220-802 · Question #127
If a computer does not have an optical drive, which of the following is the MOST efficient method to install an operating system?
The correct answer is C. USB flash drive. A bootable USB flash drive is the most efficient alternative to an optical drive for OS installation. It offers fast read speeds, is reusable, and is widely supported by modern BIOS/UEFI boot menus. Floppy disks are obsolete and far too small in capacity. An Emergency Restore…
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If a computer does not have an optical drive, which of the following is the MOST efficient method to install an operating system?
Options
- AEmergency Restore CD
- BFloppy disk
- CUSB flash drive
- DBluetooth connection
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C94% (31)
Explanation
A bootable USB flash drive is the most efficient alternative to an optical drive for OS installation. It offers fast read speeds, is reusable, and is widely supported by modern BIOS/UEFI boot menus. Floppy disks are obsolete and far too small in capacity. An Emergency Restore CD requires an optical drive. Bluetooth is too slow and not a standard boot device, making it impractical for OS installation.
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