Question 1

____ occur whenever memory pages must be called from disk.
A) Context switches
B) Hardware interrupts
C) Page faults
D) Memory switches

Accepted Answer

Page faults occur whenever memory pages must be called from disk. A context switch occurs when the operating system switches from one process to another. Hardware interrupts occur when the CPU receives a signal from a device or hardware component. Memory switches are not a recognized term in computer science.

Question 2

For network performance,it helps to establish ____ from which to diagnose problems.
A) redundancy
B) ceilings
C) network traces
D) baselines

Accepted Answer

Establishing baselines (D) allows for a clear picture of expected network performance, which can then be used as a basis for diagnosing any problems that arise. Redundancy (A) is important for network reliability, but does not necessarily help with performance analysis. Ceilings (B) are not relevant to network performance. Network traces (C) can be useful for problem diagnosis, but they are not as fundamental as baselines.

Question 3

In a data collector set,a ____ contains only those instances when events occur.
A) memory dump
B) trace report
C) trace
D) mini dump

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

SNMP must be installed in an operating system before you can install TCP/IP.

Accepted Answer

SNMP is a protocol used for network management and monitoring, while TCP/IP is a protocol used for communication over the internet. SNMP does not need to be installed before TCP/IP.

Question 5

A(n)____ exists when there are different elements to monitor,such as individual processes when you use the Process object,or when a process contains multiple threads or runs subprocesses under it for the Thread object.
A) counter
B) session
C) reference
D) instance

Accepted Answer

An instance exists when there are different elements to monitor, such as individual processes when you use the Process object, or when a process contains multiple threads or runs subprocesses under it for the Thread object.

Question 6

When you create a dump file,you'll need a(n)____ tool to open and read the file.
A) sector editing
B) application development
C) debugging
D) translating

Accepted Answer

Dump files are created for debugging purposes and typically contain information about the state and memory of a running application at the time it crashed. Therefore, a debugging tool is required to open and read the file. Sector editing, application development, and translating tools are not appropriate for opening dump files.

Question 7

A(n)____ is an indicator of a quantity of the object that can be measured in some unit,such as percentage,rate per second,or peak value,depending on what is appropriate to the object.
A) counter
B) index
C) accumulator
D) monitoring value

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____ is an indicator of a quantity...

Question 8

Server monitoring enables you to pinpoint problems and identify solutions,for example by tracking disk errors and replacing a hard disk before it fails.

Accepted Answer

Server monitoring allows for proactive troubleshooting and preemptive maintenance, such as identifying disk errors and taking action before a failure occurs.

Question 9

If you bought a server computer that has a pattern of hardware problems and proves to be a "lemon," the System Stability Reports will help you determine this quickly.

Accepted Answer

System Stability Reports can provide valuable information on potential hardware problems and can help identify if a server computer is a "lemon."

Question 10

One of the easiest ways to get started using the Data Collector Sets tool is to rely on a ____.
A) predefined template
B) baseline
C) custom report
D) performance report

Accepted Answer

Predefined templates are available in the Data Collector Sets tool that allow users to quickly and easily set up performance monitoring for common scenarios, such as monitoring CPU usage or network traffic. This makes it easy for beginners to get started without having to configure everything from scratch.

Question 11

The ____ counter for the System object measures the number of execution threads waiting for access to a CPU.
A) Processor Queue Length
B) Interrupts/sec
C) System Calls/sec
D) Execution queue

Accepted Answer

The Processor Queue Length counter measures the number of threads waiting for access to a CPU, making it the best choice for this scenario. Interrupts/sec and System Calls/sec counters are unrelated to thread execution and the Execution queue counter mentioned is not a valid performance counter related to thread execution.

Question 12

Monitoring disks through Performance Monitor is accomplished by using the Disk Performance Statistic Driver,which is enabled through the command-line program ____.
A) chkdsk
B) perfmon
C) dsa.msc
D) diskperf

Accepted Answer

Disk Performance Statistic Driver is enabled through the command-line program diskperf.

Question 13

The ____ counter measures the average number of times per second that the CPU is interrupted by devices requesting immediate processing.
A) Processor Queue Length
B) Interrupts/sec
C) System calls/sec
D) Device calls/sec

Accepted Answer

The measurement described in the question specifically refers to interrupts/sec, which is option B. The other options do not accurately describe the measurement being asked for.

Question 14

A ____ is a collection of diagnostic and performance information in the form of a report or log.
A) data accumulation set
B) data collector set
C) performance counter set
D) performance counter report

Accepted Answer

A data collector set is a collection of diagnostic and performance information that can be configured to collect and analyze specific information on a system. This set can be scheduled to run at specific intervals and can be saved in the form of a report or log for later analysis. The other options, such as a data accumulation set and performance counter set, are not commonly used or recognized terminologies in this context. The performance counter report is not a collection of information but rather a single report based on performance counters.

Question 15

A ____ tracks information using objects,counters,and instances.
A) performance counter set
B) data collector set
C) performance counter report
D) data performance set

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____ tracks information using objects,counters,and instances.
A)...

Question 16

The SNMP management system is a computer running management software.

Accepted Answer

The SNMP management system is a computer running management software that collects and manages information from network devices. This software allows network administrators to monitor and manage network performance, troubleshoot issues, and make configuration changes.

Question 17

You can use Task Manager to view applications running on the server by pressing ____ while logged on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group.
A) CTRL+ALT+INS
B) CTRL+ALT+END
C) CTRL+ALT+HOME
D) CTRL+ALT+DEL

Accepted Answer

The correct key combination to open Task Manager is CTRL+ALT+DEL, which brings up a menu that allows the user to select "Task Manager." Choice A is used to open the security screen in a Windows virtual machine, choice B is used to open the Task Manager in a remote desktop session, and choice C is not a valid key combination for any Windows function.

Question 18

The best way to get a feel for a server's performance is to establish a ____ and then frequently monitor server performance,comparing the data collected.
A) plateau
B) baseline
C) floor
D) ceiling

Accepted Answer

Establishing a baseline refers to setting a standard or benchmark for server performance, which can then be used for comparison when monitoring the server's performance over time. This allows for a better understanding of any changes or anomalies in server performance. A plateau refers to a period of stability or no change in performance, and is not necessarily indicative of performance levels. Floor and ceiling refer to limits or boundaries, rather than measurements of performance.

Question 19

In the system services menu,the ____ column shows how a service is started when the computer boots.
A) Startup Type
B) Run As
C) Mode
D) Status

Accepted Answer

The Startup Type column in the system services menu displays how a service is started when the computer boots up. This column indicates whether a service will automatically start when Windows is launched or if it needs to be manually started by a user or application. The other columns listed do not show how a service is started at boot.

Question 20

The value of the System Stability Index goes up after successfully implementing operating system updates,update applications,or adding hardware.

Accepted Answer

The System Stability Index is a concept related to power systems and their ability to remain stable under various conditions, not directly related to operating system updates, application updates, or adding hardware.

Quiz 14: Server and Network Monitoring

____ occur whenever memory pages must be called from disk.

For network performance,it helps to establish ____ from which to diagnose problems.

In a data collector set,a ____ contains only those instances when events occur.

SNMP must be installed in an operating system before you can install TCP/IP.

A(n) ____ exists when there are different elements to monitor,such as individual processes when you use the Process object,or when a process contains multiple threads or runs subprocesses under it for the Thread object.

When you create a dump file,you'll need a(n) ____ tool to open and read the file.

A(n) ____ is an indicator of a quantity of the object that can be measured in some unit,such as percentage,rate per second,or peak value,depending on what is appropriate to the object.

Server monitoring enables you to pinpoint problems and identify solutions,for example by tracking disk errors and replacing a hard disk before it fails.

If you bought a server computer that has a pattern of hardware problems and proves to be a "lemon," the System Stability Reports will help you determine this quickly.

One of the easiest ways to get started using the Data Collector Sets tool is to rely on a ____.

The ____ counter for the System object measures the number of execution threads waiting for access to a CPU.

Monitoring disks through Performance Monitor is accomplished by using the Disk Performance Statistic Driver,which is enabled through the command-line program ____.

The ____ counter measures the average number of times per second that the CPU is interrupted by devices requesting immediate processing.

A ____ is a collection of diagnostic and performance information in the form of a report or log.

A ____ tracks information using objects,counters,and instances.

The SNMP management system is a computer running management software.

You can use Task Manager to view applications running on the server by pressing ____ while logged on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group.

The best way to get a feel for a server's performance is to establish a ____ and then frequently monitor server performance,comparing the data collected.

In the system services menu,the ____ column shows how a service is started when the computer boots.

The value of the System Stability Index goes up after successfully implementing operating system updates,update applications,or adding hardware.