7.9.4.2 - Use Cases for Scripting

Which of the following tasks can be automated using a script to save time for an administrator?

• Manually entering user data into a database

• Importing a spreadsheet of user information into an Active Directory tree

• Writing a report on network performance

• Designing a new network architecture

What is a benefit of using a script to remap network drives?

• It allows for manual intervention in case of errors

• It ensures network drives are always mapped, even if a router fails

• It requires constant monitoring by the administrator

• It increases the complexity of network management

Why is scripting important for software installation in an organization?

• It allows for the installation of software without any planning

• It automates the process, saving time when new systems are brought online

• It requires each installation to be done manually

• It prevents any software updates from being applied

How can scripting assist in the automated backup process?

• By requiring manual selection of files to back up

• By dictating what data to back up and when, making the process efficient

• By eliminating the need for backups altogether

• By increasing the time needed to perform backups

What is a key advantage of using scripts for gathering information about hardware in a network?

• It requires administrators to manually check each machine

• It allows for the collection of data without connecting to each machine individually

• It increases the time needed to gather information

• It provides inaccurate data about the hardware

In what way can scripting be used to update systems efficiently?

• By applying updates randomly to any system

• By sending updates to a specific list of systems at a specific time

• By requiring manual updates for each system

• By preventing any updates from being applied

Which task can be simplified by scripting to allow administrators to focus on monitoring rather than manual execution?

• Writing code for a new application

• Restarting a collection of servers in a specific order

• Designing a new network topology

• Manually configuring each server

What is a potential outcome of using a script to renew IP leases of DHCP clients after a router update?

• Increased manual intervention is required

• The process is automated, reducing downtime

• The network becomes less secure

• IP leases are not renewed

How does scripting contribute to efficient system updates?

• By allowing updates to be applied without any planning

• By enabling updates to be scheduled and applied systematically

• By requiring updates to be applied manually

• By preventing updates from being applied

What is a benefit of using scripts for software installation across multiple systems?

• It requires each system to be updated manually

• It automates the download and installation process, saving time

• It increases the complexity of software management

• It prevents new software from being installed