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Question bank for Installation of operating system

1. What is the minimum RAM requirement for installing Windows 10 (64-bit)?
a) 1 GB
b) 2 GB
c) 4 GB
d) 8 GB

2. Which partition format is required for installing Windows?

a) NTFS
b) FAT32
c) exFAT
d) HFS+

3. During a clean installation, which option erases all data on the selected
drive?
a) Upgrade
b) Custom
c) Repair
d) Refresh

4. What is the minimum processor requirement for Windows 11?

a) 1 GHz or faster with 2 or more cores
b) 2 GHz or faster with 4 or more cores
c) 1.5 GHz or faster with 1 core
d) 2.5 GHz or faster with 8 or more cores

5. Which of the following is NOT a valid Windows installation source?

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a) DVD
b) USB flash drive
c) Network share
d) External hard drive

6. Which key must be pressed to access the BIOS or UEFI settings during the
boot process?
a) F2
b) F8
c) DEL
d) ESC

7. What is the primary purpose of the Windows Product Key during installation?
a) Activate Windows
b) Install device drivers
c) Partition the hard drive
d) Create a user account

8. Which installation option preserves your files and apps but reinstalls Windows?
a) Upgrade
b) Custom
c) Repair
d) Clean install

9. During the installation process, which step involves selecting your preferred
language, time, and keyboard input?
a) Product Key
b) License Agreement
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c) Installation Type
d) Regional Settings

10. Which Windows version introduced Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)?
a) Windows 7
b) Windows 8
c) Windows 10
d) Windows 11

11. What is the purpose of the Windows System Reserved partition?

a) It stores user data
b) It contains the Windows bootloader
c) It's where system backups are stored
d) It's for virtual memory

12. Which installation option allows you to install Windows alongside an existing
operating system?
a) Upgrade
b) Custom
c) Repair
d) Dual-boot

13. During a Windows installation, when is the opportunity to create or delete

partitions typically available?
a) During the license agreement step
b) At the end of the installation process
c) During the product key entry
d) In the "Where do you want to install Windows?" step
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14. What is the purpose of the Windows PE (Preinstallation Environment)?

a) To run Windows applications
b) To repair Windows installations
c) To access the Control Panel
d) To browse the internet

15. Which key is used to open the Windows Task Manager during the installation
process?
a) Ctrl+Shift+Esc
b) Alt+Tab
c) Ctrl+Alt+Del
d) Win+R

16. What is the primary function of the Windows Deployment Services (WDS)?
a) To download Windows updates
b) To distribute and install Windows operating systems remotely
c) To manage device drivers
d) To create backup images

17. Which installation method is commonly used for updating an existing version
of Windows?
a) Clean install
b) Repair install
c) Custom install
d) Refresh install

18. In a UEFI-based system, what replaces the traditional BIOS for booting?
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a) Boot Manager
b) BIOS Manager
c) Secure Boot
d) Bootloader

19. What is the purpose of the "Windows.old" folder created during a Windows
upgrade installation?
a) To store system logs
b) To roll back to the previous Windows version
c) To store temporary installation files
d) To hold user documents

20. Which key combination is used to access the Advanced Startup Options in
Windows?
a) F12
b) Shift+F8
c) Shift+Restart
d) Ctrl+Alt+Delete

21. Which Windows utility allows you to create a system image for backup and
recovery purposes?
a) Windows Backup and Restore
b) Disk Cleanup
c) Windows Defender
d) Disk Management

22. During a network installation, which protocol is commonly used to deploy

Windows images?
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a) TCP/IP
b) HTTP
c) FTP
d) SMB

23. What is the main purpose of the Windows Update feature?

a) To upgrade to the latest Windows version
b) To download and install security updates and patches
c) To optimize system performance
d) To uninstall applications

24. Which of the following is not a valid edition of Windows 10?

a) Home
b) Pro
c) Enterprise
d) Ultimate

25. Which installation method is used to reinstall Windows without losing personal
files and installed apps?
a) Upgrade
b) Custom
c) Repair
d) Refresh

26. What does the "BIOS" stand for?

a) Basic Input/Output System
b) Binary Input/Output System
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c) Basic Integrated Operating System

d) Binary Integrated Operating System

27. Which installation option is recommended for users who want to keep their
existing files and settings but reinstall Windows?
a) Upgrade
b) Custom
c) Repair
d) Fresh install

28. What is the purpose of the "System Restore" feature in Windows?

a) To restore deleted files
b) To create system backups
c) To roll back the system to a previous state
d) To update device drivers

29. Which Windows feature allows you to run Windows 10 on a virtual machine
within your existing Windows installation?
a) Hyper-V
b) Windows Defender
c) Windows Firewall
d) Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

30. In Windows, what does "PE" stand for in "Windows PE"?

a) Professional Edition
b) Preinstalled Environment
c) Portable Environment
d) Performance Enhancer
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31. What is the primary function of the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)?
a) To install new drivers
b) To create a system restore point
c) To diagnose and repair startup issues
d) To manage network settings

32. Which type of installation allows you to upgrade from a 32-bit version of
Windows to a 64-bit version?
a) Clean install
b) Custom install
c) Repair install
d) In-place upgrade

33. What is the minimum free storage space required to install Windows 10 (64-
bit)?
a) 10 GB
b) 20 GB
c) 30 GB
d) 40 GB

34. In Windows, what is the purpose of the "Boot Configuration Data" (BCD)?
a) To store user passwords
b) To manage boot options and settings
c) To store device drivers
d) To maintain system logs
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35. Which feature in Windows allows you to encrypt your entire system drive for
security purposes?
a) BitLocker
b) Windows Defender
c) Windows Firewall
d) Windows Update

36. What is the purpose of the "WinSxS" folder in Windows?

a) To store Windows system files
b) To store user profiles
c) To manage network connections
d) To store Windows apps

37. In a typical Windows installation, what is the first step after booting from the
installation media?
a) Product Key entry
b) Language and region selection
c) Network configuration
d) Disk partitioning

38. Which utility can be used to check for disk errors and repair them during
Windows installation?
a) CHKDSK
b) SFC (System File Checker)
c) Task Manager
d) Disk Cleanup

39. What is the purpose of the "Windows Firewall" during installation?

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a) To block Windows updates

b) To configure network settings
c) To monitor and control network traffic
d) To optimize system performance

40. Which Windows tool allows you to view and manage installed hardware and
device drivers?
a) Device Manager
b) Control Panel
c) Disk Management
d) System Information

41. What is the purpose of "Driver Signature Enforcement" in Windows?

a) To block unsigned device drivers
b) To enhance graphics performance
c) To improve network security
d) To prevent software installation

42. Which Windows feature allows you to connect to a wireless network during
installation?
a) Network and Sharing Center
b) Windows Update
c) Device Manager
d) Network Troubleshooter

43. What does "OEM" stand for in the context of Windows installation?
a) Operating Environment Management
b) Original Equipment Manufacturer
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c) Online Edition Management

d) Optional Enterprise Module

44. Which utility can be used to create a bootable USB drive for Windows
installation?
a) Rufus
b) WinRAR
c) 7-Zip
d) WinToUSB

45. What is the primary purpose of the "Activation" step during Windows
installation?
a) To enter the product key
b) To connect to the internet
c) To select a username and password
d) To customize the desktop background

46. Which Windows tool allows you to manage user accounts and passwords?
a) Control Panel
b) Task Manager
c) Device Manager
d) User Accounts

47. Which Windows utility is used to defragment and optimize hard drives?
a) Disk Cleanup
b) CHKDSK
c) Disk Management
d) Optimize Drives
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48. What is the primary function of the "Windows Boot Manager"?

a) To install device drivers
b) To manage system updates
c) To control the boot process
d) To maintain system logs

49. In a dual-boot configuration, what is the bootloader that allows you to

choose between different operating systems?
a) GRUB
b) NTLDR
c) Windows Boot Manager
d) LILO

50. What is the default directory for user profiles in Windows?

a) C:\Program Files
b) C:\Windows\System32
c) C:\Users
d) C:\My Documents
51. What is virtualization?
a) Simulating a physical environment in software
b) The process of making a virtual world
c) Creating holographic displays
d) Implementing augmented reality

52. Which of the following is NOT a type of virtualization?

a) Server virtualization
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b) Application virtualization
c) Augmented reality
d) Desktop virtualization

53. What is the main purpose of server virtualization?

a) Running multiple operating systems on a single physical server
b) Hosting virtual game servers
c) Simulating physical servers in a data center
d) Running virtual reality applications

54. In the context of virtualization, what does "Hypervisor" refer to?

a) A virtual reality headset
b) A software or hardware layer that manages virtual machines
c) A high-speed network connection
d) A specialized graphics card

55. What is the advantage of using virtualization in data centers?

a) Reduced power consumption
b) Increased physical server count
c) Lower software licensing costs
d) Enhanced network security

56. What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors?

a) Type 1 runs directly on the hardware, while Type 2 runs on a host
operating system.
b) Type 2 runs directly on the hardware, while Type 1 runs on a host
operating system.
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c) Type 1 is used for desktop virtualization, while Type 2 is used for server
virtualization.
d) Type 2 is more secure than Type 1.

57. What is the purpose of "Snapshots" in virtualization?

a) Capturing the state of a virtual machine at a specific point in time
b) Taking high-resolution photos in a virtual environment
c) Creating backups of physical servers
d) Simulating sound effects in virtual games

58. What does "P2V" stand for in virtualization terminology?

a) Physical to Virtual
b) Power to Voltage
c) Process to Verification
d) Print to Video

59. Which virtualization technology allows multiple operating systems to run on a

single host without modification?
a) Containerization
b) Paravirtualization
c) Hardware virtualization
d) Augmented reality

60. What is a common use case for desktop virtualization (VDI)?

1. Hosting web applications
2. Running server operating systems
3. Providing remote desktops to users
4. Simulating virtual game environments