Operating Systems Quick Quiz Module 2

Which of the following is not a new feature introduced with

Windows Server 2003 R2?

• Integration with .NET Framework

• Distributed File System (DFS)

• Itanium Processor Support

• MMC 3.0

Windows 95 was the first Windows OS that required activation after installation.

(T) or (F)

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Activation after installation was introduced with Windows XP in October 2001

Which of the following is a security system that enables two parties on an open network to communicate without interception by an intruder?

• Kerberos

• Active Directory

• IntelliMirror

• Driver signing

Answer explanation

Kerberos is a computer network security protocol that authenticates service requests between two or more trusted hosts across an untrusted network.

Which version of Windows was the first version to include Active Directory?

Answer explanation

Active Directory stores information about objects on the network and makes this information easy for administrators and users to find and use. It was introduced with Windows 2000 in February 2000.

Which of the following features ensures that only certified drivers can be installed?

• Certified Driver Installer (CDI)

• Windows Hardware Activation Test

• Driver signing

• IntelliMirror

Windows Server 2008 R2 supports self-healing NTFS.

(T) or (F)

• True

• False

Select the option below that is not a Linux distribution.

• Ubuntu

• Solaris

• Debian

• Red Hat

Answer explanation

A Linux distribution is an operating system made from a software collection that is based upon the Linux kernel.

Linux is a free platform while Solaris is a proprietary Unix OS originally developed by Sun Microsystems.

What is mac OS's peer-to-peer networking protocol named?

• AppleTalk

• MacShare

• iShare

• Samba

At the launch of Windows Server 2012, which new feature provided an interface that had no taskbar or start screen?

• PowerShell 4.0

• Server Core

• Resilient File System

• Dynamic Access Control

Answer explanation

Windows Server Core is a minimal installation option for the Windows Server operating system (OS) that has no GUI and only includes the components required to perform server roles and run applications.

At the launch of Windows Server 2016, what feature expanded Server Core by providing a smaller footprint and remote administration?

• Virtual Private Network (VPN) access

• Server Desktop

• Windows Admin Center

• Nano Server

Answer explanation

Nano Server is a remotely administered server OS optimized for private clouds and datacenters. It is similar to Windows Server in Server Core mode, but significantly smaller, has no local logon capability, and only supports 64-bit applications, tools, and agents.