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220-1102 Practice Question: Deploy a software update to 100 computers in a…
A technician needs to deploy a software update to 100 computers in a domain. The update requires administrative privileges. The technician wants to run the installer silently without user interaction. Which command-line syntax should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA A+ often tests the distinction between /passive (which still shows a progress bar) and /quiet (which is truly silent), leading candidates to choose /passive when the question explicitly requires no user interaction.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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msiexec /i update.msi /quiet /norestart
The `/quiet` switch suppresses all user interface and user interaction, which satisfies the requirement for silent installation. The `/norestart` switch prevents an automatic reboot after the installation, which is necessary when deploying to multiple computers without disrupting users. Together, these switches ensure the update runs with administrative privileges in a fully unattended manner.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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msiexec /i update.msi /passive
Why it's wrong here
Shows a progress bar, not fully silent.
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msiexec /i update.msi /quiet /norestart
Why this is correct
Installs silently and prevents automatic restart.
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msiexec /i update.msi /qb
Why it's wrong here
Shows a basic UI with a progress bar.
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msiexec /i update.msi /l* log.txt
Why it's wrong here
Creates a log file but does not suppress the installation UI.
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