Server+ Review
Server+ CompTIA Review.
SKO-002
- 1.
A database server is being set up that is using an external rack mounted SCSI drive enclosure. The SCSI cables are connected to the server , but the server still does not recognize the drive enclosure. Which two actions should be taken to troubleshoot this problem? Select two.
- A.
Ensure that each drive has the proper SCSI ID setting
- B.
Ensure there is proper termination for the SCSI chain prior to starting up
- C.
Ensure the server is powered on first, and after log in power on the SCSI enclosure
- D.
Ensure the SCSI enclosure is powered on first, and after the disks initialize, power on the server
Correct Answer(s)
A. Ensure that each drive has the proper SCSI ID setting
B. Ensure there is proper termination for the SCSI chain prior to starting up -
- 2.
Which two are key factors that make a SAN different from a NAS? (Choose two.)
- A.
A SAN is generally less expensive
- B.
A SAN allows for loading of applications that run on the server.
- C.
A SAN does not use a proprietary or a slimmed down version of an operating system
- D.
SAN has a simpler setup process, generally only requiring basic network setup and adding of users
Correct Answer(s)
B. A SAN allows for loading of applications that run on the server.
C. A SAN does not use a proprietary or a slimmed down version of an operating system -
- 3.
Which of the following is the minimum number of hard drives needed to implement a RAID 0+1 in a file server?
- A.
Two
- B.
Four
- C.
Six
- D.
Eight
Correct Answer
B. Four -
- 4.
Replacing an existing controller with a newer controller that may have different PCI resource requirements (e.g. CHs, F/W) is an example of which type of hot plug technology?
- A.
Hot Spare
- B.
Hot Upgrade
- C.
Hot expansion
- D.
Hot replacement
Correct Answer
B. Hot Upgrade -
- 5.
A server is consistently rebooting every day at the same time. Which of the following environmental elements has most likely caused this behavior?
- A.
ESD
- B.
Humidity
- C.
Temperature
- D.
Electrical
Correct Answer
D. Electrical -
- 6.
Which RAID level stores identical copies of the logical partitions on an even number of DUPLICATE logical disks?
- A.
RAID O
- B.
RAID 1
- C.
RAID 3
- D.
RAID 5
Correct Answer
B. RAID 1 -
- 7.
Which three are characteristics of SMP (Symmetrical Multi-Processing)? (Choose three.)
- A.
Each processor runs all tasks in parallel.
- B.
Each processor shares the same memory.
- C.
Each processor is defined to specific tasks
- D.
Each processor maintains individual memory.
- E.
SMP is easier to implement than ASMP (Asymmetrical Multi-Processing).
Correct Answer(s)
A. Each processor runs all tasks in parallel.
B. Each processor shares the same memory.
E. SMP is easier to implement than ASMP (Asymmetrical Multi-Processing). -
- 8.
Which two statements are true about PCI bus mastering? (Choose two.)
- A.
Enables external devices to be connected to an internal PCI bus.
- B.
It enables multiple devices to take over the bus without locking each other out.
- C.
It enables automatic identification and allocation of resources to system devices.
- D.
It enables the controller connected to the bus to communicate directly with other devices without going through the CPU.
Correct Answer(s)
B. It enables multiple devices to take over the bus without locking each other out.
D. It enables the controller connected to the bus to communicate directly with other devices without going through the CPU. -
- 9.
A SCSI adapter with six non-hotplug HDDs is being installed in a new server. Which two should be checked before closing the cover of the server and starting it? Select two.
- A.
The SCSI IDs
- B.
The SCSI chain termination
- C.
The SCSI adapter termination
- D.
The network operating system for HDD recognition
Correct Answer(s)
A. The SCSI IDs
B. The SCSI chain termination -
- 10.
Where is the N_port located in a Fibre channel configuration?
- A.
Main port
- B.
Termination card
- C.
Virtual connection
- D.
Randomly defined memory address
Correct Answer
C. Virtual connection -
- 11.
When settings on the SYS: volume of a new server were configured, a misconfiguration occurred and now the server no longer starts up. Which tool is required to recover from the system failure and continue configuration?
- A.
Novell NetWare CD-ROM
- B.
ERD recovery diskette set
- C.
UNIX/Linux startup diskette or CD-ROM
- D.
Microsoft Windows Installation CD-ROM
Correct Answer
A. Novell NetWare CD-ROM -
- 12.
Certkiller .com purchases a new file server. The system administrator attempts to start the new server. However, during the POST the server fails to boot and emits a series of beeps. Which action should be taken FIRST?
- A.
Call the manufacturer with the error/beep code
- B.
Power off the server, wait five minutes, restart the server
- C.
Use a POST diagnostics board to decipher the error message
- D.
Refer to the manufacturer documentation to decipher the error message.
Correct Answer
D. Refer to the manufacturer documentation to decipher the error message. -
- 13.
Users are complaining that response times for an application are unacceptable during their busiest time. The baselines for this server indicate that the number of page faults have increased to unacceptable levels. Which action would resolve the bottleneck?
- A.
Install faster CPUs
- B.
Install more memory
- C.
Install a RAID controller
- D.
Replace the 100 MB NIC with a 1 GB NIC
Correct Answer
B. Install more memory -
- 14.
A server technician installs a new external Ultra 320 hard drive. When testing the drive by saving files to it the technician finds the drive throughput to be less than expected. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this problem?
- A.
Improper ID setting
- B.
Improper bus termination
- C.
Mismatches SCSI-2 firmware
- D.
Mismatches server BIOS version
- E.
Improper controller BIOS settings
Correct Answer
B. Improper bus termination -
- 15.
A new 72 GB array of new storage needs to be created on Certkiller .com Web server's existing two SCSI drives. The current disks are 18 GB each. The new disks should remain the same size.Which RAID standard is the MOST suitable and how many disks are required?
- A.
RAID 5 with 4 disks
- B.
RAID 5 with 5 disks
- C.
RAID 10 with 4 disks
- D.
RAID 10 with 5 disks
Correct Answer
B. RAID 5 with 5 disks -
- 16.
Which three operating system support 64-bit processing? (Choose three.)
- A.
Sun Solaris 9
- B.
Mac OS X Panther
- C.
Red Hat Enterprises Linux 3
- D.
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
Correct Answer(s)
B. Mac OS X Panther
C. Red Hat Enterprises Linux 3 -
- 17.
Users suddenly lost connectivity to an existing server. The server technician can ping the loopback address and the server's own IP address. However, no other device on the network can be pinged. The LAN cable is plugged in. Which of the following should the server technician check next?
- A.
Router or gateway
- B.
Subnet mask
- C.
Network link LEDs
- D.
DNS server
- E.
Hub or switch
Correct Answer
C. Network link LEDs -
- 18.
Which unit of measurement is used to determine the capacity of the UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply)?
- A.
Volts
- B.
Ohms
- C.
Amperes
- D.
Capacitance
- E.
Col-amperes
Correct Answer
C. Amperes -
- 19.
Four identical servers are being configured and installed. The last server fails during the operating system install. The other install normally. Which two are the BEST ways to troubleshoot this problem? (Select TWO)
- A.
Run a hardware diagnostic utility
- B.
Format and reinstall the operating system
- C.
Remove and replace optional and additional components, one at time
- D.
Remove and replace all optional and additional components from other server
Correct Answer(s)
A. Run a hardware diagnostic utility
D. Remove and replace all optional and additional components from other server -
- 20.
Which three are peer-to-peer network schemas? (Select THREE)
- A.
Servlet
- B.
Gnutella
- C.
EDonkey
- D.
ShareStar
- E.
Fast Track
Correct Answer(s)
B. Gnutella
C. EDonkey
E. Fast Track -
- 21.
RAID needs to be configured for a high-performance, highly available database server. RAID 10 is selected. Which of the following is the minimum number of disks that RAID 10 requires?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
Correct Answer
C. 4 -
- 22.
Which of the following is the maximum bus speed for Ultra2 Wide SCSI?
- A.
10 MB/sec
- B.
20 MB/sec
- C.
40 MB/sec
- D.
80 MB/sec
- E.
160 MB/sec
Correct Answer
D. 80 MB/sec -
- 23.
In which system can a component be physically replaced without shutting down the server power, but I/O processing is discontinued?
- A.
Hot swap
- B.
Hot spare
- C.
Cold swap
- D.
Warm swap
Correct Answer
D. Warm swap -
- 24.
A "Frankenstein" Test server is being built from the used parts bin at your company. All component functionality is questionable. Which of the following is the BEST way to proceed?
- A.
Build the server from component after they are pretested in known good systems
- B.
Install each component and test the basics of the entire system by subsets, several times
- C.
Test each set of components in group; all the NICs, all the RAM, all the power supplies, all the drives
- D.
Populate the entire server with RAM, redundant power, all NICs, video, and a RAID array to isolate the fault as quickly as possible
Correct Answer
B. Install each component and test the basics of the entire system by subsets, several times -
- 25.
Which of the following configurations provides the maximum data throughput to each device?
- A.
HVD (high voltage differential) and SE (Single Ended) devices on a separate bus
- B.
HVD (high voltage differential) and SE (Single Ended) devices on a same bus
- C.
LVD (low voltage differential) and SE (Single Ended) devices on a separate bus
- D.
LVD (low voltage differential) and SE (Single Ended) devices on a same bus
Correct Answer
C. LVD (low voltage differential) and SE (Single Ended) devices on a separate bus -
- 26.
On which three occasions, should the baseline be updated? (Select THREE)
- A.
When server memory is upgraded
- B.
When a company hires 50 new employees
- C.
When a new client/server application is installed on the server
- D.
When network performance has degraded due to a hardware failure
Correct Answer(s)
A. When server memory is upgraded
B. When a company hires 50 new employees
C. When a new client/server application is installed on the server -
- 27.
After an extended power outage, one server has an unplanned shutdown. Which of the following should be checked FIRST?
- A.
The application logs
- B.
The batteries in the UPS
- C.
The maintenance logs for the UPS
- D.
The serial cable between the server and the UPS
Correct Answer
C. The maintenance logs for the UPS -
- 28.
A server room contains eleven servers, two UPSs, one catalyst switch, a patch panel, and a router. All of the equipment is located on three workstations. Each server has its monitor, keyboard, and a mouse. All cables are routed behind the tables and around the perimeter of the room.Which two should be installed to greatly improve the environment of the server room? (Select TWO)
- A.
A KVM switch
- B.
A set of server racks
- C.
A new switch to share load
- D.
A cable management system
Correct Answer(s)
A. A KVM switch
B. A set of server racks -
- 29.
Staggering memory reads/writes between two or more banks of RAM is:
- A.
Bus mastering
- B.
Random access
- C.
Double data rate
- D.
Registered memory
- E.
Memory interleaving
Correct Answer
E. Memory interleaving -
- 30.
The HR department with Linux based servers reports data retrieval is very slow. Which utility can be used to pinpoint the segment of the network or server that is causing the slow retrieval?
- A.
Ping
- B.
Iptrace
- C.
Ipconfig
- D.
tracert
- E.
Traceroute
Correct Answer
E. Traceroute -
- 31.
Certkiller .com server requires a seven-day backup schedule. The server has 34 GB of data to back up. The backup device is a 35/70 DLT (Digital Linear Tape) dive. Which backup schedule takes the LEAST time to perform?
- A.
Seven full
- B.
One full, six differential
- C.
One full, six incremental
- D.
Two full, five incremental
Correct Answer
C. One full, six incremental -
- 32.
A technician is preparing to install a flash BIOS upgrade on a server. Which two actions should the technician take to ensure a successful upgrade? (Select TWO)
- A.
Make sure the BIOS chips have undergone ultraviolet erasing prior to the update
- B.
Record the current CMOS settings to help streamline reconfiguration after the update
- C.
Make sure the bootstrap loader and the POST function are working properly before applying the update
- D.
Check the BIOS upgrade documentation to make sure the update addresses issues that need to be Resolved
Correct Answer(s)
B. Record the current CMOS settings to help streamline reconfiguration after the update
C. Make sure the bootstrap loader and the POST function are working properly before applying the update -
- 33.
A performance test is run on a server and the following results are obtained: Pages/s: 1502 %Disk Utilization 40% %Network Utilization 15% %Processor Utilization 85% Based on these results, which two actions would improve server performance? (Select TWO)
- A.
Install a faster CPU
- B.
Add more hard disks
- C.
Add another processor
- D.
Install faster processor memory
Correct Answer(s)
A. Install a faster CPU
C. Add another processor -
- 34.
An administrator using a GFS (Grandfather-Father-Son) backup rotation needs to restore the system to the state it was in two months previously. How many tape sets are required to perform this operation?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
A. 1 -
- 35.
A single server in a four-server cluster fails. According to BEST practice, which action should be taken FIRST?
- A.
Unplug the network cable
- B.
Try pinging the failed server
- C.
Examine the cluster log files
- D.
Break and re-create a three-server cluster
Correct Answer
C. Examine the cluster log files -
- 36.
There is a power outage at a company during the night, and the power is restored the next morning. Upon bootup, the server starts performing file system integrity checks. Which three are possible causes of this anomaly? (Select THREE)
- A.
There was a battery fault with the UPS
- B.
The UPS VA rating was too low for the server
- C.
The servers were performing a backup of data when they lost power
- D.
There was a communication error between the UPS and the servers when they lost power.
Correct Answer(s)
A. There was a battery fault with the UPS
B. The UPS VA rating was too low for the server
D. There was a communication error between the UPS and the servers when they lost power. -
- 37.
A server currently uses an Ultra28-bit SCSI controller. An Ultra 320 drive is being installed. Which two actions must be taken to connect the Ultra320 drive to the server? (Select TWO)
- A.
Install an Ultra2 to Ultra 320 converter
- B.
Replace the 50-pin cable with a 68-pin cable
- C.
Replace the 68-pin cable with a 50-pin cable
- D.
Replace the Ultra2 controller with an Ultra 320 controller
Correct Answer(s)
B. Replace the 50-pin cable with a 68-pin cable
D. Replace the Ultra2 controller with an Ultra 320 controller -
- 38.
A new server room is being built. The server room doors should be able to be locked. Which two are additional aspects of physical security should be checked in the new server room? (Select TWO)
- A.
Locks for the server racks
- B.
Server console passwords
- C.
Firewall installation on the network
- D.
Storage location for the backup tapes
Correct Answer(s)
A. Locks for the server racks
D. Storage location for the backup tapes -
- 39.
An existing server contains a single RAID 5 array with six drives, all 9 GB in size. One drive fails. It is notpossible to obtain a 9 GB drive to replace it. The manufacturer supplies an 18 GB drive, claiming it is compatible with its server. What is the usable size of the array after installing the 18 GB drive?
- A.
27 GB
- B.
36 GB
- C.
45 GB
- D.
54 GB
- E.
63 GB
Correct Answer
C. 45 GBExplanation
Only 9 GB of the new 18 GB drive can be used. 5 drives contain data, one parity. 5 x 9 GB equals 45 GB.Rate this question:
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- 40.
A server is being backed up using a seven-day incremental tape rotation. The rotation starts on Mondays withbackups starting at midnight. The grandfather tapes are sent to an offsite storage facility. All other tapes are stored onsite in a fireproof cabinet. A hard drive failure on Saturday afternoon requires data to be restored from tape. How many tape sets are needed from the offsite facility?
- A.
None
- B.
One tape sets
- C.
Two tapes sets
- D.
Six tapes sets
Correct Answer
A. NoneExplanation
Explanation: No grandfather tapes are needed because Grandfather is only the monthly backup. The weekly
tape, or Monday tape is the Father tape and will be onsite.
Grandfather-Father-Son - A Case Study
The grandfather-father-son schedule is the most widely used method, and involves backing up data in the
following way:
daily - on the "son tapes"
weekly - on the "father tapes"
monthly - on the "grandfather tapes"
This system is far more powerful than the five-tape rotation, but requires more tapes.
This strategy provides you with the ability to restore data from the last week, plus any Monday over the last
month, plus any month for as many monthly tapes as you have. Variations on this scheme are available, and
provide a trade-off between the number of tapes required, and the number of monthly tapes available.Rate this question:
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- 41.
The connection of external storage arrays to servers via Fibre Channel can be provided at connection ofwhich two rates? (Select TWO)
- A.
1 Gbps
- B.
2 Gbps
- C.
5 Gbps
- D.
10 Gbps
Correct Answer(s)
A. 1 Gbps
B. 2 Gbps -
- 42.
Which two statements are true about Ultra 160 SCSI and Ultra 320 SCSI? (Select TWO)
- A.
Ultra 320 offers 2x the cable length and 2x the bus width
- B.
Ultra 320 offers the same cable length and the same bus width
- C.
Ultra 320 offers 2x the data transfer rate and supports the same number of devices
- D.
Ultra 320 offers 2x the data transfer rate and supports 2x the maximum number of devices
Correct Answer(s)
B. Ultra 320 offers the same cable length and the same bus width
C. Ultra 320 offers 2x the data transfer rate and supports the same number of devices -
- 43.
A mission-critical server crashed on Tuesday morning at 9:24 a.m. and needs to be fully restored from tape that same day. A tape rotation scheme was implemented a month ago. Full backups are taken on Sunday 1:00 a.m. and differentials for the remaining days of the week are at the same time. How many tape sets are needed to restore the server?
- A.
One tape set
- B.
Two tape sets
- C.
Three tape sets
- D.
Four tape sets
Correct Answer
A. One tape set -
- 44.
Which two are typically used to connect multiple SAN (Storage Area Network) locations? (Select TWO)
- A.
FCIP
- B.
ISCSI
- C.
Ultra 320
- D.
Gigabit Ethernet
Correct Answer(s)
A. FCIP
B. ISCSI -
- 45.
server is being set up. A SCSI controller that has a bus width of 16 bits and supports a maximum of 16 devices is required. Which two types of SCSI controllers meet this specification? (Select TWO)
- A.
Fast SCSI
- B.
Ultra SCSI
- C.
Ultra2 SCSI
- D.
FastWide SCSI
- E.
Ultra2Wide SCSI
Correct Answer(s)
D. FastWide SCSI
E. Ultra2Wide SCSI -
- 46.
After adding three additional IDE hard disks and a SCSI DVD-RW drive to an existing server, the server no longer boots. The original IDE drive is still configured as a master on the primary IDE channel. After multiple attempts at resetting the server, only two devices attached to the secondary IDE channel appear during POST. Which three are likely causes of this problem? (Select Three)
- A.
Power is not connected to the two drives
- B.
Terminated is not enabled on the new hard disks
- C.
The cable for the primary IDE channel is not seated correctly
- D.
The BIOS needs to be updated to recognize the new IDE drives
- E.
There are two drives on the primary channel designed as Master
Correct Answer(s)
A. Power is not connected to the two drives
C. The cable for the primary IDE channel is not seated correctly
E. There are two drives on the primary channel designed as Master -
- 47.
An Ultra 160 or Ultra 320 device falls under which SCSI standard?
- A.
SCSI-1
- B.
SCSI-3
- C.
SCSI-2
- D.
SCSI-4
Correct Answer
B. SCSI-3 -
- 48.
Which of the following is one of the biggest advantages of RMON (Remote Monitoring) over SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)?
- A.
RMON (Remote Monitoring) provides performance monitoring
- B.
RMON (Remote Monitoring) analyzes traffic only at the physical layer
- C.
RMON (Remote Monitoring) allows on administrator to restart a device
- D.
RMON (Remote Monitoring) has fewer MIBs (Management Information Base) than SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) so it is easier to understand.
Correct Answer
A. RMON (Remote Monitoring) provides performance monitoring -
- 49.
Which three are benefits of using blade servers? (Select Three)
- A.
Reduced space requirements
- B.
Reduced energy consumption
- C.
Improved server management
- D.
Increased server performance
- E.
Increased network performance
Correct Answer(s)
A. Reduced space requirements
C. Improved server management
D. Increased server performance -
- 50.
To provide fault tolerance for a database server, a software RAID is created. A few months later, one of the RAID 1 hard disk fails. How should the RAID 1 set by repair?
- A.
Remove/break the mirror set, replace the failed disk, and recreate the mirror
- B.
Replace the failed disk, remove/break the mirror, and let the mirror regenerate automatically
- C.
Add another disk to the mirror set, convert the mirror set to RAID 5, recreate the information from party, and convert it back to RAID 1
Correct Answer
A. Remove/break the mirror set, replace the failed disk, and recreate the mirror -
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