If two recovery images are present, which one will the BIOS Recovery 2 tool select?

The BIOS Recovery 2 tool is designed to prioritize recovery images based on specific criteria, primarily focusing on the source of the image. When two recovery images are available, the tool will select the recovery image from the external USB key. This choice is made under the assumption that external drives are often used to host the most recent and reliable recovery images, especially if there have been updates or significant changes to the operating system or system configurations.

Choosing the external USB key allows for easy access to a potentially updated recovery option, which is critical for ensuring that the system recovery process utilizes the most current and effective image available. This prioritization is essential for maintaining system integrity and ensuring optimal recovery performance, especially in scenarios where the internal hard drive may contain outdated or less reliable images.

Other options might reflect reasonable considerations, such as using the primary hard drive's recovery image or choosing the latest image by date. However, these do not align with the particular logic of the BIOS Recovery 2 tool, which consistently favors images stored externally to ensure the best chance of successful recovery. The notion that all images will be combined into one fails to recognize the operational preferences of recovery tools, which typically focus on singular images for clarity and simplicity in the recovery process.