WorksheetsWindows Diskpart and Rufus Bootable USB Worksheet
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which command line utility is used in Windows to manage disk partitions and allows for creating a bootable USB drive manually?
chkdisk
diskpart
sfc
ipconfig
After opening the command prompt as an administrator and entering the diskpart utility, which command displays all connected storage devices?
show drives
display disk
list disk
get storage
In diskpart, why is it crucial to carefully identify the correct disk number before using the select disk command?
To ensure the USB is formatted to FAT32
To avoid wiping data from the wrong drive (like the hard drive)
To speed up the file transfer process
To enable the Windows 10 ISO download
Which command in diskpart removes any and all partition or volume formatting from the disk with focus?
clean
erase
remove all
wipe
After cleaning the disk in diskpart, what is the next command required to create a new storage section on the USB?
create volume new
make partition
create partition primary
new partition logic
Which command marks the selected partition as the system partition used to start the computer?
boot
active
system
start
What is the recommended command to format the USB drive quickly to the NTFS file system in diskpart?
format fs=ntfs quick
format drive=usb
clean fs=ntfs
format quick fat32
Which command assigns a drive letter to the newly created volume so it appears in File Explorer?
letter=x
give letter
mount
assign
Once the USB is prepared using diskpart, what is the final step to make it a Windows 10 installer?
Run the setup.exe from the USB
Copy all files from the Windows 10 ISO/DVD to the USB
Rename the USB to "Windows"
Download Rufus
What command is used to exit the diskpart tool but keep the command prompt window open?
leave
exit
quit
stop
What is Rufus specifically designed to do?
Format hard drives for data storage only
Create bootable USB drives from ISO images
Download Windows updates
Recover deleted files
Which file type does Rufus primarily require to create a Windows 10 bootable disk?
.exe
.zip
.iso
.txt
When using Rufus, if your target computer uses UEFI firmware, which Partition scheme should you generally select?
MBR
GPT
FAT32
NTFS
What happens to the data on the USB drive when you click START in Rufus?
It is archived to a hidden folder
It is permanently deleted
It is merged with the Windows files
Nothing, the files are added alongside
Which Target System setting in Rufus corresponds to an older computer using Legacy BIOS?
UEFI (non-CSM)
BIOS (or UEFI-CSM)
Secure Boot Only
Advanced RISC
If the Windows 10 ISO file is larger than 4GB, which file system usually causes an error if selected for standard USBs, and how does Rufus handle it?
NTFS; Rufus splits the file
FAT32; Rufus uses NTFS
exFAT; Rufus compresses it
HFS+; Rufus ignores it
What is the function of the Select button in the Rufus interface?
To select the USB drive
To select the ISO image
To select the partition scheme
To select the language
When creating a bootable disk with Rufus, what does the Image Option usually default to for Windows 10?
Standard Windows Installation
Windows To Go
Linux Live CD
MS-DOS
Why might you change the Volume label in Rufus?
To change the drive letter
To make the drive faster
To give the USB drive a custom name
To bypass the password
What does the Status bar in Rufus indicate?
The battery life of the laptop
The progress of the bootable drive creation
The internet connection speed
The health of the hard drive
To start the Windows 10 installation, what must you modify in the computer's BIOS/UEFI settings?
Screen brightness
Boot Order / Boot Priority
System Date
Fan Speed
Which key is commonly used to access the BIOS or Boot Menu (varies by manufacturer)?
Delete (Del), F2, F12
Alt F4
Space bar
Ctrl + Alt + Delete
What is the first screen you typically see when the Windows 10 installer loads?
Enter Product Key
Disk Partitioning
Language, Time, and Keyboard settings
Wi-Fi Setup
After clicking "Install Now", if you do not have a product key handy, what option can you select?
Cancel Installation
I don't have a product key
Generate Key
Call Support
Which installation type should you choose if you want to wipe the drive and install a fresh copy of Windows 10?
Upgrade
Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)
Repair your computer
Standard
In the partition selection screen, what should you do to ensure a completely clean install on a used drive?
Click Next on the existing partition
Delete all existing partitions until you see "Unallocated Space"
Format only the smallest partition
Create a new partition without deleting old ones
What happens when you select "Unallocated Space" and click "Next" without creating partitions manually?
The installation fails
Windows automatically creates the necessary system and recovery partitions
You are prompted to format manually
The computer restarts immediately
During the installation process, the computer may restart several times. What should you do when it restarts?
Press the key to boot from USB again
Remove the power cord
Do nothing and let it boot from the hard drive
Press F12 continuously
In order to boot the computer from USB, what will you do?
Make it as the 1st boot device
Open the Disk Management
Remove the hard drive
Delete all the partition
Why does Windows Setup allow you to load drivers during the partition selection screen?
To install printer drivers
To recognize hard drives that aren't detected automatically
To update the graphics card
To speed up the processor
In the diskpart command "list disk", how are disks typically identified?
By Name (e.g., Kingston)
By Letter (e.g., C:)
By Number (e.g., Disk 0, Disk 1)
By Color
What is the minimum recommended storage capacity for a USB drive to install Windows 10?
2 GB
8 GB
512 MB
1 TB
If you see "Windows can't be installed on drive 0 partition 1", what is a likely cause?
The partition is formatted with the wrong file system or is too small
The monitor is unplugged
The mouse is disconnected
Windows is already installed
What is the result of deleting a partition in Windows Setup?
The space becomes "Unallocated Space"
The space is moved to the USB drive
The data is backed up to the cloud
The partition becomes read-only
Which operating system are you running when you use Command Prompt to create the bootable media?
The existing OS on the host computer
The new Windows 10
BIOS
Android
In Rufus, what does the "Check device for bad blocks" option do?
It speeds up the installation
It scans the USB drive for physical damage
It removes viruses
It downloads drivers
What is the Windows 10 "Media Creation Tool"?
An official Microsoft tool that can download the ISO or create a USB directly
A tool to create music
A virus scanner
A disk defragmenter
When using Diskpart, what happens if you forget to type "active" on the primary partition?
The USB will work fine
The USB will not be bootable
The USB will explode
The USB becomes read-only
During Windows Setup, why might you want to disconnect other hard drives temporarily?
To save electricity
To prevent accidental formatting of the wrong drive
To make the USB faster
Windows requires only one drive to be present
What is the purpose of the "Region" selection at the very start of the Windows installation?
To determine the cost of Windows
To set the correct time zone and currency formats
To connect to the nearest server
To choose the desktop background
If your computer supports Secure Boot, but Rufus fails to boot, what might you need to do in BIOS?
Disable Secure Boot temporarily
Increase RAM voltage
Unplug the keyboard
Change the monitor resolution
Which of these is a valid command to verify the USB drive letter after assigning it in Diskpart?
list volume
show me letters
volume status
identify
What happens if you remove the USB drive while Windows is in the "Copying Windows files" stage?
The installation will pause and wait
The installation will fail and corrupt
It switches to Wi-Fi download
Nothing
What is the short cut to save the configuration made in the BIOS?
F10
F4
Del
F1
What is the file extension of the Windows Disk Image typically used in these steps?
.ISO
.PNG
.MP3
.DOC
Why would you choose Custom installation over Upgrade even if Windows is already installed?
To keep all your old files
To fix severe system corruption by starting fresh
It is faster
To save internet data
After Windows 10 installation is complete, what is the first thing you should typically check for?
Windows Updates and Drivers
New Games
The receipt
If you are using Rufus and select MBR, which Target System is forced?
BIOS (or UEFI-CSM)
UEFI (non-CSM)
Android
Cloud Boot
Which Diskpart command selects the USB drive if it is listed as Disk 1?
choose disk 1
select disk 1
target disk 1
focus disk 1
Does creating a bootable USB with Rufus permanently damage the USB stick?
Yes, it can never be used for storage again
No, it can be reformatted for normal storage later
Yes, it burns the circuits
Only if you use a red USB stick
