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Difficulty: MediumApplication Installation and Configuration Concepts

A systems administrator is configuring an automated script to deploy a standardized software package across multiple enterprise workstations using Windows Installer (msiexec.exe). The deployment must execute in the background without displaying any graphical interface or requiring user interaction. Which of the following switches should the administrator append to the command line to ensure a fully quiet installation?

  1. /qnAnswer
  2. B
    /s
  3. C
    /x
  4. D
    /f

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The switch /qn should be used to execute a completely silent Windows Installer deployment with no user interface.
The /qn switch configures msiexec.exe to run the installation in quiet mode with no user interface displayed. This ensures the installation process executes seamlessly in the background without prompting the end user or presenting GUI dialog boxes.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the deployment tool and file format.
The target command uses msiexec.exe for Microsoft Windows Installer (.msi) packages.
Command-line flags differ between native msiexec utility commands and proprietary setup executable wrappers.
2
Determine the required user interface level for scripted deployment.
The deployment requires zero graphical user interaction (quiet mode).
Automated background scripts will hang or fail if interactive installation dialogs appear.
3
Select the correct msiexec UI control parameter.
The /q parameter set controls UI level, where 'n' specifies 'no UI' (/qn).
Appending /qn ensures a fully unattended, non-interactive installation process.

Key Concept

Unattended Application Installation Switches (msiexec)
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Application Installation and Configuration Concepts

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