A+ Essentials Chapter 12

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Installing and Upgrading Windows

In this chapter, you will learn how to

• Identify and explain the basic functions of an operating system
• Describe the features and characteristics of Windows 2000 and Windows XP
• Upgrade to or install the Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems

Questions and Answers

1.

Which of the following is an advantage of running Windows 2000 on NTFS asopposed to FAT32?
- A.
  
  Security
- B.
  
  Support for DOS applications
- C.
  
  Long filenames
- D.
  
  Network support
Correct Answer
A. Security

Explanation
A. Security is an advantage of running Windows 2000 on NTFS as opposed to FAT32.

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2.

Ricardo’s Windows XP installation has failed. What file should he check to seewhat files failed to copy?
- A.
  
  INSTALL.LOG
- B.
  
  SETUP.LOG
- C.
  
  SETUP.TXT
- D.
  
  SETUPLOG.TXT
Correct Answer
D. SETUPLOG.TXT

Explanation
Ricardo should check SETUPLOG.TXT.

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3.

Which of the following best describes the operating system’s user interface?
- A.
  
  It enables the system to communicate with peripheral devices.
- B.
  
  It provides a display of the programs and data on a system to the user.
- C.
  
  It provides a display of the system hardware to the user.
- D.
  
  It provides error handling or notification displays when communicating with hardware.
Correct Answer
B. It provides a display of the programs and data on a system to the user.

Explanation
An operating system’s user interface provides a display of the programs and data on a system to the user.

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4.

If you do not complete the activation process for Windows XP, what willhappen to your computer?
- A.
  
  Nothing. Activation is optional.
- B.
  
  The computer will work fine for 30 days and then Windows XP will be disabled.
- C.
  
  Microsoft will not know how to contact you to provide upgrade information.
- D.
  
  You will have to use a floppy disk set to boot to XP.
Correct Answer
B. The computer will work fine for 30 days and then Windows XP will be disabled.

Explanation
If you do not complete the activation process for Windows XP, the computer will work fine for 30 days and then Windows XP will be disabled.

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5.

If Windows locks up during the installation, what should you do?
- A.
  
  Press CTRL-ALT-DEL to restart the installation process.
- B.
  
  Push the Reset button to restart the installation process.
- C.
  
  Press the ESC key to cancel the installation process.
- D.
  
  Unplug the computer and restart the installation process.
Correct Answer
D. Unplug the computer and restart the installation process.

Explanation
If Windows locks up during the installation, you should unplug the computer and restart the installation process.

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6.

You can upgrade directly to Windows 2000 from which of these operatingsystems?
- A.
  
  Windows 3.11
- B.
  
  Windows 95
- C.
  
  Windows Me
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Windows 95

Explanation
You can upgrade directly to Windows 2000 from Windows 95.

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7.

The Windows XP CD-ROM contains which two tools for checking hardwareand software compatibility?
- A.
  
  The HCL and the HAL
- B.
  
  The HCL and the Windows Catalog
- C.
  
  The Windows Catalog and the Upgrade Advisor
- D.
  
  The Upgrade Advisor and the HCL
Correct Answer
C. The Windows Catalog and the Upgrade Advisor

Explanation
The Windows XP CD-ROM contains the Windows Catalog and the Upgrade
Advisor for checking hardware and software compatibility.

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8.

Which term describes a combination of many updates and fixes?
- A.
  
  Hot fix
- B.
  
  Hot pack
- C.
  
  Service pack
- D.
  
  Service release
Correct Answer
C. Service pack

Explanation
A service pack is a combination of many updates and fixes.

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9.

Which operating system is made freely available under the GNU publiclicense?
- A.
  
  Linux
- B.
  
  Mac OS X
- C.
  
  UNIX
- D.
  
  Windows 3.1
Correct Answer
A. Linux

Explanation
Linux is freely available under the GNU public license.

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10.

If you are experiencing problems with Windows Me and wish to installWindows XP, what type of installation is preferred?
- A.
  
  Clean install
- B.
  
  Upgrade install
- C.
  
  Network install
- D.
  
  Image install
Correct Answer
A. Clean install

Explanation
If you are experiencing problems with any OS, a clean install is preferred so you don’t migrate the trouble to the new OS.

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A+ Essentials Chapter 12

Which of the following is an advantage of running Windows 2000 on NTFS asopposed to FAT32?

Ricardo’s Windows XP installation has failed. What file should he check to seewhat files failed to copy?

Which of the following best describes the operating system’s user interface?

If you do not complete the activation process for Windows XP, what willhappen to your computer?

If Windows locks up during the installation, what should you do?

You can upgrade directly to Windows 2000 from which of these operatingsystems?

The Windows XP CD-ROM contains which two tools for checking hardwareand software compatibility?

Which term describes a combination of many updates and fixes?

Which operating system is made freely available under the GNU publiclicense?

If you are experiencing problems with Windows Me and wish to installWindows XP, what type of installation is preferred?