ISO Files and OS Installation Quiz

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Which method of installing an operating system is no longer commonly used?

Cloud storage
Floppy disk (correct)
USB drive
CD-ROM

What is one of the considerations when installing an operating system?

Internet connection speed
Type of processor
Screen resolution
Amount of RAM (correct)

What does the text say about the installation types of operating systems?

Different ways of installing operating systems have emerged over time (correct)
Installation types are becoming obsolete
Installation types have remained the same over time
There are only a few installation types

What is one of the topics that will be discussed in the episode?

Installation methods (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the other considerations mentioned for operating system installation?

Software licensing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main topic of the text?

Installing an operating system (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the installation of an operating system over a network?

Remote installation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a network boot?

To install an operating system remotely (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe a pre-execution environment that relies on the firmware of the network adapter?

Pixie boot (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before performing an installation to ensure data is not lost?

Backup existing user data (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which backup method is recommended for preserving user data on Windows?

File history (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating an image of a hard drive?

To backup the entire operating system (A) Signup and view all the answers

During the installation process, which option allows you to repair the current installation without overwriting it?

Repair installation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which method is commonly used for clean installations but is becoming obsolete in today's machines?

Optical discs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Windows pre installation environment?

To unpack the full operating system files (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does a clean installation involve?

Erasing residual data and installing a fresh copy of the operating system (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of drive can be used for installing the operating system during a clean installation?

HDD (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'press any key' prompt indicate during the installation process?

To boot to the DVD (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'upgrade installation' option require in order to run?

An existing operating system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the media creation tool mentioned in the text?

To create a bootable USB device for installing the operating system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you don't see a storage device in the installation window?

Connect a USB device (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative method mentioned for clean installations in machines without optical drives?

Boot from a USB device (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a clean installation of Windows?

To install Windows on a new PC (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of booting into the operating system during a clean installation?

To install the operating system on the internal drive (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of installation leaves residual information behind on the drive when upgrading to a newer operating system?

Upgrade installation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of installation allows you to install the operating system from a USB device?

Clean installation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of installation involves reaching out over the network to find an image of the operating system to deploy?

Network installation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bootable Windows installer media?

To perform a clean installation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a pixie boot?

To deploy an image remotely (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a clean installation the same regardless of how the operating system is booted?

Because the installation process is standardized (B) Signup and view all the answers