Active Directory Configuration Quiz
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The directory partition holds configuration information that can affect the entire forest, such as details on how domain controllers should replicate with one another. Which of the following choices is one of the two forest-wide FSMO roles?

  • Infrastructure Master
  • Domain Naming Master (correct)
  • RID Master
  • Schema Master (correct)

    • You should choose a Windows Server 2019 Server Core installation when you absolutely cannot live without the Windows GUI running on your server.

    False

    Schema attributes define what type of information is stored in each object, such as first name, last name, and password for a user account object. What folder under Policies within the Computer Configuration Node of a GPO contains the Control Panel, Network, Printers, System, and Windows Component folders?

    Administrative Templates

    Security Principals define which resources users can access and what level of access they have. Windows creates two built-in user accounts automatically: Administrator and User.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Active Directory's use of multimaster replication ensures that changes to AD objects are automatically replicated to all domain controllers. The best method for configuring updates in Server Core and all computers in a Windows domain is via group policy.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) runs on every DC to determine the replication topology. The second DC is always configured as a GC server.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first server in a Windows domain network is an ideal candidate for a Server Core installation. The Active Directory Recycle Bin is disabled by default and can be enabled in the Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC).

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The dcpromo.exe command is the preferred method for installing Active Directory on Server Core. By default, Windows installs only TCP/IPv4 in Windows Server 2019.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By default, the Windows Server 2019 firewall does not block incoming ICMP Echo Request packets. If the wrong server edition is installed, what command can be used to change to a different server edition?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What Active Directory partition contains the information needed to define objects and object attributes for all domains in the forest?

    <p>Schema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following choices is one of the two forest-wide FSMO roles?

    <p>Infrastructure Master</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used by Microsoft to describe a collection of bug fixes and security updates made since an OS release?

    <p>Service Pack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not one of the five folder objects that are created when Active Directory is installed?

    <p>Shared Folders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you are adding a server to an existing network, which of the following selections would you choose if you want the server to belong to the domain, but not run Active Directory or participate in managing directory services?

    <p>Member Server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you are adding a server to an existing network, which of the following selections would you choose if you want the server to belong to the domain, but not run Active Directory or participate in managing directory services? Which of the following statements is true regarding an RODC?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the objects that a Group Policy Object affects?

    <p>Scope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What server role is installed along with Active Directory Domain Services if no other servers with this role are available?

    <p>DNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios is not ideal for the deployment of a single domain structure?

    <p>A large organization with multiple locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An administrator has decided they should remove the DNS Server role from a server. What PowerShell cmdlet should the administrator use?

    <p>Remove-ADDSDnsServer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following choices is not one of the three user account types defined in Windows Server 2019?

    <p>Power User</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Select the type of Windows Server 2019 OS installation that is installed on a new disk partition and is not an upgrade from any previous version of Windows.

    <p>Clean Install</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An administrator has discovered that several critical parts of Active Directory have been deleted. What boot mode can be used to perform restoration?

    <p>Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What Windows servers are the only domain controllers that hold universal group membership information?

    <p>Global Catalog Servers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What particular command syntax will allow you to rename a computer currently named Pittsburgh, to the new name of Chicago?

    <p><code>Rename-Computer Pittsburgh -NewName Chicago</code></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances would a multi-domain structure not be an ideal choice?

    <p>When the organization has a small number of users and computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary container object for organizing and managing resources in a domain?

    <p>Organizational Unit (OU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Select the operations master role that is responsible for providing backward compatibility with Windows NT servers configured as Windows NT backup domain controllers or member servers.

    <p>PDC Emulator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following stores information about a computer network and offers features for retrieving and managing that information?

    <p>Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A network administrator can join a computer to a domain using which PowerShell cmdlet?

    <p>Add-Computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What PowerShell cmdlet below will install the Active Directory Domain Services role?

    <p>Install-ADDSForest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary identifying and administrative unit in Active Directory?

    <p>Organizational Unit (OU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of application is made available via Group Policy for a user to install by using Programs and Features in Control Panel?

    <p>MSI package</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Select the specific Windows folder that is a shared folder containing file-based information that is replicated to other domain controllers.

    <p>SYSVOL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of Active Directory replication takes place between domain controllers in the same site?

    <p>Intrasite replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following choices is not an example of a typical post installation task?

    <p>Installing Active Directory Domain Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does it take for a change made on a domain controller to trigger intrasite replication?

    <p>It depends on several factors, including the size of the change and the network traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what order are group policy settings applied?

    <p>They are applied in the order that they are listed in the Group Policy Object (GPO).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following defines Active Directory objects and their attributes and can be changed by an administrator or an application to best suit the organization's needs?

    <p>Schema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the global catalog? The global catalog is a special type of Domain Controller that replicates a complete copy of the Active Directory database.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of DNS record is used to map a domain name to an IP address?

    <p>A record</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the TTL (Time to Live) value in a DNS record represent?

    <p>It specifies the amount of time that a DNS server should cache the information about an IP address.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone file is responsible for resolving names to IP addresses.

    <p>Forward Lookup Zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default path to the DNS files in your server?

    <p>C:\Windows\System32\dns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which resource record stores zone transfer settings?

    <p>SOA (Start of Authority) record</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You are the network administrator for a Windows Server network. You have multiple remote locations connected to your main office by slow satellite links. you want to install DNS into these offices so that clients can locate authoritative DNS servers in the main location. What type of DNS servers should be installed in the remote locations?

    <p>Secondary DNS servers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DNS is automatically installed with Active Directory as the Global Catalogue server for the forest and domain.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To install a new forest, you must be ...

    <p>A primary domain controller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A boot mode used to perform restore operations on Active Directory if it becomes corrupted or parts of it are deleted accidentally

    <p>Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the global catalog?

    <p>It stores partial data of Active Directory objects across all domains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of DNS servers should be installed in remote locations with slow satellite links?

    <p>Caching DNS servers for quicker access to recent queries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which PowerShell cmdlet should an administrator use to remove the DNS Server role from a server?

    <p>Remove-WindowsFeature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of Windows Server 2019 installation is created on a new disk partition without an upgrade path from previous versions?

    <p>Clean Installation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Active Directory replication occurs between domain controllers located within the same site?

    <p>Multimaster replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which folder under Policies in the Computer Configuration Node of a GPO contains system-related settings?

    <p>Windows Components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of Active Directory object serves as the primary administrative unit?

    <p>Organizational Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the operations master responsible for compatibility with Windows NT servers?

    <p>Infrastructure Master</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command syntax would allow renaming a computer from Pittsburgh to Chicago?

    <p>Rename-Computer -NewName Chicago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of application can be made available for installation via Group Policy using Programs and Features in Control Panel?

    <p>Assigned Applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) in Active Directory?

    <p>To establish the replication topology for domain controllers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Active Directory Recycle Bin initially configured upon installation?

    <p>Disabled by default and needs to be enabled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is preferred for installing Active Directory on a Server Core installation?

    <p>dcpromo.exe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of replication occurs between domain controllers located within the same site?

    <p>Multi-master replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which server role is installed when Active Directory Domain Services is set up without pre-existing servers?

    <p>Global Catalog role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command can be used to change from one server edition to another in Windows Server 2019?

    <p>DISM /Online /Set-Edition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is true regarding a Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC)?

    <p>It is primarily used in remote locations for security reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following attributes is defined within schema attributes of an Active Directory object?

    <p>User's first name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Directory Partition Configuration

    • Directory partition holds configuration affecting the entire forest, including domain controller replication details.
    • Windows Server 2019 Server Core installation suitable for environments without graphical user interface needs.
    • Schema attributes define object data types (e.g., user information).
    • Security Principals determine user access rights to resources.
    • Windows automatically creates Administrator and User accounts.
    • Active Directory uses multimaster replication for automatic object change replication to all domain controllers.
    • Group Policy is the recommended method for configuring updates on domain controllers and other computers in Windows domains.
    • Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) runs on domain controllers to determine replication topology.
    • Second domain controller is typically a Global Catalog (GC) server.
    • Server Core installation recommended as first server in a Windows domain network.
    • Active Directory Recycle Bin can be enabled in the Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC).
    • dcpromo.exe is the recommended command-line tool for installing Active Directory on Server Core.
    • Windows Server 2019 defaults to TCP/IPv4 and allows incoming ICMP Echo Requests by default.
    • Incorrect server edition changes require a specific command.

    Active Directory Partitions

    • Active Directory partition stores info about objects and attributes for all domain in a forest.
    • One of the two forest-wide Flexible Single Master Operations (FSMO) roles.
    • Microsoft term for bug fixes and security updates since an OS release: Service Pack or Update.
    • Folder objects created when Active Directory is installed (list not provided).

    Server Roles and Configurations

    • Server addition to a domain with no Active Directory or directory service involvement selection.
    • Role of Read-Only Domain Controllers (RODCs); further descriptions missing.
    • Group Policy Object (GPO) definition and what objects it affects (list not provided).
    • Server role installed along with Active Directory Domain Services when no others are available.
    • Scenarios where single domain structure is not suitable (list not provided).
    • PowerShell cmdlet to remove the DNS Server role from a server (cmdlet not specified).

    Additional Information

    • Necessary components for installing a new forest, including Boot Mode operations if needed.
    • Active Directory corruption or accidental deletion recovery procedures.

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    Test your knowledge on the Active Directory configuration and its components, including directory partitions and replication in Windows Server 2019. This quiz covers key concepts like schema attributes, security principals, and Group Policy management. Ideal for IT professionals working with server environments.

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