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A desktop support technician needs to deploy Windows to multiple new workstations in a office environment. The technician wants to automate the setup process so that initial configuration settings, computer names, and user preferences are applied automatically without requiring manual user input during installation. Which of the following files should the technician configure to perform an unattended installation?

  1. An answer file formatted in XML (such as unattend.xml)Answer
  2. B
    A batch script file (.bat) containing setup command-line switches
  3. C
    An application installer package (.msi) with administrative privileges
  4. D
    A system image file (.iso) modified to force an in-place architecture upgrade

Answer

An XML answer file (such as unattend.xml) is used to automate Windows setup by providing pre-defined configurations for an unattended OS installation.
An XML answer file (unattend.xml or autounattend.xml) specifies the custom configurations, settings, and responses required during a Windows installation. When placed on the boot media or specified during setup, it automates the process completely without requiring manual intervention from a technician.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the deployment requirement
The scenario requires automating the OS deployment process to avoid manual user input during setup.
An automated or unattended installation reduces deployment time and prevents human configuration errors across multiple workstations.
2
Select the correct component for automated Windows setup
Windows Setup looks for an XML answer file (unattend.xml) during deployment phases to supply setup responses automatically.
The answer file stores computer settings, locale parameters, user accounts, and license keys needed by the installer.

Key Concept

Unattended OS Installation and Answer Files
Estimated Time:45s
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OS Installation and Upgrade Methods

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