1.1 An Overview of Windows

Question 1

Windows on the Core 2 exam

Answer 1

• 220-1102 exam released in January 2022
  – Two Windows versions available
  – Windows 10 and Windows 11
• CompTIA considers all in-support Windows versions to
  be in scope for the exam
  – Mainstream support is 5 years after release
• Windows versions are listed in the objectives
  – Everything else includes both Windows 10 and 11
• Fortunately, these are remarkably similar
  – Once you know one, you effectively know the other!

Question 2

Windows 10

Answer 2

• Released on July 29, 2015 - We skipped Windows 9
• A single platform
  – Desktops, laptops, tablets, phones, all-in-one devices
• Ongoing updates
  – More than twelve different released versions
  – November 2021 (Version 21H2)

Question 3

Windows 10 Home

Answer 3

• Home user - Retail sales
• Integration with Microsoft account
  – Microsoft OneDrive backup
• Windows Defender
  – Anti-virus and anti-malware
• Cortana - Talk to your operating system

Question 4

Windows 10 Pro

Answer 4

• The business version of Windows
  – Additional management features
• Remote Desktop host
  – Remote control each computer
• BitLocker - Full disk encryption (FDE)
• Join a Windows domain
  – Group Policy management

Question 5

Windows 10 Pro for Workstations

Answer 5

• An edition for high-end desktops
  – Enhanced performance and storage options
• More physical CPUs - Up to four
• High maximum RAM - Supports up to 6 TB
• Support for ReFS - Resilient File System
  – Same as Windows Server

Question 6

Windows 10 Enterprise

Answer 6

• Built for large implementations
  – Volume licensing
• AppLocker - Control what applications can run
• BranchCache - Remote site file caching
• Granular User Experience (UX) control
  – Define the user environment
  – Useful for kiosk and workstation customization

Question 7

Windows 10/11 requirements

Answer 7

Question 8

Windows 10 Edition comparison table

Answer 8