Les 12B

Question 1

Your business requires a centralized way to enforce policies across all users and systems. Which infrastructure should you implement?

Answer 1

Active Directory with Group Policy Management

Question 2

What is the primary use of the Local Group Policy Editor on a Windows device?

Answer 2

To manage policies on the local device.

Question 3

You need to upgrade your operating system but want to keep all your files and settings intact. What type of upgrade should you perform?

Answer 3

In-place upgrade

Question 4

You prefer to start fresh with a new installation of Windows, removing all existing data. What method should you use?

Answer 4

Clean install

Question 5

Why might you choose to upgrade rather than perform a clean install?

Answer 5

To maintain customized configurations, keep multiple local user accounts, avoid reinstalling applications, and keep user data intact, saving hours of time.

Question 6

How do you start an in-place upgrade of Windows?

Answer 6

Start the setup from inside the existing OS.

Question 7

How do you start a clean install of Windows?

Answer 7

Backup your files and start the setup by booting from the installation media.

Question 8

What do you need to consider if you want to upgrade from a 32-bit (x86) version of Windows to a 64-bit (x64) version?

Answer 8

You cannot upgrade directly from x86 to x64 or from x64 to x86; you’ll have to migrate instead.

Question 9

Where can you obtain the Windows installation media for an upgrade?

Answer 9

Downloadable versions are available from Microsoft, which includes a media creation tool.

Question 9

What are the benefits of performing an in-place upgrade?

Answer 9

It keeps all applications, documents, and settings, allowing you to get up and running quickly without reinstalling everything.

Question 10

What should you do before performing a clean install of Windows?

Answer 10

Backup your files to prevent data loss.

Question 11

Why is it important to maintain consistency when upgrading an operating system?

Answer 11

To preserve customized configurations and multiple local user accounts.

Question 12

What must you ensure before performing an in-place upgrade to Windows 10 from a previous version?

Answer 12

Ensure the previous version is Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, as Windows 8.0 is not supported for direct upgrade.

Question 13

After upgrading to Windows 10 or 11, your system doesn’t boot properly. What should you check first?

Answer 13

Ensure there are no major issues with the hardware or the installation process itself.

Question 14

You want to revert to your previous Windows version after an unsuccessful upgrade. Where can you find the option to go back?

Answer 14

Start > Settings > System > Recovery > Go back

Question 15

After completing a Windows upgrade, what additional installations might be necessary?

Answer 15

Service packs, security patches, security applications, driver updates, and application updates.

Question 16

You want to upgrade to a higher-level edition of Windows 10. What is the recommended approach for the upgrade path?

Answer 16

Upgrade between similar or higher-level editions of Windows 10.

Question 17

After upgrading to Windows 11, you need to ensure your system is secure and up-to-date. What steps should you take?

Answer 17

Install security patches, security applications, driver updates, and application updates.

Question 18

Why is it important to test an upgraded system, especially with unknown hardware configurations?

Answer 18

To ensure compatibility and functionality of all hardware components.

Question 19

What is the first step you should take if your upgraded system does not boot?

Answer 19

Diagnose and resolve any major hardware or installation issues.

Question 20

Why do you need an operating system (OS)?

Answer 20

To control interaction between components (memory, hard drives, keyboard, CPU), provide a common platform for applications, and offer a user interface for humans to interact with the machine.

Question 21

What are some standard features of an OS?

Answer 21

File management, application support (memory and swap file management), input and output support (printers, keyboards, storage drives, USB drives), and configuration and management tools.

Question 22

What are some advantages of using Microsoft Windows?

Answer 22

Large industry support, broad selection of OS options, and wide variety of software support.

Question 23

What is a major disadvantage of using Microsoft Windows?

Answer 23

Its large install base makes it a big target for security exploitation.

Question 24

What is a disadvantage of using Linux?

Answer 24

Limited driver support, especially with laptops.

Question 25

What is an advantage of using Linux?

Answer 25

It is free, works on a wide variety of hardware, and has a passionate and active user community.

Question 26

What are some advantages of using Apple macOS?

Answer 26

It is easy to use, extremely compatible, and has relatively fewer security concerns.

Question 27

What are some disadvantages of using Apple macOS?

Answer 27

It requires Apple hardware, has less industry support than the PC platform, and has a higher initial hardware cost.

Question 28

What is Chrome OS based on, and what is its primary focus?

Answer 28

It is based on the Linux kernel and centers around the Chrome web browser, with most apps being web-based.

Question 29

What are some features of Apple iPadOS?

Answer 29

Desktop browser (Safari), second monitor (Sidecar), keyboard support, and multitasking.