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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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Question

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)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    94% (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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#OS installation#USB flash drive#bootable media#no optical drive

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