Computer Hardware Components Comparison

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What is the default port number for HTTP?

80 (correct)

161

23

443

Which type of cable is commonly used to connect two network devices directly without the need for a switch or hub?

Crossover (correct)

CAT6

Straight through

Rollover

What type of disaster recovery site is fully equipped with necessary hardware and software ready to take over operations with minimal downtime?

Warm site

Replication methods

Hot site (correct)

Cold site

In backup techniques, which method involves copying all selected files, regardless of whether they have changed since the last backup?

Full/Normal Signup and view all the answers

What type of connectors are commonly used for fiber optic cables?

ST Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is commonly used for securely transferring files over a network using encryption?

SSH Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of configuring servers to use IP addressing and network infrastructure services?

Facilitating communication between devices on a network Signup and view all the answers

When configuring servers, what is the significance of CIDR notation and subnetting?

Partitioning and managing IP address spaces efficiently Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between public and private IP addressing in server configuration?

Private IP addresses can be used on internal networks, while public IP addresses are for external use Signup and view all the answers

In server configuration, what is the purpose of NIC teaming?

Providing fault tolerance and load balancing for network interfaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of MAC addresses in network Interface Card (NIC) configuration on servers?

Providing a unique identifier for network communication Signup and view all the answers

How does DHCP differ from static IP assignment when configuring servers?

Static IP assignment allows for more flexible networking configurations compared to DHCP Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common file system type used for server operating systems?

HFS+ Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) setup during server operating system installation?

Improve data redundancy and fault tolerance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common method for network-based operating system administration?

Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of configuring the boot order during BIOS/UEFI setup?

Specify the order in which devices are checked for bootable media Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common server role?

Peer-to-peer server Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of performance baselining during server configuration?

Establish initial performance metrics for future comparison Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common component of server maintenance?

Defragmentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch in server administration?

Control multiple servers from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common virtualization component?

Virtual private network (VPN) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a CMOS battery in a server?

Store BIOS/UEFI configuration settings Signup and view all the answers