Question 1

You're running several Windows Server 2003 R2 servers. You re considering purchasing an application that requires user authentication and authorization. You want to be able to manage your user accounts through a single database that will work both for centralized logon and for this application. What feature should you consider using?

Accepted Answer

ADAM (Active Directory Application Mode) is a lightweight version of Active Directory that allows for centralized management of user accounts and authentication for applications. It allows for the creation of a separate, centralized database for application authentication and authorization without impacting the main Active Directory infrastructure. This is the most appropriate feature to consider in this scenario. DFS (Distributed File System) is a feature that allows for the replication and distribution of files across multiple servers, but it is not relevant for user authentication and authorization. COM (Component Object Model) is a technology for software component interoperability, and MOM (Microsoft Operations Manager) is a legacy monitoring tool for Microsoft environments, neither of which relate to user authentication and authorization.

Question 2

If you suspect that a Windows problem is related to the database that stores hardware and software configuration information,which Windows component should you investigate?

Accepted Answer

The Registry is the database that stores hardware and software configuration information in Windows. Investigating the Registry can help diagnose issues related to this database.

Question 3

Mac OS X allows multiple users to access the OS in their own workspaces.

Accepted Answer

Mac OS X has a built-in feature called "Fast User Switching" that allows multiple users to access their own workspaces without having to log out and log back in. Each user can have their own settings, files, and applications.

Question 4

You have a network of 175 workstations,5 servers,and 12 printers. You want to be able to maintain enterprise-wide control of your network printers from one location. What new tool in Windows Server 2003 R2 can help you do that?

Accepted Answer

The Print Management Console is a new tool in Windows Server 2003 R2 that allows for centralized management of network printers. This tool provides an easy way to view, manage, and configure printers and print servers from a single location. It also provides features such as printer pooling, which allows multiple printers to be grouped together to form a larger virtual printer, and driver management, which allows for easy installation and deployment of printer drivers. Overall, the Print Management Console is the best choice for maintaining enterprise-wide control of network printers.

Question 5

The first correct 32-bit operating system developed by Microsoft was Windows 3.1.

Accepted Answer

The first true 32-bit operating system developed by Microsoft was Windows NT in 1993. Windows 3.1 was a 16-bit operating system.

Question 6

From which OS did Windows XP evolve?

Accepted Answer

Windows XP evolved from the Windows 2000 operating system.

Question 7

You need to set up a new network with 15 workstations. You must provide access to network services for all 15 stations simultaneously and you have been told to use Active Directory in this network. Which OS should you use?

Accepted Answer

Windows 2000 Server is the best choice as it is designed to be a network server operating system and allows for the implementation of Active Directory, which is necessary for providing access to network services for all 15 workstations simultaneously. Windows 2000 Professional is meant for individual workstations and does not have the necessary network server capabilities. Linux and Mac OS Server are also options, but may require more expertise in configuring and maintaining the network.

Question 8

The advanced firewall in Windows Vista monitors incoming communications only.

Accepted Answer

The advanced firewall in Windows Vista monitors both incoming and outgoing communications.

Question 9

Which of the following will be launched automatically if Vista detects a problem while booting the system?

Accepted Answer

The Startup Repair Tool is designed to automatically launch if Vista detects a problem while booting the system. It can diagnose and repair common boot issues, such as missing or corrupted system files. The other options (Restart Manager, Microsoft Update, and Service-failure Recovery) are not specifically designed for boot issues and would not be launched automatically.

Question 10

You have created a number of different documents using several applications including Word,Excel,and PowerPoint. These files are located in different folders on your hard drive. You want to be able to access these folders from a single location without actually moving them from their current location. What feature of Windows Vista can you use?

Accepted Answer

Virtual folders in Windows Vista allow users to access files and folders from multiple locations without actually moving or copying them to a new location. This makes it easy to organize and access files from a single location, without duplicating the files and taking up additional storage space.

Question 11

Which of the following OSs was the first to offer true 32-bit functionality?

Accepted Answer

Windows 95 was the first OS from Microsoft to offer true 32-bit functionality. MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 were both 16-bit, while Windows 98 came after Windows 95 and was based on the same architecture.

Question 12

File Server Resource Manager offers which of the following features?

Accepted Answer

File Server Resource Manager offers quota management, which allows administrators to set limits on the amount of storage space that can be used by specific users or groups. This helps prevent disk space from being consumed excessively, and can also help identify users who may be using more storage than necessary. A, B, and D are not features offered by File Server Resource Manager.

Question 13

Which of the following features was first available in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP?

Accepted Answer

64-bit Itanium support was first introduced in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP, marking a significant advancement in the operating systems' capabilities to handle more memory and improve performance for 64-bit applications. Active Directory and Kerberos authentication were already available in Windows 2000, and the Component Object Model (COM) predates Windows 2000.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a feature first introduced in Windows 2000?

Accepted Answer

User accounts and passwords were first introduced in Windows NT, which preceded Windows 2000.

Question 15

Windows 98 was the first Windows OS to use the Kerberos security system.

Accepted Answer

Windows 2000 was the first Windows OS to use the Kerberos security system.

Question 16

Which Windows Vista feature protects the registry and specific folders so that their contents are only available to a specific user?

Accepted Answer

User Account Protection (UAP) is a security feature in Windows Vista and later that helps prevent unauthorized changes to the registry and specific folders by limiting access to these resources to a specific user. It prompts the user for permission before allowing any system-level changes and requires administrative privileges for certain tasks. IPSec is a network security protocol used to secure communications between two devices, Systems Management Server is a legacy system administration tool, and GPMC is the Group Policy Management Console used to manage group policies in Active Directory environments. Therefore, A is the correct answer.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Windows NT security model?

Accepted Answer

The Windows NT security model does not automatically encrypt all network data. Encryption must be manually enabled for specific resources, such as network shares, using protocols like IPSec.

Question 18

Windows 95 used cooperative multitasking for 16-bit applications and preemptive multitasking for 32-bit applications.

Accepted Answer

Windows 95 used cooperative multitasking for 16-bit applications to maintain backward compatibility with older applications and preemptive multitasking for newer 32-bit applications.

Question 19

You're an administrator for a network with 6 Windows Server 2003 R2 servers. You maintain shared files on four of those servers and your users frequently get confused as to which server holds which share. You want to simplify access to the shares on these servers. What feature can you use?

Accepted Answer

DFS (Distributed File System) allows you to create a logical view of shared folders and files that span multiple servers. This simplifies access for users by providing a single point of entry for accessing shared files regardless of the server hosting the share. Therefore, DFS is the best choice for simplifying access to the shared files on multiple servers.

Question 20

Which of the following features differentiated Windows NT from Windows 95/98?

Accepted Answer

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