220-1102 Question 63
Single answerFeature differencesA small business is replacing several older Windows PCs. The office manager wants the new systems to be able to join the company's Active Directory domain, receive Group Policy settings, and allow IT staff to connect remotely using Microsoft Remote Desktop without installing third-party tools. To keep costs down, a technician suggests buying the least expensive Windows edition available. Which Windows edition should the technician recommend?
- A
Windows 11 Home
- B
Windows 11 Pro
- C
Windows 11 in S mode
- D
Windows 11 SE
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The best answer is Windows 11 Pro because the scenario specifically requires three business features that distinguish Pro from Home: Active Directory domain join, Group Policy management, and Remote Desktop host functionality. In CompTIA A+ Core 2, candidates are expected to recognize edition feature differences and match them to business requirements rather than simply choosing the cheapest license. Microsoft documents Pro as the edition intended for professional and business use, with features such as domain/Azure AD joining options, Group Policy management, and Remote Desktop hosting. Home is designed for consumer use and lacks these management capabilities. S mode and SE are specialized configurations/editions that do not fit this real-world business deployment need.
- A. Incorrect.
Windows 11 Home is incorrect because it does not support joining an Active Directory domain and does not include the full business management feature set expected in managed office environments. While it can be used on a local network and can act as a Remote Desktop client, it cannot host incoming Remote Desktop connections in the way IT staff typically need for administration.
- B. Correct.
Windows 11 Pro is correct because it includes business-oriented features such as domain join, Group Policy support, and Remote Desktop host capability. These are key differences between Home and Pro editions and are commonly required in small business and enterprise environments.
- C. Incorrect.
Windows 11 in S mode is incorrect because S mode is a restricted configuration designed for security and simplified management, primarily limiting app installation to Microsoft Store apps and constraining flexibility. It is not the best recommendation for a standard business desktop that must fully support traditional management and remote administration requirements.
- D. Incorrect.
Windows 11 SE is incorrect because it is a specialized education-focused edition intended for school-managed devices, not a general-purpose business edition. It is not the appropriate choice for a company needing standard business features such as traditional domain-based office management.