220-1102 Question 554
Single answerBrowser download/installationA technician is preparing several newly deployed Windows 11 laptops for a sales team. Company policy requires Google Chrome to be installed, but the laptops will be used by non-administrative users and should not prompt for elevation after deployment. The technician also wants to avoid browser extensions or bundled software that sometimes appear with third-party download sites. Which action is the BEST way to install the browser while meeting these requirements?
- A
Download the Chrome installer from a reputable software aggregation site and let each user run it the first time they sign in
- B
Download the enterprise/offline installer for Chrome directly from Google's official site and install it using an administrator account before handing out the laptops
- C
Have users open Microsoft Edge and install Chrome from the Microsoft Store to avoid elevation prompts
- D
Copy the Chrome executable from another employee's workstation into C:\Program Files on each laptop
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The best answer is to download the browser directly from the vendor and install it properly using administrative credentials before deployment. For business environments, this commonly means using the vendor's enterprise or offline installer so the application can be installed consistently without depending on end users. This aligns with standard security and software management practices: use official vendor sources, avoid third-party download portals, and perform installations in a controlled manner. Google's official Chrome download and enterprise deployment documentation support obtaining installers directly from Google for managed environments, and Microsoft documentation on application deployment similarly emphasizes controlled installation methods for Windows devices.
- A. Incorrect.
This is incorrect. Even if a third-party download site appears reputable, best practice is to obtain software directly from the vendor to reduce the risk of bundled applications, modified installers, or outdated packages. In addition, letting standard users install the browser themselves can create permission issues or trigger elevation prompts depending on the installer type and deployment method.
- B. Correct.
This is correct. Downloading Chrome directly from Google's official source is the safest and most supportable approach. Using the enterprise or offline installer allows the technician to perform the installation in advance with administrative credentials, which is appropriate for managed business systems. This avoids relying on users to complete setup and helps ensure a clean installation without unwanted bundled software.
- C. Incorrect.
This is incorrect. Google Chrome is not installed from the Microsoft Store in the typical enterprise deployment workflow for Windows desktops. Users are generally directed to Google's official download source. Choosing this option reflects a misconception that all common applications are distributed through the Store or that Store delivery is the standard method for browser deployment.
- D. Incorrect.
This is incorrect. Manually copying an executable from another system is not a valid or supportable installation method. Browsers require proper installation steps, including files, services, shortcuts, registry entries, and update mechanisms. Copying the executable alone can result in an incomplete or unstable installation and may violate software management best practices.