Les 12B Flashcards
Your business requires a centralized way to enforce policies across all users and systems. Which infrastructure should you implement?
Active Directory with Group Policy Management
What is the primary use of the Local Group Policy Editor on a Windows device?
To manage policies on the local device.
You need to upgrade your operating system but want to keep all your files and settings intact. What type of upgrade should you perform?
In-place upgrade
You prefer to start fresh with a new installation of Windows, removing all existing data. What method should you use?
Clean install
Why might you choose to upgrade rather than perform a clean install?
To maintain customized configurations, keep multiple local user accounts, avoid reinstalling applications, and keep user data intact, saving hours of time.
How do you start an in-place upgrade of Windows?
Start the setup from inside the existing OS.
How do you start a clean install of Windows?
Backup your files and start the setup by booting from the installation media.
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?
You cannot upgrade directly from x86 to x64 or from x64 to x86; you’ll have to migrate instead.
Where can you obtain the Windows installation media for an upgrade?
Downloadable versions are available from Microsoft, which includes a media creation tool.
What are the benefits of performing an in-place upgrade?
It keeps all applications, documents, and settings, allowing you to get up and running quickly without reinstalling everything.
What should you do before performing a clean install of Windows?
Backup your files to prevent data loss.
Why is it important to maintain consistency when upgrading an operating system?
To preserve customized configurations and multiple local user accounts.
What must you ensure before performing an in-place upgrade to Windows 10 from a previous version?
Ensure the previous version is Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, as Windows 8.0 is not supported for direct upgrade.
After upgrading to Windows 10 or 11, your system doesn’t boot properly. What should you check first?
Ensure there are no major issues with the hardware or the installation process itself.
You want to revert to your previous Windows version after an unsuccessful upgrade. Where can you find the option to go back?
Start > Settings > System > Recovery > Go back
After completing a Windows upgrade, what additional installations might be necessary?
Service packs, security patches, security applications, driver updates, and application updates.
You want to upgrade to a higher-level edition of Windows 10. What is the recommended approach for the upgrade path?
Upgrade between similar or higher-level editions of Windows 10.
After upgrading to Windows 11, you need to ensure your system is secure and up-to-date. What steps should you take?
Install security patches, security applications, driver updates, and application updates.
Why is it important to test an upgraded system, especially with unknown hardware configurations?
To ensure compatibility and functionality of all hardware components.
What is the first step you should take if your upgraded system does not boot?
Diagnose and resolve any major hardware or installation issues.
Why do you need an operating system (OS)?
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.
What are some standard features of an OS?
File management, application support (memory and swap file management), input and output support (printers, keyboards, storage drives, USB drives), and configuration and management tools.
What are some advantages of using Microsoft Windows?
Large industry support, broad selection of OS options, and wide variety of software support.
What is a major disadvantage of using Microsoft Windows?
Its large install base makes it a big target for security exploitation.
