Deck 12: Installing Windows

Question 1

Use a ____-bit OS if you need increased performance and your system has enough resources to support it.

A)8
B)16
C)32
D)64

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Upgrading to a better edition of Vista can easily be accomplished by using the ____ feature.

A)Windows Anywhere Upgrade
B)Windows Anytime Upgrade
C)Windows Anyplace Upgrade
D)Windows Automatic Upgrade

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Microsoft offers 64-bit versions for all Vista retail editions.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A(n)____ server is used to hold the setup files on a Windows CD or DVD on the network and then at each PC,you can execute the Setup program on the server.

A)distribution
B)image
C)software
D)file

Question 5

Use ____ to find out which devices are installed in your XP system.

A)Computer Manager
B)User Manager
C)Device Manager
D)System Manager

Question 6

For some brand-name computers,the hard drive contains a ____ partition that can be used to reinstall Windows.

A)hidden resolution
B)hidden recovery
C)visible recovery
D)visible rebuild

Question 7

A ____ is a copy of the entire volume on which Windows is installed to another bootable media such as CDs or USB drive.

A)drive delta
B)drive image
C)software image
D)system drive

Question 8

A Windows domain is a type of ____ network,which is a network where resources are managed by a centralized computer.

A)time-sharing
B)virtual
C)server/server
D)client/server

Question 9

The Windows utility ____ is used to remove configuration settings,such as the computer name that uniquely identifies the PC.

A)msconfig.exe
B)msprep.exe
C)w32prep.exe
D)sysprep.exe

Question 10

Microsoft no longer supports Windows 2000,so you should never be called on to install it on a new PC.

Question 11

A(n)____ installation is performed by storing the answers to installation questions in a text file or script that Windows calls an answer file.

A)scripted
B)attended
C)unattended
D)replacement

Question 12

A ____ boot allows you to install the new OS without disturbing the old one so you can boot to either OS.

A)dual
B)cross
C)controlled
D)selective

Question 13

The ____ partition is the active partition of the hard drive.

A)system
B)data
C)recovery
D)logical

Question 14

The ____ command is used to copy the information from the old computer to a server or removable media.

A)getstate
B)loadstate
C)setstate
D)scanstate

Question 15

A Windows ____ is a logical group of computers and users that share resources,where administration,resources,and security on a workstation are controlled by that workstation.

A)domain
B)workgroup
C)task group
D)work unit

Question 16

Many hardware manufacturers have chosen to not produce Vista drivers for their older devices,so it's very important to find out if your hardware will be compatible with Vista.

Question 17

A ____ computer is software that simulates the hardware of a physical computer.

A)real
B)logical
C)virtual
D)functional

Question 18

As a PC support technician,you can expect to be faced with installing Windows in a variety of situations.

Question 19

An example of a network operating system is Windows Server 2008,which controls a network using the directory database called ____.

A)Net Directory
B)Win Directory
C)Active Directory
D)Open Directory

Question 20

The retail version costs less than the OEM version,but can only be installed on a new PC for resale.

Question 21

The ____________________ option when upgrading uses existing Windows folders and all the existing settings it can.

Question 22

To convert a FAT32 volume to an NTFS volume,first back up all important data on the drive and then use this command at a command prompt: ____,where D: is the drive to be converted.

A)convntfs D:
B)convert D: /FS:NTFS /OFS:FAT
C)convfs D: /FS:NTFS
D)convert D: /FS:NTFS

Question 23

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Windows Vista Business
f.Windows Vista Starter
b.Windows XP Tablet PC
g.Windows Vista Enterprise
c.Windows Vista Ultimate
h.Windows XP Home Edition
d.Windows Vista Home Basic
i.Windows Vista Home Premium
e.Windows XP Media Center Edition
Includes every Windows Vista feature

Question 24

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Windows Vista Business
f.Windows Vista Starter
b.Windows XP Tablet PC
g.Windows Vista Enterprise
c.Windows Vista Ultimate
h.Windows XP Home Edition
d.Windows Vista Home Basic
i.Windows Vista Home Premium
e.Windows XP Media Center Edition
Designed for laptops.

Question 25

If you are not sure if your devices will work under the OS you are upgrading to,one solution is to set up a(n)____________________.

Question 26

Product ____ is a method used by Microsoft to prevent unlicensed use of its software so that you must purchase a Windows license for each installation of Windows.

A)activation
B)entitlement
C)enablement
D)installation

Question 27

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Windows Vista Business
f.Windows Vista Starter
b.Windows XP Tablet PC
g.Windows Vista Enterprise
c.Windows Vista Ultimate
h.Windows XP Home Edition
d.Windows Vista Home Basic
i.Windows Vista Home Premium
e.Windows XP Media Center Edition
Includes additional features such as the Aero user interface

Question 28

When you configure updates,if the PC doesn't have an always-up Internet connection (such as dial-up),you might want to select ____.

A)Never
B)Notify me but don't automatically download or install them
C)Automatic
D)Automatically download but do not install them

Question 29

If Service Pack 2 or a later service pack is applied to Windows XP,you can use _________________________ to transfer Windows XP user data and preferences to Windows Vista.

Question 30

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Windows Vista Business
f.Windows Vista Starter
b.Windows XP Tablet PC
g.Windows Vista Enterprise
c.Windows Vista Ultimate
h.Windows XP Home Edition
d.Windows Vista Home Basic
i.Windows Vista Home Premium
e.Windows XP Media Center Edition
Intended for business users

Question 31

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Windows Vista Business
f.Windows Vista Starter
b.Windows XP Tablet PC
g.Windows Vista Enterprise
c.Windows Vista Ultimate
h.Windows XP Home Edition
d.Windows Vista Home Basic
i.Windows Vista Home Premium
e.Windows XP Media Center Edition
Designed for low-cost home systems that don't require full security and networking features

Question 32

After the virtual machine is set up,you can click ____________________ in the console to change the hardware configuration of a machine.

Question 33

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Windows Vista Business
f.Windows Vista Starter
b.Windows XP Tablet PC
g.Windows Vista Enterprise
c.Windows Vista Ultimate
h.Windows XP Home Edition
d.Windows Vista Home Basic
i.Windows Vista Home Premium
e.Windows XP Media Center Edition
Includes additional support for digital entertainment hardware such as video recording integrated with TV input

Question 34

The ____ command is used to copy the information to the new computer.

A)getstate
B)loadstate
C)setstate
D)scanstate

Question 35

During a normal Windows XP installation,setup causes the system to reboot ____ times.

A)one
B)two
C)three
D)four

Question 36

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Windows Vista Business
f.Windows Vista Starter
b.Windows XP Tablet PC
g.Windows Vista Enterprise
c.Windows Vista Ultimate
h.Windows XP Home Edition
d.Windows Vista Home Basic
i.Windows Vista Home Premium
e.Windows XP Media Center Edition
The major additional security feature is BitLocker

Question 37

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Windows Vista Business
f.Windows Vista Starter
b.Windows XP Tablet PC
g.Windows Vista Enterprise
c.Windows Vista Ultimate
h.Windows XP Home Edition
d.Windows Vista Home Basic
i.Windows Vista Home Premium
e.Windows XP Media Center Edition
Supports 4 GB of memory in the 32-Bit version and does not support the 64-Bit version

Question 38

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Windows Vista Business
f.Windows Vista Starter
b.Windows XP Tablet PC
g.Windows Vista Enterprise
c.Windows Vista Ultimate
h.Windows XP Home Edition
d.Windows Vista Home Basic
i.Windows Vista Home Premium
e.Windows XP Media Center Edition
Has the most limited features and is intended to be used in developing nations

Question 39

For an always-up broadband connection (such as cable modem or DSL),select ____ when you configure updates.

A)Never
B)Notify me but don't automatically download or install them
C)Automatic
D)Automatically download but do not install them

Question 40

The ____________________ option allows you to change the installation folder and the language options.

Question 41

List the general directions for an XP clean install on a PC that already has an OS installed.r

Question 42

Discuss how to set up a machine to dual boot.

Question 43

List what you have to do after the Vista installation.

Question 44

List and describe the three choices you have if Windows is already installed on the hard drive and you want to install a different Windows operating system.

Question 45

List four features offered by Windows XP Professional.

Question 46

List the recommended hardware requirements for Windows Vista Home Premium,Business,Enterprise,and Ultimate editions.

Question 47

If you suspect that your BIOS are out-of-date,explain what you can try to correct this.

Question 48

List four advantages NTFS offers over FAT32.

Question 49

Discuss some examples of a forced clean install.

Question 50

List the contents of the Windows 2000 packages.