# OS-2 Quiz: Windows Installation, Boot, and Recovery

Take this after studying `notes/OS-2-windows-installation-recovery.md`.

Reply with answers like:
`1B 2A 3D 4C 5B`

## Questions

1. A technician needs to install Windows on a used PC and remove the previous operating system and data. Which installation type is best?

A. Upgrade install  
B. In-place repair  
C. Clean install  
D. PXE boot only  

2. A user wants to move to a newer supported Windows version while keeping compatible apps and files. Which installation type fits best?

A. Clean install  
B. Upgrade install  
C. System image recovery  
D. Low-level format  

3. Windows fails to boot after a power loss. Which recovery option should the technician try first for common startup issues?

A. Disk Cleanup  
B. Device Manager  
C. Credential Manager  
D. Startup Repair  

4. Which statement best describes System Restore?

A. It restores personal documents from cloud storage.  
B. It securely erases the drive.  
C. It rolls system files and settings back to a restore point.  
D. It changes the computer name.  

5. Which command restarts Windows directly into Advanced Startup options?

A. `shutdown /s /t 0`  
B. `shutdown /r /o /t 0`  
C. `sfc /scannow`  
D. `ipconfig /release`  

6. A technician needs to boot a PC from USB to run Windows setup. What must be configured first?

A. Asset tag  
B. Boot order in BIOS/UEFI  
C. Screensaver timer  
D. Display brightness  

7. Which Windows recovery option restores the system to factory state while keeping personal files?

A. System Image Recovery  
B. Reset This PC — Keep My Files  
C. Disk Cleanup  
D. Secure Boot  

8. A boot sector error appears after a Windows update. Which command sequence is most appropriate?

A. `sfc /scannow` then `chkdsk`  
B. `ipconfig /release` then `/renew`  
C. `bootrec /fixmbr` then `bootrec /rebuildbcd`  
D. `diskpart` then `format`  

9. What is the purpose of WinRE (Windows Recovery Environment)?

A. Manage print queues  
B. Provide recovery tools when Windows cannot start normally  
C. Update device drivers remotely  
D. Configure screen resolution  

10. A technician needs to perform a clean install but has no DVD drive. What is the best alternative boot method?

A. Plug in an external monitor  
B. Boot from a bootable USB flash drive  
C. Use Bluetooth pairing  
D. Enable Secure Boot without media  

11. Which Windows recovery option completely removes all personal files and reinstalls Windows?

A. System Restore  
B. Startup Repair  
C. Reset This PC — Remove Everything  
D. System Information  

12. After a failed Windows update, a technician wants to remove the update that caused the issue. Which tool should they use?

A. Device Manager  
B. Windows Update history in Settings  
C. Resource Monitor  
D. Task Scheduler  

13. What does a system image backup contain?

A. Only user documents  
B. Only the OS installation files  
C. A complete snapshot of the entire drive including OS, apps, and data  
D. Only registry hives  

14. A PC boots to a black screen with "BOOTMGR is missing." What should the technician try first?

A. Disable Windows Firewall  
B. Run Disk Cleanup  
C. Boot from Windows media and run Startup Repair  
D. Change the screensaver  

15. Which Advanced Startup Options tool rolls back to a previous restore point?

A. Command Prompt  
B. System Restore  
C. Task Manager  
D. Memory Diagnostic  

## Answer Key For Instructor

1. C
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. B
13. C
14. C
15. B