Active Directory

What is a Group Policy Object (GPO)?

• A GPO is a programming language for system configuration.

• A GPO is a type of software application.

• A Group Policy Object (GPO) is a collection of settings that control the working environment of user accounts and computer accounts.

• A GPO is a hardware device used for networking.

How do GPOs affect user settings in Active Directory?

• GPOs only affect computer settings in Active Directory.

• GPOs are used to delete user accounts in Active Directory.

• GPOs have no impact on user settings in Active Directory.

• GPOs apply configurations and policies to user settings in Active Directory.

What is the purpose of a Domain Controller?

• To provide internet access to all devices in the network.

• To manage network hardware configurations.

• The purpose of a Domain Controller is to authenticate and authorize users and computers in a Windows domain.

• To store all user files and data.

How does a Domain Controller authenticate users?

• A Domain Controller authenticates users by sending their credentials to a remote server for verification.

• A Domain Controller authenticates users by validating their credentials against its database and issuing a token for access.

• A Domain Controller uses biometric data to authenticate users without any credentials.

• A Domain Controller requires users to answer security questions for authentication.

What are the valid collection of resources in an ADDS environment ?

• User groups and Domain only

• Organizational Units, Domains

• Local groups, Sites, Domains, Organizational Units,

• Local groups, Sites

What is the difference between a local GPO and a domain GPO?

• Local GPO affects a single computer; Domain GPO affects multiple computers in a domain.

• Local GPO affects all computers in a network; Domain GPO affects only one computer.

• Local GPO is applied at the server level; Domain GPO is applied at the application level.

• Local GPO is used for network-wide settings; Domain GPO is for individual user settings.

How can GPOs be used to enforce security settings?

• GPOs can only be used to manage software installations.

• GPOs do not apply to users in an Active Directory environment.

• GPOs enforce security settings by applying defined policies to users and computers in an Active Directory environment.

• GPOs are exclusively for network configuration settings.

What is the role of the SYSVOL folder in Active Directory?

• The SYSVOL folder stores public files necessary for Active Directory, including Group Policy objects and logon scripts.

• The SYSVOL folder is responsible for managing network traffic and bandwidth.

• The SYSVOL folder contains the Active Directory database files.

• The SYSVOL folder is used to store user profiles and personal data.

How do you link a GPO to an Active Directory container?

• Use PowerShell to link the GPO directly.

• Right-click the OU or domain in GPMC and select 'Link an Existing GPO'.

• Select 'Create a new GPO' from the context menu.

• Drag and drop the GPO onto the OU.

What is the significance of the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC)?

• The GPMC is a tool for monitoring network traffic.

• The GPMC is used for managing user accounts in Windows.

• The GPMC is primarily for configuring hardware settings.

• The GPMC is significant for centralized management of Group Policy in Active Directory.