CompTIA Server+ Practice Exam - 1
Full length Comptia Server+ Practice Exam. Take this exam like the real exam (towards the end of your preparation) to see if you are completly prepared for the real exam. This FREE online Server+ practice test will help you pass by familiarizing you with the material and the ensuring that you know the structure of the Server+ test. Time yourself to 90 minutes to get a feel of the pressures of the real exam. The practice test is designed to reflect the final exam.
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You have purchased application software that is meant to run on Windows Server 2003. You have 2 servers of Windows Server 2003 running in your network. After installing the said software on the first server as per instructions, it crashes. Which of the following steps have you skipped in the process of installation?
- A.
You have not read the installation manual for the software correctly.
- B.
You have failed to use the correct switches along with the executable file used for installation.
- C.
You have not checked for the required hardware resources
- D.
You may have forgotten to re-apply the service pack.
Correct Answer
D. You may have forgotten to re-apply the service pack.Explanation
After every installation and configuration on a network operating system, it is very essential to re-apply the service pack or upgrade it according to requirements. Since the question statements is already saying that the installation has been carried out �as per instructions�, choices A and B are incorrect. If the hardware requirement is not met, you will be notified by the software during the process of installation itself. Hence choice C is also incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following is a basic requirement for configuring a Windows-based RAS service?
- A.
Windows NT 4.0
- B.
Windows 2000 server
- C.
Windows 2000 Advanced server
- D.
Windows Server 2003
Correct Answer
A. Windows NT 4.0Explanation
The basic requirement can be met using Windows NT 4.0 Server itself. Although, the RAS service, does not get shipped along with the Operating System CD, as it does with the higher versions.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following is a fault tolerant measure for a server?
- A.
FDDI dual ring
- B.
RAID
- C.
Cluster
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. ClusterExplanation
FDDI is a fault tolerant measure for a network segment. RAID is an online fault tolerance for data storage device. Cluster service helps to host a group of servers on the network. If one of the servers in the cluster fails, another will be taking over to ensure that the network users remain transparent and unaffected by the failure of the server to which they were connected.Rate this question:
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- 4.
If you were hosting an application on your web server that allows internet users to communicate with it and also ensures that the data transfer between the client end and the server end is very reliable, which of the following protocols would you choose for transport layer communication?
- A.
TCP
- B.
UDP
- C.
IP
- D.
ICMP
Correct Answer
A. TCPExplanation
IP and ICMP are not transport layer protocols. UDP is not a protocol that can be used for reliable communication unless reliability is inbuilt to the application itself. TCP is the protocol for the said application.Rate this question:
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- 5.
You are setting up a Windows 2000 network. Your network is split between the different training departments on a campus. Each training department prefers to be on a separate subnet. There are three such departments. You have a single domain controller catering to these departments, although, there will be resource servers placed independently in each. Your finance department has rejected your request for purchase of a router. Which of the following will allow you to go ahead with implementing this LAN?
- A.
Convince your finance department to at least sanction a SOHO router.
- B.
Tell each department that it is impossible to allow them the use of individual subnet as there will be no router.
- C.
Use a switch instead of a router.
- D.
Set up each resource server running on Windows 2000, that will be set up in each department to act as a router.
Correct Answer
D. Set up each resource server running on Windows 2000, that will be set up in each department to act as a router.Explanation
Windows 2000 Server has a RRAS service that is a combination of a router and a RAS. This service can be made use of to make each resource server to behave as a router.Rate this question:
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- 6.
DNS, FTP, SNMP, SMTP, and TELNET are all IP based services that cannot be supported on Windows 2000. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
All IP based services mentioned above can be hosted on the Windows 2000 server.Rate this question:
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- 7.
You notice that the domain�s file servers are all fast using up the available disk space. You are sure that the network usage for disk space is not very high. You wish to use the defragment option manually to be sure that the Defragmentation is satisfactory. Which of the following must you choose?
- A.
Right click My Computer, click Properties, and then, on the Tools tab, click Optimize now.
- B.
Right click My Computer, click Properties, and then, on the Tools tab, click Defragment Now.
- C.
He could not as windows 2000 does not have manual defrag option.
- D.
In the run box he could type defrag.exe d:
Correct Answer
B. Right click My Computer, click Properties, and then, on the Tools tab, click Defragment Now.Explanation
The correct answer is "Right click My Computer, click Properties, and then, on the Tools tab, click Defragment Now." This option allows the user to manually initiate the defragmentation process on the file servers to ensure that the defragmentation is satisfactory.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following services can be supported on a Web server?
- A.
NNTP
- B.
SMTP
- C.
HTTP
- D.
TFTP
- E.
SNMP
Correct Answer(s)
A. NNTP
B. SMTP
C. HTTPExplanation
The Web server allows NNTP, HTTP, FTP, WWW, SMTP and IRC services only.Rate this question:
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- 9.
If you are setting up RAS (Remote Access Service) for a multi-platform network and do not know the data communication protocols in use, which of the following protocols would be a suitable choice?
- A.
PPP
- B.
SLIP
- C.
POTS
- D.
TCP/IP
Correct Answer
A. PPPExplanation
PPP is capable of building end-to-end connections for each specific protocol that can be encapsulated for that session.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Of the following protocols would be more appropriate to secure communication on an IP based network?
- A.
SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
- B.
IPSec
- C.
L2TP
- D.
Kerberos
Correct Answer(s)
A. SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
B. IPSecExplanation
Both IPSec as well as SSL can be used for this purpose, depending on the specific scenario. L2TP is a tunneling protocol and is not relevant here. Kerberos cannot be used for IP based network.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following would you use to secure communication between a Windows 2000 client and a Windows 2000 server on your network?
- A.
SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
- B.
IPSec
- C.
L2TP
- D.
Kerberos
Correct Answer(s)
B. IPSec
D. KerberosExplanation
You may use either IPSec or Kerberos here. Although, IPSec would be more flexible when expanding your network rather than Kerberos.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Windows 2000 cannot function without DNS. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
DNS Server is mandatory only when using ADS infrastructure, which is not specified in the question statement. For any other scenario. Windows 2000 can still make use of broadcast or WINS for name resolution.Rate this question:
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- 13.
If you were planning to host a web server on a Windows based resource server for intranet purpose, which of the following would be a more appropriate choice?
- A.
IAS
- B.
IIS
- C.
Apache
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. IISExplanation
IIS (Internet Information Service) is the most appropriate choice to host a Web server on a Windows based resource server. IAS (Internet Authentication Service) is not meant for Web Services. Apache is a good choice if the Operating System platform was Unix based.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which of the following is an appropriate requirement for a Server that is intended to be a DNS server?
- A.
DNS service must be running.
- B.
IP address assigned must be static.
- C.
There must be at least 2 IP addresses on the server. 1 for Primary and Secondary DNS each.
- D.
IP address assigned can be either form the DHCP or can be static
Correct Answer(s)
A. DNS service must be running.
B. IP address assigned must be static.Explanation
All critical Network Service must be running on Servers that are assigned Static IP address to avoid confusion. The DNS service must be running for a resource server to be recognized as a DNS server. Only one IP address is required.Rate this question:
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- 15.
You have configured a resource server �RouteServ� as a router and it will be connecting two networks Network A and Network B. Which of the following will be applicable to it?
- A.
It will have two interfaces
- B.
It will have four interfaces
- C.
It will be assigned Static IP addresses
- D.
It must be configured with one default gateway each for each interface.
- E.
It will require just one default gateway.
Correct Answer(s)
A. It will have two interfaces
C. It will be assigned Static IP addresses
D. It must be configured with one default gateway each for each interface.Explanation
A resource server that is configured as a router, and connects two networks, will require two interfaces and one default gateway for each interface. Otherwise it will be unable to route packets between the two networks. It is mandatory to assign static IP addresses in this case.Rate this question:
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- 16.
The DNS server uses broadcast method first to determine IP to Host resolution. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The DNS service will first refer its cache, then the database and so on to perform resolution. Broadcast is employed only when the DNS service fails to fulfill the resolution.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Your manager has just asked you to set filtering only on interesting packets for your FTP server. You choose the FTP server and select port 20 and complete the configuration successfully. Is your FTP connection fully safe now?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
To fully secure your FTP service, you need to set filtering on port numbers 20 as well as 21. Leaving any one port out would mean a server that is not secure at all.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Ultra Wide SCSI supports 32-bit bus. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
SCSI Type Transfer speed Bus
SCSI-1 5MBPS 8 bit bus
Fast Wide SCSI 2 20MBPS 16 bit bus
Ultra Wide SCSI 3 40MBPS 16 bit busRate this question:
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- 19.
Disk mirroring is an ideal fault tolerance for a system partition. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A system partition on the server should not be mirrored as it will slow down the performance on the server.Rate this question:
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- 20.
With a Fabric switched fiber channel network, where the F-Port is located?
- A.
F-Port is usually at the termination end.
- B.
F-Port is usually located at the Fabric Switch side
- C.
F-Port is located at the Hub of an arbitrated loop.
- D.
F-Port can defined at any point in a Switched Fabric fiber channel.
Correct Answer
B. F-Port is usually located at the Fabric Switch sideExplanation
In a Fabric switched fiber channel network, the F-Port is usually located at the Fabric Switch side. This means that the F-Port is typically found on the switch itself, rather than at the termination end or at the hub of an arbitrated loop. The F-Port is responsible for connecting the switch to other devices in the network, allowing for communication and data transfer between them.Rate this question:
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- 21.
An IDE based RAID system is more fault tolerant than a SCSI based RAID. T/F ?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
IDE supports maximum of 4 devices where as SCSI supports 7 devices. As for fault tolerance SCSI is more reliable than IDE.Rate this question:
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- 22.
SCSI controller supports bus mastering. T/F ?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Bus Mastering is a feature supported by some bus architectures that enables a controller connected to the bus to communicate directly with other devices on the bus without going through the CPU. Most modern bus architectures, including PCI, support bus mastering because it improves performance.Rate this question:
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- 23.
What is the bus width of EISA bus?
- A.
8-bit
- B.
16-bit
- C.
32-bit
- D.
64-bit
Correct Answer
C. 32-bitExplanation
ISA supports 8-bits, EISA supports 16-bits and PCI supports 32-bits.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Which of the following commands can shut down a Novell NetWare Server?
- A.
Down
- B.
Exit
- C.
Shut
- D.
Shutdown
Correct Answer
A. DownExplanation
Typing the �down� command at the console will shut down the Netware server.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Which of the following describes differential backup?
- A.
A differential backup backs up all the information on the disk to an offline device such as tape.
- B.
A differential backup backs up only the information that is added since previous differential backup.
- C.
A differential backup backs up only the information that is added since last full backup.
- D.
A differential backup backs up only the information that is added since last incremental backup.
Correct Answer
C. A differential backup backs up only the information that is added since last full backup.Explanation
As the name suggests the differential backup will backup the difference since last backup. Its reference will be the last full backup.Rate this question:
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- 26.
It is sufficient to install antivirus on a network, on servers and systems exposed to internet. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
All systems in a network, inclusive of servers and clients irrespective of whether they are exposed to Internet or not need to be safe guarded with the antivirus. One needs to use Anti virus package to prevent viruses. Other options such as Firewall may be able to prevent hacking but, viruses can still go through!Rate this question:
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- 27.
It is mandatory to have a Primary DNS server as well as Secondary DNS server on a network, if you wish to have fault tolerance for DNS resolution. T/F ?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A Secondary DNS server is meant to take over DNS resolution for requesting clients, whenever the Primary DNS server is unable to do so. Hence this is a basic necessity for ensuring fault tolerance for DNS resolution on a network.Rate this question:
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- 28.
If you have configured a mail server on one of your resource servers, which of the following protocol is mandatory for your mail server to push mails through the mail gateway?
- A.
Exchange Service
- B.
SMTP service
- C.
IIS service
- D.
SMTP
Correct Answer
D. SMTPExplanation
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is responsible for enabling a mail server to push the mails through the mail gateway, to enable them reach the destinations they were intended for.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Which of the following would be verified during the installation planning phase?
- A.
Power source
- B.
UPS capacity
- C.
User Access permissions
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer(s)
A. Power source
B. UPS capacityExplanation
User access permissions are a part of resource availability planning and not installation planning.Rate this question:
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- 30.
You plan to install a new Hardware level RAID. You have updated the system BIOS accordingly. The said RAID is the current state of art configuration. After installation on your server, it still fails to get recognized. What do you need to verify now?
- A.
Check the Service pack version.
- B.
Check the available memory.
- C.
Check the IRQs assigned and available.
- D.
Check if the appropriate driver is installed.
Correct Answer
C. Check the IRQs assigned and available.Explanation
Since the question states that the firmware is on the system is updated and the RAID itself is of the current state of art technology, the driver installation is not a problem. It must be recognized automatically. Available memory and service pack are irrelevant options here. The problem evidently is with the IRQ assignment itself.Rate this question:
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- 31.
Hardware RAID is expensive where as Software RAID is poor in performance. T/F ?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Hardware level RAID gives far better performance than a software level RAID. Hardware level RAID is far more expensive than software level RAID.Rate this question:
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- 32.
The Ultra2 Wide SCSI can provide 80 MB/sec transfer rate. T/F ?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The combination of Ultra2 Wide controller and drive is meant for situations that demand improved performance and excellent transfer rate. 80 MB/sec is definitely within the support capability of Ultra2 Wide SCSI.Rate this question:
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- 33.
You have just cleaned and serviced your DAT drive as a part of preventive maintenance plan. You assign it to the backup operator for the daily backup process. The backup operator complains that the backup is not happening as usual. What would you suggest to him?
- A.
To reschedule the backup for later as the network could be congested.
- B.
That he re-install the backup device.
- C.
That he replace the backup tapes.
- D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
C. That he replace the backup tapes.Explanation
Since the backup device has just been serviced, the only logical reason for backup to fail could be the backup tape itself.Rate this question:
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You suspect that the network server could not be receiving updates as per schedule. Which of the following would you check to confirm your doubts?
- A.
The system registry.
- B.
The configuration files for the server.
- C.
Error logs that have been configured on the server.
- D.
Boot log of the server.
Correct Answer
C. Error logs that have been configured on the server.Explanation
The system registry is incorrect as the operating system has not been mentioned. The configuration files will only hold the configuration information and the boot log file will only contain the status messages logged during boot up. The correct answer is error log files.Rate this question:
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If you were a administering a Windows 2000 system, where would you look for errors relating to access permissions?
- A.
Event viewer � Application log.
- B.
Event viewer � System log.
- C.
Event viewer � Security log.
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Event viewer � Security log.Explanation
The event viewer is an interface application that allows reading of log files relating to the Operating system. The resource access and user permission related error messages and status messages is always logged into the security log.Rate this question:
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- 36.
Which of the following cannot be used as a fault tolerant measure?
- A.
RAID 0
- B.
RAID 1
- C.
RAID 3
- D.
RAID 5
Correct Answer
A. RAID 0Explanation
RAID 0 is not a fault tolerant measure in the software level RAID.Rate this question:
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- 37.
If you were to implement Cluster service between two servers, at least one of the server can still be accessed even if the Data Center lost complete power. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This question cannot be analyzed unless we know that he Data Center has fault tolerance for power failure too. If the answer is No, then the moment the Data Center loses power, both the servers in the 2-node cluster will be inaccessible.Rate this question:
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- 38.
When using a 1-bit wide SCSI drive, which of the following drives will be a bootable drive?
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
15
- D.
16
Correct Answer
A. 0Explanation
When using 16-bit wide SCSI there will be 16 devices that can be connected possibly. 0-15. There is no device that will have Id 16. The bootable drive will be the one with Id 0.Rate this question:
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- 39.
Which of the following is not the correct way of terminating SCSI devices?
- A.
On both ends
- B.
On one end at least
- C.
On one of the devices in between
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer(s)
B. On one end at least
C. On one of the devices in betweenExplanation
The SCSI device needs to be terminated on both ends for proper functioning. If terminated on one end, it will lead to intermittent problems. SCSI devices should never be terminated on any of the in between devices.Rate this question:
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- 40.
You wish to improve the performance of data transaction on the network without bothering about data redundancy. Which of the following RAID levels is apt for this situation?
- A.
RAID 0
- B.
RAID 1
- C.
RAID 3
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. RAID 0Explanation
RAID 0 is the software level RAID that enhance Read/Write performance without providing fault tolerance.Rate this question:
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- 41.
Which of the following statements about clustering is true? Choose two.
- A.
Improves network availability
- B.
Improves network scalabiltiy
- C.
Reduces steps int troubleshooting
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer(s)
A. Improves network availability
B. Improves network scalabiltiyExplanation
Implementation of cluster service improves network availability and allows for scalability. It does not relate to troubleshooting procedures in any way.Rate this question:
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- 42.
Intel Xeon processor can access physical memory of maximum 64 MB. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Intel Xeon processor can access maximum of 64 GB of physical memory.Rate this question:
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- 43.
Which of the following tape backup methods alter the archive attribute? (Choose two.)
- A.
Differential
- B.
Sequential
- C.
Full
- D.
Incremental
Correct Answer(s)
C. Full
D. IncrementalExplanation
A full backup backs up as well as an incremental backup backs up can affect the archive attribute.
Incorrect Answers
A, B
Differential backup as well as the sequential backup does not affect the archive attribute.Rate this question:
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- 44.
You have just upgraded you Server computer�s motherboard by adding an additional CPU as per instructions. You power On the server and observe that the second CPU is not recognized at all. What could be the possible cause for this?
- A.
The second CPU is faulty
- B.
The motherboard BIOS may not support the second CPU
- C.
The CPU driver needs to be installed
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. The motherboard BIOS may not support the second CPUExplanation
The CPU that has been added may not function if faulty but it will detected for during POST. The only reason why it would not be detected is that the BIOS may not be supporting it. It is also necessary to ensure that the BIOS be upgraded if necessary.Rate this question:
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- 45.
What should you use to inhibit the spread of viruses on your peer-to-peer network?
- A.
Firewall
- B.
Scandisk utility
- C.
Antivirus suite
- D.
Antivirus software on each computer.
Correct Answer
D. Antivirus software on each computer.Explanation
It is mandatory to use a antivirus software on each workstation.
Incorrect Answers
A. A firewall stops traffic at port and protocol level.
B. The scandisk utility is used to diagnose and fix hard disk problems.
C. An antivirus suite is more relevant to huge client/server networks.Rate this question:
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You have decided to provide for AFT (Adapter Fault Tolerance) on your network. Your router has just one port free where as you have hundreds of clients on your network. Will it be possible to implement the said fault tolerance in your network?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
AFT requires additional network adapter card and one additional port on the router/switch on whose network you wish to implement the said fault tolerant measure. Since the question statement iterates that the router has one port free. It will be possible to implement the fault tolerance on this network.Rate this question:
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You have installed the Server hardware on a clients� place recently. The client complains that the Server is receiving intermittent supply. Upon reaching the clients place and observing the symptoms you suspect the problem is related to SCSI. How will you isolate this problem?
- A.
Stop using all the SCSI devices and see if the problem still persists.
- B.
Shut off power to the server
- C.
Shut off power to the SCSI panel and see if the problem still persists.
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Shut off power to the SCSI panel and see if the problem still persists.Explanation
By shutting off power to SCSI panel, you can be sure if the problem is related to SCSI as any shorting that was occurring will now be done away with. By shutting of power to the server, you will not be able to troubleshoot the problem at all. Stopping to use the SCSI devices is not a solution at all since the devices are powered ON and running irrespective of whether they are being used or not.Rate this question:
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- 48.
You have installed the Server hardware on a clients� place recently. The client complains that the Server is functioning intermittently. Upon reaching the clients place and observing the symptoms you suspect the problem is related to RAM. How will you isolate this problem?
- A.
Remove all the memory modules and restart the Server
- B.
Remove and replace one single RAM module at a time and observe the beeps
- C.
Just replace all the RAM modules and restart the server
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Remove and replace one single RAM module at a time and observe the beepsExplanation
Removing all memory modules and restarting the server will give the same error beeps that it would have given when you started the server with faulty modules. Just replacing all memory modules will definitely put the server in functional state but will not help you isolate the problem. Removing and replacing one RAM module at a time will help you isolate the exact faulty module.Rate this question:
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- 49.
Which of the following protocols is required by an email Server?
- A.
SNMP
- B.
FTP
- C.
SMTP
- D.
POP
Correct Answer
C. SMTPExplanation
Mail servers need SMTP and mail clients need POP. FTP and SNMP are not related email servicesRate this question:
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- 50.
Which of the following would make an ideal administrator password?
- A.
Uone
- B.
UserO
- C.
Password
- D.
User$0ne
Correct Answer
D. User$0neExplanation
Administrator passwords are most secure when they are a combination of numeric, alpha numeric and special characters.Rate this question:
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