220-802 · Question #174
An audio visual company has decided that they want to migrate from Windows XP Professional SP2. The company has a domain network. A technician is tasked with selecting an operating system. Which of…
The correct answer is C. Windows 7 Professional. The key requirement here is domain network support. Windows 7 Professional supports joining a Windows Active Directory domain, making it the correct choice for a business migrating from XP Professional in a domain environment. Windows 7 Home Premium does not support domain…
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An audio visual company has decided that they want to migrate from Windows XP Professional SP2. The company has a domain network. A technician is tasked with selecting an operating system. Which of the following should the technician select?
Options
- AWindows 7 Home Premium
- BWindows Vista Home Premium
- CWindows 7 Professional
- DWindows XP Media Center
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A3% (1)
- B6% (2)
- C91% (30)
Explanation
The key requirement here is domain network support. Windows 7 Professional supports joining a Windows Active Directory domain, making it the correct choice for a business migrating from XP Professional in a domain environment. Windows 7 Home Premium does not support domain joining. Windows Vista Home Premium likewise lacks domain support. Windows XP Media Center is an older OS in the same generation they are trying to migrate away from and would not be an upgrade. Windows 7 Professional also provides compatibility features (like XP Mode) that help with legacy AV software the company may be running.
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