220-802 · Question #556
Which of the following installation types uses an answer file as part of the installation process?
The correct answer is A. Unattended installation. An unattended installation automates the OS setup process by reading configuration responses from a pre-created answer file, removing the need for manual input. Other installation types do not inherently rely on an answer file.
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Which of the following installation types uses an answer file as part of the installation process?
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- AUnattended installation
- BClean installation
- CVirtual desktop image deployment
- DRemote network installation
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- B4% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
An unattended installation automates the OS setup process by reading configuration responses from a pre-created answer file, removing the need for manual input. Other installation types do not inherently rely on an answer file.
An unattended installation uses an answer file (such as unattend.xml or unattend.txt) that pre-populates all setup prompts - including partition selection, regional settings, and product key - allowing the OS to install without technician interaction. This is the defining characteristic that distinguishes unattended installs from other types.
A clean installation is a fresh OS deployment to a formatted drive but requires manual responses to setup prompts unless separately configured as unattended.
Virtual desktop image deployment uses a pre-captured disk image that is pushed or mounted to a target VM, not an answer file for a live installation.
A remote network installation delivers setup files from a server to the client but does not inherently include or require an answer file for automation.
Concept tested: Unattended OS installation using an answer file
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/automate-windows-setup
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