Active Directory Replication and Service Localization Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of the global catalog?

Managing intersite replication between different sites

Supporting directory queries by containing selected attributes from all domains (correct)

Replicating configuration and schema to all domains in the forest

Searching for objects within the same domain

In a forest with multiple domains, where is the information in the domain naming context replicated?

Between domain controllers in that domain (correct)

Only within the same domain

To all domains in the forest

Between sites in different geographical locations

How does a global catalog differ from a domain controller's Partial Attribute Set (PAS)?

A global catalog is used for intersite replication, while PAS is for intrasite replication

A global catalog is specific to a single domain, while PAS spans across all domains

A global catalog contains every object in every domain, while PAS contains selected attributes (correct)

A global catalog is a type of index, while PAS is a replication service

What does the Functional Levels of a domain represent?

The version of Windows Server operating system functionality within a specific domain Signup and view all the answers

Why is the global catalog considered very important for many applications?

It allows users from one domain to search for objects in another domain Signup and view all the answers

How can a user in Domain B search for another user by first and last name located in Domain A?

By logging on to a global catalog server Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an Active Directory Global Catalog?

Hold a partial replica of all objects in the forest Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a DNS configuration in Active Directory?

Linked Zones Signup and view all the answers

What level determines the extent to which feature options can be used in Active Directory?

Functional Level Signup and view all the answers

In Active Directory, what is the purpose of Application Partitions?

Store application-specific directory information Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about Active Directory Forests?

Forests represent a single LDAP namespace Signup and view all the answers

When considering Active Directory Replication Sites, what is the purpose of a site link?

Define the cost and replication schedule between sites Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the Domain Naming Context (Domain NC) is accurate?

It is the core data store within a domain where Users, Groups, Computers are created. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Configuration partition in Active Directory?

Stores network topology and replication information. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Active Directory, what does the term 'Forest' refer to?

A collection of one or more Active Directory domain trees. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Global Catalog in Active Directory?

To store configuration and schema information replicated across all domain controllers in the forest. Signup and view all the answers

How are objects and attributes in the Active Directory database replicated?

Through Intrasite replication Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Domain from the Forest in Active Directory?

The Domain is a single instance of AD DS sharing contiguous DNS namespace while the Forest is a collection of trees. Signup and view all the answers