CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 674

A technician is installing an operating system on a new computer. Which of the following is the first step of the process?

Answer options

• A. Setting the boot order
• B. Formatting the hard drive
• C. Entering the product key
• D. Selecting the filesystem

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The first step in installing an operating system is to set the boot order, ensuring the computer boots from the installation media. Formatting the hard drive, entering the product key, and selecting the filesystem are subsequent steps that follow the proper boot order setup.