220-802 Question #556: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

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.

Question

Which of the following installation types uses an answer file as part of the installation process?

Options

AUnattended installation
BClean installation
CVirtual desktop image deployment
DRemote network installation

Explanation

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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B. A clean installation is a fresh OS deployment to a formatted drive but requires manual responses to setup prompts unless separately configured as unattended.
C. 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.
D. 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

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/automate-windows-setup

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