Worksheets2. Distribution Methods
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is an example of a local media installation method?
Installing from a cloud-based repository
Using a network share for installation
Installing from a USB flash drive (Correct)
Streaming the installation files from a remote server
When is local installation most appropriate?
When an organization wants to install applications on multiple devices at once
When network connectivity is poor or unreliable (Correct)
When installing an application that requires online authentication
When using cloud-based enterprise deployment tools
Why is DVD-based installation becoming less common?
DVDs are too expensive to produce
Many modern computers no longer include optical drives (Correct)
DVDs are more secure than USB flash drives
ISO files have completely replaced physical DVDs
What should a Windows user do to ensure optimal performance when using a flash drive for installation?
Enable “Quick Removal” mode in Device Manager
Use an older USB version for better compatibility
Set the flash drive for optimal performance in Device Manager (Correct)
Format the flash drive using the NTFS file system before use
How can an ISO file be used for installation on a Windows system?
It must be copied to a DVD before installation
It can be mounted directly by right-clicking and selecting "Mount" (Correct)
It must be extracted and manually copied to the Program Files directory
It cannot be used for installation without specialized third-party software
In enterprise environments, what is a common reason for using LAN-based installation?
It allows for faster installations on a single test machine
It provides a more secure method of software distribution than cloud-based installs
It eliminates the need to distribute physical installation media across multiple locations (Correct)
It requires no network connectivity for installation
What is a potential issue when performing a cloud-based installation?
It does not require authentication for enterprise applications
It may require adjusting firewall settings to allow installation (Correct)
It is always faster than local installation
It is only supported on Windows 10 and later
Which of the following best describes Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune?
Tools for installing applications in cloud-only environments
Enterprise deployment tools that allow for centralized software distribution (Correct)
Software designed only for managing individual user licenses
Virtualization platforms used for testing application installations
What is a recommended best practice before installing new software?
Disable all security software permanently
Delete any previous versions without checking for custom settings
Read the release notes to check for installation requirements (Correct)
Skip backups since installations can always be undone
If an installation fails, where should an IT professional look for troubleshooting information?
The application’s log file for warnings or errors (Correct)
The program’s official social media page
The Windows Event Viewer exclusively
The Task Manager’s list of running processes
