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QUIZ 2 SAM

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary purpose of system architecture?

a)

To define system requirements

b)

To ensure scalability and reliability

c)

To design user interfaces

d)

To manage databases

2.

Which of the following is a component of hardware architecture?

a)

Databases

b)

Operating systems

c)

CPUs

d)

Middleware

3.

What is the main function of software architecture?

a)

Managing physical devices

b)

Designing software interactions and layers

c)

Defining network protocols

d)

Securing the system

4.

What is a key characteristic of the Microservices architecture?

a)

Monolithic structure

b)

Loosely coupled services

c)

Real-time processing

d)

Single-layer architecture

5.

Which architectural model is used in web applications and email services?

a)

Event-driven architecture

b)

Layered architecture

c)

Client-server architecture

d)

Distributed architecture

6.

What is vertical scalability?

a)

Adding more power to existing machines

b)

Adding more machines to the system

c)

Removing machines from the system

d)

Decreasing the workload of machines

7.

Which architectural principle enhances maintainability and scalability?

a)

Modularity

b)

Performance

c)

Security

d)

Fault tolerance

8.

What is the purpose of redundancy in system architecture?

a)

To increase latency

b)

To prevent unauthorized access

c)

To ensure fault tolerance

d)

To decrease resource usage

9.

Which process involves gathering system requirements?

a)

Implementation

b)

Design

c)

Maintenance

d)

Requirements analysis

10.

What is the focus of a distributed system architecture?

a)

A single server handling all processes

b)

Localized processing with no network

c)

Multiple distributed databases and services

d)

No database interaction

11.

Which of the following is a core responsibility of system administration?

a)

Hardware development

b)

Managing user accounts

c)

Designing software

d)

Network programming

12.

What is the primary task of system maintenance?

a)

Developing new software

b)

Keeping systems running efficiently

c)

Securing user data

d)

Writing system manuals

13.

What is the purpose of user management in system administration?

a)

Updating software

b)

Creating and managing user accounts

c)

Performing backups

d)

Installing operating systems

14.

Which task involves setting up backup systems?

a)

User management

b)

Network management

c)

Backup and recovery

d)

Security management

15.

What does performance monitoring in system administration involve?

a)

Updating software licenses

b)

Tracking system performance metrics

c)

Managing user accounts

d)

Setting up hardware devices

16.

Which of the following is a routine maintenance task?

a)

Disk cleanup

b)

Operating system installation

c)

Creating user accounts

d)

Setting network protocols

17.

What does patch management involve?

a)

Installing new software

b)

Creating user manuals

c)

Applying software patches to fix vulnerabilities

d)

Troubleshooting hardware issues

18.

Which skill is essential for a system administrator?

a)

Financial management

b)

Problem-solving

c)

Software development

d)

Marketing

19.

Which activity falls under system upgrades?

a)

Capacity planning

b)

Troubleshooting user issues

c)

Installing patches

d)

Executing hardware upgrades

20.

Which key skill focuses on identifying and fixing security threats?

a)

Communication

b)

Technical skills

c)

Security awareness

d)

Documentation

21.

Why is documentation important in system administration?

a)

To keep detailed records of configurations and changes

b)

To prevent user errors

c)

To enhance system performance

d)

To facilitate backups

22.

What is the role of capacity planning in system maintenance?

a)

Planning hardware upgrades

b)

Managing system logs

c)

Planning for future resource needs

d)

Applying software updates

23.

Which responsibility is associated with network management?

a)

Updating user permissions

b)

Configuring network devices

c)

Cleaning system logs

d)

Creating system backups

24.

What is a common challenge in system administration?

a)

Simplifying user interfaces

b)

Managing frequent software updates

c)

Enhancing system speed

d)

Integrating hardware components

25.

What is the goal of security management in system administration?

a)

Managing system performance

b)

Securing the system from unauthorized access

c)

Improving user experience

d)

Updating system software

26.

Which task is involved in troubleshooting and repair?

a)

Managing software licenses

b)

Diagnosing and fixing system issues

c)

Installing backup systems

d)

Setting user permissions

27.

Which task falls under compliance and auditing in system maintenance?

a)

Creating user accounts

b)

Performing security audits

c)

Installing network devices

d)

Monitoring system performance

28.

Which of the following tasks enhances system security?

a)

Installing new operating systems

b)

Updating firewalls and antivirus software

c)

Creating backup systems

d)

Managing system performance

29.

What is the role of user support in system administration?

a)

Providing hardware updates

b)

Resolving user technical issues

c)

Managing network devices

d)

Updating operating systems

30.

What is a major challenge when addressing security threats?

a)

Balancing system resources

b)

Handling frequent updates

c)

Keeping up with evolving security threats

d)

Monitoring system logs

31.

Why is scheduled maintenance important?

a)

To install new hardware

b)

To regularly update and back up systems

c)

To remove unused applications

d)

To troubleshoot hardware issues

32.

What is a critical task in software management?

a)

Managing licenses

b)

Securing network connections

c)

Applying system patches

d)

Cleaning system logs

33.

Which practice ensures adherence to security regulations?

a)

Performance monitoring

b)

Capacity planning

c)

Compliance and auditing

d)

User management

34.

What is the primary goal of system documentation?

a)

Enhancing user interface design

b)

Keeping records of all system changes

c)

Diagnosing system issues

d)

Managing backups

35.

Which best practice helps mitigate security vulnerabilities?

a)

Routine system upgrades

b)

Regular monitoring of logs

c)

Frequent application of patches

d)

Optimizing hardware performance

36.

What does troubleshooting involve in system administration?

a)

Testing new hardware

b)

Diagnosing and repairing system problems

c)

Performing software installations

d)

Managing user permissions

37.

What is a common challenge in resource management?

a)

Managing user accounts

b)

Balancing system performance with resource utilization

c)

Applying system patches

d)

Keeping records of system changes

38.

Which task is associated with backup and recovery?

a)

Installing network devices

b)

Developing disaster recovery plans

c)

Monitoring system performance

d)

Managing user issues

39.

What is a benefit of modular system architecture?

a)

Increased system complexity

b)

Improved scalability and maintainability

c)

Reduced reliability

d)

Decreased performance

40.

What is the importance of event-driven architecture in real-time systems?

a)

Reducing system complexity

b)

Enabling communication through events or messages

c)

Optimizing system performance

d)

Managing user data