98-365 : Windows Server Administration Fundamentals : Part 18

  1. Which of the following alerts gets generated when any server or client computer in the network has low disk space, which is less than 10% available across all volumes?

    • Network Services Alerts
    • Server Event Log Alerts
    • User Performance Alerts
    • Performance Counter Alerts
    Explanation:
    Performance Counter Alerts is generated by default when any server or client computer in the network has low disk space, which is less than 10% available across all volumes.

    Incorrect Answers:
    A: Network Services Alerts is generated by default when Windows monitors network services that are set to start automatically, and then it generates an alert if the service stops. These services are critical to the functioning of the network.
    B: Server Event Log Alerts gets generated when Windows monitors a specific set of events across the event logs. If any of the events are detected, an alert is generated and displayed in the Other Alerts section of the reports.
    C: There is no such alert as User Performance alerts in Windows.

  2. John works as a Consumer Support Technician for Web Tech Inc. The company provides troubleshooting support to users.

    A user named Peter is working with Windows 10. He reports that when he installs a new application on his computer, Windows Task Manager displays that the CPU use is constantly at 100 percent. However, when he checks the desktop and Task Manager, he finds that no program is currently open.

    Which of the following tabs will John use to identify the program which uses most of the CPU time?

    • Performance tab
    • Services tab
    • Users tab
    • Processes tab
    Explanation:
    In order to accomplish the task, John will use the Processes tab of Task Manager. The Processes tab shows a list of all the tasks that are running on the system.
    It provides the Image Name, User Name, CPU time, Memory, and Description of the processes.

    Incorrect Answers:
    A: The Performance tab of Task Manager displays only overall statistics such as CPU usage, PF usage, etc. It does not provide information about any individual process. The following image displays the output of the Performance tab:

    B: The Services tab lists the services running on the system. It does not identify the program which uses most of the CPU time.

    C: The Users tab lists the users who are currently logged in to the system. It does not identify the program which uses most of the CPU time.

  3. Which of the options in Windows Server 2016 can a user select to show a list of system recovery options?

    • Safe mode
    • Directory services restore mode
    • Safe mode with networking
    • Repair your computer
    Explanation:
    For accessing the Advanced Boot Options screen, a user needs to turn his computer on and press F8 prior to the Windows logo appears.
    If the user has Windows Server 2016, then the user can select one of the following F8 options:
    – Repair Your Computer: It shows a list of system recovery tools.
    – Safe Mode: It is used to start Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services.
    – Safe Mode with Networking: It is used to start Windows in safe mode and include the network drivers and services needed to access the Internet or other computers on the network.
    – Safe Mode with Command Prompt: It is used to start Windows in safe mode with a command prompt window instead of the usual Windows interface.
    – Enable Boot Logging: It is used to create a file, ntbtlog.txt, that lists all the drivers that are installed during startup and that might be useful for advanced troubleshooting.
    – Enable low-resolution video (640 X 480): It is used to start Windows using the current video driver and low resolution and refresh rate settings.
    – Last known good configuration (advanced): It is used to start Windows with the last registry and driver configuration that worked successfully, usually marked as the last successful login.
    – Directory Services Restore Mode: It is used to start Windows domain controller running Active Directory so that the directory service can be restored.
    – Debugging Mode: It is used to start Windows in an advanced troubleshooting mode intended for IT professionals and system administrators.
    – Disable automatic restart on system failure: It prevents Windows from automatically restarting if an error causes Windows to fail.
    – Disable Driver Signature Enforcement: It allows drivers containing improper signatures to be loaded. Start Windows Normally: It is used to start Windows in its normal mode.
  4. Which of the following tools will you use to view information about the use of hardware and software resources of a particular system in real time?

    • Event Viewer
    • Performance Monitor
    • Server Manager
    • Resource Monitor
    Explanation:
    Performance Monitor is a Windows tool that monitors system and network resources. It is used to get statistical data about the hardware and software components of a server.

    Incorrect Answers:
    A: The Event Viewer allows checking of the log of multiple servers. Diagnostic logging helps in figuring out problems on several servers (with the databases on those servers), and for the diagnostic logging, the user can view event logs with the Event Viewer in Windows or the Web Event Viewer in SharePoint Central Administration.

    C: Server Manager is a primary tool available in Windows Server 2016. It manages and secures multiple server roles in an enterprise. The Server Manager console allows an administrator to perform the following tasks:
    Install Windows Server roles and features. View the Event Viewer logs.
    Access performance monitoring tools, Device Manager, Task Scheduler, Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, Services, Local Users and Groups, Windows Server Backup, and Disk management.

    D: Resource Monitor is a suite of administration tools designed to provide a quick overview of a single user interface. It can be launched from the start menu or from the Task Manager using the Performance tab. Resource monitor displays real-time information about hardware resources but not software resources.

  5. Which of the following represents the primary function of a server?

    • To provide the server role in the organization’s network.
    • To provide client access to the organization’s network.
    • To provide services to client computers on the organization’s network.
    • To prevent unauthorized access to the organization’s network.
  6. The primary program to configure the Windows environment is:

    • Computer Management Console
    • Control Panel
    • Server Manager
    • Registry Editor
    Explanation:
    As with previous versions of Windows, the main graphical utility to configure the Windows environment and hardware devices is the Control Panel.
  7. What program or component helps prevent unauthorized changes to Windows?

    • SysConf
    • SysInfo
    • UAC
    • Security Monitor
    Explanation:
    User Account Control (UAC)–a feature that started with Windows Vista and is included with Windows Server 2016–helps prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. If you are logged in as an administrator, UAC asks you for permission, and if you are logged in as a standard user, UAC asks for an administrator password before performing actions that can potentially affect your computer’s operation or that change settings that affect other users.
  8. Which Control Panel applet allows you to change the name of a computer or add the computer to a domain?

    • System
    • Reset
    • Domain
    • Computer
    Explanation:
    Some of the most important configuration settings for a server administrator are the system settings within the Control Panel. These include gathering generation information about your system, changing the computer name, adding the computer to a domain, accessing the device manager, configuring remote settings, configuring startup and recovery options, and configuring overall performance settings.
  9. What program would you use to install printers in Windows Server 2016?

    • Device Manager
    • Computer Management console
    • Devices and Printers
    • Print Manager
    Explanation:
    The Devices and Printers folder gives you a quick view of devices connected to your computer that you can connect to or disconnect from your computer through a port or network connection. It also allows you to add printers.
  10. You are viewing the Device Manager on a computer running Windows Server 2016. What does a down black arrow indicate?

    • The device is having down and having problems.
    • The device is disabled.
    • The device is a generic driver.
    • The device is not connected.
    Explanation:
    A down black arrow indicates a disabled device. A disabled device is physically present in the computer and is consuming resources, but it does not have a driver loaded.
  11. You are viewing the Device Manager on a computer running Windows Server 2016. What does a black exclamation point on a yellow field indicate?

    • The device is having down and having problems.
    • The device is disabled.
    • The device is a generic driver.
    • The device is not connected.
    Explanation:
    A black exclamation point (!) on a yellow field indicates the device is in a problem state.
  12. What command would you use to restart Windows on a computer running Windows Server 2016 Server Core?

    • shutdown /r /t 0
    • shutdown /r
    • shutdown /q /x
    • shutdown /q /t 0
    Explanation:
    To restart the computer, you use the following command:

    – Shutdown/r /t 0orshutdown /r
    – The /r specifies reboot, and /t 0 (short for 0 seconds) indicates a reboot immediately.

  13. hat command would you use to configure a static IP address and default gateway for a computer running Windows Server 2016 Server Core?

    • netsh interface ipv4 set address name=”<ID>” source=static address=<StaticIP> mask=<SubnetMask> gateway=<DefaultGateway>
    • netsh interface ipv4 set address name=”<ID>” source=dynamic address=<DHCPIP> mask=<SubnetMask> gateway=<DefaultGateway>
    • netsh interface ipv4 set address name=”<ID>” source=static address=<StaticIP> mask=<SubnetMask> gateway=<AlternateGateway>
    • netsh interface ipv4 set address name=”<ID>” source=static address=<StaticIP> subnet=<SubnetMask> gateway=<DefaultGateway>
    Explanation:
    When you view the output of the netsh command, you need to note the number shownintheIdx column for your network adapter.
    To set a static IP address and default gateway, use the following command:

    netsh interface ipv4 set address name=”<ID>” source=static address=<StaticIP>mask=<SubnetMask> gateway=<DefaultGateway>

  14. Which partitioning style supports only drives up to 2 TB?

    • MBR
    • GPT
    • Dynamic
    • Basic
    Explanation:
    Master Boot Record (MBR) is a traditional partitioning style that has been around since DOS and for all versions of Windows. MBR supports partitions up to 2 terabytes (TB) and allows up to four primary partitions per disk. Each partition can contain a bootable operating system.
  15. What partitioning style supports up to 18 EB and 128 partitions?

    • MBR
    • GPT
    • Dynamic
    • Basic
    Explanation:
    GUID Partition Table (GPT) is a newer partitioning style that supports up to 18 exabytes (EB) or 18 billion gigabytes and can store up to 128 partitions on each disk.
    This style is also more faults tolerant because it stores a duplicate set of partition tables.
  16. What program do you use to view the Windows logs?

    • rdc.exe
    • sysconf.exe
    • regedit.exe
    • Event Viewer
    Explanation:
    One of the most useful troubleshooting tools is the Event Viewer MMC snap-in, which is essentially a log viewer. Whenever you have problems, look in the Event Viewer to see any errors or warning that may reveal what a problem is.
  17. What part of the boot-up process initializes hardware and finds an operating system to load?

    • POST
    • MBR boot
    • WinBoot
    • PXEBoot
    Explanation:
    Every time you turn on a computer, it goes through the Power-On Self Test (POST), which initializes hardware and finds an operating system to load.
  18. What stores the boot-time configuration data for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016?

    • NTOSKRNL.EXE
    • ntdetect.com
    • boot.ini
    • BCD
    Explanation:
    Boot Configuration Data (BCD) is a firmware-independent database for boot- time configuration data used by Microsoft’s Windows Boot Manager found with Windows Vista, Windows 10, and Windows Server2008. To edit the Boot Configuration, you typically use Bcdedit.exe.
  19. What boot option starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services?

    • Safe mode
    • Last Known Good Configuration
    • Directory Services Restore Mode
    • Debugging Mode
    Explanation:
    Safe mode starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services. If you make a change to the system and Windows no longer boots, you can try safe mode.
  20. What mode starts Windows with the last registry and driver configuration that worked successfully?

    • Safe mode
    • Last Known Good Configuration
    • Directory Services Restore Mode
    • Debugging Mode
    Explanation:
    Last known good configuration starts Windows with the last registry and driver configuration that worked successfully, usually marked as the last successful logon.
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