Question 1

Swap space or page file is reserved on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  motherboard. 
B)  memory. 
C)  hard disk. 
D)  CPU.

Question 2

A company hires a third-party vendor to perform a vulnerability scan of the network from outside the network. Which of the following pieces of information will be included in the scan results? (Choose two.)

Accepted Answer

A)  List of open ports 
B)  List of OS patches to install 
C)  Date of installed virus definitions 
D)  List of server BIOS passwords 
E)  List of firmware versions

Question 3

A SLA document:

Accepted Answer

A)  outlines expectations and requirements from a provider to a consumer 
B)  contains information on specific hardware or software usage and behavior 
C)  defines performance expectations under normal circumstances 
D)  outlines expected movement of information between servers and services

Question 4

The BEST way for a technician to configure a server rack for full power redundancy is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a single PDU attached to a single UPS 
B)  multiple PDUs each attached to a single UPS 
C)  multiple PDUs each attached to separate UPSs 
D)  multiple PDUs attached to a high availability UPS

Question 5

When using multifactor authentication, which of the following describes something you have?

Accepted Answer

A)  An ID card 
B)  A PIN 
C)  A fingerprint 
D)  An access list

Question 6

A server administrator is researching the purchase of SSD for a server. The administrator receives a report from the datacenter technician detailing current storage requirements and future growth planning estimates as follows: ServerA: Current-15TB-Future-50% growth ServerB: Current-20TB-Future-80% growth Based on this report, which of the following represents the MINIMUM storage requirements needed?

Accepted Answer

A)  ServerA-18TB, ServerB-24TB 
B)  ServerA-22TB, ServerB-22TB 
C)  ServerA-23TB, ServerB-36TB 
D)  ServerA-25TB, ServerB-40TB

Question 7

A technician is wiring up a new rack. Which of the following is the appropriate place for the power cord to wire this rack correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  One power supply from each server should go to differing PDUs 
B)  Each PDU should be plugged into a separate UPS 
C)  Each UPS should be plugged into a different circuit 
D)  Nothing should be plugged into the wall other than the UPSs

Question 8

Which of the following is an environmental server maintenance task that should be performed every three months?

Accepted Answer

A)  Replace the rubber mats in the server room 
B)  Clean the servers to limit dust buildup 
C)  Wash the outside of the servers 
D)  Replace the server fans

Question 9

A systems administrator creates a new file server. Before the users can access the server, which of the following must be done FIRST?

Accepted Answer

A)  Set up an iSCSI target 
B)  Configure WWN on the SAN 
C)  Join domain/directory 
D)  Disable the firewall

Question 10

After starting an operating system installation from DVD, a system administrator goes to work on another task and comes back to find the server back at the installation start screen. Which of the following should be done to correct this problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Try installation again with a different DVD. 
B)  Modify the device boot order in the BIOS. 
C)  Monitor the operating system installation process completely this time. 
D)  Swap the hard drive with a known working one.

Question 11

Users report that they are unable to connect to a server. An administrator confirms that it is unreachable across the network. Other administrators have been working in the server room throughout the day. Which of the following is the NEXT step the administrator should take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Verify the configuration of the connected port on the network switch. 
B)  Reboot the server. 
C)  Install a new NIC on the server. 
D)  Verify that network cables are connected.

Question 12

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of right to downgrade?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows for the return of a new OS license if the newer OS is not compatible with the currently installed software and is returning to the previously used OS 
B)  It allows a server to run on fewer resources than what is outlined in the minimum requirements document without purchasing a license 
C)  It allows for a previous version of an OS to be deployed in a test environment for each current license that is purchased 
D)  It allows a previous version of an OS to be installed and covered by the same license as the newer version

Question 13

A technician is installing a new server with redundant power supplies in an ISO-certified datacenter. Which of the following should the technician perform?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determine the maximum power load 
B)  Connect each power supply to separate power circuits 
C)  Connect each power supply to the UPS 
D)  Run a drop cord from an unused outlet and attach the power cords

Question 14

Which of the following ports should be opened on a firewall for secure, remote server administration? (Choose two.)

Accepted Answer

A)  TCP 22 
B)  TCP 23 
C)  TCP 389 
D)  TCP 3268 
E)  TCP 3389

Question 15

A systems administrator has created a guest VM on a hypervisor host. The guest VM would need to have a dynamic IP address assignment on the same subnet as the hypervisor. Which of the following network connectivity types should the administrator configure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bridging 
B)  NAT 
C)  VLAN 
D)  Spoofing

Question 16

An administrator is deploying 1000 new servers in a datacenter. A vendor will install the servers on racks and connect cables. Which of the following technologies would BEST for the administrator to use to install operating systems to all 1000 servers in the shortest time possible? (Select two.)

Accepted Answer

A)  SFTP 
B)  TFTP 
C)  PXE 
D)  UDP 
E)  USB
F) DVD

Question 17

A systems administrator has been directed to implement three-factor authentication for a new secure system. Which of the following authentication methods are redundant and only count as one factor? (Choose two.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Password 
B)  Keypad code 
C)  RFID chip 
D)  Imitating a gesture 
E)  Fingerprint

Question 18

A small office has installed a server inside a writing closet. Users report losing connectivity to the server at various times throughout the day. Which of the following should have been considered before installing the server to prevent this issue from occurring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Airflow 
B)  Redundant power 
C)  Antivirus software 
D)  Chassis lock

Question 19

Which of the following is the purpose of an NTP server?

Accepted Answer

A)  For hosting instant messaging applications 
B)  For synchronizing clocks on network devices 
C)  For file sharing and collaboration 
D)  For hosting newsgroups

Question 20

An administrator needs to reconfigure a Linux server's operating system. Which of the following tools can the administrator use to access a command shell over the network? (Select TWO).

Accepted Answer

A)  Connect with SSH 
B)  Connect with RDP 
C)  Connect with VNC 
D)  Connect with BASH 
E)  Connect with FTP

Exam 14: CompTIA Server+ Certification Exam