6.2.9 Post-Installation Tasks for Operating Systems

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What is the purpose of setting the boot order in the BIOS or UEFI after installing an operating system?

  • To speed up the booting process by prioritizing certain storage devices
  • To improve network connectivity and security
  • To enable dual booting with multiple operating systems
  • To prevent booting from the wrong storage device and ensure system functionality (correct)

What does the activation process of a new Windows system verify?

  • The performance and speed of the hardware components
  • The compatibility of installed applications with the system
  • The availability of system updates and patches
  • The validity of the product key and compliance with Microsoft's licensing agreement (correct)

What happens if a Windows system is not activated within the 30-day grace period provided by Microsoft?

  • Loss of data stored on the system
  • Automatic shutdown of the system
  • Disabling of certain Windows features and notifications about non-genuine operating system (correct)
  • Reduction in system performance and speed

Why is it important to complete activation of a new Windows system?

<p>To comply with licensing agreements and prevent deactivation of system features (B)</p>
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In what scenario might you have used an optical drive or a USB drive during the installation of an operating system?

<p>When performing a clean installation using a bootable USB drive (D)</p>
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What is the consequence of not configuring the BIOS or UEFI to boot from the storage device with Windows installed?

<p>Increased likelihood of encountering boot errors and startup problems (D)</p>
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What is the best practice for configuring Windows Update after successful activation?

<p>Force the Windows Update service to immediately check for updates (C)</p>
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What can you configure under the Windows Update Advanced options?

<p>Set active hours for system updates (A)</p>
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What does Microsoft encourage users to use as a form of Ransomware protection?

<p>OneDrive feature (B)</p>
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Why is it recommended to install a third-party anti-malware or antivirus package?

<p>To provide better defenses, such as phishing protection for non-Edge browsers (C)</p>
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What should be included in the documentation of a system after installation?

<p>Computer's make and model, purchase date, vendor, warranty, operating system version, product key, installed applications, etc. (C)</p>
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What is Cortana in Windows 11?

<p>Microsoft's virtual assistant that lets you complete tasks using keyboard or voice commands (C)</p>
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What should be done before releasing the system onto the production environment?

<p>Update applications from the vendors’ website (C)</p>
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What is a good practice when configuring user environment settings?

<p>Personalize the Start menu, taskbar, or desktop (C)</p>
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What does enabling Accessibility options support in Windows?

<p>Users that need help with visual, hearing, and other physical limitations (C)</p>
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What is the purpose of updating software’s definition files and running a full scan?

<p>To protect the system against malware and viruses (A)</p>
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