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MD-102 · Question #349

MD-102 Question #349: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: No. Booting a computer from Windows Deployment Services (WDS) and deploying an image performs a clean installation, which does not achieve an in-place upgrade.

Submitted by anna_se· Apr 18, 2026Manage and maintain devices

Question

Note: This question is part of a series of questions that present the same scenario. Each question in the series contains a unique solution that might meet the stated goals. Some question sets might have more than one correct solution, while others might not have a correct solution. After you answer a question in this section, you will NOT be able to return to it. As a result, these questions will not appear in the review screen. Your network contains an Active Directory domain. The domain contains a computer named Computer1 that runs Windows 8.1. Computer1 has apps that are compatible with Windows 10. You need to perform a Windows 10 in-place upgrade on Computer1. Solution: You add Windows 10 startup and install images to a Windows Deployment Services (WDS) server. You start Computer1 by using WDS and PXE, and then you initiate the Windows 10 installation. Does this meet the goal?

Options

  • AYes
  • BNo

Explanation

Booting a computer from Windows Deployment Services (WDS) and deploying an image performs a clean installation, which does not achieve an in-place upgrade.

Concept tested. In-place upgrade vs. clean installation via WDS

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/deploy-windows-10/windows-10-upgrade-path

Topics

#In-place upgrade#WDS limitations#PXE boot#Windows 10 migration

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