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WorksheetsSystem Administration and Maintenance P1 Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the main responsibility of a System Administrator?
Writing application code
Maintaining and ensuring smooth IT system operations
Designing computer hardware
Creating graphic designs
Which tool is used to manage users, groups, and computers in a Windows Server environment?
Server Manager
PowerShell
Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC)
Task Manager
An operating system primarily acts as a(n):
Application software
Interface between user and hardware
Programming language
Network protocol
Which tool allows SysAdmins to automate tasks such as bulk user creation?
GPO
ADUC
PowerShell
Server Manager
Which tool provides a centralized dashboard to view server health and roles?
PowerShell
Server Manager
ADUC
Webmin
Which of the following is an example of system software?
Microsoft Word
Google Chrome
Adobe Photoshop
Windows OS
Which operating system is open-source and Unix-based?
Windows
macOS
Linux
iOS
Which tool is used for automating configuration across multiple Linux servers?
SSH
Webmin
Ansible
PuTTY
Webmin is best described as a:
Command-line interface
Firewall system
Web-based Linux administration tool
Backup solution
Why is Active Directory important?
It stores files only
It manages users, computers, and permissions
It blocks internet access
It installs operating systems
Which security tool controls network traffic based on defined rules?
SIEM
Antivirus
Firewall
Password Manager
Which tool protects individual devices from malware?
Firewall
Antivirus
SIEM
GPO
What is the main purpose of password managers like Bitwarden?
Monitor servers
Store passwords securely
Detect intrusions
Block applications
SIEM tools such as Splunk are mainly used for:
Software installation
Log analysis and threat detection
User authentication
Backup management
Which platform is Microsoft’s cloud service?
AWS
Azure
GCP
Oracle Cloud
Which cloud platform is provided by Google?
AWS
Azure
GCP
VMware
Why are cloud administration tools important?
They eliminate security risks
They manage cloud resources centrally
They replace system administrators
They slow down systems
Which tool is commonly used for infrastructure automation?
Bitwarden
Terraform
pfSense
Webmin
What is the primary purpose of backup tools?
Improve performance
Protect data from loss
Control user access
Monitor traffic
Which of the following is a backup tool?
Ansible
rsync
GPO
ADUC
A System Administrator ensures system security and availability.
TRUE
FALSE
ADUC is used to monitor CPU and memory usage.
TRUE
FALSE
Group Policy can disable USB ports across an organization.
TRUE
FALSE
PowerShell can perform tasks across multiple computers.
TRUE
FALSE
Linux servers are commonly used in cloud and data centers.
TRUE
FALSE
SSH allows secure remote server management.
TRUE
FALSE
Webmin requires only physical access to the server.
TRUE
FALSE
Ansible is an automation and configuration management tool.
TRUE
FALSE
Active Directory supports login authentication.
TRUE
FALSE
Firewalls allow all network traffic by default.
TRUE
FALSE
Antivirus software detects and removes malicious programs.
TRUE
FALSE
Endpoint security protects devices across a network.
TRUE
FALSE
Password managers use encrypted storage.
TRUE
FALSE
Command interpreter is an OS component allows users to interact using commands or GUI
TRUE
FALSE
Cloud administration tools require on-site server access.
TRUE
FALSE
AWS, Azure, and GCP are cloud platforms.
TRUE
FALSE
Scanner is an example of output devices
TRUE
FALSE
Backup tools are optional for system reliability.
TRUE
FALSE
Veeam and Acronis are backup solutions.
TRUE
FALSE
The first Operating System was created by General Motors in 1965
TRUE
FALSE
A new employee joins the Sales department. Which tool is used to create her user account?
Server Manager
ADUC
Firewall
SIEM
A user complains that multiple programs are slowing down the system. Which OS function is involved?
File management
Process management
Network management
Security management
A Linux server must be fixed remotely. Which tool is most appropriate?
Antivirus
SSH
GPO
Password Manager
You need to install software on multiple Linux servers simultaneously. What tool should you use?
Terminal
SSH
Ansible
Webmin
The security team wants to analyze logs from multiple systems. Which tool should be used?
Antivirus
Firewall
SIEM
Backup Tool
A company wants to prevent unauthorized users from accessing files. Which OS function is responsible?
Memory management
Security management
Job accounting
I/O management
A server crashes and critical data must be restored. Which solution is required?
Firewall
Backup tool
Password Manager
GPO
Why is assigning users to groups better than individual permissions?
It increases workload
It simplifies access management
It removes security
It slows down systems
What is the risk of not applying security policies?
Faster system performance
Increased vulnerabilities
More storage space
Better automation
What is the main risk of not having a backup strategy?
Slower performance
Higher network speed
Permanent data loss
Improved security
