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WorksheetsAD Revision
Total questions: 114
Worksheet time: 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the primary role of a server in computing environments?
a)
Running only games
b)
Replacing client computers
c)
Acting as a firewall
d)
Facilitating communication, data storage, and resource sharing
2.
Which of the following is NOT typically a role of a server?
a)
Serving only one client exclusively
b)
Performing computation
c)
Serving multiple clients
d)
Sharing data
3.
A single client can:
a)
Never connect to a server
b)
Use multiple servers simultaneously
c)
Only use one server
d)
Replace servers
4.
Which server hosts and delivers web pages to users?
a)
Web server
b)
DNS server
c)
File server
d)
DHCP server
5.
Which server sends, receives, and stores email messages?
a)
File server
b)
Email server
c)
DNS server
d)
Web server
6.
Which server facilitates efficient network configuration?
a)
DHCP server
b)
Database server
c)
Proxy server
d)
File server
7.
Which server enables organized data storage and retrieval?
a)
File server
b)
Database server
c)
Web server
d)
DNS server
8.
Which server provides centralized file storage and access?
a)
DNS server
b)
File server
c)
Gaming server
d)
Email server
9.
Which server translates domain names into IP addresses?
a)
Email server
b)
File server
c)
DNS server
d)
Web server
10.
Which of the following is an example of an additional server type not covered in the core list?
a)
All of the above
b)
Proxy server
c)
Application server
d)
Printer server
11.
Which server type is designed to host multiplayer online games?
a)
Gaming server
b)
Web server
c)
Proxy server
d)
File server
12.
Which of the following is a function of gaming servers?
a)
Player authentication
b)
All of the above
c)
Real-time communication
d)
Hosting multiplayer games
13.
Why do players often choose specific gaming servers?
a)
DNS translation
b)
Operating system
c)
File storage capabilities
d)
Server rules and community
14.
What is a Windows client in a client-server model?
a)
A router managing traffic
b)
A device running Microsoft Windows that requests services
c)
A server dedicated to Windows updates
d)
A Linux-based server
15.
In most cases, where is Windows Server used?
a)
Personal laptops
b)
Home PCs
c)
Business settings
d)
Gaming setups
16.
Why are servers designed to run constantly?
a)
To avoid electricity downtime
b)
To play games at night
c)
To provide continuous resources to clients
d)
To replace desktops
17.
The choice of server type depends on:
a)
Purpose, scalability, and IT architecture
b)
Number of keyboards
c)
Operating system color scheme
d)
Screen resolution
18.
Which Microsoft feature serves as a centralized repository for network resources?
a)
DNS
b)
Active Directory
c)
DHCP
d)
File Explorer
19.
Which of the following are examples of servers?
a)
Web, Email, DHCP
b)
Database, File, DNS
c)
Gaming, Proxy, Application
d)
All of the above
20.
What service does a DHCP server provide to clients?
a)
Storing files
b)
Hosting websites
c)
Assigning IP addresses dynamically
d)
Managing databases
21.
Which server type is crucial for browsing websites?
a)
DHCP server
b)
DNS server
c)
Email server
d)
Gaming server
22.
Which server type allows access to shared files?
a)
File server
b)
Proxy server
c)
DHCP server
d)
Web server
23.
Which server type is primarily responsible for storing structured data?
a)
Database server
b)
File server
c)
Email server
d)
DNS server
24.
Which server type is designed to enhance security and prevent cheating in games?
a)
File server
b)
DHCP server
c)
Proxy server
d)
Gaming server
25.
Active Directory helps manage:
a)
Printers
b)
User accounts
c)
All of the above
d)
Computers
26.
Which type of server might an organization use for centralizing document access?
a)
DHCP server
b)
DNS server
c)
Gaming server
d)
File server
27.
Which type of server handles sending and receiving corporate communications?
a)
DHCP server
b)
DNS server
c)
Email server
d)
Gaming server
28.
Which role of Windows Server is essential for scalability and efficiency in business?
a)
File sharing only
b)
Active Directory roles
c)
DNS only
d)
None of the above
29.
Which server translates human-readable names to machine-readable IPs?
a)
Proxy server
b)
DHCP server
c)
Email server
d)
DNS server
30.
What kind of machine are servers typically compared to?
a)
Lightweight desktops
b)
Laptops
c)
Extremely powerful machines designed to run constantly
d)
Mobile devices
31.
Which is NOT a core function of Active Directory?
a)
Storing resource info
b)
Managing printers
c)
Translating IP addresses
d)
Managing user accounts
32.
Which server type may provide IP addresses automatically?
a)
Proxy server
b)
Gaming server
c)
File server
d)
DHCP server
33.
What is the difference between a client and a server in client-server architecture?
a)
Servers request services, clients provide them
b)
Clients request services, servers provide them
c)
Both clients and servers only store data
d)
They are identical roles
34.
Which type of server helps with email communication across networks?
a)
Database server
b)
File server
c)
Proxy server
d)
Email server
35.
Which type of server helps businesses host applications centrally?
a)
DHCP server
b)
Application server
c)
Gaming server
d)
Web server
36.
Which of the following is an example of a non-core server type?
a)
Web server
b)
DNS server
c)
Printer server
d)
Email server
37.
Which feature of gaming servers allows real-time communication?
a)
DNS translation
b)
Chat and messaging tools
c)
File storage
d)
Port assignment
38.
Which role of Windows Server supports both scalability and secure IT environments?
a)
Active Directory roles
b)
Printer queues
c)
Game hosting
d)
DNS only
39.
What is the main purpose of user authentication?
a)
To improve processor speed
b)
To verify identity and prevent unauthorized access
c)
To simplify file storage
d)
To reduce bandwidth
40.
Which factor is NOT usually part of authentication mechanisms?
a)
Identification factors
b)
Credentials
c)
Passwords
d)
Screen resolution
41.
A workgroup is best described as:
a)
A centralized network with Active Directory
b)
A peer-to-peer network with decentralized authentication
c)
A collection of servers under one domain
d)
A group of users with the same password
42.
Where are workgroups most commonly used?
a)
Global corporations
b)
Small offices or home networks
c)
Large enterprises
d)
Data centers
43.
Which of the following is a characteristic of workgroups?
a)
Centralized management
b)
Limited scalability
c)
Use of Active Directory
d)
Global consistency
44.
A standalone server primarily manages:
a)
Application licensing
b)
Only email services
c)
Local user authentication
d)
Domain-wide authentication
45.
Which environment is a standalone server most suitable for?
a)
High-frequency trading
b)
Cloud environments only
c)
Smaller environments or specific tasks
d)
Global enterprises
46.
What is the main feature of a domain configuration?
a)
Centralized management with Active Directory
b)
No authentication required
c)
Peer-to-peer authentication
d)
Only file sharing
47.
What manages authentication in a domain?
a)
Routers
b)
Workstations
c)
Domain controllers
d)
Printers
48.
Which of the following is a key benefit of domains?
a)
Local user accounts
b)
Scalability and consistent policies
c)
No security requirements
d)
Decentralization
49.
What does Active Directory store and manage?
a)
Network resources like users, computers, and printers
b)
Internet search results
c)
Gaming profiles
d)
Password hashes only
50.
What is a domain tree?
a)
A network switch map
b)
A visualization of workgroup peers
c)
A hierarchical collection of related domains in Active Directory
d)
A list of users in a group
51.
What is a domain forest?
a)
A set of standalone servers
b)
A collection of domain trees forming a unified unit
c)
A backup server
d)
A group of files
52.
Which structure organizes entities into levels of authority and responsibility?
a)
Network topology
b)
Peer-to-peer
c)
Mesh design
d)
Hierarchical structure
53.
What role does Windows Server provide for administrators?
a)
Centralized management of accounts, policies, and resources
b)
Gaming support
c)
Peer-to-peer file sharing
d)
Randomized access
54.
Which Windows Server version first included Active Directory?
a)
Windows Server 2019
b)
Windows 2000 Server
c)
Windows NT 3.1
d)
Windows XP Server
55.
Which Windows Server edition is designed for small businesses?
a)
Essential
b)
Standard
c)
Datacenter
d)
Hyper-V
56.
Which Windows Server edition is ideal for medium-sized enterprises?
a)
Hyper-V
b)
Essential
c)
Standard
d)
Datacenter
57.
Which Windows Server edition is tailored for large enterprises and data centers?
a)
Datacenter
b)
Essential
c)
Pro
d)
Standard
58.
What feature allows creation and management of virtual machines on Windows servers?
a)
DHCP
b)
Active Directory
c)
Hyper-V
d)
DNS
59.
Which Windows Server mode has no GUI and reduces attack surface?
a)
Desktop Experience mode
b)
Server Core mode
c)
Standalone mode
d)
Domain mode
60.
Which Windows Server mode provides a full graphical interface?
a)
Desktop Experience mode
b)
Proxy mode
c)
Server Core mode
d)
Hyper-V mode
61.
Which management tools are typically used for Server Core?
a)
File Explorer
b)
Google Docs
c)
PowerShell or RSAT tools
d)
DNS only
62.
Which mode resembles the familiar Windows desktop with Start Menu and Taskbar?
a)
Standalone mode
b)
Server Core mode
c)
Proxy mode
d)
Desktop Experience mode
63.
Which feature is exclusive to Windows Server 2019 Datacenter edition?
a)
Active Directory
b)
DHCP
c)
Network Controller
d)
Hyper-V
64.
What does the Network Controller feature manage?
a)
Internet browsing
b)
Gaming connections
c)
User authentication
d)
Network configuration and operations
65.
Why is centralized management important in Windows Server?
a)
It decentralizes authentication
b)
It allows peer-to-peer connections
c)
It replaces workgroups
d)
It simplifies IT tasks and ensures consistency
66.
Which type of server environment reduces overhead and resource usage?
a)
Gaming servers
b)
GUI-heavy servers
c)
DNS servers
d)
Server Core installations
67.
Which server mode is best when administrators need direct interaction with a GUI?
a)
Minimal overhead mode
b)
Desktop Experience mode
c)
Proxy mode
d)
Server Core mode
68.
Which Windows OS introduced DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy along with Active Directory?
a)
Windows NT 3.1 Advanced Server
b)
Windows Server 2019
c)
Windows 2000 Server
d)
Windows XP
69.
What type of structure should be used to design organizational hierarchies in an academy?
a)
Cloud map
b)
Randomized list
c)
Peer-to-peer design
d)
Hierarchical structure
70.
In a domain environment, policies and rules are defined by:
a)
Routers
b)
Printers
c)
Users
d)
Administrators
71.
What is the main difference between workgroups and domains?
a)
Workgroups use Active Directory, domains do not
b)
Workgroups are decentralized, domains have centralized management
c)
Workgroups have centralized authentication, domains are peer-to-peer
d)
Domains are only for gaming
72.
Which edition of Windows Server is the most comprehensive?
a)
Essential
b)
Standard
c)
Professional
d)
Datacenter
73.
Which edition of Windows Server is best for small businesses?
a)
Standard
b)
Essential
c)
Hyper-V
d)
Datacenter
74.
Which edition of Windows Server includes all enterprise-scale features?
a)
Datacenter
b)
Minimal
c)
Essential
d)
Standard
75.
Which mode minimizes overhead and improves security by removing GUI?
a)
Domain mode
b)
Server Core mode
c)
Proxy mode
d)
Desktop Experience mode
76.
Which mode provides a Windows-like GUI for ease of administration?
a)
Proxy mode
b)
Server Core mode
c)
Essential mode
d)
Desktop Experience mode
77.
Which protocol does PING use to test connectivity?
a)
ICMP
b)
ARP
c)
UDP
d)
TCP
78.
What does a successful ping test indicate?
a)
The server is fully secure
b)
The device is reachable and responsive
c)
DNS is working
d)
The firewall is disabled
79.
Which traffic type may need to be allowed through the firewall for PING to work?
a)
ICMP
b)
DHCP
c)
HTTP
d)
DNS
80.
What is the default behavior of most firewalls?
a)
Only allow web browsing
b)
Block ICMP only
c)
Deny all inbound/outbound traffic unless rules exist
d)
Allow all traffic
81.
Which Windows feature is used to create custom firewall rules?
a)
Group Policy Editor
b)
DNS Manager
c)
Server Manager
d)
Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
82.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for using a local firewall?
a)
Compliance requirements
b)
Protection against exploits
c)
Defense against malware
d)
Increasing processor speed
83.
What is Server Manager in Windows Server 2019?
a)
A DNS service
b)
A file-sharing service
c)
A server management console
d)
A database tool
84.
Which menu in Server Manager is used to add or remove roles?
a)
View
b)
Tools
c)
Manage
d)
File
85.
Which menu in Server Manager provides access to troubleshooting tools?
a)
View
b)
Tools
c)
Manage
d)
Roles
86.
What happens when you click on a server role in Server Manager?
a)
It opens Windows Explorer
b)
It disables the role
c)
It puts Server Manager into role management mode
d)
It launches DNS settings
87.
Active Directory is a service developed by:
a)
Microsoft
b)
Cisco
c)
Google
d)
Apple
88.
What is the main purpose of Active Directory?
a)
Gaming server support
b)
Centralized management of network resources
c)
File encryption
d)
Internet browsing
89.
Which of the following are network resources stored in AD?
a)
All of the above
b)
Printers
c)
User accounts and computers
d)
Organizational units
90.
Which server stores and manages a copy of the Active Directory database?
a)
Domain controller
b)
DHCP server
c)
File server
d)
DNS server
91.
What is a “Site” in Active Directory?
a)
A shared folder
b)
A physical location or network segment with domain controllers
c)
A user group
d)
A DNS record
92.
What is an Organizational Unit (OU)?
a)
A container for organizing objects in a domain
b)
A type of printer
c)
A DNS alias
d)
A security patch
93.
What is a Domain in Active Directory?
a)
A single user account
b)
A proxy server
c)
A logical grouping of network resources with shared policies
d)
A physical network cable
94.
What is a Domain Tree?
a)
A routing map
b)
A printer configuration
c)
A hierarchical arrangement of domains in AD
d)
A list of workstations
95.
What is a Forest in AD?
a)
A group of users in a domain
b)
A backup database
c)
A firewall configuration
d)
A collection of trees with a common schema and trust relationships
96.
What does a Global Catalog server contain?
a)
Only DNS entries
b)
All objects in a single domain only
c)
Password hashes only
d)
Partial replica of all objects in the entire forest
97.
Which object type in AD represents an individual needing access?
a)
Contact
b)
Printer
c)
Group
d)
User
98.
Which AD object represents a workstation or server?
a)
Group
b)
Computer
c)
OU
d)
User
99.
Which AD object stores contact info without login credentials?
a)
User
b)
Computer
c)
Contact
d)
Printer
100.
Which AD object can contain users, computers, and other groups?
a)
OU
b)
Group
c)
Forest
d)
Domain
101.
Which AD object points to a shared folder location?
a)
Computer
b)
User
c)
Shared folder object
d)
Group
102.
Which tool allows managing AD objects with a GUI and PowerShell integration?
a)
ADUC
b)
ADAC
c)
Server Manager
d)
Group Policy Editor
103.
Which AD tool is used mainly for managing user accounts, groups, and OUs?
a)
ADUC
b)
PowerShell
c)
ADAC
d)
Firewall console
104.
Which feature of ADAC enables restoring deleted objects?
a)
Domain Controller caching
b)
Global Catalog
c)
Recycle Bin
d)
Replication
105.
What is the purpose of functional levels in AD?
a)
To disable firewalls
b)
To assign passwords
c)
To run scripts
d)
To determine which advanced features are available
106.
Which utility in Server Manager lists all installed server roles?
a)
DNS Manager
b)
Active Directory node
c)
Firewall rules
d)
All Servers node
107.
Which Windows feature authenticates users within a domain?
a)
DNS
b)
DHCP
c)
Domain controllers running AD DS
d)
File Explorer
108.
Which AD component replicates directory data across domains?
a)
DNS
b)
Firewall
c)
Printers
d)
Domain controllers
109.
What is the hierarchical structure used by AD to organize resources?
a)
Mesh
b)
Hierarchy of domains, trees, and forests
c)
Ring topology
d)
Flat network
110.
Which AD service lets administrators reset passwords and manage accounts?
a)
Local Firewall
b)
ADAC
c)
DHCP
d)
DNS
111.
Which AD tool can be accessed from Server Manager → Tools menu?
a)
Active Directory Users and Computers
b)
DNS Manager
c)
Firewall with Advanced Security
d)
File Explorer
112.
What must exist for OUs and domains to enforce policies?
a)
Antivirus
b)
Firewalls
c)
Group policies
d)
Printers
113.
What is the main difference between ADAC and ADUC?
a)
ADUC manages printers only
b)
ADAC integrates with PowerShell; ADUC is traditional GUI
c)
ADUC is command-line only
d)
ADAC works only on Linux
114.
Which component allows management of objects across multiple domain controllers?
a)
Firewall
b)
DHCP
c)
ADAC
d)
DNS
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