Question of the Day for the MCITP 70-623 Exam: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista Client for Consumer Support Technicians

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You are an IT support professional. You will run an installation on a brand new computer. When you turn on the computer, it states that no operating system has been found. You want to run a check of the computer prior to the installation, to ensure compatibility of the computer system and Windows Vista. What should you do?
A. Install Windows XP and upgrade the computer to Windows Vista.

B. Boot the computer using a Windows Pre-execution Boot disk.

C. Use Microsoft’s Hardware Compatibility List.

D. Use the Windows Upgrade Advisor.
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C. The Hardware Compatibility List enables you to check whether the computer system itself is listed as Windows Vista compatible and at which standard: Windows Vista Capable or Windows Vista Premium Ready.
Answer A is incorrect because installing Windows XP and attempting an upgrade to Windows Vista will not ensure a compatibility rating. It will determine that an upgrade is possible but will not give a satisfactory rating showing approval with Microsoft’s Windows Vista standards. Answer B is incorrect because booting to a Windows PE disk only proves that the computer is capable of booting to a Windows PE disk. Answer D is incorrect because you need to have a supported operating system already installed on the computer before you attempt to use the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor.

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MCITP 70-623 Exam Cram: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista Client for Consumer Support Technicians
By David R. Miller, Paul A. Mancuso
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MCITP 70-623 Exam Cram: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista Client for Consumer Support Technicians