A+ - 13A - Perform OS Installations and Upgrades

What is the primary difference between a clean install and an in-place upgrade?

• Clean install preserves existing user data.

• • In-place upgrade requires repartitioning the disk.

• • Clean install deletes existing user data.

• • In-place upgrade requires a new computer.

Which type of installation is generally considered more reliable?

• Clean install

• In-place upgrade

• Attended installation

• Unattended installation

What is a crucial consideration when checking hardware compatibility for an OS upgrade?

• Internet connection speed

• Monitor resolution

• • CPU, chipset, and RAM components

• Printer brand

What is the purpose of the Windows Logo'd Product List (LPL) catalog?

• To list supported software applications

• To provide hardware compatibility information

• To showcase Windows features

• To offer troubleshooting tips

What is recommended before performing an in-place upgrade?

• Installing additional hardware

• Uninstalling incompatible software or hardware

• • Formatting the entire hard drive

• Disconnecting all peripherals

What is the purpose of an answer file in an unattended installation?

• To record user preferences during setup

• To store backup data

• • To automate setup choices and settings

• To encrypt sensitive files

Which utility can be used to convert a disk with an existing partition structure and data from MBR to GPT?

• mbr2gpt

• fdisk

• mkfs

• chkdsk

How many primary partitions can be created using the MBR partition style?

• • Up to 4

• • Up to 8

• • Up to 16

• Unlimited

Which partition style supports more than four primary partitions?

• MBR

• GPT

• APFS

• NTFS

What file system is commonly used for Windows installations?

• NTFS

• APFS

• FAT32

• ext4