FC0-U71 Applications and Software Practice Question
A technician needs to install software on 50 company computers without user interaction. Which installation method should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
FC0-U71 often tests the definition of 'silent installation' — candidates may pick app store or manual options because they sound convenient, but silent specifically means no user interaction and scriptable switches for unattended bulk deployment.
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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Silent installation
A silent installation runs the installer with no user interaction, using command-line switches like /quiet or /qn, which is exactly what is needed to deploy software to 50 computers unattended. It can be scripted or pushed via deployment tools (SCCM, Intune, PDQ) to all machines simultaneously. Manual, app store, and trial installations all require user interaction or are not designed for bulk unattended deployment.
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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Manual installation
Why it's wrong here
Manual installation requires a technician to click through setup on each machine, so it cannot run unattended across 50 computers. It is tempting because it gives full control and suits one-off installs or troubleshooting, but the scenario demands no user interaction, which unattended deployment provides.
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Installation from an app store
Why it's wrong here
App stores typically prompt for user sign-in and confirmation per device, so they cannot install silently across 50 machines. They are tempting because they simplify licensing and updates for individual users, but they lack the centralised, non-interactive deployment mechanism this scenario requires.
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Silent installation
Why this is correct
Silent installation runs the installer with command-line switches such as /quiet or /qn, suppressing all dialogue boxes and prompts. This directly satisfies the stem's constraint of no user interaction across 50 machines, allowing the technician to deploy the software unattended, typically via a script or management tool.
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Trial installation
Why it's wrong here
A trial installation is time-limited software evaluation, not a deployment method, so it cannot install a full product unattended on 50 computers. It is tempting because trials install quickly for testing, but the scenario needs a repeatable silent deployment, not temporary evaluation software.
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