FC0-U71 Applications and Software Practice Question
A user wants to install software on a macOS computer. Which TWO file types are commonly used as installer packages on macOS? (Select TWO.)
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.pkg
On macOS, common installer files are .dmg (disk image) and .pkg (package installer). .msi and .deb are for Windows and Linux respectively. .exe is for Windows.
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.pkg
Why this is correct
Correct. .pkg is a package installer for macOS.
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.exe
Why it's wrong here
.exe is for Windows.
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.dmg
Why this is correct
Correct. .dmg is a disk image used for macOS installations.
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.msi
Why it's wrong here
.msi is for Windows.
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.deb
Why it's wrong here
.deb is for Debian-based Linux.
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Variation 1. Which of the following is the correct file extension for a macOS installer package?
easy- A..msi
- ✓ B..pkg
- C..exe
- D..dmg
Why B: .pkg is the standard macOS installer package format.
Variation 2. A user wants to install a program on their Ubuntu Linux system. Which TWO file extensions are commonly used for Linux installer packages? (Select TWO.)
medium- ✓ A..deb
- B..dmg
- C..exe
- ✓ D..rpm
- E..msi
Why A: .deb and .rpm are package formats for Debian-based and Red Hat-based Linux distributions, respectively.
Variation 3. A user is trying to install software on a macOS computer and has downloaded a file with a .dmg extension. What should the user do with this file to install the software?
medium- A.Use the command line to run 'installer -pkg file.dmg'.
- B.Extract the .dmg file using a decompression tool.
- C.Rename the file to .app and drag it to the Applications folder.
- ✓ D.Double-click the .dmg file to mount it, then run the installer inside.
Why D: .dmg files are disk images that need to be mounted to access the installer.
Variation 4. A user wants to install software on a Windows computer using the application's official installer. Which of the following file extensions is most likely associated with a Windows executable installer?
easy- A..pkg
- ✓ B..exe
- C..dmg
- D..deb
Why B: The .exe extension is the standard executable file format for Windows installers. .dmg is for macOS disk images, .deb is for Debian-based Linux, and .pkg is for macOS installer packages.
Variation 5. A user downloads a software installer from the internet. On Windows, which file extension is most likely to be used for the installer?
medium- A..pkg
- B..deb
- ✓ C..exe
- D..dmg
Why C: .exe and .msi are common Windows installer file extensions.
Variation 6. A user needs to install a new graphics editing application on a Windows computer. Which file extension is most likely associated with the installer?
easy- ✓ A..exe
- B..deb
- C..pkg
- D..dmg
Why A: Windows executable installers typically use the .exe extension. .msi is also common for Windows Installer packages, but .exe is the most common for applications. .dmg is for macOS, .deb for Debian-based Linux.
Variation 7. A user is trying to install software from an .msi file on a Windows computer. What is the most likely purpose of an .msi file?
medium- A.It is a compressed archive like a .zip file.
- ✓ B.It is a Microsoft Installer package that automates software installation.
- C.It is a script that downloads software from the internet.
- D.It is a configuration file for Windows settings.
Why B: An .msi file is a Windows Installer package used for the installation, maintenance, and removal of software. It contains installation instructions and files.
Variation 8. A user wants to install a free text editor on their Windows computer. Which file extension is most likely used for the installer?
easy- A..deb
- ✓ B..exe
- C..dmg
- D..pkg
Why B: Windows installers commonly use .exe or .msi. .exe is the most common for executable installers.
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