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WorksheetsWhat is System Administration?
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following can be a responsibility of a systems administrator?
Setting up new user accounts and machines
Maintaining servers
Troubleshooting user issues
All of the above
Which of the following make up IT infrastructure?
Hardware and software
Network
Operating systems
All of the above
Which of these is considered a server? Check all that apply.
Software that provides a service to other machines
A computer that provides a service to other computers
A software that provides a service to other software
Software that's only available to the computer it's installed on
A KVM switch is used to:
mount multiple servers into one server rack.
enable you to receive incoming SSH connections.
switch between multiple computers using one monitor, keyboard, and mouse
allow you to serve web content to many clients.
Which of these server hardware can you stack on top of each other in a server rack?
Desktop
Blade
Tower
Rack
With _______, you can access your data, use applications, and more from anywhere in the world, as long as you have an Internet connection.
a PAN
a LAN
cloud computing
local computing
What are the benefits of cloud computing over local computing? Check all that apply.
There are smaller starting costs for cloud computing.
Services are accessible from anywhere in the world.
Software updates are handled by the company providing the service.
There are potential long-term costs associated with cloud computing.
What are the benefits of local computing over cloud computing? Check all that apply.
Services are handled by another organization, so that makes your organization dependent on a third party.
You have complete control of the IT infrastructure.
There are potential long-term costs associated with local computing.
Updates can be handled at anytime.
A facility that stores hundreds, if not thousands, of servers
Cloud Computing
Data Center
Database
Server
Broken computers are being eco-recycled by the user. Which stage of the hardware lifecycle does this scenario belong to?
Procurement
Deployment
Maintenance
Retirement
The user can set their own computer hostname and username. Which stage of the hardware lifecycle does this scenario belong to?
Procurement
Deployment
Maintenance
Retirement
The IT department sets up a user account and software. Which stage of the hardware lifecycle does this situation belong to?
Procurement
Deployment
Maintenance
Retirement
A laptop gets replaced if there's a hardware issue. Which stage of the hardware lifecycle does this scenario belong to?
Procurement
Deployment
Maintenance
Retirement
Which type of server most closely resembles a desktop computer in appearance?
Desktop
Blade
Tower
Rack
Which is not a component of a KVM switch?
Printer
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
A machine is having issues, so the user is responsible for getting the machine serviced. Which stage of the hardware lifecycle does this scenario belong to?
Procurement
Deployment
Maintenance
Retirement
Which type of server hardware is the most space-efficient?
Desktop
Blade
Tower
Rack
Which of these are likely considerations for developing a computer policy? Check all that apply.
whether users should be able to view non-work-related-websites
whether users should be able to install software
whether you should set a device password
whether users should create an easy-to-guess password
An employee is leaving your company. Which of these steps are appropriate to take during offboarding? Check all that apply.
remove the users access to IT resources
wipe the machine
ask user for login info
make the employee's account as admin
Which are examples of IT infrastructure? (Check all that apply)
file sharing
an organizations website
computers employees use to access the internet
appliances on the company's pantry
A script sets up user accounts and installs software for a machine. Which stage of the hardware lifecycle does this scenario belong to?
Procurement
Deployment
Maintenance
Retirement
An IT department uses a pre-used laptop out of their hardware inventory for a new user. Which stage of the hardware lifecycle does this scenario belong to?
Procurement
Deployment
Maintenance
Retirement
In smaller IT "shops," whose responsibility is it to form organizational computer and network policies?
DBA
Computer Operator
sysadmin
Computer Server
The services have to be stored somewhere. Where are the services used by businesses stored?
Servers
Data Centers
File Storage
Databases
It provides email service to other machines
email server
ssh server
rack server
web server
A network of servers that store and process our data.
cloud
database
server
data center
What are the drawbacks of using cloud services? (Check all that apply)
time
cost
dependency
productivity
Without an IT infrastructure, employees wouldn't be able to do their jobs and the whole company will crumble before it even get started.
True
False
Maintains a database system, and is responsible for the integrity of the data and the efficiency and performance of the system.
Database Administrator (DBA)
Network Administrator
Security Administrator
Web Administrator
The role of a sysadmin can vary depending on the size of an organization.
True
False
