CompTIA Server+ Practice Questions 1-25 : Set 1 Of 4

1. If your server gave no display upon boot up but you hear all the correct sounds for a normal startup, which of the following would you suspect?

Loose monitor connection

Microprocessor

Power Supply

Speaker

If the entire boot up process is normal but there is no display, the obvious conclusion is that the monitor may not be correctly connected to the server.

Explanation

If the entire boot up process is normal but there is no display, the obvious conclusion is that the monitor may not be correctly connected to the server.

2. What is the most likely consequence of a sudden power outage?

Lost data

RAM damage

Monitor damage

Modem damage

Without the backup of a UPS, a sudden outage could cause either a server crash or data loss.

Explanation

Without the backup of a UPS, a sudden outage could cause either a server crash or data loss.

3. Your servers� CPU fan has stopped functioning. What would be the eventual result of this problem?

The server itself may stop functioning in due course.

SMPS will fail.

Hard disk may fail.

Nothing at all.

If the CPU fan fails the CPU may get over heated and may eventually cause the server to stop functioning

Explanation

If the CPU fan fails the CPU may get over heated and may eventually cause the server to stop functioning

4. A server has just been connected to a new UPS. You pull the power plug to test the UPS, both the UPS and the server abruptly shut down. What is the most likely cause for this problem?

The server BIOS was not updated.

The UPS software was not installed.

The serial cable to the server was disconnected.

The UPS battery was not charged.

Before using a UPS for the first time, the UPS battery must be initially charged.

Explanation

Before using a UPS for the first time, the UPS battery must be initially charged.

5. Your Windows based server gives a blue screen upon start up. Which of the following is the correct term for the screen being displayed?

BSOD

MOTD

BS

None of the above

BSOD (Blue Screen Of Death) is the correct term. It is an obvious symptom of server crash.

Explanation

BSOD (Blue Screen Of Death) is the correct term. It is an obvious symptom of server crash.

6. If your server is unable to complete back up in each of the backup schedules, which of the following would you examine?

Examine the back-up logs.

Examine the user's PC

Examine network server for network problems.

Run an anti-virus scan on the PC

It is mandatory for an administrator to checkup backup logs and error logs every daya and make it a part of the daily check list.

Explanation

It is mandatory for an administrator to checkup backup logs and error logs every daya and make it a part of the daily check list.

7. Your server room has become warm all of a sudden. Which of the following must you check?

Power supply fans

Air conditioning

UPS

CPU fan

The only reason for the server room to be warm is that the Air conditioning would have stopped. This can be a serious problem as the server configuration machines do require AC to function without any interruption.

Explanation

The only reason for the server room to be warm is that the Air conditioning would have stopped. This can be a serious problem as the server configuration machines do require AC to function without any interruption.

8. If your server goes dead unexpectedly without any symptoms of failure, what would you suspect

Power supply

CMOS battery

AC socket

None of the above

If the server went dead unexpectedly without any outward symptoms of failure, the first suspect will have to be the power supply.

Explanation

If the server went dead unexpectedly without any outward symptoms of failure, the first suspect will have to be the power supply.

9. Why does a server need to be backed by a UPS in case of power failure?

UPS can generate power.

UPS can power notebook computer.

UPS allows the server to shut down safely.

None of the above.

The UPS, depending on the battery backup it has, will allow the server to be powered on long enough to shut it down safely and avoid data loss.

Explanation

The UPS, depending on the battery backup it has, will allow the server to be powered on long enough to shut it down safely and avoid data loss.

10. You have assigned maintenance task of the server to the backup operator. He is unable to log in to the server. When you log in, you do so successfully. What could the problem be?

Server is down.

Incorrect username and password.

The backup operator may not have access rights to the server.

None of the above.

Since you have established that everything is working fine when you logged in, it is obvious that Sally was using the wrong login credentials.

Explanation

Since you have established that everything is working fine when you logged in, it is obvious that Sally was using the wrong login credentials.

11. You have just configured two new SCSI drives on a system board meant for ATA drives. The drives being recognized after boot up are ATA drives. What is the problem?

The BIOS is not configured to boot from the SCSI drives.

You cannot boot from a SCSI drive.

The Operating System must be updated.

A BIOS firmware update must be applied.

The BIOS configuration for SCSI drives is incorrect. The SCSI device must be configured to be the boot device.

Explanation

The BIOS configuration for SCSI drives is incorrect. The SCSI device must be configured to be the boot device.

12. You are configuring your server to be a backup server for your entire network. This server already has existing SCSI devices. You add a SCSI tape device now. Upon restarting the server you notice that the tape device is not functioning. What is the likely cause of the problem?

Improper termination.

Incorrect adapter.

Improper cabling.

None of the above.

Since the adapter and cable are already existing and functional in the system, the likely cause could be the termination or lack of it.

Explanation

Since the adapter and cable are already existing and functional in the system, the likely cause could be the termination or lack of it.

13. Your server does not connect to the network. You have set right issues with NIC. Which of the following steps must follow next?

Attempt to log in to the server after again observing the NIC light status.

Replace NIC.

Replace NIC driver.

Consider it fixed.

After changing the patch cable, you must log in to server to verify logical connection of the server.

Explanation

After changing the patch cable, you must log in to server to verify logical connection of the server.

14. Which of the following is true?

Single Ended SCSI systems use an unbalanced electrical signal.

Single Ended SCSI systems don't work if the total cable length exceeds 6 meters.

An improper cable insertion is the problem.

The cable length is less than the minimum allowed cable length.

The Single Ended SCSI systems have a distance limitation of 6 m to the cable.

Explanation

The Single Ended SCSI systems have a distance limitation of 6 m to the cable.

15. Why must a Server configuration machine have a good and working fan inside the system cabinet?

Server CPUs are sensitive to heat

Server CPUs get heated up very quickly

Server systems require internal cooling and not external cooling

None of the above

Server CPUs, like all computer processors, generate a significant amount of heat, especially under heavy workloads common in server environments. Without proper cooling, such as a good and working fan inside the system cabinet, the heat could cause the CPU and other components to overheat, leading to thermal throttling (where the CPU slows down to reduce heat output), reduced performance, and even potential hardware failure. Thus, effective internal cooling is crucial to maintain optimal operation and prolong the lifespan of the server.

Explanation

Server CPUs, like all computer processors, generate a significant amount of heat, especially under heavy workloads common in server environments. Without proper cooling, such as a good and working fan inside the system cabinet, the heat could cause the CPU and other components to overheat, leading to thermal throttling (where the CPU slows down to reduce heat output), reduced performance, and even potential hardware failure. Thus, effective internal cooling is crucial to maintain optimal operation and prolong the lifespan of the server.

16. Which of the following is used to terminate a SCSI system?

Capacitor

Resistor

Chip

Transistor

Passive resistors manufactured as a package are used to terminate SCSI drives.

Explanation

Passive resistors manufactured as a package are used to terminate SCSI drives.

17. Your server has a SCSI hard drive. You intend to implement RAID on this server. You wish to add another internal SCSI hard drive, to facilitate the RAID configuration on your server. Where should you connect the second SCSI hard drive?

To a parallel port on the computer

To an open SCSI port on the computer

To a serial port on the host adapter

To an open SCSI port on the first hard drive

In the given scenario, the second SCSI hard drive can be connected to any open SCSI port on the computer.

Explanation

In the given scenario, the second SCSI hard drive can be connected to any open SCSI port on the computer.

18. What is the main difference between an ATA/33 and ATA/66 cable?

Cable color

Twists in cables

Prong layout

Cable pin out

Number of wires

The ATA66/100 cables have 80 wires but still retain the standard 40 pin connector to allow the drives to be backwards compatible with older computers that use ATA/33 or slower.

Explanation

The ATA66/100 cables have 80 wires but still retain the standard 40 pin connector to allow the drives to be backwards compatible with older computers that use ATA/33 or slower.

19. You install a SCSI 2 Ultra host adapter with 4 drives. After you bring up the system you notice that only 2 drives are detected. What is the likely cause for this problem?

SCSI ID assignment is incorrect

Two drives have failed.

The host adapter is faulty.

Termination is improper.

It is mandatory that the SCSI ID assigned to each drive must be unique. If termination or host adapter were the problem, none of the drives would have functioned.

Explanation

It is mandatory that the SCSI ID assigned to each drive must be unique. If termination or host adapter were the problem, none of the drives would have functioned.

20. Your Windows 2000 Server computer uses a non-Plug and Play ISA modem configured to use IRQ 5. You add a PCI modem and restart the computer. Device Manager reports an IRQ conflict between the two modems. Both modem are trying to use IRQ 5. How will you resolve this?

Use Device Manager to change the IRQ for the original modem to IRQ 9.

Use Device Manager to change the IRQ for the original modem to IRQ 10.

Edit the CMOS settings on the computer to reserve IRQ 5 for non-Plug and Play devices.

Edit the CMOS settings on the computer to reserve IRQ 10 for non-Plug and Play devices.

If your system contains non-Plug and Play ISA devices, set your system BIOS to reserve all IRQs currently in use by non-Plug and Play ISA devices. Failure to do so will cause problems.

Explanation

If your system contains non-Plug and Play ISA devices, set your system BIOS to reserve all IRQs currently in use by non-Plug and Play ISA devices. Failure to do so will cause problems.

21. You have just upgraded the RAID subsystem on your server with better SCSI drives. Upon powering on the server, you notice that the SCSI drives seem to be totally dead. You were sure the drives have been QC approved. What could the problem be?

Bad data cable

Incorrect jumper setting on drive

Loose power connector

Virus

Either the power connector is not secured or not connected at all.

Explanation

Either the power connector is not secured or not connected at all.