220-1102 Question 52
Single answer1.3 Compare and contrast basic features of Microsoft Windows editions.A small business is replacing several PCs used by managers who work both in the office and remotely. The owner wants each laptop to meet these requirements: join the company’s Active Directory domain, accept inbound Remote Desktop connections for after-hours support, and use BitLocker to protect data if a device is lost. The purchasing team wants to avoid paying for features they do not need. Which Windows edition should the technician recommend for these laptops?
- A
Windows Home
- B
Windows Pro
- C
Windows in S mode
- D
Windows SE
- E
Windows Enterprise
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The best answer is Windows Pro because it satisfies the practical business requirements named in the scenario without unnecessarily moving to a higher-cost edition. For A+ Core 2, candidates should recognize common edition differences: Windows Home is aimed at consumers and lacks important business features such as domain join and Remote Desktop host capability, while Windows Pro adds features frequently needed in professional environments, including domain join, BitLocker, and Remote Desktop hosting. Windows Enterprise builds on Pro and is typically deployed through volume licensing in larger environments that need advanced security and management controls, so it would exceed the stated need. Microsoft documentation for Windows edition comparisons consistently distinguishes Home, Pro, and Enterprise by these business-oriented capabilities.
- A. Incorrect.
Windows Home is incorrect because it does not include domain join capability or the ability to function as a Remote Desktop host. BitLocker management features are also associated with higher editions used in business environments. A technician might choose this if they only think about basic consumer use, but it does not meet the company’s stated business requirements.
- B. Correct.
Windows Pro is correct because it includes business-focused features commonly tested in A+ objectives, including the ability to join an Active Directory domain, host inbound Remote Desktop sessions, and use BitLocker. It meets all listed requirements without adding the broader enterprise management and licensing features of Enterprise, making it the most appropriate and cost-conscious choice.
- C. Incorrect.
Windows in S mode is incorrect because S mode is a restricted configuration designed around security and simplified app installation, not a full business feature set for this scenario. It is not the appropriate recommendation when the organization specifically needs traditional business capabilities such as domain join and Remote Desktop hosting in a standard deployment.
- D. Incorrect.
Windows SE is incorrect because it is intended for simpler education-focused deployments and is not the right fit for a business laptop that must join an Active Directory domain and support inbound Remote Desktop. Someone might pick it by confusing low-cost managed editions with business-ready professional editions.
- E. Incorrect.
Windows Enterprise is incorrect because it can meet the technical requirements, but it is not the best answer here. The scenario specifically says the business wants to avoid paying for features they do not need. Enterprise is generally used in larger organizations with volume licensing and advanced features such as AppLocker, DirectAccess, and more extensive management/security options beyond the stated needs.