A+ 1102 PM Review Day 4

What is a primary advantage of a clean install over an in-place upgrade?

• It retains third-party applications and user settings.
• It completely removes existing data for a fresh start.
• It uses automated tools to check compatibility.
• It is faster to complete than an in-place upgrade.

What is the primary benefit of using unattended installations for deploying operating systems?

• Allows for faster internet speeds during installation.
• Eliminates the need for a physical installation disk.
• Reduces the need for user interaction during installation.
• Ensures that all software updates are included in the installation media.

What is required to perform a network boot using PXE?

• An Internet connection and a DNS server
• A PXE-compatible network adapter and a DHCP server
• A USB bootable drive and an ISO file
• An optical drive with installation media

What is the primary limitation of MBR partitioning?

• It does not support extended partitions.
• It is incompatible with NTFS.
• It supports only 4 primary partitions and 2 TB partition sizes.
• It requires UEFI firmware.

What does a factory recovery partition do?

• Installs updates and patches on a damaged system.
• Restores the system to its original shipping state.
• Recovers user data and settings.
• Performs a hardware diagnostic.

What type of graphics subsystem is likely required for a high-end gaming application?

• Integrated graphics
• A dedicated graphics card with video RAM.
• A low-power graphics adapter.
• A virtual GPU.

Where are 32-bit application files stored in a 64-bit Windows environment?

• Program Files folder
• %SystemRoot%\system32
• Program Files (x86) folder
• %SystemRoot%\syswow64

What is the purpose of verifying the hash value of a downloaded Linux package?

• To speed up the installation process.
• To verify the package's authenticity and integrity.
• To identify the package version.
• To check the package’s compatibility with the OS.

Which of the following is an example of a shadow IT risk?

• Installing licensed software on multiple devices.
• Installing unsanctioned software without IT oversight.
• Using outdated hardware for new applications.
• Failing to update security patches on software.

During the legacy BIOS boot process, what file is responsible for loading the Windows kernel?

• BOOTMGFW.EFI
• BOOTMGR.EXE
• WINLOAD.EXE
• HAL.DLL