file systems that can be used to format a hard drive. exFAT is suitable for flash drives, CDFS is for CDs, and ext4 is primarily used in Linux.

Tracy has completed installing Windows 7 on a computer and is ready to install a printer. Tracy attaches the printer to the computer and a message pops up that a new device is being installed. When the process is done, she tries to locate the printer, but the printer is not available. What can Tracy do to use the printer?

• Turn the printer off and on again.

• Check the printer cable.

• Check UEFI/BIOS to make sure printing is enabled.

• Install the driver from the manufacturer's website.

Answer explanation

To use the printer, Tracy should install the driver from the manufacturer's website. This is essential for the printer to function properly with Windows 7, as the operating system may not have the necessary drivers pre-installed.

Jenny is preparing to install Windows 10 on a system that has a version of Windows 8.1 installed. This version of Windows 8.1 runs slowly and crashes occasionally. The optical drive also does not work, so Jenny decides to use a flash drive to install Windows 10. Jenny wants to remove all the programs and data from the computer and start over with Windows 10.

• In-place upgrade

• Repair installation

• Recovery installation

• Custom installation

Answer explanation

Jenny wants to remove all programs and data before installing Windows 10. A custom installation allows her to do this, as it enables a clean install, unlike an in-place upgrade or repair installation that retains existing data.

Jenny wants to do a custom installation, also known as a clean installation. A custom installation will delete all the programs and files on the PC. What type of installation does Jenny want to do?

• Upgrade installation

• Custom installation

• Repair installation

• Network installation

Answer explanation

Jenny wants a custom installation, which is designed to delete all existing programs and files on the PC. This matches the definition of a custom installation, making it the correct choice.

William's supervisor wants to create a test lab at the company in order to test Windows 10 updates. The supervisor has instructed William to create a virtual lab. William decides to use Hyper-V as the hypervisor for the virtual machines. When William tries to use Hyper-V, he realizes that it is not installed. What will William use to install Hyper-V in Windows 10?

• Windows installation disk

• Windows features

• Windows Store

• Microsoft website

Answer explanation

William will use 'Windows features' to install Hyper-V in Windows 10. This option allows users to enable or disable Windows features, including Hyper-V, without needing external media.

Scott has just completed installing Windows 8.1 and needs to install several applications on the computer before returning it to his client. What should Scott check prior to installing the applications?

• System requirements

• Network status

• Hard drive space

• CPU priority

Answer explanation

Before installing applications, Scott should check the system requirements to ensure compatibility and verify hard drive space to avoid installation issues. Both are crucial for successful application setup.

Sam would like to install a new application on every computer in his SOHO network. All the computers are currently connected in a workgroup. What is the easiest way for Sam to install the application on all the computers?

• Have a USB device for every computer.

• Have multiple copies of the software on a DVD.

• Go to the Windows Store and install the software on each computer.

• Use a network share to share the installation files.

Answer explanation

Using a network share to share the installation files allows Sam to easily access and install the application on all computers simultaneously, making it the most efficient method compared to using USBs or DVDs.

What is the most efficient way for Sam to install Windows on 10 computers in a networked environment?

• Use a USB device to install Windows on each computer

• Burn the installation files to DVD and use them on each computer

• Purchase the software from the Windows Store for each computer

• Use a network share to install Windows on all computers

Answer explanation

Using a network share allows Sam to install Windows on all computers simultaneously, saving time and effort compared to using USBs or DVDs for each individual installation.