Deck 8: Simple Network Operations

Question 1

During installation of Linux, you can select the level of security you want and customize the firewall's operation.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

____ is strictly a server NOS.

A)Windows
B)BSD
C)Linux
D)Novell NetWare

Answer 2

D

Question 3

In general, installing at least ____ domain controllers in a domain is a good idea.

A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five

Answer 3

A

Question 4

____ systems have the most secure NOS host drive configuration.

A)Multiple-boot
B)Single-partition, single-NOS
C)Multiple-partition, single-NOS
D)Fault-tolerant storage

Question 5

____ systems are useful for separating data from OS files on large drives but increases the level of drive activity and can degrade the life of the drive more quickly.

A)Multiple-boot
B)Single-partition, single-NOS
C)Multiple-partition, single-NOS
D)Fault-tolerant storage

Question 6

NetBIOS names can be no longer than ____ characters.

A)8
B)11
C)15
D)256

Question 7

A ____ is a logical organization of disk space, in which each portion appears as a separate logical drive.

A)tree
B)partition
C)share
D)file system

Question 8

A directory service manages and controls access to network resources.

Question 9

____ is NetWare's directory service.

A)X.500
B)Active Directory
C)NIS
D)eDirectory

Question 10

Most Linux versions include a directory service of sorts called ____.

A)X.500
B)Active Directory
C)NIS
D)eDirectory

Question 11

A ____ authenticates users and maintains directory services and the security database for a domain.

A)member server
B)domain controller
C)DHCP server
D)DNS server

Question 12

____ are security features that ensure data privacy and protection and help maintain a productive computing environment.

A)Access controls
B)Redirectors
C)Designators
D)Directory services

Question 13

A ____ simply hosts a service or resource and doesn't participate in maintaining the directory and security database.

A)member server
B)domain controller
C)DHCP server
D)DNS server

Question 14

Ending a NetBIOS name with a(n)____ prevents that name from appearing in the NetBIOS browse list.

A)$
B)&
C)*
D)_

Question 15

Windows XP can host the Active Directory service and DNS and allows fault-tolerant disk configurations.

Question 16

Windows NT was the first Microsoft NOS to include Active Directory.

Question 17

____ is Microsoft's directory service.

A)X.500
B)Active Directory
C)NIS
D)eDirectory

Question 18

____ systems are good for testing and learning purposes, but they can compromise security in networks that are in actual business use.

A)Multiple-boot
B)Single-partition, single-NOS
C)Multiple-partition, single-NOS
D)Fault-tolerant storage

Question 19

The two most basic shared network resources (that is, network services)are printers and file folders or directories.

Question 20

The designator plays a major role in network printing by intercepting print requests and forwarding them to the right print servers or network-connected printers.

Question 21

What are the types of multitasking? Briefly describe each and indicate which one is more appropriate for NOSs (and why).

Question 22

The ____ is a server-based service that resolves NetBIOS names into IP addresses.

A)Active Directory
B)NetBEUI
C)DNS
D)WINS

Question 23

The print ____ is a storage location, usually on the print server's hard drive, that accepts print jobs from network clients and stores the print job until the printer is available to print it.

A)queue
B)folder
C)share
D)service

Question 24

Advanced file systems, such as New Technology File System (NTFS, used in Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista)and ____ (used in Linux)provide folder- and file-level security as well as some fault-tolerant features.

A)mhs
B)ext3
C)fat32
D)lilo

Question 25

The primary install utility of Novel NetWare 6.5 is ____.

A)INSTALL.NLM
B)WINNT.EXE
C)INIT.BOOT
D)NW.INS

Question 26

Installation of a network service in Linux usually involves editing one or more configuration files and/or installing a new ____ containing the service.

A)snap-in
B)package
C)plug-in
D)MMC

Question 27

NetWare servers require that you decide whether to install the server into an existing ____________________ tree or create a new tree.

Question 28

Some fault-tolerant features of a file system include backup copies of the file allocation table (FAT)and ____, in which file transactions are kept in a log so that incomplete or corrupt transactions can be undone if needed.

A)logging
B)sharing
C)journaling
D)partitioning

Question 29

Windows and Linux (running Samba)operating systems and most other modern NOSs recognize ______________________________ (UNC)paths, a standard method for specifying network resources.

Question 30

Microsoft publishes the Windows ____________________ for Windows 2000 and later, which lists the hardware tested as compatible with Windows.

Question 31

Although most NOSs include fault-tolerant disk configuration, computers designed as servers often come equipped with disk controllers called _____________________________________________ controllers that provide fault tolerance in hardware.

Question 32

A(n)____________________ is a predetermined method of creating names for use on a network or standalone computer.

Question 33

E-mail clients use the ____ protocol to download incoming messages from an e-mail server to their local desktops.

A)SMTP
B)POP3
C)IMAP
D)X.400

Question 34

Network ____________________, the basic resources on all networks, are the foundation of network applications.

Question 35

What is a NOS?

Question 36

____ is the current standard protocol for sending Internet and other TCP/IP-based e-mail.

A)SMTP
B)POP3
C)IMAP
D)X.400

Question 37

Windows XP/2003/Vista enables you to manage printers via your Web browser by using ____.

A)CUPS
B)IPP
C)LPR
D)LPT

Question 38

A ____ is the method by which an OS stores, organizes, and manages access to files on a mass storage device, such as a hard drive.

A)directory tree
B)partition
C)share
D)file system

Question 39

Sharing files and folders in Linux is usually done by using NFS or ____.

A)eDirectory
B)Active Directory
C)NIS
D)Samba

Question 40

The IP-based ____________________ (DNS)makes it possible to translate symbolic domain names, such as microsoft.com , into numeric IP addresses, such as 207.46.131.30.

Question 42

What is client network software?

Question 43

Briefly describe each of the three types of architectures for network applications.

Question 44

Can fax modems be shared across a network? If so, how?

Question 45

How does DNS work?

Question 46

What is the role of a designator in client network software?

Question 47

What are network bindings? Discuss their importance in achieving good network service performance.

Question 48

In addition to protecting and delivering resources, what are other common responsibilities of server software?

Question 49

What makes a good naming convention?

Question 50

What is the role of redirectors in client network software?