HP2-B101 · Question #83

The HP UPD is supported by which operating systems? (Select two)

The correct answer is C. MS Windows XP32bit D. MS Windows 7 64bit. HP UPD (Universal Print Driver) is a Windows-exclusive driver solution, making C (MS Windows XP 32-bit) and D (MS Windows 7 64-bit) the correct answers - both are supported Windows versions within HP UPD's compatibility range. Why the distractors are wrong: A (Mac OS X) - HP…

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Options

AMacOSXv10.3orlater
BHP-UX 11.x or later
CMS Windows XP32bit
DMS Windows 7 64bit
ESuse Linux 8.x or later

How the community answered

(46 responses)

A
2% (1)
B
7% (3)
C
89% (41)
E
2% (1)

Explanation

HP UPD (Universal Print Driver) is a Windows-exclusive driver solution, making C (MS Windows XP 32-bit) and D (MS Windows 7 64-bit) the correct answers - both are supported Windows versions within HP UPD's compatibility range.

Why the distractors are wrong:

A (Mac OS X) - HP provides separate, platform-specific drivers for Mac; UPD is not designed for it.
B (HP-UX) - Despite being an HP product, HP-UX is a Unix variant and uses different driver mechanisms; UPD does not apply here.
E (SUSE Linux) - HP UPD has no Linux support; Linux printing typically relies on CUPS/PPD drivers.

Memory tip: The word "Universal" in HP UPD is somewhat misleading - think of it as "Universal for Windows". If you see any non-Windows OS in the answer choices, eliminate it immediately.

Topics

#HP UPD#print driver#OS compatibility#Windows

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