Windows XP Pro Windows XP Pro Installation & Configuration

Question 1

What is the minimum RAM requirement for installing Windows XP Professional?

Accepted Answer

64 MB

Answer

Windows XP Professional requires a minimum of 64 MB of RAM, though 128 MB or more is recommended for better performance.

Question 2

Which file system should you choose during Windows XP Pro installation for the best security and large volume support?

Accepted Answer

NTFS

Answer

NTFS is recommended for Windows XP Pro because it supports file-level security, encryption, compression, and volumes larger than 32 GB.

Question 3

During a Windows XP Pro clean installation, which partition is typically created first?

Accepted Answer

Primary partition

Answer

A primary partition is created first during installation because Windows XP must be installed on a primary partition to be bootable.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Windows XP Professional Product Activation (WPA)?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unauthorized copying of the OS

Answer

Windows Product Activation (WPA) is an anti-piracy measure designed to prevent unauthorized copying and installation of Windows XP.

Question 5

Which Windows XP Pro installation type allows you to keep existing files and settings while upgrading from Windows 2000?

Accepted Answer

Upgrade install

Answer

An upgrade installation preserves existing files, settings, and installed applications when moving from a compatible previous version of Windows.

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