Question 64

Change the boot order and restart the workstation.

To start the installation of the operating system from a USB flash drive, the technician must change the boot order in the BIOS settings to prioritize the USB drive. This ensures that the system recognizes the USB as the primary boot device when the workstation is restarted.

A) Change the boot order and restart the workstation.

This option is correct because altering the boot order allows the workstation to boot from the USB flash drive where the OS installation files are located. Restarting the workstation afterward ensures that the new boot order takes effect, enabling the installation process to begin.

B) Copy OS installation files to the SSD and restart the workstation.

This option is incorrect because simply copying the OS installation files to the SSD does not initiate the installation process. The workstation needs to boot from the USB flash drive first to access the installation files and initiate the installation.

C) Set the BIOS password and restart the workstation.

This option is incorrect as setting a BIOS password is not necessary for installing an operating system. While it may add a layer of security, it does not help in booting from the USB drive or starting the OS installation process.

D) Update the USB permissions and restart the workstation.

This option is incorrect because updating USB permissions is not relevant to the boot process. The technician needs to focus on changing the boot order rather than managing permissions, which would not affect the ability to boot from a USB drive.

Conclusion

The correct answer is option A, as changing the boot order is essential for the workstation to recognize the USB flash drive as the primary boot device. All other options either misinterpret the necessary steps for OS installation or provide irrelevant actions that do not contribute to booting from the USB drive.