Which of the following is a common method for verifying a software installation?

Reviewing the source code for coding standards

Conducting a user satisfaction survey

Checking that the application launches and runs a basic function

Measuring the network latency of the system

After installing a new software application on a user's workstation, the support team wants to confirm that the installation is correct and complete. Which verification step is most reliable?

Check the system event log for any warnings.

Check that the application icon appears on the desktop.

Verify that the application launches and can perform a basic function.

Ask the user if they think the installation went well.

A software vendor is releasing a new version of its desktop application. The target users are non-technical staff in a small company with limited IT support. The vendor wants to ensure a smooth installation experience. Which installation planning decision is most appropriate?

Provide only a ZIP file containing the application binaries with no installer.

Provide a silent installation package that requires no user interaction.

Distribute the installation via a USB drive with a readme file.

Require users to manually configure database connection strings during installation.

An organization has installed a new software system on a server. The installation team wants to verify that the installation is correct and complete. Which verification activity provides the most comprehensive evidence?

Verify that all files were copied to the correct directories.

Run a set of predefined test cases that exercise the system's core functionality.

Check that the installation log file contains no errors.

Confirm that the installation was performed by a senior administrator.

A company is deploying a new application to 500 users. The application has complex dependencies on other systems. The installation team must ensure that the installation is successful with minimal support calls. Which approach is most effective?

Install the application on a central server and have users access it via a web browser.

Have each user install the application manually and provide support as needed.

Create a detailed installation guide and distribute it to all users.

Use an automated installation tool that checks for dependencies and installs them automatically.

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23application · medium
A software vendor is releasing a new version of its desktop application. The target users are non-technical staff in a small company with limited IT support. The vendor wants to ensure a smooth installation experience. Which installation planning decision is most appropriate?
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25expert · hard
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