Quiz on Services and Support in System Administration

What is the primary goal of systems administration best practices?

• To ensure user satisfaction

• To prevent long-term issues

• To increase hardware costs

• To minimize software updates

What is the leading cause of system downtime?

• Human error

• Software bugs

• Hardware failure

• Network issues

Which of the following is a key factor in ensuring system reliability?

• Reducing hardware costs

• Increasing user access

• Preventing unauthorized access

• Frequent software updates

What does observability in system administration refer to?

• The ability to measure system health

• The speed of system recovery

• The cost of system maintenance

• The number of users accessing the system

Which protocol is known for secure remote login?

• TELNET

• RDP

• SSH

• FTP

What is the main advantage of using remote management tools?

• Reduced software compatibility

• Centralized troubleshooting

• Limited user access

• Increased hardware costs

What is vertical scaling?

• Reducing server load

• Implementing new software

• Upgrading existing machine resources

• Adding more machines to a network

Which of the following is a benefit of scalability?

• Increased system complexity

• Better performance under load

• Higher maintenance costs

• Limited resource allocation

What is the purpose of Service Level Agreements (SLAs)?

• To define user access levels

• To ensure response times for repairs

• To increase software costs

• To limit system updates

What is a disadvantage of using TELNET?

• It is secure and encrypted

• It supports multiple systems

• It is complex for beginners

• It allows remote access