Question 1

A network technician is replacing a failed drive in a RAID 5 array. Over time, access to the volumes in the array has slowed down. The technician wants to increase the speed of the RAID array and chooses to replace the 10000rpm SAS drive with a low-latency SSD drive. Which of the following is the problem with this solution?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

A server technician is trying to minimize power outages using a UPS that is plugged into an outlet in the server room. Given this scenario, which of the following procedures should be followed to minimize outages?

Accepted Answer

A dedicated circuit for the UPS ensures that it receives a stable and uninterrupted power supply, minimizing the risk of outages due to circuit overloads or other devices causing interference.

Question 3

An administrator is installing a new OS on a brand new server. The administrator cannot bring a monitor or keyboard into the datacenter. Which of the following is the administrator MOST likely to use to configure the OS?

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Question 4

A server technician has just replaced an Ethernet card in a server. Per company policy, all servers' network settings must be manually configured. The technician verified that the server can ping other servers on its subnet, but it cannot ping any servers that are on subnets other than its own. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause of this issue?

Accepted Answer

The default gateway is responsible for routing traffic from the local subnet to other subnets. If it is misconfigured, the server will not be able to communicate with servers on different subnets.

Question 5

A server with a large amount of storage but not necessarily a very fast CPU would be BEST suited for which of the following applications?

Accepted Answer

A file server requires a large amount of storage to store and manage files, but it does not necessarily need a very fast CPU.

Question 6

A server that can store extensible schema and communicate using SQL for describing transactions to be performed is commonly called a:

Accepted Answer

A database server is designed to store, retrieve, and manage data in databases, and it uses SQL (Structured Query Language) to perform transactions and manage the data.

Question 7

A user reports that email does not work. Which of the following ordered steps should the administrator take to address the issue according to the troubleshooting theory?

Accepted Answer

The correct order according to the troubleshooting theory is to first collect additional information, determine the scope of the issue, attempt a solution such as rebooting, and finally document the findings.

Question 8

A systems administrator wishes to improve security in a datacenter. The administrator wants to be alerted whenever a hard drive is removed from the server room. Which of the following security measures would BEST accomplish this?

Accepted Answer

RFID chips can be used to track the presence of hard drives and alert the administrator if they are removed from the server room.

Question 9

When a technician is given an iSCSI LUN, the server will be connected to which of the following? (Choose two.)

Accepted Answer

iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) is a storage networking standard that allows data to be transferred over an IP network. iSCSI LUNs (Logical Unit Numbers) are block storage devices that are presented to servers over an iSCSI network. SAN (Storage Area Network) and NAS (Network Attached Storage) are both types of storage networks that can be used to connect servers to iSCSI LUNs.

Question 10

A user receives the following error message when attempting to log into a server: Username or password is invalid. Which of the following should the administrator do FIRST to fix the problem?

Accepted Answer

The administrator should first learn of any recent changes to the system, as this could provide insight into the cause of the issue.

Question 11

An administrator wants to use a PowerShell cmdlet to find the running services on a Windows server. Which of the following are PowerShell cmdlet commands that will accomplish this task? (Choose two.)

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

An administrator has been asked to put together a JBOD. Which of the following interfaces supports redundant controller? (Choose two.)

Accepted Answer

SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) interfaces support redundant controllers, which are often used in JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) configurations for improved reliability and performance.

Question 13

An administrator needs to securely dispose of 150 computers with SATA HDDs. Which of the following methods would ensure all data is erased in the MOST secure manner?

Accepted Answer

Physically destroying the platters with a shredder ensures that the data cannot be recovered, making it the most secure method of data disposal.

Question 14

A server prompts Ann, a user, to reset her logon password. The next time Ann tries to log onto the server, she cannot remember her new password. After several failed attempts, Ann receives a message that she cannot attempt to log on again without the help of an administrator. Which of the following should an administrator do to remedy this issue? (Choose two.)

Accepted Answer

The administrator should reset Ann's password so she can log in with a new password. Additionally, the administrator should unlock Ann's account since it is likely locked due to multiple failed login attempts.

Question 15

A datacenter is running out of rack space. A server technician is asked to recommend a capacity planning and consolidation option that is feasible with the least amount of downtime. Which of the following options should the technician recommend?

Accepted Answer

Blade servers are designed to save space and can be easily integrated into existing infrastructure, minimizing downtime during the transition.

Question 16

A security administrator is investigating strange network behavior on a single VLAN that is used only by vendors. Which of the following tools would BEST allow the administrator to look at network traffic and investigate specific packets?

Accepted Answer

A sniffer, also known as a packet analyzer, is the best tool for capturing and analyzing network traffic, allowing the administrator to investigate specific packets on the network.

Question 17

A company implements a cold site for disaster recovery purposes due to a risk of hurricanes at its headquarters location. Which of the following BEST describes why the company chose to use a cold site?

Accepted Answer

Cold sites are less expensive to set up and maintain compared to hot or warm sites, which is why a company might choose them despite the longer recovery time.

Question 18

During a power outage, the battery on the server motherboard is used to:

Accepted Answer

The battery on the server motherboard is used to keep the CMOS information, which includes system settings and the real-time clock, during a power outage.

Question 19

An administrator receives a call from a user reporting that one of the application servers is not accessible by host name but is accessible via an IP address. Which of the following is the MOST likely issue?

Accepted Answer

The issue is likely due to a missing DNS resource record, which would prevent the server from being accessible by its hostname. The forward lookup zone is responsible for resolving hostnames to IP addresses, so a missing resource record in this zone would cause the described problem.

Question 20

A systems administrator is setting up a new SAN. Which of the following protocols should be used to access and manage the system?

Accepted Answer

SSH (Secure Shell) is a protocol used to securely access and manage systems, including SANs, over a network.

Exam 14: CompTIA Server+ Certification Exam