2. Distribution Methods

Which of the following is an example of a local media installation method?

• Installing from a cloud-based repository

• Using a network share for installation

• Installing from a USB flash drive (Correct)

• Streaming the installation files from a remote server

When is local installation most appropriate?

• When an organization wants to install applications on multiple devices at once

• When network connectivity is poor or unreliable (Correct)

• When installing an application that requires online authentication

• When using cloud-based enterprise deployment tools

Why is DVD-based installation becoming less common?

• DVDs are too expensive to produce

• Many modern computers no longer include optical drives (Correct)

• DVDs are more secure than USB flash drives

• ISO files have completely replaced physical DVDs

What should a Windows user do to ensure optimal performance when using a flash drive for installation?

• Enable “Quick Removal” mode in Device Manager

• Use an older USB version for better compatibility

• Set the flash drive for optimal performance in Device Manager (Correct)

• Format the flash drive using the NTFS file system before use

How can an ISO file be used for installation on a Windows system?

• It must be copied to a DVD before installation

• It can be mounted directly by right-clicking and selecting "Mount" (Correct)

• It must be extracted and manually copied to the Program Files directory

• It cannot be used for installation without specialized third-party software

In enterprise environments, what is a common reason for using LAN-based installation?

• It allows for faster installations on a single test machine

• It provides a more secure method of software distribution than cloud-based installs

• It eliminates the need to distribute physical installation media across multiple locations (Correct)

• It requires no network connectivity for installation

What is a potential issue when performing a cloud-based installation?

• It does not require authentication for enterprise applications

• It may require adjusting firewall settings to allow installation (Correct)

• It is always faster than local installation

• It is only supported on Windows 10 and later

Which of the following best describes Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune?

• Tools for installing applications in cloud-only environments

• Enterprise deployment tools that allow for centralized software distribution (Correct)

• Software designed only for managing individual user licenses

• Virtualization platforms used for testing application installations

What is a recommended best practice before installing new software?

• Disable all security software permanently

• Delete any previous versions without checking for custom settings

• Read the release notes to check for installation requirements (Correct)

• Skip backups since installations can always be undone

If an installation fails, where should an IT professional look for troubleshooting information?

• The application’s log file for warnings or errors (Correct)

• The program’s official social media page

• The Windows Event Viewer exclusively

• The Task Manager’s list of running processes