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WorksheetsWindows Server Administration Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
You work for a company that has a print server running Windows Server 2008 R2. You plan to migrate to a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2012 R2. You must ensure shared resources are available post-migration with minimal administrative effort. What should you do?
Perform an in-place upgrade to Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server with a GUI) and then switch to Server Core using Server Manager.
Perform an in-place upgrade to Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core).
Switch Windows Server 2008 R2 to Server Core and then perform an in-place upgrade to Windows Server 2012 R2.
Install Windows Server 2012 R2 separately and configure shared printers manually.
What is the process of placing timestamps on dynamically registered records?
DNS Aging
DHCP Lease Renewal
DNS Scavenging
Dynamic Registration
While creating your domain controller, you come across a checkbox labeled 'ROOT'. What does it stand for?
Readily Only Domain Controller
Ready Only Domains Controller
Read Only Domain Controller
Readly Only Domain, Controtier
You work for an organization managing a server running Windows Server 2012 R2 with the Hyper-V role installed. A virtual machine (VM1) runs Windows Server 2012 R2 and will host an instance of SQL Server 2008. There is a directly attached 4TB hard disk (Drive F). You need to optimize write performance for SQL storage. What will be your next step?
Configure the hard disk as a storage pool.
Take the hard disk online.
Delete the current volume.
Take the hard disk offline.
You are an administrator for an Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) domain. Two print servers, Support1 and Support2, are running Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Core. You need to consolidate all printers onto Support1. What command should you use?
Net share
Set-Printer
Net print
Printer
You manage a network with a single DHCP server. The DHCP server is experiencing high network traffic, causing performance issues. What should you do to improve DHCP availability?
Configure DHCP Failover
Increase the lease time
Reduce the DHCP scope
Restart the DHCP service
You need to install a Windows feature using PowerShell on a Server Core installation. Which command should you use?
Install-Windows Feature
Add-Windows Feature
Enable-Windows Optional Feature
Setup-Windows Feature
What protocol is used for secure remote management of Windows Servers?
Telnet
SSH
RDP
WinRM
Which of the following is used to prevent unauthorized access to Active Directory objects?
Group Policies
NTFS Permissions
Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Organizational Units (OUs)
A user reports that they cannot access a network printer. You check the printer queue and see that jobs are stuck. What should you do first?
Restart the print spooler service
Reinstall the printer drivers
Delete and re-add the printer
Restart the printer
You need to migrate user profiles and data from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Which tool should you use?
Windows Easy Transfer
User State Migration Tool (USMT)
File History
Windows Backup
What PowerShell command is used to create a new Active Directory user?
New-User
Add-AD User
New-AD User
Set-AD User
Which of the following is the default port for Secure Shell (SSH)?
22
23
3389
443
You need to create a new shared folder and assign permissions. Which tool should you use?
File Explorer
Group Policy Management
Disk Management
Network and Sharing Center
Which DNS record type is used to map a hostname to an IP address?
CNAME
A
MX
PTR
Which type of Active Directory group is used to assign permissions to resources?
Distribution Group
Security Group
Universal Group
Domain Local Group
You need to configure a RAID 5 array. How many disks are required at minimum?
2
3
4
5
A user reports slow login time. You suspect Group Policy processing is taking too long. Which tool should you use?
Event Viewer
GPResult
Performance Monitor
Task Manager
Which Windows feature is used to encrypt entire drives?
EFS
BitLocker
NTFS Permissions
Secure Boot
Which of the following is used to prevent users from installing unauthorized software on a corporate network?
Windows Firewall
Group Policy
Windows Defender
BitLocker
FSRM Quota enables administrators to:
Limit the type of files users can save on a server
Limit the storage capacity of users' files on a server
Give reports to administrators about violations
All of the above
As an administrator who wants to deploy OS images to client machines, which of the following should be implemented?
WDS
WSUS
VPN
FSRM
To connect remote users from various locations to the organization's network, what must be implemented?
DNS
DHCP
VPN
NAT
Which of the following is NOT a Windows Server role?
Active Directory Domain Services
DHCP Server
VPN Gateway
File Server
What is the primary function of WSUS (Windows Server Update Services)?
Monitor server performance
Deploy software updates and patches
Provide secure remote access
Manage file storage
Which protocol is used for secure remote management of a Windows server?
FTP
SSH
RDP
Telnet
What does a DHCP server do?
Assigns IP addresses dynamically
Resolves domain names to IP addresses
Manages file storage on a server
Encrypts network traffic
Which service translates domain names into IP addresses?
DNS
DHCP
VPN
NAT
What is the purpose of Group Policy in Windows Server?
To configure network routing
To manage user and computer settings in an Active Directory environment
To encrypt files on a server
To manage cloud resources
Which of the following is a virtualization platform by Microsoft?
VMware
VirtualBox
Hyper-V
XenServer
Which Windows Server role is used to manage and distribute shared network files?
Print Services
File Server
Active Directory Federation Services
IIS
What is the function of Active Directory?
Managing network storage
Enforcing firewall rules
Centralized authentication and identity management
Providing internet access
Which command is used to check network connectivity in Windows?
nslookup
tracert
ping
netstat
What is the purpose of Windows Firewall?
Managing file sharing permissions
Controlling inbound and outbound network traffic
Encrypting network data
Configuring DHCP settings
Which of the following provides high availability in Windows Server?
RAID
Load Balancing
Failover Clustering
All of the above
Which protocol is used for sending emails?
SMTP
IMAP
POP3
FTP
Which tool is used to monitor and analyze system performance in Windows Server?
Task Manager
Performance Monitor
Resource Monitor
Event Viewer
Which server role is required for a Windows domain controller?
DNS Server
DHCP Server
Active Directory Domain Services
File Server
Which backup method only saves the changes made since the last backup?
Full Backup
Differential Backup
Incremental Backup
Snapshot
What is the role of DNS?
Converts domain names into IP addresses and vice versa
Assigns dynamic IP addresses to client computers
Stores records of user and computer accounts
All of the above
What is the function of the Access Layer in a network?
Provides access to the core network
Controls device connections and permissions
Acts as an infrastructure connecting networks
Manages access between sub-networks
How does the Distribution Layer operate in a network?
Controls traffic before reaching the core layer
Manages network resources through routing functions
Distributes network traffic efficiently
Makes centralizing data more difficult
Is it possible to implement both core and distributed networks together?
Yes
No
Which technology ensures files are replicated among grouped servers?
DFS
RAID
NAS
FSD
What component must be added when implementing WDS?
Function
Feature
Which two files are required for deploying OS images?
Install.esd and boot.wim
Install and boot
Install.wim and boot.esd
Install.wim and boot.wim
Group policies can be applied to which of the following?
Computer and user accounts
Computer configuration only
Both computer and user settings
None of the above
Does implementing a distributed network allow full access to data?
True
False
Which tool helps an administrator monitor RAM and processor performance?
Performance Monitor
Event Viewer
WDS
ADDS
What does RODC stand for?
Read-Only Domain Controller
Read-Only Domain Configurator
Read-Only Domain Coordinator
Read-Only Data Controller
