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Which of the following is done by a System Administrator? (Multiple Selection)
"Makes things run"
Often learned by the book
Work in front of many people
No precise job description
Is a person who supports a multi-user computing environment.
Network Admiminstrator
System Administrator
System Manager
System Programmer
Is responsible for keeping an organization's computer network up to date and running smoothly.
Network Admiminstrator
System Administrator
System Manager
System Programmer
Select the following task of a Network Administrator.
Installing network and computer systems
Maintaining, repairing and upgrading network and computers
Analyzing difficult sitiutations
Monitoring network and systems
Select the following skills of a Network Administrator
Time Management
Analyzing and Critical Thinking
Personal Skills
Basic Knowledge
Things that a System Administrator should not document.
Policies
Guidelines
Changes
Procedures
Commonly automated task done by a System Administrator (Multiple Selection)
Backups
Free disk space checking and reporting
Download
User account maintenance
Which is not considered resources used by a System Administrator?
Time
Network Bandwidth
Available money from the IT Budget
System Software
UTC stands for _____________.
Universal Coordination Time
Universal Coordinated Time
Universal Corporate Time
Universal Coordinating Time
Dapat bang ipasa ang mga late?
Pwede namang yes
Extremely NO!
It is the sum of all programs which are required to operate a computer. It also used to control and monitor application programs.
System Software
Operating System
Application System
Programming Language
It is a graphical representation in which the users can interact with software or devices through graphical icons.
CLI
GCI
GUI
CGI
It is a Linux command that determines the type of a file.
file
man
whatis
whoami
It is a console or text-based representation in which the user types the commands to operate the software or devices.
GUI
GCI
CGI
CLI
It uses up-to-date libraries and other software but it takes that software and tries and tries to create a more traditional-looking desktop with it and it was developed for Linux Mint in which it is based on GNOME.
KDE
Xfce
GNOME
Cinnamon
It has been originally written in the programming language C, and it is mainly used for scientific-technical applications on mainframes and workstations but has also become perfectly suited for application in networks.
Linux
Cloud
UNIX
KDE
It is a collection of software on top of a Linux kernel in which it can bundle server software, system management tools, documentation, and many desktop applications in a central, secure software repository.
distro
bistro
listro
mistro
It is a Linux command that displays parent working directory.
cp
pwd
tree
cd
It is Linux command that displays the contents of the working directory recursively showing sub-directories and files, and a summary of the total number of sub-directories and files.
tree
pwd
cd
cp
It is a Linux command that displays user manual of any command on the terminal.
man
tree
cp
pwd
It was once the most popular Linux desktop environment and was used by default on Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, and most other big distributions.
GNOME
KDE
Xfce
Cinnamon
It displays short descriptions of program.
file
whatis
whoami
whereis
It displays the current user.
whatis
whereis
whoami
file
It is a Linux directory that contains binaries, that is, some of the applications and programs you can run.
/root
/bin
/boot
/dev
It is a Linux directory that was originally given its name because its contents were deemed variable in which it contains files to which the system writes data during the course of its operation.
/var
/dev
/bin
/etc
It is a basic Linux command that creates directory.
rmdir
mkdir
mv
rm
It is a file on the system that contains data, text, or program instructions.
Directories
Special Files
Ordinary Files
Simple Files
It is Linux directory that contains files required for starting your system.
/root
/bin
/boot
/dev
It is a Linux directory which is the dumping ground for system files administrators were not sure where else to put.
/dev
/etc
/home
/lib
It is a basic Linux command locates files and pages of a command.
whatis
whereis
whoami
ls
It is a Linux directory where you will fine yours users' personal directories.
/dev
/etc
/home
/lib
These are file that provide access to hardware such as hard drives, CD-ROM drives, modems, and Ethernet adapters.
Special Files
Ordinary Files
Directories
Trees
It is a Linux directory that contains temporary files, usually places there by application that you are running.
/usr
/tmp
/var
/bin
They are both special and ordinary files.
Ordinary Files
Directories
Special Files
Trees
It is a basic Linux command that changes the current directory
cp
cd
ls
mv
Please enter your name and your permit number (e.g. DELZA CRUZ, Juan P. 1003):
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
Is the software installation process by tracking information about installed programs.
RPM
TAR
DATABASE
CMD
COMPONENTS OF RPM
PACKAGE FILES
RPM DATABASE
RPM COMMAND
UPGRADE
Installs RPM only if an earlier version is currently installed.
FRESHEN
UPGRADE
Identify the underlined word/numbers:
Elestra - 2.3 - 4 - i386.rpm
PACKAGE
VERSION
RELEASE
ARCHITECTURE
Identify the underlined word/numbers:
Elestra - 2.3 - 4 - i386.rpm
PACKAGE
VERSION
RELEASE
ARCHITECTURE
Identify the underlined word/numbers:
Elestra - 2.3 - 4 - i386.rpm
PACKAGE
VERSION
RELEASE
ARCHITECTURE
Identify the underlined word/numbers:
Elestra - 2.3 - 4 - i386.rpm
PACKAGE
VERSION
RELEASE
ARCHITECTURE
Installs a package; the complete name package file is required.
rpm -ioptions package-file
rpm -eoptions package-file
rpm -qoptions package-file
rpm -Foptions package-file
Queries a package. List the package information.
rpm -ioptions package-file
rpm -eoptions package-file
rpm -qoptions package-file
rpm -Foptions package-file
Upgrade; but only if package b1 is currently installed.
rpm -ioptions package-file
rpm -eoptions package-file
rpm -qoptions package-file
rpm -Foptions package-file
Displays debugging information.
-v
-vv
-quiet
-help
-version
Display only error information.
-v
-vv
-quiet
-help
-version
Show a usage summary.
-v
-vv
-quiet
-help
-version
RPM stands for __________.
Redhot Package Manager
Redhat Package Manager
Redhot Pocket Manager
Redhat Pocket Manager
Software packages that are source code versions of applications.
.rpm
.src.rpm
.gz
.bz2
.deb
TAR archive file compressed with compress command.
.rpm
.src.rpm
.gz
.tar
.tz
gzip compressed file.
.rpm
.bz2
.gz
.Z
.tz
Query all installed RPMs. Does not require a package specification.
-qa
-a -whatqueriescapability
-qf -file
-qg group
-qi
Display complete information about queried RPM(s).
-qa
-a -whatqueriescapability
-qf -file
-qg group
-qi
Query all RPMs that owns file. Does not require package specification.
-qa
-a -whatqueriescapability
-qf -file
-qg group
-qi
List the packages in the RPM group.
-qa
-a -whatqueriescapability
-qf -file
-qg group
-qi
Debian Linux Package
.rpm
.src.rpm
.gz
.bz2
.deb
Displays # symbols to illustrate the progress of the illustration.
--force
-h
--nodeps
--test
-v
Be slightly verbose and show some useful information during the installation.
--force
-h
--nodeps
--test
-v
Install/upgrades without performing any dependency checks.
--force
-h
--nodeps
--test
-v
Is a person who supports a multi-user computing environment.
System Administrator
Network Administrator
Programmer
System Analyst
Is the one responsible for keeping an organization's computer network up to date.
System Administrator
Network Administrator
Programmer
System Analyst
TASK OF A NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
• Installing network and office tools.
TRUE
FALSE
TASK OF A NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
• Monitoring network and systems to improve performance.
TRUE
FALSE
TASK OF A NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
• Maintaining, repairing and upgrading network and computer systems.
TRUE
FALSE
SKILL OF A NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
• Personal skills
TRUE
FALSE
SKILL OF A NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
• Fast Learner
TRUE
FALSE
Philosophy of System Administration
Automate and Document everything
Communicate only when needed
Know your Resources, user and business
Think Twice
Things that should be documented
Policies
Procedures
Tasks
Concerns
Is Network Bandwidth part of resources?
YES
NO
Is KNOWLEDGE part of resources?
YES
NO
Is EFFORT part of resources?
YES
NO
Commonly Automated Tasks
BACKUPS
USER ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
WEEKLY REPORTS
BUSINESS-SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Complete the phrase (from Asbell, 1992): "Training is no substitute for ___________"
Experience
Gaming
Living
Seminar
System administration also includes other tasks EXCEPT:
System design and architecture
Reliability studies
Resource management
Masonry and Pipelining
True or False: A successful system administrator should poses a good communication skill.
True
False
True or False: A successful system administrator should NOT pose a good sense of humor
True
False
True or False: A successful system administrator should pose disinterestedness
True
False
True or False: A successful system administrator should have a good technical knowledge
True
False
True or False: Ethics is an important trait of a System Administrator
True
False
A task of a system administrator that creates/edits user accounts:
Hardware Maintenance
User management
Training end-users
System planning
A task of a system administrator that installs, upgrade and repair hardware
Hardware Maintenance
User management
Training end users
System planning
A task of a system administrator that trains users on how to use existing systems
Hardware Maintenance
User management
Training end-users
System planning
A task of a system administrator that decides on new hardware and software
Hardware Maintenance
User management
Training end-users
System planning
A task of a system administrator that defines procedures and guidelines
Hardware Maintenance
User management
Crafting policies and procedures
System planning
A task of a system administrator that put your work for future reference
Hardware Maintenance
Documentation
Crafting policies and procedures
System planning
In a smaller organization, a SysAd may also perform the following:
Technical support
Security administrator
Technical support and Security administrator
None of these
A __________________ is the administrator of a mail server.
postmaster
network administrator
web administrator
database administrator
