1.6 – Windows Networking - Windows Network Technologies

Which of the following describes the primary function of mapping a network drive in Windows?

What is the purpose of adding a dollar sign ($) at the end of a share name in Windows?

You need to configure a Windows computer to use a proxy server. Where would you typically find the settings to configure the proxy?

A user reports that they cannot see a shared printer on the network. They've tried adding it through the 'Add a printer or scanner' option, but it doesn't appear. What should be the next troubleshooting step?

You want to limit the amount of data that Windows uses on a specific network connection because it is a metered connection. Where would you configure these settings?

What is the function of the net use command in the Windows command line environment?

In Windows, what is the purpose of setting a network location to 'Public'?

You need to grant specific users access to a shared printer while denying access to others. Where would you configure these permissions?

After mapping a network drive, you no longer need access to the shared folder. How do you remove the mapped drive?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'transparent proxy' configuration?

You are setting up a shared folder on a Windows server. Which of the following is a necessary step to make the folder accessible to other users on the network?

A user wants to automatically reconnect to a network share every time they log into their Windows computer. How can this be configured when mapping the network drive?

You have a printer connected to your computer that you want to share with other users on the network. After enabling printer sharing, what else is crucial to configure for the shared printer?

A user is connected to a Wi-Fi network at a coffee shop and Windows has automatically classified it as a 'Public' network. What is the primary security implication of this classification?

You have configured a monthly data limit for a metered network connection in Windows. What is the most likely consequence once the data limit is reached?

A user is trying to map a network drive using the command line but is encountering errors. The share name contains a space. How should the net use command be formatted to ensure it works correctly?

You suspect that an application is consuming excessive data on a metered network. Where can you view a breakdown of data usage by different applications in Windows?

When sharing a folder, what is the difference between assigning share permissions versus assigning NTFS permissions?

A user is unable to print to a shared printer and receives an 'Access Denied' error. The printer is shared correctly, and the user has the necessary permissions set. What could be a potential cause of this issue?

You have a laptop that you frequently use in both your office and at home. You want Windows to automatically adjust the firewall settings based on the network you are connected to. How can you ensure this happens?

You want to prevent users from accidentally deleting important files in a shared folder. Which permissions should you assign to them to allow them to add and modify files but not delete them?

You have mapped a network drive, but the connection is unreliable, and you frequently lose access to the share. What steps can you take to improve the reliability of the connection?

You need to ensure that a user can only view and open files in a shared folder but cannot make any changes or add new files. Which share permission should you assign to the user?

A company uses a proxy server for internet access. Some users are experiencing issues accessing certain websites. What is a common troubleshooting step to resolve this?

You have set up a shared printer, but users are complaining that print jobs are slow and often get stuck in the queue. What could be a reason for this?