Deck 5: Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems

Question 1

Which of the following should you consult before installing a particular Windows OS to verify that the OS supports your chosen hardware?

A) Windows Catalog
B) Hardware Update List
C) Microsoft Software Compatibility List
D) Hardware Installation Guide

Answer 1

A

Question 2

During the installation of the Windows 7 OS,which of the following are you likely to provide to the installation program?

A) where to install the OS
B) the Administrator password
C) the IP address of a server
D) the DNS server address

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The minimum memory requirement for a 64-bit Windows 7 installation is 2 GB.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

You may have more trouble installing interface cards on a Macintosh computer because the devices are all built for generic hardware.

Question 5

Studies have shown that upgrades and migrations to the latest OS are always cost-effective.

Question 6

Which of the following is a necessary step you should take before upgrading or migrating to a new OS?

A) replace the existing RAM so you can start fresh
B) make a complete backup of the current system
C) do a low-level format of all your hard disks
D) perform a chkdsk on the installation media

Question 7

If you are having trouble installing an OS because it does not seem to be detecting the computer hardware,which of the following should you check to try to resolve the problem?

A) the DVD drive is compatible
B) enough RAM is installed
C) the installation media
D) the BIOS settings

Question 8

Which of the following Windows XP editions cannot be upgraded to Windows Vista?

A) Home Edition
B) Professional Edition (64-bit)
C) Media Center 2004 Edition
D) Tablet Edition

Question 9

Which task is an unnecessary step in preparing to upgrade a computer to a new OS version?

A) do performance benchmarks with the current OS
B) make sure you have all the device drivers for the new OS
C) record custom software settings
D) verify application compatibility

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a task in preparation for installing an OS?

A) make sure the computer meets hardware requirements
B) ensure the hardware is working correctly
C) have an understanding of the features of the new OS
D) call the OS vendor's technical support to get detailed installation instructions

Question 11

The HAL.dll is a file used by some operating systems to offer specialized code needed by device drivers to talk to the computer's hardware.

Question 12

You are preparing to install Windows 7 on a computer that used to run Windows XP. This will be a clean installation. Which of the following are you least likely to need detailed information about before performing the installation?

A) types of buses
B) sound card
C) keyboard
D) hard disks

Question 13

When choosing a computer for a test upgrade/migration,choose one that represents which of the following?

A) the one with the most memory and disk space
B) the lowest common denominator
C) the one with the least amount of software installed
D) the one with the most devices connected

Question 14

What feature was first implemented in Windows XP that must occur within 30 days after installation?

A) Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
B) Hardware Compatibility Check
C) Windows Update
D) Activation

Question 15

Which of the following is considered the most stable version of a new OS that is safe to install on production equipment?

A) RTM
B) RC
C) Alpha
D) Beta

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a typical function performed by the OS installation program?

A) gathering system information
B) backing up existing data on the hard drive, if any
C) configuring devices and drivers
D) restarting the system

Question 17

You are preparing to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 but you are going to be cautious and make a backup of your system before proceeding with the installation. Which of the following should NOT be a consideration for performing your backup.

A) close all files to ensure all files are backed up
B) be certain you can restore the backup in both the old and new OS
C) select only the data files for backup since the OS files and applications will not be affected by the upgrade
D) make sure you have suitable media to store the backup on

Question 18

Before starting an upgrade to Windows XP,what should you keep in mind?

A) Windows XP requires a minimum of 1 GB RAM to install
B) you cannot upgrade to Windows XP unless you are connected to the Internet
C) you cannot upgrade Windows 95 or earlier OSs to Windows XP
D) you cannot upgrade to Windows XP unless you are running Windows 2000

Question 19

Which of the following is a true statement about PnP?

A) PnP automatically configures your network settings
B) PnP only works on Windows Vista and later OSs
C) PnP may still require configuration of memory or devices
D) PnP always requires manual installation of the DVD drive

Question 20

When you install a modern OS such as Windows 7 or Mac OS X,you always manually configure devices such as monitors and network cards.

Question 21

MATCHING
a.DNS
b.RTM
c.alpha software
d.Upgrade Advisor
e.Windows Deployment Services
f.migration
g.Windows Catalog
h.Windows Update
i.virtual machine
j.HAL
a version of a Microsoft operating system that is officially released to be sold

Question 22

MATCHING
a.DNS
b.RTM
c.alpha software
d.Upgrade Advisor
e.Windows Deployment Services
f.migration
g.Windows Catalog
h.Windows Update
i.virtual machine
j.HAL
an application protocol that resolves domain and computer
names to IP addresses

Question 23

You have a computer running a 32-bit CPU on which you want to install Windows Server 2008. Which of the following statements is true about your installation options?

A) you cannot install Windows Server 2008 R2
B) Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems is a good option
C) if you already have Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition with SP1, you can install Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition
D) you need a minimum of 1 GB RAM

Question 24

Which of the following is true of Windows 7?

A) with respect to security, more user intervention is required than with Vista
B) hardware requirements are less than for Vista
C) Starter Edition is only available in a 32-bit version
D) Home Basic Edition has full Aero desktop support

Question 25

MATCHING
a.DNS
b.RTM
c.alpha software
d.Upgrade Advisor
e.Windows Deployment Services
f.migration
g.Windows Catalog
h.Windows Update
i.virtual machine
j.HAL
a Web-based function that allows you to download and install product
updates for your Windows operating system

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a Vista hardware installation requirement?

A) 1 GB RAM
B) Super VGA graphics card
C) 800 MHz processor
D) 20 GB storage

Question 27

______________ is the term used when you move from one OS to another which may or may not involve another computer.

Question 28

Which of the following statements is true about the Linux OS?

A) all Linux distributions are free open source software
B) most Linux distributions can be used as either a desktop or server OS
C) configuration files are always preserved during an upgrade
D) it comes with a desktop system called Aero

Question 29

MATCHING
a.DNS
b.RTM
c.alpha software
d.Upgrade Advisor
e.Windows Deployment Services
f.migration
g.Windows Catalog
h.Windows Update
i.virtual machine
j.HAL
a file that works with an operating system's kernel and that offers code used by device drivers to talk to the computer's hardware

Question 30

When upgrading Windows Vista to Windows 7,which of the following is a true statement?

A) you can upgrade Business Edition to Home Premium Edition
B) you cannot start Windows Vista first, you must boot directly to the Windows 7 DVD
C) Windows Easy Transfer is preinstalled in Windows Vista
D) at least Service Pack 1 for Vista must be installed

Question 31

MATCHING
a.DNS
b.RTM
c.alpha software
d.Upgrade Advisor
e.Windows Deployment Services
f.migration
g.Windows Catalog
h.Windows Update
i.virtual machine
j.HAL
a list that contains brand names and models for hardware and software
supported by a Windows operating system

Question 32

MATCHING
a.DNS
b.RTM
c.alpha software
d.Upgrade Advisor
e.Windows Deployment Services
f.migration
g.Windows Catalog
h.Windows Update
i.virtual machine
j.HAL
moving from one operating system to another operating system

Question 33

MATCHING
a.DNS
b.RTM
c.alpha software
d.Upgrade Advisor
e.Windows Deployment Services
f.migration
g.Windows Catalog
h.Windows Update
i.virtual machine
j.HAL
a role service available in Windows Server 2008/R2 for installing Windows operating systems on server clients on a large scale

Question 34

A __________ installation is on a computer that has no OS installed.

Question 35

MATCHING
a.DNS
b.RTM
c.alpha software
d.Upgrade Advisor
e.Windows Deployment Services
f.migration
g.Windows Catalog
h.Windows Update
i.virtual machine
j.HAL
an early development version of software in which there are likely to be
bugs,and not all of the anticipated software functionality is present

Question 36

__________ is software that is in the final stage of testing before it is sold commercially.

Question 37

Modern OSs use _________ to configure settings on devices without user intervention.

Question 38

MATCHING
a.DNS
b.RTM
c.alpha software
d.Upgrade Advisor
e.Windows Deployment Services
f.migration
g.Windows Catalog
h.Windows Update
i.virtual machine
j.HAL
a tool available from Microsoft to check whether an existing Windows
operating system and hardware can be upgraded to a higher level Windows operating system

Question 39

A type of Web server offered by Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server that provides users with the ability to collaborate on Web pages is called a ___________ server.

Question 40

MATCHING
a.DNS
b.RTM
c.alpha software
d.Upgrade Advisor
e.Windows Deployment Services
f.migration
g.Windows Catalog
h.Windows Update
i.virtual machine
j.HAL
a discrete operating system running inside virtual server or virtual
desktop software

Question 41

You manage a medium size network of about 50 computers and 5 Windows Server 2008 servers. Your computers all run Windows XP and you are planning to upgrade to Windows 7. What role service on Windows Server 2008 can help you with this operation?

Question 42

You have 50 desktop computers running Windows XP. You are considering upgrading to Windows 7. All the computers will handily support Windows 7 but you are not sure the upgrade is worth the expense. Name three compelling reasons why an upgrade like this might make sense..

Question 43

You are in the process of purchasing the components that you will put together for a new server that will run Windows Server 2008. You want to make sure that the components you are buying will work with the OS. What should you check before making the purchase?

Question 44

Why is training an important consideration when upgrading to a new OS?

Question 45

List three functions typically performed by the installation software.

Question 46

Name three pieces of information you frequently need to provide the installation software during an OS installation.

Question 47

You have just installed Windows 7 on your computer. After a successful installation,you begin to check out the functions. Everything seems to work okay except that you did no hear any sound when Windows boots or when you try to play music. You have verified that the speakers are plugged in and powered on.What might you need to do?

Question 48

Describe the difference between a clean installation and an upgrade installation.

Question 49

List three new features available in Windows Server 2008 that make it a worthwhile upgrade from Windows Server 2003.

Question 50

Describe what you might need to do if the OS you are trying to install does not seem to be recognizing any of the devices on your computer.