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220-1102 Practice Question: Upgrade a Windows 10 Pro workstation from version…
This 220-1102 practice question tests your understanding of upgrade a windows 10 pro workstation from version…. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: in-place upgrade preserves applications, user settings, and personal files.. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A technician needs to upgrade a Windows 10 Pro workstation from version 1909 to version 22H2 while preserving all installed applications, user settings, and personal files. The technician has downloaded the Windows 10 22H2 ISO file and mounted it. Which option should the technician choose when running setup.exe from the mounted ISO?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
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A. Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).
This option performs a clean installation and does not preserve applications or settings.
B
Best answer
B. Upgrade: Install Windows and keep personal files, apps, and settings.
This is the correct in-place upgrade option that preserves all user data and installed applications.
C
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C. Install Windows, keeping nothing.
This option wipes the drive and installs a fresh copy, losing all data and applications.
D
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D. Repair your computer (advanced).
This option provides recovery tools and does not perform an upgrade.
Answer analysis
Why the other options are wrong
Understanding why incorrect options are tempting is as important as knowing the correct answer.
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A. Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).
This option performs a clean installation and does not preserve applications or settings.
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C. Install Windows, keeping nothing.
This option wipes the drive and installs a fresh copy, losing all data and applications.
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D. Repair your computer (advanced).
This option provides recovery tools and does not perform an upgrade.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates might be tempted by 'Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)' if they associate 'advanced' with more control, but it performs a clean install.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
The scenario describes a common IT task: performing an in-place upgrade of a Windows operating system. The core requirement is to move from an older version (1909) to a newer one (22H2) without losing any existing applications, user settings, or personal files. The 'Upgrade: Install Windows and keep personal files, apps, and settings' option, presented during the Windows Setup process when run from a mounted ISO, is specifically designed for this purpose. It initiates an upgrade path where the new operating system files are installed over the old ones, meticulously migrating user profiles, installed software, and system configurations to the new version. This process ensures continuity for the end-user, minimizing downtime and the need for reinstallation of applications or re-configuration of settings. This method contrasts sharply with the other options. 'Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)' is used for clean installations, where the existing operating system is typically wiped, and a fresh copy is installed, resulting in the loss of all applications and user data unless backed up separately. Similarly, 'Install Windows, keeping nothing' is an even more explicit clean install option that formats the drive. 'Repair your computer (advanced)' is a troubleshooting suite for fixing boot issues or system problems, not for performing an operating system upgrade. Therefore, to meet the explicit requirement of preserving all existing data and applications, the in-place upgrade option is the only viable choice.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- In-place upgrade preserves applications, user settings, and personal files.
- Running setup.exe from a mounted ISO initiates the upgrade process.
- Windows 10 version upgrades (e.g., 1909 to 22H2) support in-place upgrades.
- This option avoids reinstallation of software and user data migration.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
In-place upgrade preserves applications, user settings, and personal files.
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What does this 220-1102 question test?
In-place upgrade preserves applications, user settings, and personal files.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: B. Upgrade: Install Windows and keep personal files, apps, and settings. — To perform an in-place upgrade that retains all applications, settings, and files, the technician must select 'Upgrade: Install Windows and keep personal files, apps, and settings'. The 'Custom' option performs a clean installation, wiping everything. 'Install Windows, keeping nothing' also erases data. 'Repair your computer' leads to recovery tools, not an upgrade.
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