Installation Methods WGU Fast-Track
Framework: OA Scenario Analysis, PA
Submission Strategy, Competency
Prioritization & High-Impact Study Method
(2026–2027)
Description
The WGU Fast-Track Framework is a comprehensive and
strategically designed study resource created for students
at Western Governors University (WGU) who want to
progress through their courses with speed, clarity, and
confidence. Built around WGU’s competency-based
education model, this guide focuses on helping you
identify exactly what is required to pass and how to
approach assessments in the most efficient way possible.
Unlike traditional study materials that often lead to
overstudying and confusion, this framework is designed
to help you prioritize, apply, and execute. It provides a
clear system that allows you to focus on high-impact
areas, understand assessment expectations, and perform
,effectively in both Objective Assessments (OA) and
Performance Assessments (PA).
Questions 1–20: General Software Installation Concepts
1. What is the most common file extension for a Windows executable installer?
A) .app
B) .exe
C) .deb
D) .pkg
2. Which type of installation requires no user interaction after starting the process?
A) Interactive installation
B) Network installation
C) Silent installation
D) Portable installation
3. A "clean install" of an operating system typically does what?
A) Upgrades existing files
B) Installs over the current OS keeping data
C) Wipes the target drive and installs fresh
D) Only installs drivers
4. Which installation method allows software to run from a USB drive without copying files
to the system drive?
A) Network installation
B) Portable installation
C) Attended installation
D) Image-based installation
5. What does "dependency resolution" mean in installation?
A) Removing old software
B) Automatically installing required libraries or packages
C) Encrypting the software
D) Creating a backup
, 6. Which tool is a Windows package manager?
A) apt
B) brew
C) winget
D) pacman
7. On Linux, which command uses apt to install a package?
A) apt install package
B) apt-get remove package
C) pkg add package
D) yum install package
8. A "network installation" refers to:
A) Installing from a local CD
B) Installing software over a LAN or internet from a server
C) Installing a network driver only
D) P2P sharing of installers
9. Which installation type is also called "attended installation"?
A) Manual installation where user responds to prompts
B) Completely automatic installation
C) BIOS update
D) Firmware flash
10. What is the purpose of a bootable USB for OS installation?
A) To store documents
B) To start the computer and load the installer
C) To increase RAM
D) To replace the hard drive
11. Which of these is NOT a common installation source?
A) Optical disc (DVD)
B) Network share
C) CPU cache
D) USB flash drive
12. An "unattended installation" is most useful for:
A) Home users with one PC
B) Deploying software to many computers automatically
Framework: OA Scenario Analysis, PA
Submission Strategy, Competency
Prioritization & High-Impact Study Method
(2026–2027)
Description
The WGU Fast-Track Framework is a comprehensive and
strategically designed study resource created for students
at Western Governors University (WGU) who want to
progress through their courses with speed, clarity, and
confidence. Built around WGU’s competency-based
education model, this guide focuses on helping you
identify exactly what is required to pass and how to
approach assessments in the most efficient way possible.
Unlike traditional study materials that often lead to
overstudying and confusion, this framework is designed
to help you prioritize, apply, and execute. It provides a
clear system that allows you to focus on high-impact
areas, understand assessment expectations, and perform
,effectively in both Objective Assessments (OA) and
Performance Assessments (PA).
Questions 1–20: General Software Installation Concepts
1. What is the most common file extension for a Windows executable installer?
A) .app
B) .exe
C) .deb
D) .pkg
2. Which type of installation requires no user interaction after starting the process?
A) Interactive installation
B) Network installation
C) Silent installation
D) Portable installation
3. A "clean install" of an operating system typically does what?
A) Upgrades existing files
B) Installs over the current OS keeping data
C) Wipes the target drive and installs fresh
D) Only installs drivers
4. Which installation method allows software to run from a USB drive without copying files
to the system drive?
A) Network installation
B) Portable installation
C) Attended installation
D) Image-based installation
5. What does "dependency resolution" mean in installation?
A) Removing old software
B) Automatically installing required libraries or packages
C) Encrypting the software
D) Creating a backup
, 6. Which tool is a Windows package manager?
A) apt
B) brew
C) winget
D) pacman
7. On Linux, which command uses apt to install a package?
A) apt install package
B) apt-get remove package
C) pkg add package
D) yum install package
8. A "network installation" refers to:
A) Installing from a local CD
B) Installing software over a LAN or internet from a server
C) Installing a network driver only
D) P2P sharing of installers
9. Which installation type is also called "attended installation"?
A) Manual installation where user responds to prompts
B) Completely automatic installation
C) BIOS update
D) Firmware flash
10. What is the purpose of a bootable USB for OS installation?
A) To store documents
B) To start the computer and load the installer
C) To increase RAM
D) To replace the hard drive
11. Which of these is NOT a common installation source?
A) Optical disc (DVD)
B) Network share
C) CPU cache
D) USB flash drive
12. An "unattended installation" is most useful for:
A) Home users with one PC
B) Deploying software to many computers automatically
