Unit E-Chapter 5

What is the primary purpose of a directory service like Active Directory?

• To store video and audio files on the network

• To track financial data for users and groups

• To store, organize, and provide access to information in a directory

• To provide internet browsing services to users

Which protocol is used by Active Directory to query and modify directory data?

• FTP

• LDAP

• SMTP

• SNMP

What type of authentication does Kerberos provide?

• One-time password authentication

• Peer-to-peer authentication

• Token-based multi-factor authentication

• Mutual authentication between user and server

Which of the following best describes Single Sign-On (SSO)?

• A method to encrypt files on the network

• A system that requires multiple passwords for every application

• A way to access multiple systems after logging in once

• A backup method for user login information

What defines an Active Directory domain?

• A collection of DNS servers

• A single PC connected to a network

• An administrative boundary containing users and computers

• A web hosting service for Microsoft

What is the relationship between parent and child domains in a domain tree?

• They are unrelated domains in a separate namespace

• They are connected through a nontransitive trust

• They share a contiguous DNS namespace

• They require a VPN to communicate

Which of the following statements best explains a forest in Active Directory?

• They are unrelated domains in a separate namespace

• A collection of trees with a shared schema and configuration

• A backup server system

• An administrative boundary containing users and computers

What distinguishes a domain tree from a forest?

• A domain tree contains multiple forests

• A domain tree uses disjointed namespaces

• A forest can include multiple domain trees with disjointed namespaces

• A forest only supports a single DNS zone

What does a site in Active Directory represent?

• A collection of users based on department

• One or more IP subnets connected by high-speed links

• A backup of domain information

• A group of domains in a forest

Why should a site have two or more domain controllers?

• For fault tolerance in case one domain controller fails

• To enable internet access for users

• To ensure better data storage capabilities

• To manage DNS records more efficiently