Deck 26: Server

Question 1

John wants to choose optimal hardware for his operating system. Which of the following can provide dependable information on compatibility between OS and hardware devices?

A)MCL
B)HCL
C)SCL
D)RCL

Answer 1

HCL

Question 2

Jack wants to use a memory module on his server setup that uses a checksum operation. Which of these memory types should he use?

A)Extended ECC
B)Expanded ECC
C)ECC
D)Non ECC

Answer 2

Extended ECC

Question 3

John needs to connect eight servers to a disk drive array with 250 HDDs. Which of the following should he use?

A)Ultra ATA-3
B)Fiber Channel
C)IEEE 1394
D)USB

Answer 3

Fiber Channel

Question 4

Which of the following factors are considered when determining the best UPS size and type for a new server?

A)Voltage − Amperes
B)Voltage /Amperes
C)Voltage + Amperes
D)Voltage * Amperes

Question 5

Which of the following situations specify when the BIOS should be updated?

A)After adding more RAM
B)When you have added a new monitor
C)After upgrading to newer, faster processors
D)As soon as an update is available from the motherboard manufacturer

Question 6

Which of the following specifies the benefits of a rack-mounted server?

A)It cools down servers.
B)It is more affordable.
C)It provides redundancy.
D)It optimizes server space.

Question 7

Which of the following precisely specify the purpose of using redundant NICs on a server?

A)To reduce network traffic.
B)To increase the speed of the server.
C)To keep the network available in the event that one NIC fails.
D)To reduce the amount of data loss when packets are transferred.

Question 8

You want to implement a Fiber Channel infrastructure between two branch offices that that are 4 km apart. Which of the following Fiber Channel cables should you use?

A)Multimode cable
B)Duplex cable
C)Simplex cable
D)Single-mode cable

Question 9

Which of the following RAID implementation types does not provide redundancy?

A)RAID 1
B)RAID 0
C)RAID 3
D)RAID 5

Question 10

Which of the following active offsite storage backup facilities is continuously connected to the server that is currently operating?

A)Warm site
B)Cold site
C)Hot site
D)Continuous site

Question 11

David wants to check the maximum transfer rate of his network. Which of the following counters should he use from the network interface bottleneck monitoring tool?

A)Packets Outbound Discarded
B)Output Queue Length
C)Bytes Total/sec
D)Current Bandwidth

Question 12

Which of the following hard drive parameters indicate the symptoms of a server bottleneck?

A)Percentage disk time greater than 50% and Avg. Read Queue Length of 4
B)Percentage disk time greater than 50% and Avg. Read Queue Length of 3
C)Percentage disk time greater than 40% and Avg. Read Queue Length of 4
D)Avg. Write Queue Length of 1 and Avg. Read Queue Length of 4

Question 13

David wants to verify whether a host on his network can connect to the internet. Which of the following utilities should he use?

A)TRACERT
B)NETSTAT
C)NBTSTAT
D)PING

Question 14

Which of the following TCP/IP tool returns specifies the details of each path-hop over the network to a specific destination?

A)PING
B)TRACERT
C)NETSTAT
D)IPCONFIG

Question 15

John is using a POST card to diagnose a hardware issue on the server. Which of the following POST card operational modes should he use to enable the POST card to initialize itself, without assistance from the server board's BIOS?

A)Basic diagnostics mode
B)Extended diagnostics mode
C)Forced start mode
D)Self start mode

Question 16

Which of the following POST card operational modes should you use if you want to specify the system components that should be tested?

A)Extended Diagnostics mode
B)Forced Start mode
C)Basic Diagnostics mode
D)Advanced Start mode

Question 17

John hears a whining noise when he starts his server. Which of the following could be the most likely issue?

A)Faulty processor
B)Processor failure
C)Faulty RAM
D)Power supply failure

Question 18

You are trying to isolate a specific software problem. During which of the following operations, an error occurrence can be categorized as an operational error?

A)When the PC is booting
B)When you are upgrading the operating system
C)When you installing the operating system
D)When the system is booted and you are on the OS

Question 19

Which of the following can safely be used to clean dust that has accumulated from inside a server case?

A)Isopropyl Alcohol
B)Water
C)Hydrochloric Acid
D)Compressed air

Question 20

Which of the following is the most important security measure for a server room?

A)Cooling
B)Locked server room doors
C)Password complexity
D)Antitheft alarms

Question 21

Which of the following procedures should you not follow when moving a full server rack?

A)Remove the components before moving the rack.
B)Make sure you unplug the components before moving the rack.
C)Clear everything in your path before moving the rack.
D)Move the server rack to its new destination without removing its components.

Question 22

John wants to install a new application on all employee computers. The employees are concerned that the computer will slow down if the application is installed. What should John do?

A)Run an installation baseline on employee systems and test the performance.
B)Should not install the new program, based on the concerns of the affected employees.
C)Skip the baseline and install the new program.
D)Run an installation baseline on the test system first and test the performance.

Question 23

What is the minimum number of drives necessary to operate a RAID 5 array?

A)1
B)3
C)4
D)2

Question 24

John is planning to implement a security policy that restricts the user from using the USB and FireWire ports on the computer. Which of the following is a justification to this policy?

A)USB and FireWire devices are easy to hack into.
B)USB and FireWire devices have no built-in security features.
C)USB and FireWire devices are slower.
D)USB and FireWire devices are hot swappable.

Question 25

Which of the following tape formats maximizes the storage of a DAT drive?

A)Travan
B)QIC
C)DDS
D)DSS

Question 26

Which of the following differentiates between disk mirroring and disk duplexing?

A)Disk mirroring uses one controller for both drives, whereas disk duplexing uses one controller for each drive.
B)Disk mirroring uses a minimum of three drives, whereas disk duplexing uses two.
C)Disk duplexing uses a single controller for both drives, whereas disk mirroring uses one controller for each drive.
D)Disk mirroring strips data, whereas disk duplexing shares data parity disks.

Question 27

John wants to store the maximum possible data using a 24 GB DAT drive. Which of the following backup format should he use?

A)DDS-1
B)DDS-3
C)DDS-2
D)DDS-0

Question 28

How many devices can be connected to a two-channel SCSI-3 RAID 5 controller?

A)55
B)40
C)100
D)30

Question 29

John performed a full backup yesterday. However, management wants him make another backup today. Which of the following backup types should he perform to finish the backup procedure in the least amount of time?

A)Incremental backup
B)Partial backup
C)Differential backup
D)Small backup

Question 30

Which of the following backup methods restores the system faster, but takes more time and space to perform the actual backups?

A)Selective backup
B)Differential backup
C)Incremental backup
D)Full backup

Question 31

How many tapes are required for each category in the grandfather-father-son backup implementation?

A)Grandfather = 4, father = 1, son = 1
B)Grandfather = 1, father = 1, son = 4
C)Grandfather = 1, father = 4, son = 1
D)Grandfather = 1, father = 1, son = 1

Question 32

John took a full tape backup of a server at 3:00 p.m. Sunday morning, and differential backup tapes were recorded every day at their specified p.m. time periods.. On Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m. the server crashed. How many tapes are required to restore the system?

A)4
B)2
C)1
D)3

Question 33

How many devices does an Ultra2 SCSI system support?

A)20
B)8
C)14
D)10

Question 34

Which of the following allows for the removal and insertion of PCI devices without powering down the computer?

A)PCI bus mastering
B)DMA mode
C)Overclocking
D)Hot Plug PCI

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a function performed by a proxy server?

A)NAT
B)Data encryption
C)Web page caching
D)Packet filtering

Question 36

Which of the following components can cache web pages for future retrieval?

A)FTP server
B)DNS server
C)Proxy server
D)DHCP server

Question 37

Which of the following is a principle difference between server RAM and workstation RAM?

A)Server RAMs are expensive.
B)Server RAMs consume more power.
C)Server RAMs have 240 pins, while workstation RAMs have less pins.
D)Server RAMs require Error Checking and Correction

Question 38

Which of the following is a prime difference between SCSI-1 and SCSI-2?

A)SCSI-1 has a bus width of 8 bits, while SCSI-2 has a bus width of 16 bits.
B)SCSI-1 has a bus width of 16 bits, while SCSI-2 has a bus width of 8 bits.
C)SCSI-1 has a bus speed of 40 MHz, while SCSI-2 has a bus speed of 20 MHz.
D)SCSI-1 has a bus speed of 20 MHz, while SCSI-2 has a bus speed of 40 MHz.

Question 39

Which of the following is a prime difference between Wide SCSI and Fast SCSI?

A)Wide SCSI can transfer data at up to 10 MBps, whereas Fast SCSI can transfer data at up to 20 MBps.
B)Wide SCSI has a bus width of 16 bits, whereas Fast SCSI has a bus width of 8 bits.
C)Wide SCSI has a bus width of 64 bits, whereas Fast SCSI has a bus width of 256 bits.
D)Wide SCSI has a bus width of 64 bits, whereas Fast SCSI has a bus width of 16 bits.

Question 40

Which of the following ATA specifications is capable of data transfer rates of up to 33 MBps?

A)Ultra-ATA
B)ATA
C)ATA-2
D)Fast ATA

Question 41

What is the maximum number of nodes supported by server clustering in Windows Server 2008?

A)4
B)8
C)16
D)32

Question 42

What is the maximum number of nodes supported by Network Load Balancing?

A)32
B)4
C)8
D)16

Question 43

David's server is not able to detect a hot-plug NIC that is plugged in as a replacement. Which of the following specifies the first troubleshooting step to perform?

A)Check if the hot-plug PCI slot has been reactivated.
B)Use the Windows configuration tools to define the NIC as a software.
C)Replace the NIC.
D)Configure the NIC to transmit both LAN and storage communications.

Question 44

Which of the following is the easiest way to distinguish an NLX motherboard?

A)It has both IDD and SATA sockets.
B)It has 3 memory slots.
C)It has dual processor slots.
D)The expansion cards connect to the riser card.

Question 45

Which of the following components are not integrated on a motherboard?

A)Network card
B)Video
C)Audio
D)Power supply

Question 46

David is troubleshooting his computer, which does not start up. The issue occurs immediately after the system fan powers up. Which of the following could be causing this problem?

A)Processor
B)Hard drive
C)Motherboard
D)Monitor

Question 47

John is encountering a startup issue right after the POST beep sound and before the operating system UI loads. Which of the following is the most likely of the issue?

A)A mismatch between the hardware components and the CMOS configuration
B)A mismatch between API configuration parameters and the System hardware configuration
C)Operating system is outdated
D)A missing or corrupt operating system file

Question 48

Which of the following should happen in a boot process after the BIOS setup is displayed on the monitor?

A)Power supply switches ON
B)FDD light appears
C)System gives a count of system memory
D)Keyboard lights start flashing

Question 49

David has just installed the Wake-On-LAN card on his server. He tries to boot the remote servers and is unable to do so. Which of the following packets could be the cause of the issue?

A)Magic packet
B)SNMP packet
C)TCP/IP packet
D)IP packet

Question 50

You have just installed an additional RAM module on your server. Although the server successfully boots to the NOS, not all the RAM is being recognized. Which of the following could be the cause of this issue?

A)Latest patches for the NOS are not installed
B)Motherboard BIOS is not updated
C)Memory is not configured in the CMOS
D)Incompatible memory

Question 51

David has installed multiple processors on his computer. However, the system recognizes only one processor. Which of the following could be the possible cause of this issue?

A)Processor speed mismatch
B)Additional VRMs are not used
C)Empty processor slots do not have terminator resistor packs.
D)The OS is not configured to use multiple processors.

Question 52

John is administering a set of servers in his organization. One of the drives in a RAID-5 disk array fails. From a business standpoint, John cannot shut down the server to replace the hard drive. What else can he do to fix this issue?

A)Update the driver for the bad hard drive.
B)Swap the drive through the hot-swapping method.
C)Re-install the driver for the bad hard drive.
D)Shut down the server and swap the hard drive.

Question 53

Janet has been using her computer for over a year now. Currently, she is facing a problem with an incorrect date and time set on her computer. She has tried to rectify it several times, but is not able to fix it. Which of the following could fix her problem?

A)Replacing the CMOS battery
B)Replacing the motherboard
C)Replacing the video card
D)Re-installing the operating system

Question 54

You are trying to troubleshoot a monitor that has a dead screen. The brightness and contrast controls are turned up and you now want to check if the monitor display is working. What should you do?

A)Clean the screen with a dry cloth.
B)Switch ON the computer and feel the static on the screen.
C)Clean the screen with a wet cloth.
D)Switch OFF and then switch ON the monitor.

Question 55

John is managing a server that has four internal hard drives. POST only indicates that two HDDs are installed. Which of the following could be the most likely cause of this issue?

A)Two of the four are SCSI hard drives.
B)Disks are configured in two separate RAID arrays.
C)Disks are configured in a RAID 1 mirrored array.
D)Disks are configured in a RAID 0 striped array.

Question 56

Which of the following is the safest location for storing a Disaster Recovery Plan?

A)Offsite, on backup tapes
B)Onsite and offsite, on backup tapes
C)Onsite, on backup tapes
D)Onsite and offsite, on zip drives

Question 57

David is a network administrator for his organization. The organization has three servers and a domain. After performing an upgrade on the server that functions as the DHCP server, David reboots the server. He receives an error message that states "DHCP Service has failed to start." Where should he check for more information on this error?

A)F1-based help on Windows OS
B)System log on the Event Viewer
C)Application log on the Event Viewer
D)Microsoft's support website

Question 58

You purchase a new RAM chip and want to install it on your server. You test the chip on an identical test server and find that it is compatible. However when you place the chip on the actual server, the new memory is not recognized. What is the most likely cause of the RAM not being recognized on the actual server?

A)The actual server's motherboard already has the maximum amount of RAM supported.
B)You must install new RAM chips in pairs, not individually.
C)The RAM is faulty.
D)The RAM is not supported on the actual server.

Question 59

Which of the following does an ESD wrist strap or mat contain that helps remove ESD charges safely?

A)Resistor
B)Inductor
C)Diode
D)Capacitor

Question 60

What is the minimum number of steps required to create a disaster recovery plan?

A)Five
B)Seven
C)Six
D)Eight

Question 61

Which of the following connector types should be used to terminate CAT5e cabling?

A)RJ-11
B)RJ-14
C)RJ-35
D)RJ-45

Question 62

Which of the following is a default port number used by the SNMP protocol?

A)100
B)85
C)161
D)25

Question 63

Which of the following directories does the floppy drive usually use to mount in a Linux operating system?

A)/dev/fd0
B)/mnt/floppy
C)\dev\fd0
D)\mnt\floppy

Question 64

What is the total bandwidth for a PCI slot that incorporates a 64-bit PCI bus operating at a clock speed of 66MHz?

A)256 MBps
B)512 MBps
C)528 MBps
D)700 MBps

Question 65

Which of the following components prevents the processor from overheating and damage?

A)Heat-sink and Cooling fan
B)Heat-sink, Cooling Fan, and Thermal grease
C)Cooling Fan and Thermal grease
D)Heat-sink and Thermal grease

Question 66

John is an Administrator in charge of the power backup unit in his organization. The server uses a 350 Watt monitor, 50 Watt speaker, and a 500 Watt power supply. What is the minimum possible VA rating of the UPS that must be able to handle the server?

A)1500 VA
B)2000 VA
C)3000 VA
D)1800 VA

Question 67

Which of the following hard drive specifications supports data transfer rates of up to 150 MBps?

A)Ultra-ATA
B)Serial ATA
C)Fast SCSI
D)ATA

Question 68

Which of the following RAID implementation types features disk striping and a dedicated parity drive?

A)RAID-0
B)RAID-1
C)RAID-3
D)RAID-5

Question 69

You want to change the role of a server from a file server to a database server. The server hardware includes 2 GB RAM, 500 MHz CPU, 10/100 Ethernet NIC, and a Hardware RAID subsystem. Which of the following components may not be optimal if this server is used as a database server?

A)RAM
B)NIC
C)RAID
D)Processor

Question 70

You have just upgraded the processor on your computer. Now, the computer does not finish the POST. Which of the following may be the most likely cause of this?

A)BIOS is not flashed.
B)Processor is not seated properly.
C)Incorrect jumper settings on the processor.
D)The new cache size on the processor is too low.

Question 71

Which of the following termination types does SCSI-1 networks normally use?

A)Active
B)HVD
C)Passive
D)LVD

Question 72

Which of the following SCSI interfaces uses one half of the wires for the cable that transfers data and control mechanisms and the other half for a ground point?

A)SE
B)LVD
C)FPT
D)HVD

Question 73

Which of the following specifies the prime difference between UTP and STP networking cables?

A)STP has an additional layer of insulation surrounding the four-pair wire bundle.
B)UTP has an additional layer of insulation surrounding the four-pair wire bundle.
C)UTP ha an additional foil shield surrounding the four-pair wire bundle.
D)STP has an additional foil shield surrounding the four-pair wire bundle.

Question 74

Which of the following technologies will support an array composed of five servers handling 400 hard drives?

A)Fiber Channel
B)IEEE 1394
C)Ultra ATA-33
D)Ultra ATA-66

Question 75

You have attached a SCSI scanner to a server. Prior to the scanner installation, all the devices attached to the systems were working properly. After the installation, the system does not boot properly. Which of the following could be the most likely cause of this issue?

A)Scanner is not terminated properly.
B)Scanner is not connected to the network.
C)Scanner is not powering up.
D)Server is disconnected from the network.

Question 76

You are a network administrator on your network. A single Ethernet 10/100 Mbps switch on this network is handling all data transfers on a server network configured with 10/100 NIC cards. Many users are complaining about slow connections. Which of the following should be done to improve network performance?

A)Upgrade the switch to a 1 Gbps switch.
B)Reduce the number of PCs using this network connection.
C)Install more switches on the network.
D)Install a load balancer on the network.

Question 77

You are troubleshooting a server after you have installed an NIC on the network. You run a set of diagnostic tests on the NIC. These tests reveal no problems. Which of the following troubleshooting steps need not be performed?

A)Checking the cable connections
B)Reviewing network software configuration settings
C)Pinging other computers on the network
D)Replacing the present NIC with a good one

Question 78

Which of the following factors is the most important consideration while configuring a baseline?

A)Time taken to evaluate the baseline
B)The baseline measurements that are documented
C)The software used to record the baseline
D)The role of the server

Question 79

Which of the following provides the best possible opportunity to upgrade the system BIOS?

A)Upgrading Hard drive
B)Upgrading Processor
C)Upgrading SCSI drive
D)Upgrading RAM

Question 80

Which of the following specifies the maximum number of devices that can be configured using the Fiber Channel technology?

A)30
B)100
C)126
D)256