220-1102 Question 56
Single answerPro for WorkstationsAn engineering firm is refreshing several high-end CAD workstations that use multi-socket CPUs and very large amounts of RAM for rendering and simulation. A technician must choose the most appropriate Windows edition for these systems so the hardware can be fully utilized without moving to a server OS. Which edition should the technician recommend?
- A
Windows 11 Home
- B
Windows 11 Pro
- C
Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
- D
Windows 11 in S mode
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Windows Pro for Workstations is the correct recommendation when an organization needs a client OS for powerful professional systems with workstation-class hardware. In CompTIA A+ Core 2, candidates are expected to recognize the purpose of different Windows editions and match them to business use cases. Pro for Workstations is designed for advanced performance scenarios and high-end hardware, making it the appropriate choice for engineering, CAD, scientific, and media-production systems. By contrast, Home is consumer-focused, standard Pro is for general business use, and S mode restricts application flexibility. Microsoft documents Pro for Workstations as the edition intended for advanced users with high-performance workloads and specialized hardware needs.
- A. Incorrect.
Incorrect. Windows 11 Home is aimed at consumer systems and does not provide the expanded high-end hardware support associated with workstation-class deployments. It would be a poor fit for systems designed for advanced rendering and simulation workloads.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect. Windows 11 Pro supports business features such as domain join and BitLocker, but it is not the best choice when the goal is to maximize support for workstation-class hardware such as very high memory configurations and multi-socket processor designs.
- C. Correct.
Correct. Windows 11 Pro for Workstations is specifically intended for high-performance PCs used in demanding professional scenarios. It is the best fit for systems with advanced workstation hardware requirements and is designed for users running intensive workloads such as CAD, rendering, and large data processing tasks.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect. Windows 11 in S mode is a restricted configuration intended for security and simplified app management, primarily by allowing apps from the Microsoft Store and limiting flexibility. It is not appropriate for specialized engineering workstations that need broad application and hardware support.