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1102 1.9 OS Installation and Upgrades Flashcards

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What is the purpose of an Operating System (OS)?

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An OS manages hardware and software resources, providing a user interface and platform for applications.

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Name common types of operating systems.

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Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS.

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What is a USB boot method used for?

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A USB boot method is used to start an OS installation from a USB drive.

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What is PXE in OS installations?

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PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) allows OS installation over a network.

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How does a clean install differ from an upgrade?

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A clean install erases all data and installs a fresh OS, while an upgrade retains data and apps.

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What is a recovery partition?

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A recovery partition is a reserved section of a drive used to reinstall or repair an OS without external media.

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What is an image deployment in OS installation?

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Image deployment copies a pre-configured OS setup to multiple computers, often used in large environments.

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What is a repair installation?

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A repair installation refreshes the OS files without removing user data or applications.

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What is a GUID Partition Table (GPT)?

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GPT is a partitioning system that supports up to 128 partitions and large drives (up to 9 billion TB).

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What is a Master Boot Record (MBR)?

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MBR is an older partitioning system limited to 4 primary partitions and 2 TB of drive space.

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What is a quick format in Windows installations?

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A quick format sets up a file table without fully overwriting the data on the drive, allowing possible data recovery.

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What is a full format?

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A full format erases all data on a drive by writing zeros to every sector, making data recovery impossible.

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What are feature updates in an OS?

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Feature updates provide new capabilities, security patches, and bug fixes for the operating system.

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What is UEFI and how does it relate to OS installation?

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UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a modern BIOS that supports GPT partitions for OS installations.

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What is backward compatibility in OS upgrades?

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Backward compatibility ensures older applications and drivers work with the updated OS version.

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Why is hardware compatibility important for OS upgrades?

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Ensuring hardware compatibility prevents issues with device drivers and performance after an OS upgrade.

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What is an external/hot-swappable drive used for in OS installations?

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It allows an OS to be installed or booted from an external storage device connected via USB or similar.

18
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What are the benefits of performing a remote network installation?

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It allows centralized OS deployment without needing physical media for each computer.

19
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What is the purpose of third-party drivers during OS installation?

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Third-party drivers ensure compatibility with specific hardware not natively supported by the OS.

20
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What should be backed up before an OS upgrade?

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User files, preferences, and important data should be backed up to prevent data loss.

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What is the purpose of partitioning a drive during OS installation?

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Partitioning separates sections of a drive to store the OS or organize data files.

22
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How does an internet-based OS installation work?

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The OS installation files are downloaded directly from the internet during the installation process.

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What is a bootable USB drive?

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A bootable USB drive contains OS installation files and allows the system to start from the USB.

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What are the limitations of MBR partitioning?

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MBR supports only 4 primary partitions and a maximum drive size of 2 TB.

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Why might you choose a GPT partition over MBR?

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GPT allows for more partitions (up to 128) and supports larger drives, making it more flexible than MBR.

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What is the product life cycle in an OS context?

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It refers to the period an OS is actively supported with updates and security patches by the manufacturer.

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What are common installation media types for an OS?

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USB drives, optical media (CD/DVD), SSDs, and network installations.

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What is a PXE boot used for?

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PXE boots a system from the network to install or load an OS without local media.

29
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What is the difference between a quick format and a full format during installation?

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A quick format only sets up a new file table, while a full format erases all data on the drive.

30
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What is application and driver backward compatibility during an OS upgrade?

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Ensuring that older software and drivers work with the new OS version.

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