Installation and Upgrade Considerations Quiz
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Which type of installation involves installing the OS to a new computer or completely replacing the OS software on an old one by repartitioning and reformatting the target disk?

  • In-place upgrade
  • Upgrade Considerations
  • Clean install (correct)
  • Attended installation

    • What is the main difference between a clean install and an in-place upgrade?

  • Clean install requires higher RAM than in-place upgrade
  • Clean install deletes existing user data and settings, while in-place upgrade keeps them (correct)
  • Clean install is designed for home users
  • Clean install is more reliable than in-place upgrade

    • What should you check before performing an OS upgrade?

  • 64-bit CPU requirement
  • CPU, chipset, and RAM components
  • Clean install or in-place upgrade
  • Hardware compatibility and application support (correct)

    • Which catalog does Microsoft maintain to list tested devices and drivers?

    <p>Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with incompatible software or hardware before attempting an in-place upgrade?

    <p>They should be uninstalled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a device has not passed Windows logo testing?

    <p>Check the device vendor's website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of obtaining third-party drivers during an OS setup?

    <p>To update hardware efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

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