Self-Check 1 UC1 - LO3 – Install or Upgrade Software

Name:_____________________________ Date:_________________

Instruction: Answer all the questions listed below, if you have some clarifications- feel
free to ask your teacher.

1. ___________________ refers to the replacement of a product with a newer

version of the same product.

Give the two (2) Software upgrading risk

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What are the two (2) software upgrade categories?

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When will you for upgrade service releases software? 6. ___________________

When will you for upgrade new software version?

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What are the common operations performed during software installations?

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What are the six (6) types of software installation?

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Give the four (4) ideal schedule to minimize disruption when installing software
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Note: Satisfactory rating – 23 points above / Unsatisfactory - below 23 points.

You can ask you teacher for the copy of the correct answers
 Self-Check 1 UC1 - LO3 – Install or Upgrade Software

Answer Key

1. Upgrade

2. new hardware will not be compatible with other pieces of hardware in a system
3. new version (or patch) will contain a bug, causing the program to malfunction

4. Service releases or bug fixes

5. New software versions.

6. As soon as they are released

7. Is our current version no longer supported?

8. Does the new version have some features that will make my work more efficient?
9. Has the software been out long enough to detect any significant problems? 
10. Will I run into file format compatibility issues?

11. Shared and non-shared program files

12. Folders/directories
13. Windows registry entries
14. Configuration file entries
15. Environment variables
16. Links or shortcuts

17. Silent Installation

18. Unattended Installation
19. Self- Installation
20. Clean Installation
21. Flat Installation
22. Network Installation

23. quiet periods (for example, during holiday periods)

24. before or after normal office hours
25. while the client/user is out of the office
26. when the client will not be needing their computer
 Lap Test Practical Demonstration

Name: __________________________ Date: ________________

Time started: ________________________ Time finished: _____________

Instructions: You are required to perform the following individually with the presence
of your teacher.

 You need to successfully install Windows XP/7 Operating System and its drivers.
 You need to successfully install Microsoft office 2003 and 2007
 Install another application software. Please call the attention of the trainer for the
copy of the software.

 Your teacher will evaluate your output either satisfactory or unsatisfactory. If

unsatisfactory, your teacher shall advice you on additional work. But if
satisfactory, you can proceed to the next topic.