Desktop Application Desktop Application Deployment & Distribution

Question 1

Which file format is the standard Windows installer package used for enterprise software deployment?

Accepted Answer

.msi (Microsoft Installer)

Answer

.exe self-extractor

Answer

.zip archive

Answer

.cab cabinet file

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of code signing in desktop application distribution?

Accepted Answer

To verify the publisher's identity and ensure file integrity

Answer

To compress application files for faster download

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To encrypt user data stored by the application

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To optimize runtime performance on target machines

Question 3

Which Microsoft deployment technology allows .NET applications to be installed and updated automatically from a web server with minimal user interaction?

Accepted Answer

ClickOnce

Answer

WiX Toolset

Answer

MSIX

Answer

Squirrel

Question 4

What is the MSIX packaging format primarily designed to improve over traditional MSI?

Accepted Answer

Reliable install/uninstall with containerized isolation and modern security

Answer

Application startup time and memory usage

Answer

Database connectivity for desktop apps

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Network bandwidth during runtime

Question 5

What does a 'silent install' mean in desktop application deployment?

Accepted Answer

An installation that runs with no user interface or prompts

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An installation scheduled to run overnight

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An installation that mutes system sounds

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An installation that hides the app from the system tray

Question 6

What is AppImage in the context of Linux desktop application distribution?

Accepted Answer

A self-contained executable that runs on most Linux distributions without installation

Answer

A cloud-based image editing service for Linux

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A Linux screenshot and screen recording tool

Answer

A Docker container image for desktop apps

Question 7

Which open-source tool builds Windows installer packages from XML-based source files and integrates well into CI/CD pipelines?

Accepted Answer

WiX (Windows Installer XML) Toolset

Answer

NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System)

Answer

Inno Setup

Answer

InstallShield