Question 1

____ systems have the most secure NOS host drive configuration.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe each of the three types...

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Can fax modems be shared across a...

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

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Question 7

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

A directory service manages and controls access to network resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

NetBIOS names can be no longer than ____ characters.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

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The answer of In addition to protecting and delivering resources,...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What is the role of redirectors in client network software?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the role of redirectors in...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

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The answer of Microsoft publishes the Windows ____________________ for Windows...

Question 18

What makes a good naming convention?

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The answer of What makes a good naming convention?...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

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Exam 8: Simple Network Operations