Exam 12: Building a PC

Why process need to happen before a user can get rid of an old system?

Microsoft and many tech writers also use the term _______________ installation to define an upgrade.

A(n) _______________ installation allows a system to choose between two or more operating systems each time the computer boots.

What five components comprise an optimal home theater?

During installation, one may decide to go with the default drivers because they _______________.

What are the minimum CPU, memory, and hard disk requirements for a modern Windows computer system?

Microsoft eliminated the 30-day grace period in the retail copies of Windows 8, mandating that users provide a(n) _______________ during setup.

How is virtualization most often used on workstations?

Distinguish between a patch and a service pack.

What is the User State Migration Tool (USTM) in Windows?

The minimum recommended RAM for a Windows 64-bit thick client is _______________ GB.

What is the most important hardware component in virtualization?

In addition to a fast CPU and a lot of RAM and storage, a graphics workstation requires a _______________.

Which type of system is designed to handle only very basic applications that require a minimum amount of hardware?

For the best output, what type of connection should exist between the sound card and the stereo receiver?

What is NetBoot, and how is it useful?

What is the disadvantage of performing a clean installation?

What should be the motherboard considerations for a thick client?

_______________ is the most important hardware component in virtualization.

In addition to file sharing and print sharing, a home server PC's basic roles include _______________.