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    RAID 0 requires 5 minimum similar capacity drives. T/F?

    • True
    • False
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This CompTIA Server+ practice test will help you score more by familiarizing you with the real-time exams and ensuring that you know the structure of the Server+ test. This is timed to 90 minutes so you get a feel of the pressures of the real exam. The mock test is designed to reflect the final exam. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    It is mandatory for SCSI devices on the server to have termination. T/F?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    If a SCSI device has improper or no termination, it may not function at all

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  • 3. 

    To test a RAS server for a connection you need a USB cable. T/F?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    To test the connectivity of a RAS server you require a serial cable called the null modem cable. This cable provides a hardware loop back to the serial port to help test its transmission and reception capability.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following tasks must be performed on priority before performing any upgrade on the server?

    • Perform system backup

    • Update the Network OS

    • Disconnect the server from the network

    • Unplug the server from the power source

    Correct Answer
    A. Perform system backup
    Explanation
    It is mandatory to perform backup before doing any upgrade task on a server

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  • 5. 

    The SNMP requires agent information to be typed in a Microsoft Word document to be stored on the management server for the purpose of verification. T/F?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Management information base (MIB) files contain SNMP agent information. There is no need for any other document to contain this information

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  • 6. 

    Your server is indicating a connection problem with the patch panel. You try to trace the cable and you are unsuccessful. Which of the following devices can help you in their situation?

    • Cable tester

    • OHM meter

    • Oscilloscope

    • SNMP monitor

    Correct Answer
    A. Cable tester
    Explanation
    Cable testers of higher range can graphically trace a cable. OHM meter will help with resistance verification to test if the cable has an open path. An oscilloscope is a lab device that can help to check signal strength. SNMP monitor is not a device

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  • 7. 

    You are in the process of configuring NOS on a new server. You have completed the installation process using the CD ROM drive. After the installation, you restart the server and it is still looking for a bootable CD ROM and halts at that stage. What could the problem be?

    • The NOS installation on the server is not completed properly

    • The boot sequence on the server has not been changed after the installation

    • The firmware on the server is corrupted

    • The cable connection on the mass storage device is not correct

    Correct Answer
    A. The boot sequence on the server has not been changed after the installation
    Explanation
    As the question states, the installation of the NOS was performed from a CD ROM, which requires that the CD ROM drive the boot device. After the installation is complete, you would be required to change the boot sequence to indicate the system partition to be the first choice for seeking the required system files.

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  • 8. 

    The EISA bus has the same bus width as the ISA. T/F?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The ISA bus is 16-bit bus where as the EISA is 32-bit bus

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  • 9. 

    Backup is the only means of online data fault tolerance. T/F?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Backup is meant for offline data

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  • 10. 

    NICs are used to connect workstations to servers or workstations to workstations

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    NIC are meant to connect any type of system on to the network

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  • 11. 

    You have introduced a new server to the network. You are using Static IP addresses for servers alone. You receive an IP conflict message. How will you ascertain the same?

    • By using the RSH utility

    • By using the Netsh utility

    • By using the Telnet utility

    • By using the IPCONFIG utility

    Correct Answer
    A. By using the IPCONFIG utility
    Explanation
    By using the IPCONFIG utility with the relevant switches on servers that are generating the conflict; you can ascertain the IP related information of both the servers.

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  • 12. 

    You are configuring RAID on your server. You are aware that a single drive failure may go unnoticed and would want to avoid the same. How would you achieve this?

    • Write a PERL script that can alert you on this condition

    • Set relevant alerts on the drives� configuration files

    • Use advanced state-of-art devices

    • Enable remote notification in the event of drive failure

    Correct Answer
    A. Enable remote notification in the event of drive failure
    Explanation
    Although, choice A is relevant it is too advanced for an average system administrator to handle. Using stat-of-art devices will not help unless the relevant alerts are set in relevant places. Configuration files are incapable of generating alerts. Enabling remote notification of any device failure on the server would be an ideal choice. In this case you may specifically set it for the RAID storage device

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  • 13. 

    Bus mastering eliminates the need for CPU in the server. T/F?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Bus mastering is a process where a Bus controller can gain control of the peripherals directly for that specific transaction or operation, it cannot rule out the requirement for a CPU.

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  • 14. 

    If you were to be configuring a device on the Windows server and you notice that the device is not compliant with the HCL. Which of the following would hold true?

    • You could still install the device if you had the time to troubleshoot the same later

    • You could still install if the device was a standard device

    • You could still install if the device came with driver software for this specific OS

    • Doesn�t make a difference, as most of the popular devices are not listed in the HCL

    Correct Answer
    A. You could still install if the device came with driver software for this specific OS
    Explanation
    There are specific devices that come with drivers specific to certain NOS. Such devices could be installed on a Windows server, in spite of what the HCL states by default

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  • 15. 

    You can directly use an Ultra2 SCSI controller with an Ultra ATA 100 drive. T/F?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Ultra2 SCSI controller with an Ultra ATA 100 drive will need the use of a converter between the two

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  • 16. 

    Which of the following environment hazards could adversely affect the server?

    • Excess light

    • Excess temperature

    • Dust

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Excess temperature
    A. Dust
    Explanation
    Excess heat and dust could hamper the server performance adversely

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  • 17. 

    ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) can be reduced by installing:

    • A UPS

    • A dehumidifier

    • Adequate grounding

    • Fluorescent lightning

    Correct Answer
    A. Adequate grounding
    Explanation
    Adequate grounding can help to eliminate Electro Static Discharge

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  • 18. 

    You have just tested a server and are bringing it to the server room. The air condition in the server room is temporarily out of order. You power ON the server and the server just crashes in the process of boot up. What part of the server did u fail to test?

    • The SMPS

    • The Hard drives

    • The CPU fan

    • The memory

    Correct Answer
    A. The CPU fan
    Explanation
    When a server configuration machine gets heated UP the CPU will shut down if the CPU fan is not operational or if the air condition is not functioning

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  • 19. 

    If you were housing a server on a rack and needed it to be connected to the UPS and some peripherals, which of the following would be the required sequence for positioning the said types of equipment?

    • Top down � UPS, Server Peripherals

    • Bottom Top � UPS, Server, Peripherals

    • Bottom Top � Server, UPS, peripherals

    • Top down - Server, UPS, peripherals

    Correct Answer
    A. Bottom Top � UPS, Server, Peripherals
    Explanation
    When housing this equipment on a rack, the UPS will be the bottom most, above which comes the server and above all will be the peripherals.

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  • 20. 

    When configuring a Server to an intelligent UPS system, which of the following would be required on the server side?

    • The correct service pack

    • Advanced Power Management Capability

    • UPS support

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Advanced Power Management Capability
    Explanation
    Any server that needs to be connected to an intelligent UPS system, so as to monitor it and generate alerts will require Advanced Power Management capability

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  • 21. 

    The CMOS on the server is housing the POST routine. T/F?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The BIOS ROM houses the POST routine

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  • 22. 

    External modems are easier to troubleshoot when compared to internal modems. T/F?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    External modems can be placed on a desktop where status lights are readily visible, which makes it easier to troubleshoot

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  • 23. 

    Which of these local bus standards is capable of the Pentium's 64-bit data-bus?

    • MCA

    • PCI

    • EISA

    • VESA

    Correct Answer
    A. PCI
    Explanation
    Intel's Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) is a local bus standard. It is capable of taking advantage of the Pentium's 64-bit data-bus

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  • 24. 

    You have a server connected to the UPS. You upgrade the monitor to 17 colour monitor. You then added a switch to the UPS. You are now adding a Printer to this UPS. The entire connected systems have stopped functioning including the UPS. What could the problem be?

    • The UPS is faulty

    • The UPS was overloaded

    • The printer cannot be connected to the UPS

    • The switch must not be connected to the UPS

    Correct Answer
    A. The UPS was overloaded
    Explanation
    Every power backup system will have a backup capacity, which when exceeded will lead to a crash. In this case the UPS was overloaded when you connected the printer to the UPS

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  • 25. 

    You are receiving frequent messages from your servers on the network, indicating that the network utilization has been reached. You verify the alert configuration and see that the threshold has been set to 10%. What must you do?

    • Increase the threshold level

    • Analyze resource utilization to see which of the resources can be freed

    • Bring in a router to segment the network

    • Stop all alerts on the network servers

    Correct Answer
    A. Increase the threshold level
    Explanation
    10% utilization is a very low threshold level for servers to generate alerts. There is no need for any analysis at this level, as there is nothing wrong. You may just increase the threshold level and leave it at that

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  • 26. 

    If when installing a peripheral on the server, you observe a resource conflict, how would you resolve the problem?

    • Un install the original device that is causing conflict

    • Do not install the new peripheral as it does not have sufficient resource available for itself on the server.

    • Manually reserve the resource for the device with higher priority using the firmware interface

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Manually reserve the resource for the device with higher priority using the firmware interface
    Explanation
    Limiting devices in the system is not at all a solution on sever configuration systems. You can use the firmware interface to manually reserve the resource for the required device.

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  • 27. 

    It is impossible to bypass memory test on boot up in a server machine. T/F?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    By default there is a memory test every time the PC boots. The test can be skipped, though not recommended

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  • 28. 

    Overdriving or doubling the clock speed of a processor only increases the speed of the CPU

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Over-clocking or doubling is a method of forcing the processor to operate at a speed higher than the manufacturer rates it for

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  • 29. 

    How would you test for hardware fault tolerance on your server?

    • Perform a simulation of failure as a preventive maintenance routine

    • By ensuring all logs and alerts are regularly backed up

    • By ensuring all temporary files are regularly cleared

    • Use testing devices to verify the fail over

    Correct Answer
    A. Perform a simulation of failure as a preventive maintenance routine
    Explanation
    The only way you can be sure of how the backup will perform is when the crash actually happens. As a preventive maintenance task, you may set up a schedule to check for these failures at regular intervals

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  • 30. 

    An external SCSI hard drive has been added to a file server. The hard drive has been configured to use an available SCSI ID. The SCSI controllers BIOS is unable to see the drive. Which of the following actions should be performed first to resolve the issue?

    • Reinitialized the drive

    • Low-level format the drive

    • Check and reconfigure termination if necessary

    • Change the SCSI ID to the lowest available number

    Correct Answer
    A. Check and reconfigure termination if necessary
    Explanation
    Correct termination of the SCSI device is mandatory for it to be recognized and be functional.

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  • 31. 

    You perform a full data backup of the server to a single tape every Friday and a differential backup Monday through Thursday. Each backup is overwritten to a different tape. Four tape sets are maintained. On Wednesday just before the backup, the server crashes and you required to perform a full restoration. How many tapes will you need to restore?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    Monday is fill backup + Tuesday is a differential backup, is all you need to restore since you still haven't backed up the Wednesday's data.

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  • 32. 

    Which of the following SCSI types supports 80 MBPS and 16-bit bus?

    • Fast Wide SCSI

    • Wide Ultra SCSI

    • Wide Ultra2 SCSI

    • Ultra 320

    Correct Answer
    A. Wide Ultra2 SCSI
    Explanation
    Fast Wide SCSI supports 20 MBPS, 16-bit bus, Wide Ultra SCSI supports 40 MBPS and 16-bit bus, Ultra 320 supports 320 MBPS and 16-bit bus. Wide Ultra2 SCSI supports 40 MBPS and 16-bit bus.

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  • 33. 

    When moving a folder from a partition to the other, its attributes and permissions are retained. T/F?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    When moving a folder, it is moved along with its attributes and permissions.

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  • 34. 

    You suspect that the partition information on the server is corrupted. Which of the following commands will help you fix it?

    • Chkdsk

    • Chkdsk/f

    • Scandisk

    • Scanreg

    Correct Answer
    A. Chkdsk/f
    Explanation
    Chkds/f commands helps to rewrite the MBR signature on a disk, if used wrongly, this can also crash the disk.
    Chkdsk will only display the disk information. Scandisk will scan for file cross linkages. Scanreg is used to scan registry.

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  • 35. 

    What is a network-attached printer?

    • Any printer connected to a server

    • A printer that is capable of printing on a network

    • A printer that can be directly interfaced to the network

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. A printer that can be directly interfaced to the network
    Explanation
    A network-attached printer is a printer connected directly to the network media. This is achieved by a special NIC that is in built to the printer

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  • 36. 

    Your client has placed a server in a factory. This factory has several generators and power lines running about. Every time the generator or power equipment is switched ON the server faces problems communicating on the network. Which of the following could solve this problem?

    • Change the NIC on the server to a full duplex fast Ethernet

    • Change the network cabling of the server

    • Upgrade the servers� network interface to Fiber Optic

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Upgrade the servers� network interface to Fiber Optic
    Explanation
    Since the server is placed near power equipments, the cabling may be suffering a severe EMI which is resulting in disruption of the servers� operation. By upgrading the technology to fiber optic, the problem of EMI will be totally overcome

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  • 37. 

    A customer's file server is connected to three external storage enclosures. After a new UPS installed, users complain that they are unable to access their private storage, but they can access public storage. Which of the following most likely caused this problem?

    • The UPS is not working

    • File sharing was disabled

    • The server was powered on before all of the external storage enclosures

    • Data was corrupted during the installation of the UPS causing missing files

    Correct Answer
    A. The server was powered on before all of the external storage enclosures
    Explanation
    The server being powered on before all of the external storage enclosures is the most likely cause of the problem. This is because the users are able to access the public storage, indicating that the server is functioning properly. However, since they are unable to access their private storage, it suggests that the server may not have properly recognized or connected to the external storage enclosures. Powering on the server before all of the enclosures were connected could have caused this issue.

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  • 38. 

    The backup device that was attached to your server, had been giving intermittent problems. You just had it serviced and reconnected it to the server. The problem still exists. What do you need to replace now?

    • The tapes

    • The server

    • The hard disk being backed

    • The controller of the tape drive

    Correct Answer
    A. The tapes
    Explanation
    The server replacement is totally irrelevant. The tape drive is usually connected to the same drive controller as the hard disk. Since the hard disk does not have any problem. It is unnecessary to replace either the drive or the controller. Having the tapes replaced should solve the problem

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  • 39. 

    You perform a full data backup of the server to a single tape every Friday and a differential backup Monday through Thursday. Each backup is overwritten to a different tape. Four tape sets are maintained. On Wednesday just before the backup, the server crashes and you required to perform a full restoration. How many tapes will you need to restore?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    Monday is fill backup + Tuesday is the differential backup, is all you need to restore since you still haven't backed up the Wednesdays data

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  • 40. 

    You just upgraded memory on the server and now the POST routine just hangs after generating error beeps. What could the problem be?

    • The memory may not be compatible

    • The memory modules may not be seated correctly

    • The memory upgraded is insufficient

    • The beeps generated are not error codes at all

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. The memory may not be compatible
    A. The memory modules may not be seated correctly
    Explanation
    The POST can generate errors either if memory modules are faulty or if they were not correctly seated. In either case, It is because the routine is unable to test for the memory availability. It is not possible that memory is insufficient as you have just upgraded an already existent and sufficient memory. It is not possible that the beeps are not error codes as the POST routine has hung in mid process

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  • 41. 

    There are 10 servers on your network. All the 10 servers are configured as SNMP agents. You are intending to upgrade the agents version on the network. Which of the following statements are true?

    • You need to update just one server and the rest will be automatically updated

    • You will need to update each and every server that is an agent

    • Reconfigure SNMP on the entire network

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. You will need to update each and every server that is an agent
    Explanation
    If you intend to upgrade the agents version on the network, you will be required to upgrade each and every servers agents version. It will not be required for you to reconfigure SNMP

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  • 42. 

    Which of the following is used to identify a DHCP client with a particular class option?

    • OptionID

    • DHCPID

    • CompID

    • ClassID

    Correct Answer
    A. ClassID
    Explanation
    A ClassID is used to identify a DHCP client with a particular class option. There is no such
    thing as OptionID. There is no such thing as DHCPID. There is no such thing as CompID

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  • 43. 

    If your server needs complete fault tolerance for authentication on the network, which of the following would you consider?

    • Disk mirroring

    • Disk duplexing

    • Server mirroring

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Server mirroring
    Explanation
    Disk mirroring and disk duplexing will help retain the data of the last transaction when the server crashes, but cannot help with maintaining total network availability. It will require some downtime for the server to be brought up again. Server mirroring will help by keeping the users transparent to server crash by taking over the authentication process automatically.

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  • 44. 

    You have just purchased a branded server. You wish to add another Ethernet NIC to the server. When doing so, you are faced with a device conflict. Which of the following cards would you do away with, if this was an emergency?

    • The original NIC

    • The USB device

    • The internal modem

    • The sound card

    Correct Answer
    A. The sound card
    Explanation
    In case of an emergency, for ex: if you were installing this additional NIC for network fault tolerance, then you would have to replace one of the lesser significant devices that could be conflicting. The ideal choice here would be the Sound card. The USB cannot cause conflict with NIC. The Internal modem would be required. The original NIC is as important as the add-on requested

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  • 45. 

    Which of the following statements would be true, when configuring a system to be a Print server for a network?

    • It would have to be running a network OS

    • It would require adequate storage space to support the print queue

    • It will have to be a Windows based server

    • It will have to be a UNIX based server

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. It would have to be running a network OS
    A. It would require adequate storage space to support the print queue
    Explanation
    The said system would have to be running a NOS as it needs to be robust enough o handle the network load and security. It would require adequate storage space as it will need the spool service and the print queue to be managed efficiently. The OS choice is not relevant here

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  • 46. 

    If a hard disk containing sensitive data failed. What would be your immediate reactive measure?

    • Restore the data from the latest backup to a new disk

    • Try and recover the hard disk

    • Ensure no further such transactions occur on the failed hard disk

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Restore the data from the latest backup to a new disk
    Explanation
    Restoring data to a new hard disk and replacing the hard disk would be the most practical thing to do in the situation. Trying to recover a hard disk and increasing the down time is not very wise.

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  • 47. 

    Windows NT stores system policies ina file called Config.pol. True/ False?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Windows 98 looks for a file named Config.pol while Windows NT looks for a file named
    Ntconfig.pol. Users who work on both Windows NT and Windows 98 must be included in both policy files,
    not just one or the other.

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  • 48. 

    You have just connected a server to the network and have configured with one of the static addresses from the pool of addresses allotted to you. Once the server is up and running, neither is the server able to see any resources nor is any other node on the network able to see the server. Which of the following could be the reason for this problem?

    • Subnet mask assigned to the server is incorrect

    • Default gateway assigned to the server is incorrect

    • The rest of the nodes on the network are DHCP clients

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Subnet mask assigned to the server is incorrect
    Explanation
    When assigning static IP addresses, it is important to be careful about assigning the correct subnet mask as well, otherwise the server will not be able to communicate with any other resource on the network. Default gateway helps to communicate with resources outside the network, not within the network.

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  • 49. 

    If your server is a Windows 2000 server and is configured to be a DHCP client, which of the following would be true if the DHCP server on the network was unavailable?

    • The server would automatically assume a static IP address

    • The server would not be configured with any IP address

    • The server would be assigned an Automatic IP address

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. The server would be assigned an Automatic IP address
    Explanation
    Windows 2000 based servers will be assigned an Automatic Programmed IP Address (APIPA) from the OS, whenever they are configured to be DHCP clients and are not able to reach the DHCP server.

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