Microsoft Server 70-290 MCQ: Quiz!
This Microsoft Certification test has been designed for students and learners to test their knowledge about Servers' maintenance and handling. This practice test helps you prepare for Microsoft certification exam 70-290, which counts toward MCSA/MCSE certification. This practice test contains 20 questions. Read the questions carefully and answer.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
You need to change the domain membership of a WindowsServer 2003 computer in your office. Which location provides the necessary information to change the domain membership?
- A.
Net Administration Panel
- B.
Active Directory Users and Computers
- C.
The Users application in Control Panel
- D.
The Network Connections folder
Correct Answer
D. The Network Connections folderExplanation
The Network Connections folder provides the necessary information to change the domain membership of a Windows Server 2003 computer. This folder allows you to view and manage network connections on the computer, including the ability to change the domain membership settings. By accessing the Network Connections folder, you can modify the network settings and specify the new domain in which the computer should be a member.Rate this question:
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- 2.
You need to administer your client's remote computer using the MMC. You must decide which credential is required to perform this operation. Select one right answer.
- A.
No credentials
- B.
None of these
- C.
Admin credentials
- D.
Network service credentials
Correct Answer
C. Admin credentialsExplanation
To administer a client's remote computer using the MMC, admin credentials are required. Admin credentials provide the necessary permission and access rights to perform administrative tasks on the remote computer. Without admin credentials, the user would not have the necessary privileges to make changes or perform administrative actions on the remote computer.Rate this question:
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- 3.
You have several shares on your network which contain various company data such as company letterheads, excel reports amongst other things. Which of the following tools allows you to administer a share on a remote server?
- A.
The File Server Management console
- B.
None of these
- C.
Windows Explorer running on the local machine, connected to the remote server’s share or hidden drive share
- D.
Firefox plugin for Windows sharing
Correct Answer
A. The File Server Management consoleExplanation
The File Server Management console allows you to administer a share on a remote server. This tool provides a centralized interface for managing and configuring file shares on a network. It allows you to create, modify, and delete shares, set permissions and access rights, monitor share usage and performance, and perform various administrative tasks related to file sharing on remote servers.Rate this question:
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- 4.
One of the printers on your company’s network is not working as it should, and you want to prevent any users from sending print jobs to the logical printer serving that device. What should you do?
- A.
Remove the printer from the Active Directory
- B.
Rename the share
- C.
Stop sharing the printer
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
C. Stop sharing the printerExplanation
To prevent users from sending print jobs to the problematic printer, you should stop sharing the printer. By doing so, the printer will no longer be accessible on the network, and users will not be able to send print jobs to it. Removing the printer from the Active Directory or renaming the share will not directly prevent users from sending print jobs to the printer.Rate this question:
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- 5.
You have been using the LDIFDE tool as part of your current project, however, you now need to know the command that changes the operation of LDIFDE from export to import. Which one of the following is the correct answer?
- A.
-t
- B.
-f
- C.
-i
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
C. -iExplanation
Correct answer was '-i'. The -i command changes the default function of LDIFDE from exporting to importing.Rate this question:
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- 6.
You are in the process of downloading service packs for one of your clients and you want to unpack just the single file download of a service pack. What command should you use to unpack the single file download of a service pack?
- A.
.exe -x
- B.
Setup.exe -u
- C.
Update.msi
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. .exe -xExplanation
The correct command to unpack just the single file download of a service pack is ".exe -x". This command is commonly used to extract or unpack files from an executable (.exe) file. The "-x" option specifies the action of extraction.Rate this question:
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- 7.
You have just finished configuring a new display driver on one of your client's machines, and are prompted to restart the computer for the changes to take effect. However, after logging on the computer screen goes blank and you are unable to continue using Windows. Which trouble-shooting technique or tool will help you to recover from the problem with the display driver?
- A.
Driver Rollback
- B.
Last Known Good Configuration
- C.
Recovery Console
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. Driver RollbackExplanation
Driver Rollback is a troubleshooting technique that allows you to revert back to the previous version of a driver. In this scenario, since the computer screen goes blank after configuring the new display driver, it is likely that the new driver is causing the issue. By performing a driver rollback, you can restore the previous working version of the display driver, which may help in resolving the problem and allow you to continue using Windows.Rate this question:
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- 8.
You have been asked to create a number of new users for team members that will be joining your company in a month's time. They will be working as contractors for a period of 4 months 5 days a week. Which is the following options should you choose for maximum security?
- A.
Ensure the account is trusted for delegation
- B.
None of these
- C.
Password never expires
- D.
Account is disabled
Correct Answer
D. Account is disabledExplanation
Correct answer was 'Account is disabled'. Since they are not going to start for another month this would be the best choice for maximum securityRate this question:
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- 9.
Your manager has informed you that the highest level of security is essential for your corporate intranet. However, you do not want to use the infrastructure of certificate services. The authentication must be transparent to users, and allow you to secure intranet resources with the group accounts existing in Active Directory. Taking into account that all users are within the corporate firewall, what authentication method should you choose?
- A.
Basic Authentication
- B.
Integrated Windows Authentication
- C.
Digest Authentication
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
B. Integrated Windows AuthenticationExplanation
Integrated Windows Authentication should be chosen as the authentication method in this scenario. This method allows for the highest level of security while also being transparent to users. It leverages the existing group accounts in Active Directory, allowing for easy management and control of access to intranet resources. Since all users are within the corporate firewall, Integrated Windows Authentication is a suitable choice as it provides secure authentication without the need for certificate services.Rate this question:
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- 10.
You have set up printing on a Windows Server 2003 computer for your new client. You have attached a printer configured a logical printer, and submitted several documents for printing. However, the documents are not printing completely and most of them are printing as garbage. What is the most likely cause of this problem?
- A.
There’s insufficient hard disk space for spooling
- B.
You’re using an incorrect printer driver
- C.
The selected port is not correct
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
B. You’re using an incorrect printer driverExplanation
The most likely cause of the problem is that you are using an incorrect printer driver. The printer driver acts as a translator between the computer and the printer, allowing them to communicate effectively. If the wrong driver is installed, it may not be compatible with the printer, resulting in incomplete or garbled prints.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Your manager is testing your knowledge of various licensing modes that are available in Windows Server 2003. Which one of the following licensing modes is a valid mode for Windows Server 2003?
- A.
Per Server
- B.
Per User
- C.
Per Year
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. Per ServerExplanation
Per Server is a valid licensing mode for Windows Server 2003. In this mode, the licenses are purchased for a specific number of servers, and each server can have a certain number of concurrent connections. This means that the number of licenses required depends on the number of servers being used, rather than the number of individual users or devices accessing the servers. This licensing mode is suitable for organizations with a small number of servers but a large number of users or devices accessing them.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Your team leader is testing your knowledge leading up to the Microsoft exam. Does he ask which tool he could use to identify the site license server for the company site? Which one of the correct answer?
- A.
Active Directory Sites And Services
- B.
Active Directory Domains And Trusts
- C.
The Licensing tool in Control Panel
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. Active Directory Sites And ServicesExplanation
Active Directory Sites And Services is the correct answer because it is a tool used for managing and configuring the replication of directory data between sites in a Microsoft Active Directory environment. It allows administrators to view and manage the site topology, including site links, site link bridges, and site link costs. By using this tool, the team leader can easily identify the site license server for the company site. The other options, such as Active Directory Domains And Trusts and the Licensing tool in Control Panel, are not specifically designed for this purpose.Rate this question:
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- 13.
As part of your team's current project, you’re setting up a backup job on a computer running Windows Server 2003. You want to back up the registry, startup files, and the COM+ Class Registration database because of specific requirements from the client. Which backup option should you select?
- A.
%Windir%
- B.
System State
- C.
%Systemroot%
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
B. System StateExplanation
The correct answer is "System State". The System State backup option in Windows Server 2003 includes the registry, startup files, and the COM+ Class Registration database. This option allows you to back up critical system components and settings, which is important for disaster recovery and restoring the server to a previous state if needed.Rate this question:
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- 14.
You have configured all of your network clients to download and install updates automatically during night hours, and you have configured scheduled installation behavior for Automatic Updates. However, you discover that some users are turning off their machines at night, and updates are not being applied. Which policy would help solve this problem without changing the installation schedule?
- A.
No Auto-Restart For Scheduled Automatic Updates Installations
- B.
Configure Automatic Update
- C.
None of these
- D.
Reschedule Automatic Updates Scheduled Installations
Correct Answer
D. Reschedule Automatic Updates Scheduled InstallationsExplanation
Rescheduling the Automatic Updates Scheduled Installations would help solve the problem without changing the installation schedule. This policy allows the updates to be rescheduled to a different time if the computer is turned off during the scheduled installation time. By rescheduling the installation, the updates can be applied when the computer is next turned on, ensuring that the updates are not missed due to the machines being turned off at night.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Your team leader wants to test your knowledge about NTFS permissions. He asks you what are the minimum NTFS permissions required to allow users to open documents and run programs from a shared folder?
- A.
Read & Execute
- B.
None of these
- C.
Full Control
- D.
Modify
Correct Answer
A. Read & ExecuteExplanation
The minimum NTFS permissions required to allow users to open documents and run programs from a shared folder is "Read & Execute". This permission allows users to view the contents of the files and execute programs, but it does not grant them the ability to modify or delete the files.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Your companies applications regularly access resources on CompanyServer01. Your main job is to monitor Company Server 01 to ensure that permissions are not too restrictive so that users can accomplish all their daily assignments. Which log and type of event, will provide the information you require?
- A.
Application log; Success Event
- B.
Application log; Failure Event
- C.
None of these
- D.
Security log; Failure Event
Correct Answer
D. Security log; Failure EventExplanation
The correct answer is the Security log; Failure Event. Monitoring the Security log for Failure Events will provide information about any failed attempts to access resources on CompanyServer01. This will help identify any permissions that are too restrictive and preventing users from completing their daily assignments. The Application log may not provide this specific information, and the Success Event in the Application log would not indicate any issues with permissions. Therefore, the Security log is the most appropriate log to monitor in this scenario.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which one of the following is a firewall-related constraint relating to performing Remote Assistance?
- A.
Internet Connection Sharing is not possible
- B.
Port 3389 must be open
- C.
None of these
- D.
You cannot use Remote Assistance across a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Correct Answer
B. Port 3389 must be openExplanation
Port 3389 must be open is a firewall-related constraint relating to performing Remote Assistance. This means that in order to use Remote Assistance, the firewall must allow incoming and outgoing connections through port 3389. If this port is closed or blocked by the firewall, Remote Assistance will not be able to establish a connection between the two devices, preventing the assistance session from taking place.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Your manager has asked you to configure one of the Company’s logical printers so that large, low-priority documents will be printed overnight. Which one of the options should you configure in the printer’s Properties dialog box?
- A.
Priority
- B.
Print Directly To The Printer
- C.
Available From / To
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
C. Available From / ToExplanation
In order to configure the printer to print large, low-priority documents overnight, you should configure the "Available From / To" option in the printer's Properties dialog box. This option allows you to specify the time range during which the printer will be available for printing. By setting the available time range to overnight hours, you ensure that the printer will only print documents during that time, prioritizing the large, low-priority documents.Rate this question:
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- 19.
You need to join several computers to a domain at one of your client sites. They have a mixture of workstations ranging from Windows 95 to Windows 2000. Which one of the following computers CANNOT be joined to a domain?
- A.
Windows Me
- B.
Windows NT 4
- C.
Windows XP
- D.
Windows Server 2003
Correct Answer
A. Windows MeExplanation
Windows Me cannot be joined to a domain because it is a consumer-oriented operating system and does not have the necessary functionality and security features to be integrated into a domain network. It lacks the necessary domain joining capabilities and is not designed for enterprise-level use.Rate this question:
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- 20.
What tool is used to enable Remote Desktop on a server?
- A.
Terminal Services Manager
- B.
System properties in Control Panel
- C.
None of these
- D.
Terminal Services Configuration
Correct Answer
B. System properties in Control PanelExplanation
The tool used to enable Remote Desktop on a server is System properties in Control Panel. This tool allows users to configure various system settings, including enabling Remote Desktop. By accessing the System properties in Control Panel, users can enable Remote Desktop and specify which users are allowed to connect remotely to the server. Terminal Services Manager is used to manage and monitor remote desktop sessions, while Terminal Services Configuration is used to configure other aspects of remote desktop services. None of these options provide the specific functionality of enabling Remote Desktop on a server.Rate this question:
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