FC0-U71 Applications and Software Practice Question
A user wants to install a free text editor on their Windows computer. Which file extension is most likely used for the installer?
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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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.exe
Windows installers commonly use .exe or .msi. .exe is the most common for executable installers.
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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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.deb
Why it's wrong here
.deb is a Debian package for Linux.
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.exe
Why this is correct
Windows executable installer files typically have .exe extension.
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.dmg
Why it's wrong here
.dmg is a macOS disk image.
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.pkg
Why it's wrong here
.pkg is a macOS installer package.
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