Operating System Installation Types
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What happens during a clean installation of an operating system?

  • User settings and data are kept
  • Only the operating system is updated
  • All data, user settings, and programs are deleted (correct)
  • A new operating system is installed without data loss

    • An in-place upgrade retains all user data and applications.

    True

    What type of installation requires an administrator to be present during the process?

    Attended installation

    An __________ installation is used when multiple machines need the same operating system installed without manual intervention.

    <p>unattended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method allows copying an entire image file of a hard drive onto a new system?

    <p>Image deployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Remote network installation involves sending an image file over the local area network.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the installation type with its correct description:

    <p>Clean installation = Deletes all existing data and settings In-place upgrade = Updates the existing OS Attended installation = Requires administrator presence Unattended installation = Automates installation on multiple systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant characteristic of an unattended installation?

    <p>Automation for multiple systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum period for which mainstream support is provided for each version of the operating system?

    <p>Five years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Extended support can last up to ten years for some operating systems.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What app should be run before performing an in-place upgrade to check compatibility?

    <p>PC Health Check app</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A legacy operating system is a product that is no longer supported and considered _______.

    <p>orphaned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if the new operating system does not support your existing peripherals?

    <p>Replace the peripheral with something supported</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following operating system support terms with their definitions:

    <p>Mainstream Support = Minimum support period of five years Extended Support = Additional support for three to five years End of Life = No longer supported by the vendor Legacy Operating System = Abandoned and orphaned product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The hardware requirements for Windows 11 are the same as for Windows 10.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be verified about the new operating system before upgrading?

    <p>Hardware compatibility and peripheral support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lifecycle support for Windows Server 2022?

    <p>Until October 2031</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Windows operating systems use the ext4 filesystem by default.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using an open-source operating system like Linux?

    <p>Users have access to all the underlying code and can make changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The latest version of the Android operating system is called __________.

    <p>Snow Cone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following operating systems with their primary features:

    <p>Windows = Developed by Microsoft Linux = Open-source and customizable macOS = Designed for Apple hardware Chrome OS = Focused on web applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which version of Windows is the oldest currently supported?

    <p>Windows 8.1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    FAT32 can support a maximum file size of 8 GB.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What file system does macOS use?

    <p>APFS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Linux distributions such as __________ and __________ are community-supported.

    <p>Fedora, Debian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the operating systems to their market shares:

    <p>Windows = 90% of home computer market Linux = 80% of internet servers iOS = 30% of mobile devices Android = 72% of operating devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system is known for its high level of security and built-in virus protection?

    <p>Chrome OS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    IOS is a closed-source operating system developed by Google.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum volume size for ext4 file systems?

    <p>1 EB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Windows 10 can be installed in both __________ and __________ versions.

    <p>32-bit, 64-bit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    CompTIA A+ Core 2 Study Notes

    • CompTIA A+ certified professionals troubleshoot today's core technologies, from security and networking to virtualization.
    • CompTIA A+ is an industry standard for launching IT careers.
    • CompTIA A+ 220-1102 covers operating systems, security, software, and operational procedures.
    • The exam has 90 questions and 90 minutes for completion.
    • The exam includes multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and performance-based questions.
    • The recommended experience is 9-12 months of hands-on experience.
    • The exam was released in April 2022.

    Operating System Types

    • Windows: A graphical operating system developed by Microsoft, used for over 40 years.
    • Windows versions: 1.01, 2.01, 3.01, 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11.
    • Windows 10 supports will continue until October of 2025.
    • Windows Server 2016 support will continue until January 2027.
    • Windows Server support details vary per version, with some versions continuing until 2029, or 2031.
    • Windows historically had a 90% market share for home computers.
    • Linux: An open-source operating system made by various companies.
    • Ubuntu: A free software that can be installed on desktops or servers.
    • Fedora, Debian, Mint, Arch, and CentOS are community-supported/based distributions of Linux.
    • Android: An operating system for smartphones and tablets.
    • Originally released by the Open Handset Alliance backed by Google.
    • Android has a shorter product lifecycle than desktop systems.
    • Chrome OS: A specific operating system designed to run on Google Chromebooks.
    • macOS: An operating system built by Apple that was previously called OSX.
    • macOS is used on iMac, Mac desktops, and Mac books.

    iOS and iPadOS

    • Developed by Apple for smartphones and tablets.
    • Developed as a closed-source operating system.
    • Has a high percentage of the market share for mobile devices (30%).
    • Developed as a fork of the original iOS branch.

    Filesystem Types

    • Organize data on hard drives, solid-state drives, or other storage devices.
    • Filesystems must be created before installing operating systems.
    • Example types include NTFS, FAT32, or exFAT.

    Windows Installation Types

    • Clean Installation: All data, user settings, and programs are deleted.
    • In-place upgrade: Upgrades the current OS version to a newer one. Data, applications, and settings remain.

    Operating System Lifecycle

    • Mainstream support: At least five years of support for OS versions.
    • Extended support: An additional period that can extend the support to five more years.
    • End of life: The product is no longer supported.
    • Legacy OS: Products that are no longer supported and are abandoned.

    Boot Methods

    • Optical Media: Any type of disk that uses laser or light to read or write data.
    • USB connected drives: Can be various types (CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, SSDs, flash drives), or hot swappable hard drives.
    • Network boot devices: Utilize BIOS or UEFI to read boot media through a network connection.
    • Internet-based boot method: The computer uses the internet to download the setup files to boot up onto the system. An example includes using PXE service.

    Partitioning Storage Devices

    • Hard Drive Drives (HDDs): Disk drives that use magnetic storage.
    • Solid State Drives (SSDs): Flash memory-based storage devices.
    • HDDs and SSDs require partitioning and formatting before using them for operating systems.
    • MBR: The traditional style of partitioning.
    • GPT: Provides a more up-to-date scheme to address MBR limitations, supporting larger storage devices.

    Windows Version

    • 64-bit or 32-bit: Choosing the appropriate version for the processor is important for the operating system.
    • Windows 10 and Windows 11 64-bit version have doubled hardware requirements for RAM from Windows 10.

    Windows Installation

    • OBJ 1.9: Installation and upgrades on diverse operating systems.
    • Clean installation: Complete removal and reinstallation. All data is deleted.
    • In-place upgrade: Old system is upgraded to a new system version.

    Windows Networking

    • Wired Connections: Using copper or fiber. Example connections such as Cat 5, Cat 6, Cat 7 connectors using UTP/STP.
    • Wireless Connections: Wi-Fi connections, with the use of device manager to set up.
    • WWAN Connections: Connecting to a large network area. Usually using cellular modems or a cellular hotspot. VPN: Allows connection to other computers over a public network.

    Windows Control Panel

    • OBJ 1.4: Use appropriate Microsoft Windows 10 control panel utility for a given scenario.
    • Account Settings: Manage administrator accounts and guest accounts.
    • Programs and Features: Manage installed software through programs and features, such as installing or uninstalling software.
    • Devices and Printers: Manage printers or other devices within the system.

    Internet Options

    • Older applet for configuring the legacy web browser, Internet Explorer.
    • Network and Sharing Center: Manage network adapter settings, change settings, and configure media streaming.
    • Windows Defender Firewall: Software firewalls to protect a single host from unwanted traffic.
    • Windows Firewall: Determines which processes and hosts can communicate.

    Windows Tools

    • Task Manager: Monitors computer resources, such as CPU, storage, memory, and networks.
    • Device Manager: Manages and displays information about system hardware and peripheral devices.
    • Disk Management Console: Formats disks, creates partitions, shrinks or creates volumes, and handles RAIDs.
    • Maintenance Tools: Manage and maintain storage devices such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup Utility.

    System Settings

    • Exam objectives list system settings as a part of the control panel.

    Other Topics

    • Application Requirements: Each application has specific processing requirements, such as CPU, memory, or storage space.
    • Malware: Any software written to infiltrate a system and damage it. Examples include viruses, worms, and Trojans.
    • Types of Malware: Includes software such as viruses (requiring user action, and can use boot sectors, macro code to spread), worms (able to replicate without user input), Rootkits (installed while evading detection), and ransomware (locks systems and demands ransom).
    • Social Engineering: Any attempt to obtain or gain information or access in a malicious way. Examples include pretexting, tailgating, piggybacking, shoulder surfing, dumpster diving and malicious software such as malware.
    • Security Controls: Physical controls such as implementing security cameras, locks or monitoring with security audits, or managerial controls, which may use data classification or security audits as controls.

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    This quiz covers various methods of installing operating systems, including clean installations, in-place upgrades, and unattended installations. Test your knowledge on the definitions and characteristics of these installation types and understand the scenarios in which they are used.

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