30 Questions
What is the primary purpose of Active Directory?
To manage and organize resources within a networked environment
What is the primary role of system management?
To secure conditions necessary for a system's components to function
What is the hierarchical structure of Active Directory composed of?
Domains, trees, and forests
What is the purpose of a structured information model in an organization?
To bind together an organization through a centralized database
What is the primary purpose of a Directory Service?
To provide a single point of access and administration for network resources
What is the primary function of Active Directory in terms of security?
To provide authentication services, allowing users to securely log in to the network
What is a domain in the context of Active Directory?
A logical grouping of network objects
What is the relationship between a tree and a domain in Active Directory?
A tree consists of one or more domains that share a contiguous namespace
What is Novell Directory Service (NDS)?
A popular directory service developed by Novell, Inc.
What is the function of authentication in Directory Services?
To verify user credentials against the directory database
What is NOT a feature of Active Directory?
Support for Linux-based systems
What is the benefit of using a Directory Service for network resources?
It enables efficient management of network resources and facilitates authentication and authorization processes
What is a forest in the context of Active Directory?
A collection of one or more trees that share a common schema and global catalog
What is the primary role of a domain controller in Active Directory?
Authenticating users and granting access to resources
What type of information is stored in the Active Directory database?
User names, passwords, email addresses, and group memberships
What is the primary purpose of Active Directory Group Policy?
Defining and enforcing security settings, configurations, and restrictions
What is a common task of Active Directory?
Creating user accounts and managing permissions
What is the benefit of using Active Directory for user authentication?
It allows users to log in to the network using their credentials
What occurs when hosts do not hear policy?
They fall behind in the configuration schedule.
What is the main difference between Module 3 and Module 4?
Module 3 requires hosts to receive policy from a central authority, while Module 4 does not.
In which module can local groups of hosts form policy coalitions?
Module 5
What is the benefit of downloading a summary of the policy to each host in Module 3?
It empowers the host to enforce policy locally.
In which module do hosts have the most autonomy?
Module 6
What is the primary purpose of the serialization of tasks in the previous models?
To force configuration requests to queue up on the central controller.
What is the primary function of a DHCP server in a network?
Delivering IP addresses to clients along with other parameters
What is the purpose of a file server in a network?
To provide a central location for storing and sharing files
What is the role of a print server in a network?
To accept print jobs from clients and send them to printers
What is the first step in installing Windows Server 2008 R2?
Select a language and other options from the dropdown lists
What are the parameters provided by a DHCP server in addition to the IP address?
Subnet mask, default gateway, domain suffix, DNS server addresses, and WINS server addresses
What is the software used to create a Windows domain for the local network?
dcpromo
Test your understanding of system administration and its role in securing system components. This quiz covers information models, directory services, and Novell Directory Service (NDS).
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