Operating system setup (Raspberry Pi OS) - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What is the first step to install Raspberry Pi OS on a Raspberry Pi?

Download the Raspberry Pi Imager tool on your computer to write the Raspberry Pi OS image to a microSD card.

beginner

Why do you need a microSD card for Raspberry Pi OS?

The microSD card acts like the hard drive for the Raspberry Pi, storing the operating system and files.

beginner

What should you do after writing Raspberry Pi OS to the microSD card and inserting it into the Pi?

Power on the Raspberry Pi and follow the on-screen setup wizard to configure language, Wi-Fi, and updates.

intermediate

How can you update Raspberry Pi OS after installation?

Open the terminal and run the commands: sudo apt update and sudo apt full-upgrade to get the latest software updates.

intermediate

What is the purpose of enabling SSH during Raspberry Pi OS setup?

Enabling SSH allows you to remotely access and control your Raspberry Pi from another computer over the network.

What tool is recommended to write Raspberry Pi OS to a microSD card?

A Raspberry Pi Imager

B Microsoft Word

C Adobe Photoshop

D VLC Media Player

Raspberry Pi Imager is the official tool designed to write Raspberry Pi OS images to microSD cards.

Which storage device is required to run Raspberry Pi OS on a Raspberry Pi?

A microSD card

B USB flash drive

C External hard drive

D CD-ROM

The Raspberry Pi boots and runs the OS from a microSD card inserted into its slot.

What command updates the list of available software packages on Raspberry Pi OS?

A sudo apt install

B sudo reboot

C sudo apt update

D sudo shutdown

The command sudo apt update refreshes the package list to check for updates.

Why enable SSH during Raspberry Pi OS setup?

A To play games remotely

B To remotely access the Pi's command line

C To increase screen brightness

D To connect a printer

SSH allows secure remote command line access to the Raspberry Pi over a network.

What should you do immediately after inserting the microSD card with Raspberry Pi OS into the Pi and powering it on?

A Install Windows

B Remove the microSD card

C Connect to a printer

D Follow the setup wizard to configure settings

The setup wizard helps configure language, Wi-Fi, and other important settings on first boot.

Describe the steps to prepare and install Raspberry Pi OS on a Raspberry Pi.

Think about what you do before and after powering on the Pi.

Explain why updating Raspberry Pi OS is important and how to do it.

Updates improve your Pi’s performance and safety.