Assignment 8

Question 1

How much free space on the hard drive is required to install a 64-bit version of Windows 8.1(10)?

Answer 1

20GB of free space is required on the hard drive to install the 64 bit version of Windows 10.

Question 2

How do you start the process to reinstall an OS on a laptop computer using the backup files stored on a recovery partition?

Answer 2

In order to start the reinstallation process of an OS on a laptop computer, you are required to press a particular key combination to boot into recovery mode. The key combination required will flash on the screen or can be accessed by googling.

Question 3

What are three free applications mentioned in the chapter that can be used to create virtual machines?

Answer 3

The three free applications mentioned in the chapter that are used to create virtual machines are Virtualbox and VMware as well as Virtual PC.

Question 4

When upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 8.1(10), can you perform an in-place upgrade?

Answer 4

In order to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 10 you are required to do a clean installation.

Question 5

Which Windows architecture is required to enable the UEFI Secure Boot? Which partitioning system?

Answer 5

The windows architecture required to enable a UEFI Secure Boot is 64-bit architecture. The GPT partitioning system is required.

Question 6

Which file system is used on the volume where Windows is installed?

Answer 6

The file system used on the volume where Windows is installed in the NTFS volume.

Question 7

When trying to install Windows in UEFI mode on a hard drive that is using the MBR partitioning system, which command can you use to get a special prompt in a command prompt window where you can then remove the partitioning system and convert the drive to GPT?

Answer 7

The command that is used to get the special prompt in the command prompt window is called Diskpart.

Question 8

What is the minimum number of partitions that the MBR partitioning system can support?


Answer 8

The minimum number of partitions that the MBR partitioning system can support is 4 partitions (three primary partitions and one extended partition).

Question 9

Which partitioning method must you use for a 4-TB hard drive?

Answer 9

In order to partition a 4-TB hard drive you are required to use the GPT partitioning method.

Question 10

If you suspect a computer is infected with a virus, why is it not a good idea to perform an upgrade installation of Windows rather than a clean install? 


Answer 10

It is not a good idea to perform an upgrade installation of Windows because the virus may infect the upgrade installation due to the infected hard drive not being erased. Instead, perform a clean install.

Question 11

After setting up a dual-boot installation with Windows 7 and Windows 8.1(10), how do you boot the system into Windows 7?

Answer 11

In order to boot the system into windows 7, you would have to run the boot loader menu and then select the Windows 7 operating system.

Question 12

After a Windows installation, what is the easiest way to determine that you have Internet access?

Answer 12

After installing windows, the easiest way to determine that you have internet access is to test the internet by loading up an internet browser such as internet explorer or google chrome.

Question 13

What Windows 8(10) tool can you use to migrate user data and settings from a Windows 7 installation on one computer to the new Windows 8(10) installation on a different computer?

Answer 13

You can use the Windows Easy Transfer tool to transfer user data and settings to a different computer.

Question 14

What is the primary Windows tool for managing hardware devices?

Answer 14

The primary windows tool for managing hardware devices is the device manager.

Question 15

What window is used to uninstall a program in Windows 8(10)? What Windows 8(10) screen is used to uninstall an app?

Answer 15

In order to uninstall a program in windows 10, it is required to go to the Programs and Features Screen. To uninstall an app however, you just need to go to the apps screen.

Question 16

What three processor technologies are required to install Windows 8(10)?

Answer 16

The three processor technologies required are NX, SSE2 and PAE.

Question 17

Why does Microsoft require these three processor technologies, even though they are currently available on all processors sold today?

Answer 17

In order to prevent windows 10 from being installed on a system that is older than 10 years.

Question 18

How can you find out if a system qualifies for a Windows 8.1(10) upgrade?

Answer 18

In order to find out if your system qualifies for an upgrade, it is advised to run the Upgrade Assistant to see what it says.

Question 19

Which window on the Windows 8(10) desktop can you use to find out if the Windows installation has been activated?

Answer 19

If you go to the system window you are able to find out if the windows installation has been activated or not, as well as seeing other information about the operating system.

Question 20

What is an advantage of using a dynamic hard drive in a VM?

Answer 20

The major advantage to using a dynamic hard drive in a VM is that the VM will only use the hard drive space when it needs it.

Question 21

Are you required to enter the product key during the Windows 7 installation?

Answer 21

Yes, it requires the user to enter the product key at the end of the windows 7 installation.

Question 22

Using an unattended installation of Windows, what is the name of the file that holds the responses a technician would normally give during the installation?

Answer 22

The name of the file that holds the responses a technician would give you is “Answer File”

Question 23

What are the three commands used by the User State Migration Tool?

Answer 23

The three commands used by the User State Migration Tool is Scanstate, Loadstate and Usmtutils. 


Question 24

To use the User State Migration Tool, how must a computer connect to the network?

Answer 24

In order to use the user state migration tool, the computer must be connected to a domain.

Question 25

Where is the PXE programming code stored that is used to boot a computer when it is searching for an OS on the network?

Answer 25

The PXE programming code is stored in the UEFI/BIOS code on the motherboard itself.

Question 26

You are planning an upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1. Your system uses a network card that you don’t find listed on the Microsoft Windows 8.1 list of compatible devices. What do you do next?

Answer 26

b. Check the website of the network card manufacturer for a Windows 8.1 driver.

Question 27

You have just installed Windows 8.1 and now attempt to install your favorite game that worked fine under Windows 7. When you attempt the installation, you get an error. What is your best next step?

Answer 27

b. Download any updates to Windows 8.1.

Question 28

You have 32-bit Windows 7 Home Premium installed on your computer, and you purchase the upgrade license of Windows 8.1 Professional. You want to install Windows 8.1 using the 64-bit architecture. Which way(s) can you install Windows 8.1? 


Answer 28

c. You can perform a clean install, but not an upgrade.

Question 29

A laptop reports that it has made a wireless network connection, but it cannot access the network or the Internet. Arrange the following steps in the best order to troubleshoot the problem: 


Answer 29

(1)c. Disconnect the connection, and connect again to the wireless network. 
(2) b. Disable and enable the wireless network adapter.

(3) d. Use Device Manager to update the wireless adapter drivers.

(4) a. Use Device Manager to uninstall the wireless adapter and install it again.