Question 1

Which of the following is true about user accounts and OS installation?

Accepted Answer

During the installation of Linux, it is common to specify a password for the root user, which is the administrative user in Linux systems. This ensures security from the start. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because the initial user account created during macOS installation actually has administrative privileges, not limited access; in Windows 10 installation, specifying a password for the Administrator account is not a mandatory step as you can use a Microsoft account for login, and it's not recommended to use a blank password for any account due to security reasons.

Question 2

Which of the following is a difference between a Windows 10 installation and a Windows server 2019 installation?

Accepted Answer

On Windows Server 2019, during the installation process, it is mandatory to create a password for the Administrator account to enhance security. This step is enforced to ensure that the server is secured from the beginning. In contrast, during a Windows 10 installation, setting up a password for the administrator account is recommended but not enforced in the same way.

Question 3

A small business wants you to install Windows Server 2019 to serve as the domain controller for their 25 client computers. Which of the following is a critical question you must ask before you can complete the installation?

Accepted Answer

The domain name is essential for setting up a domain controller as it defines the network's Active Directory domain, which is a key component of the Windows Server environment.

Question 4

Your company runs mostly Windows 10 clients on employee computers but you have been told that the engineering department will being using Fedora Linux soon. You want to become more familiar with Fedora Linux but you don't have any unallocated disk space on your office computer which runs Windows 10. How can you become familiar with Fedora Linux without disturbing your current Windows 10 installation?

Accepted Answer

A Live install allows you to run Fedora Linux directly from a USB drive or DVD without installing it on your hard drive, thus not affecting your Windows 10 installation.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT included in the current server add-on package for macOS?

Accepted Answer

The current server add-on package for macOS includes Open Directory, Profile Manager, and Xsan, but it does not include a DHCP server. DHCP server functionality is typically handled by network equipment or other software solutions not bundled with macOS Server.

Question 6

You have a computer running a 32-bit CPU on which you want to install Windows Server 2008 R2. Which of the following statements is true about your installation options?

Accepted Answer

Windows Server 2008 R2 is available only in 64-bit versions, so it cannot be installed on a 32-bit CPU.

Question 7

Which of the following is a valid password for the Windows Server 2019 Administrator account you create during installation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a valid...

Question 8

During Windows 10 installation, which of the following is NOT an option on the initial setup screen?

Accepted Answer

The initial setup screen of Windows 10 installation allows users to select the language to install, the time and currency format, and the keyboard or input method. It does not allow setting the current time zone at this stage; that is configured later in the setup process.

Question 9

A friend asks you why it is that you can download, install, and use Fedora Linux free of charge while Windows requires that you have purchased a license to use it. What can you tell him?

Accepted Answer

Fedora Linux is governed by the GNU General Public License (GPL), which allows users to freely download, install, and use the software without purchasing a license. This is in contrast to proprietary software like Windows, which requires a purchased license for legal use.

Question 10

Which version of macOS can be installed on a PowerPC processor?

Accepted Answer

Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5) is the last version of macOS that can be installed on computers with PowerPC processors. Versions following Leopard, such as Snow Leopard (10.6) and beyond, require an Intel processor.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about Window Server 2016 minimum system requirements?

Accepted Answer

Windows Server 2016 requires a 64-bit processor as part of its minimum system requirements. The other options listed do not accurately reflect the minimum system requirements for Windows Server 2016.

Question 12

When installing Windows Server 2016, what is the default installation option?

Accepted Answer

The default installation option for Windows Server 2016 is Server Core, which is a minimal installation option without a GUI, designed to reduce the system's surface area for attacks and to minimize maintenance and update requirements.

Question 13

Which of the following is a difference between installing an OS on a virtual machine versus a physical computer?

Accepted Answer

Installing an OS on a virtual machine requires configuring the type of network connection (NAT, Bridged, Host-Only, etc.), which is not a concern when installing on a physical computer where the network interface directly connects to the network. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect: A license is required for Windows regardless of whether it's installed on a virtual machine or a physical computer; device drivers are a concern for both physical computers and virtual machines, though the latter might use more generic drivers; and a virtual machine can run an OS different from the host computer's OS.

Question 14

You have noticed that your server's performance has been slowly diminishing. You have determined that the server needs additional memory. However, you do not want to shut down the server to add memory. What feature must your OS and hardware support to allow you to perform the upgrade without shutting the server down?

Accepted Answer

Hot-add is a feature that allows the addition of resources like memory to a server without the need to power down the machine. This feature requires support from both the operating system and the hardware.

Question 15

During a Windows 10 installation why would you want to select the Load driver link?

Accepted Answer

The Load driver link is used during Windows installation to provide additional drivers not included with the installation media, such as drivers for storage devices. If the disk you want to install Windows on isn't shown, it's likely because Windows setup doesn't have the necessary driver to recognize the storage device. Loading the appropriate driver will make the disk visible and allow you to proceed with the installation.

Question 16

Which of the following is true about macOS installations?

Accepted Answer

Most macOS installations are indeed upgrades, as Apple provides annual updates to its operating system, which are typically installed over the existing system. This process is streamlined and encouraged by Apple, making upgrades a common practice among macOS users. Clean installations are possible, but less common in routine use. macOS runs on Apple hardware exclusively, limiting the need to consider multiple hardware vendors.

Question 17

You are installing a new database application that is extremely disk intensive and will run around the clock. What type of disk subsystem will provide the best performance?

Accepted Answer

SAS using SSDs provides the best performance for a disk-intensive application due to the combination of SAS's higher speed and reliability with the fast access times and low latency of SSDs.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Most Linux distributions are versatile and can be used as either a workstation or a server operating system. This flexibility is one of the key strengths of Linux, allowing it to serve a wide range of purposes from desktop computing to server applications.

Question 19

You will be installing Windows Server 2019 for a company that plans to consolidate many of their existing servers onto new servers that will run Hyper-V. The old servers will be decommissioned and the services they hosted will run as VMs on the new virtualization servers. You might be running dozens of VMs on each Hyper-V server. Which edition of Windows Server 2019 should you install on the new virtualization servers?

Accepted Answer

The Datacenter edition of Windows Server 2019 is the most appropriate choice for running a large number of VMs on each server, as it allows for unlimited virtualization, whereas the Standard edition has a more limited virtualization capacity and the Enterprise and Essentials editions do not exist for Windows Server 2019.

Question 20

When you install Windows 10 by booting to the installation media, which installation option must you choose?

Accepted Answer

When installing Windows 10 by booting from the installation media, you must select the "Custom" option to perform a clean installation. This option allows you to install a new copy of Windows, configure partitions, and format drives as needed, unlike the "Upgrade" option which upgrades your current operating system to Windows 10 while keeping files, settings, and applications.

Quiz 5: Installing Operating Systems