CompTIA A+ Depot Technician Quiz #20

[ramesh]

You just finished installing Windows XP Home Edition on a computer. Now you need to join the computer to the domain. How will you accomplish this? Choose the best option(s) from those listed below.

a) Open the Control Panel applet | double-click the System icon | select the Computer Name tab | click the Network ID button and follow the wizard.
b) Upgrade the computer to Windows XP Professional Edition.
c) Right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties | select the Computer Name tab | click the Change button. Enter the new domain name and required information to join the domain.
d) Open the Control Panel applet | double-click the System icon | select the Computer Name tab | click the Change button and enter the new domain name and required information to join the domain.

[Billerg]

I say b; dont remeber Home edition being able to be added to a domain

[ramesh]

Windows XP Home Edition can be a member of a workgroup, but cannot be joined to a domain. To join this computer to the domain you would first need to upgrade to Windows XP Professional.

Correct Option(s):

b) Upgrade the computer to Windows XP Professional Edition.

Incorrect Option(s):

a) Open the Control Panel applet | double-click the System icon | select the Computer Name tab | click the Network ID button and follow the wizard. - This option would work if you were using Windows XP Professional.
c) Right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties | select the Computer Name tab | click the Change button. Enter the new domain name and required information to join the domain. - This option would work if you were using Windows XP Professional.
d) Open the Control Panel applet | double-click the System icon | select the Computer Name tab | click the Change button and enter the new domain name and required information to join the domain. - This option would work if you were using Windows XP Professional.

[Skele Drew]

I think either C or D will get the job done. Had to hook up a XP Home laptop to my network couple days back...