CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question I-28

Peter, a user, is experiencing some operating system errors that are disrupting his ability to boot the workstation. Which of the following would allow him to keep his data, but possibly resolve operating system errors?

A. Clean installation
B. Repair installation
C. Image deployment
D. Quick formatting

Correct Answer: B

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question D-81

Which of the following is the difference between a quick and a full format?

A. Quick format does not check for bad sectors while full format does.
B. Full format prompts for confirmation while quick format does not.
C. Full format erases all partitions on the disk at once while quick format only erases one partition at a time.
D. Quick format only erases the system partition and not the data partition.

Correct Answer: A

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question C-52

A company recently had a security breach and is now required to ensure that all data is removed from a PC once it leaves the building. Which of the following should the technician perform?

A. A standard format
B. Reset PC to factory default
C. A quick format
D. A low level format

Correct Answer: D

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question B-56

A technician would like to ensure all previous data is erased before reloading Windows 7 Home Premium onto a laptop. Which of the following procedures would accomplish this?

A. Virtual RAID configuration
B. Quick format
C. New partition
D. Full format

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question A-79

A technician has upgraded four computers and would like to securely repurpose the hard drives for later use. Which of the following should the technician do to the drives to prepare them for later use?

A. chkdsk
B. Degauss
C. Quick format
D. Drive wipe

Correct Answer: D