2.4 - Network Services

What does DNS stand for?

• Domain Name System

• Data Network System

• Digital Name Service

• Direct Network Service

Fill in the blank: DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, and it is a service that automatically assigns and configures ______ on your local device.

• A) IP addresses

• B) DNS settings

• C) Network protocols

• D) Server names

What is a common protocol used for file servers in Windows?

• FTP

• SMB

• HTTP

• SMTP

A print server allows you to connect printers to the network so that everyone can access the centralized resource. True or False?

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: A mail server requires 100% uptime and availability as it is critical for ________.

• storing files

• sending and receiving mail

• printing documents

• browsing the internet

What is the protocol called that allows consolidation of log files to a central database?

• HTTP

• HTTPS

• syslog

• SMTP

In many organizations, a _______ is used to collect all log files.

• Web server

• SIEM

• Authentication server

• Email server

What is the primary purpose of a spam gateway?

• To send spam messages

• To store spam messages

• To identify and manage spam messages

• To delete all emails.

A Unified Threat Management (UTM) device is also known as a ______.

• Web security gateway

• Spam filter

• Email server

• Network switch

What is the primary reason for using a load balancer in an enterprise environment?

• To increase server downtime

• To distribute the load across multiple servers

• To reduce the number of servers

• To eliminate the need for a proxy server.