OS Installation & Upgrade Methods

Question 1

What 2 OS boot methods takes advantage of a network interface?

Answer 1

• Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
• Netboot

Question 2

Describe “In-place upgrade” installation type

Answer 2

Performs upgrade, but preserves system settings, personal files, and applications from the older OS version

Question 3

A type of Windows installation that erases the entire contents of a target partition is called

Answer 3

Clean Install

Question 4

Provide 3 sources that allow for obtaining, installing, and updating device drivers used by Microsoft Windows OSs?

Answer 4

• Windows Update
• Device Manufacturer
• Windows Device Manager

Question 5

Give 3 advantages of organizing a hard drive into multiple partitions

Answer 5

• Multiboot environment
• Separated disk space for virtual memory
• Separated disk space for user files

Question 6

Describe 3 characteristics of the MBR partition style?

Answer 6

• Legacy BIOS
• Max disk size of 2TB
• Limited to 4 partitions

Question 7

Describe 3 characteristics of the GPT partition style?

Answer 7

• UEFI BIOS
• Supports disks larger than 2TB (Up to 9.4 Zettabytes)
• Allows for up to 128 partitions

Question 8

In GPT disk architecture, each partition is labeled with a unique identifier known as

Answer 8

Globally Unique Identifier (GUID)

Question 9

A list of computer hardware proven to be compatible with a particular OS is referred to as:

Answer 9

Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)