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220-1202 · Question #186

A technician is performing an in-place upgrade on a user's laptop. Which of the following is the most effective method of upgrading the workstation to the latest OS?

The correct answer is D. Use the System Update utility.. The System Update utility is designed for in-place upgrades, allowing the technician to upgrade the OS while preserving user data and applications.

Submitted by fernanda_arg· Mar 30, 2026Operating Systems

Question

A technician is performing an in-place upgrade on a user's laptop. Which of the following is the most effective method of upgrading the workstation to the latest OS?

Options

  • AUtilize the latest version of the .iso file.
  • BBack up data and perform a fresh installation.
  • CEnter the BIOS and enable USB access.
  • DUse the System Update utility.

How the community answered

(28 responses)
  • A
    11% (3)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    82% (23)

Explanation

The System Update utility is designed for in-place upgrades, allowing the technician to upgrade the OS while preserving user data and applications.

Topics

#In-place upgrade#OS upgrade methods#System update utility

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