CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - New Installation - First Drive

The video tutorial explains the process of partitioning and formatting storage drives on new systems, focusing on both Windows and Linux installations. It highlights the built-in tools available during the installation process to partition and format drives, ensuring the operating system can be installed. The tutorial emphasizes the necessity of partitioning and formatting before using any mass storage, whether on a new or existing system.

What is the first step you must take when setting up a new system with a blank drive?

• Install a graphics driver

• Install an antivirus program

• Partition and format the drive

• Connect to the internet

During a Windows installation, what does the system do with unallocated space by default?

• Splits it into multiple partitions

• Formats it as FAT32

• Leaves it unformatted

• Creates one big partition and formats it as NTFS

What tool is used during a Windows installation to manage partitions?

• Disk Cleanup

• Partitioning and Formatting Tool

• Task Manager

• Device Manager

What is the common method used for installing Ubuntu Linux on a new system?

• Using a DVD

• Booting from a thumb drive

• Using a floppy disk

• Downloading from the internet

In Ubuntu Linux, what is the typical identifier for the primary hard drive?

• primary_drive

• dev/sda

• C:\

• disk0

What is the key takeaway regarding partitioning and formatting before using mass storage?

• It must be done before using any form of mass storage

• It is optional and can be skipped

• It is only necessary for Linux systems

• It is only necessary for Windows systems

What happens if there is no operating system on a new drive?

• The drive cannot be used

• The drive will remain unformatted

• The drive will automatically partition itself

• The installation process will include partitioning and formatting tools