43 Questions
What media type is commonly used for installing an operating system?
USB drive
How would you configure a computer to boot from a USB drive?
Modify the BIOS settings
What does PXE stand for in the context of operating system installations?
Pre-boot execution environment
In an enterprise environment, what method is commonly used to remotely install operating systems on multiple computers?
PXE
Where would the operating system installation files be stored in a traditional scenario with an older system?
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
What is the purpose of creating a bootable USB drive when installing an operating system?
To start the installation process
What does GPT stand for in the context of partition styles?
GUID Partition Table
How many GPT partitions can you have on a single physical drive?
128
What makes GPT partitions different from MBR partitions?
GPT partitions allow booting from any partition
What is the main limitation of the MBR partition style in terms of size?
2 terabytes
How many primary partitions can you have on an MBR partition style drive?
4
What is the main purpose of marking a primary partition as active?
To allow booting from that partition
In terms of bootability, what distinguishes primary partitions from extended partitions on an MBR drive?
Only primary partitions are bootable
'GPT' stands for:
Globally Unique Identifier Partition Table
What is the full meaning of 'MBR'?
Master Boot Record
What is the maximum number of partitions supported by an MBR drive?
4 partitions
Which utility is used to perform a full format on a drive in Windows?
Diskpart
What process will occur by default during the installation of Windows 10 or Windows 11?
Quick format
What will happen if you perform a full format on a drive according to the text?
Data will be overwritten and unrecoverable
Which action can help bring an older system up to date with the latest operating system?
In-place upgrade
What is the primary benefit of performing an in-place upgrade according to the text?
Maintains consistency with accounts and applications
Which option allows for keeping all user files and applications in place when upgrading the operating system?
In-place upgrade
What is recommended before making any changes to partitions, according to the text?
Have a backup of all data
Which utility is commonly used to create or remove partitions?
Diskpart utility
What is the purpose of using a quick format on a drive according to the text?
It creates the file table without deleting existing data.
What is the initial step when starting a clean install?
Boot the system from installation media
What should you do before beginning an operating system upgrade to avoid potential data loss?
Back up all data on the drive
What is recommended if your hardware or software is not found compatible during the upgrade checker or PC health check?
Contact the manufacturer for compatibility verification
What is a reason one might want to upgrade an operating system according to the text?
To access new features and capabilities
What does the PC health check for Windows 11 provide information about?
Compatibility of hardware and software
What is a potential risk during the operating system upgrade process, as mentioned in the text?
Data loss
Why would one want to regularly update their operating system according to the text?
To ensure security updates and bug fixes
What do Microsoft's quality updates include, as mentioned in the text?
Security updates and bug fixes
How long does Microsoft provide support for their operating systems typically?
~18 to 36 months
What is the purpose of checking minimum operating system requirements before upgrading?
To ensure compatibility and resource availability
What is a common method used for installing Linux distributions?
Downloading files directly from the internet
How does macOS typically download files for recovery installation?
Directly from Apple servers
What does an in-place upgrade of an operating system usually preserve?
Applications and data files
What is the purpose of a clean install of an operating system?
To delete everything on the partition
In a corporate environment, what is the benefit of image deployment for OS upgrades?
Ensuring consistent configurations across all systems
What is the primary function of a repair installation of an operating system?
Updating and refreshing operating system files
How does a remote network installation in a corporate environment typically work?
By pointing systems to a central server on the network
What purpose does an external hot swappable drive serve during OS installations?
Storing necessary installation files
Study Notes
- Installing an operating system requires a media source to hold the software for installation.
- Common ways to do this include using a USB drive for creating a bootable drive or using a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM in older systems.
- For large-scale installations, PXE (pre-boot execution environment) can be used to install the operating system across a network.
- Operating systems can be installed on a hard drive or SSD and used to boot the system.
- Updates to the operating system files can be downloaded directly from the internet during installation.
- External drives, such as USB drives or hot swappable drives, can be used to store and install operating system files.
- In-place upgrades allow for an operating system to be updated while keeping applications and data intact.
- Recovery partitions on the storage drive can be used to install the operating system instead of looking for installation media.
- Clean installs wipe the system and install a fresh version of the operating system.
- Image deployments involve creating a version of the operating system to be used across an organization.
- Repair installations update operating system files without modifying user files or applications.
- Remote network installations allow the operating system to be installed from a central server.
- Operating systems may require drivers to be installed during the installation process.
- Creating a partition is necessary for storing the operating system on a hard drive or SSD.
- With GPT partition style, it assigns a unique identifier to the partition, allowing for up to 128 partitions on a single drive.
- MBR partitions, an older style, have a maximum partition size of two terabytes and limit the number of partitions to four primary partitions.
- Creating or removing partitions can delete data from the system, so having a backup is essential.
- Partitions can be created during Windows setup and will list any existing partitions to choose from.
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