Unit 1 LO3 Complete Set of Questions

What are some uses for a File Server (3 answers)

• Store data in a central location
• Controls the OS of each guest computer system
• Only people with correct authorisation can access
• Allows for remote storage of data rather than local
• Provides access to printers on a network

What are some uses for a Print Server (3 answers)

• Allows for remote storage of data rather than local
• Provides access to printers on a network
• Allow for greater manageability of devices
• Used for the retrieval and delivery of emails
• Admins can pause, delete, resume and view jobs

What are some uses for an Application Server (2 answers)

• Used to install, operate and host applications
• Controls the OS of each guest computer system
• Might also be classed as a web server, database server or general purpose server
• Admins can pause, delete, resume and view jobs
• Provides access to printers on a network

What are some uses for a Database Server

• Controls the OS of each guest computer system
• Admins can pause, delete, resume and view jobs
• Used for the retrieval and delivery of emails
• High end computer providing other computers with retrieval of data
• Used to install, operate and host applications

What are some uses for a Web Server (2 answers)

• Allows for remote storage of data rather than local
• Hosts websites
• Admins can pause, delete, resume and view jobs
• Used to install, operate and host applications
• Runs software to access hosted websites

What are some uses for a Mail Server (2 answers)

• Controls the OS of each guest computer system
• Admins can pause, delete, resume and view jobs
• Used for the retrieval and delivery of emails
• Usually utilises the internet
• Used to install, operate and host applications

What are some uses for a Hypervisor Server (2 answers)

• Allows for remote storage of data rather than local
• Allows multiple computers to share a single hardware platform
• Admins can pause, delete, resume and view jobs
• Used for the retrieval and delivery of emails
• Controls the OS of each guest computer system

Which of these are characteristics of Server Virtualisation? (2 Answers)

• Partitions physical servers into virtual ones
• Constant network connection isn’t always necessary
• Used for data storage management
• Each virtual server looks like a physical one

Which of these are benefits of Server Virtualisation? (2 Answers)

• Combines advantages of paravirtualisation and hardware assisted virtualisation
• Reduction in initial and operating costs
• Only pay for what you need
• Can minimise or eliminate downtime
• Provided by a service provider

Which of these are benefits of Server Virtualisation? (2 Answers)

• Increases IT productivity, efficiency and responsiveness
• Only pay for what you need
• Enables continuity and disaster recovery
• Reduces the amount of physical storage required
• Provided by a service provider