Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microsoft Certification.

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1.

Your network contains an application server named Server1 that runs Windows Server 2003 Service Pack(SP2). You open the Performance tab in Task Manager as shown in the exhibit:_x005F_x000D_ You need to improve the performance of Server1. What should you do? _x005F_x000D_

A. Install additional RAM.
B. Install a second processor.
C. Decrease the size of the paging file.
D. Add the /PAE switch to the Boot.ini file.
Answer» B. Install a second processor.
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2.

Your network consists of one Active Directory domain. You have two computers named Computer1 and Computer2 that run Windows 7. Both computers are members of the domain._x005F_x000D_ From Computer1, you can recover all Encrypting File System (EFS) encrypted files for users in the domain._x005F_x000D_ You need to ensure that you can recover all EFS encrypted files from Computer2. What should you do?

A. On Computer1, back up %systemroot%\DigitalLocker. On Computer2, restore %systemroot%\DigitalLocker.
B. On Computer1, export the data recovery agent certificate. On Computer2, import the data recovery agent certificate.
C. On Computer1, run Secedit.exe and specify the /export parameter. On Computer2, run Secedit.exe and specify the /import parameter.
D. On Computer1, run Cipher.exe and specify the /removeuser parameter. On Computer2, run Cipher.exe and specify the /adduser parameter.
Answer» C. On Computer1, run Secedit.exe and specify the /export parameter. On Computer2, run Secedit.exe and specify the /import parameter.
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3.

Your network consists of a single Active Directory domain. You have 10 Web servers run Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2). You need to archive all of the application event logs for all the Web servers. The archived logs must contain all information from the original logs. What should you do?

A. Connect to each Web Server by using Event Viewer. Save the Application logs as the CSV file type.
B. Connect to each Web Server by using Event Viewer. Save the Application logs as the Event Log file type.
C. On each Web server, open the Security Configuration and Analysis snap in, analyze the computer, and then export the settings.
D. Run Security Configuration Wizard for each Web Server. Save the data to an .inf file.
Answer» C. On each Web server, open the Security Configuration and Analysis snap in, analyze the computer, and then export the settings.
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4.

Your network consists of a single Active Directory domain. The domain includes a group named SalesUsers. You have a file server that runs Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2). The server has a folder named CorpData. You share the CorpData folder and assign the Domain Users group the Full Control share permission. In the CorpData folder, you create a folder named Sales. You need to configure security for the Sales folder to meet the following requirements: -Members of the SalesUsers group must be able to read, create, and modify all files and folders. -All other users must be able to view items in the folder. What should you do?

A. On the Sales folder, block permission inheritance and remove permissions. Assign the Allow Modify permission to the SalesUsers group.
B. On the Sales folder, block permission inheritance and copy permissions. On the Sales folder, assign the Allow Modify permission to the SalesUsers group.
C. On the CorpData share, change the share permission for Domain Users to Read. On the Sales folder, assign the Allow Modify permissions to the SalesUsers group.
D. On the CorpData folder, block permission inheritance and remove permissions. In the Sales folder, assign the Allow Modify permissions to the SalesUsers group.
Answer» C. On the CorpData share, change the share permission for Domain Users to Read. On the Sales folder, assign the Allow Modify permissions to the SalesUsers group.
Discussion
5.

Your network consists of a single Active Directory domain that contains two domain controllers. Both domain controllers run Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2). Auditing of successful account logon events is enabled on all computers in the domain. You need to identify the last time a specific user logged on to the domain. What should you do?

A. Examine the System Event Log on the user's computer.
B. Examine the System Event Log on both domain controllers.
C. Examine the Security Event Log on both domain controllers.
D. Examine the Application Event Log on the user's computer.
Answer» D. Examine the Application Event Log on the user's computer.
Discussion
6.

Your network consists of a single Active Directory domain named contoso.com. The functional level of the domain is Windows Server 2003. You have a file server named Server1 that is used to store users' home folders and profiles. On Server1, you create a folder named D:data and share the folder as UserData. You create a new user account named TemplateUser in Active Directory. You need to ensure that each user account you create by copying TemplateUser is configured to have a unique home folder stored in the UserData share. Which home folder path should you specify?

A. D:\data\%homedrive%
B. D:\data\%username%
C. \\server1\userdata\%homedrive%
D. \\server1\userdata\%username%
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

Your network consists of a single Active Directory domain. All servers run Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2). All client computers run Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3). You install and configure Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 3.0 on a member server named Server1. You create a new Group Policy Object named GPO1 that enables automatic updating. You link GPO1 to the domain. You need to ensure that each client computer obtains software updates from Server1. What should you do?

A. On each client computer, run Gpupdate /Force.
B. On each client computer, run wuauclt /detectnow.
C. From GPO1, configure the Enable client side targeting setting.
D. From GPO1, configure the Specify intranet Microsoft update service location setting.
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

Your network consists of a single Active Directory domain. All servers run Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2). You enable auditing for failed logon attempts on all domain controllers. You need to ensure that a record of failed logon attempts is retained for 90 days on all domain controllers. What should you do?

A. From the Security Templates snap in, open the hisecdc template. Modify the Retain System Log setting.
B. From the Security Templates snap in, open the securedc template. Modify the Retain Security Log setting.
C. Open the Default Domain Policy. Modify the Retain System Log setting.
D. Open the Default Domain Controller Policy. Modify the Retain Security Log setting.
Answer» E.
Discussion
9.

Your network consists of a single Active Directory domain. All servers run Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2). All client computers run Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (SP3). On a file server, you have a shared folder named Data. The Data folder has the permissions shown in the following table:_x005F_x000D_ You need to ensure that members of a group named Sales can modify content in the Data share. Sales group members must only be allowed to delete files that they create. Which additional permission should you assign to the Sales group?

A. On the Data folder, allow the Write permission.
B. On the Data folder, allow the Modify permission.
C. On the Data share, allow the Change permission.
D. On the Data share, allow the Full Control permission.
Answer» B. On the Data folder, allow the Modify permission.
Discussion
10.

Your network consists of a single Active Directory domain. All network servers run Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2). You share a folder named Research. A user named User1 reports that he cannot access files in the Research share. You confirm that the Domain Users group is granted the Change permission for the Research share. You run the Cacls command as shown in the exhibit:_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ You need to ensure that User1 can modify files in the Research share. You must prevent User1 from modifying permissions for the Research folder. To which group should you add User1?

A. Administrators
B. IT
C. Research
D. ResearchManagers
Answer» E.
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11.

You have a reference computer that runs Windows 7._x005F_x000D_ You plan to deploy an image of the computer._x005F_x000D_ You create an answer file named answer.xml._x005F_x000D_ You need to ensure that the installation applies the answer file after you deploy the image. Which command should you run before you capture the image?

A. Imagex.exe /append answer.xml /check
B. Imagex.exe /mount answer.xml /verify
C. Sysprep.exe /reboot /audit /unattend:answer.xml
D. Sysprep.exe /generalize /oobe /unattend:answer.xml
Answer» E.
Discussion
12.

You have a server that runs Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2). The server is configured as shown in the following table._x005F_x000D_ You need to create a software mirror of Disk1. What should you do first?

A. Convert Disk3 to a dynamic disk.
B. Create a new NTFS volume on Disk3.
C. Run the Extend Volume Wizard on Disk1.
D. Convert Disk3 to a GUID Partition Table (GPT) disk.
Answer» B. Create a new NTFS volume on Disk3.
Discussion
13.

You have a computer that runs Windows 7. The computer connects to the corporate network by using a VPN connection._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ You need to ensure that you can access the Internet when the VPN connection is active. The solution must prevent Internet traffic from being routed through the VPN connection._x005F_x000D_ What should you do?

A. Configure a static DNS server address.
B. Configure a static IP address and default gateway.
C. Configure the security settings of the VPN connection.
D. Configure the advanced TCP/IP settings of the VPN connection.
Answer» E.
Discussion
14.

You have a computer named Computer1 that runs Windows Vista and a computer named Computer2 that runs Windows 7. You plan to migrate all profiles and user files from Computer1 to Computer2._x005F_x000D_ You need to identify how much space is required to complete the migration.What should you do?

A. On Computer1 run Loadstate c:\store /nocompress
B. On Computer1 run Scanstate c:\store /nocompress /p
C. On Computer2 run Loadstate \\computer1\store /nocompress
D. On Computer2 run Scanstate \\computer1\store /nocompress /p
Answer» C. On Computer2 run Loadstate \\computer1\store /nocompress
Discussion
15.

You have a computer named Computer1 that runs Windows 7. You need to ensure that Computer1 can connect to File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers only while it is connected to a private network. What should you do?

A. From Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, create a new rule.
B. From the local Group Policy, modify the application control policies.
C. From Windows Firewall, modify the Allowed Programs and Features list.
D. From Network and Sharing Center, modify the Advanced Sharing settings.
Answer» B. From the local Group Policy, modify the application control policies.
Discussion
16.

You have a computer that runs Windows 7._x005F_x000D_ A printer is installed on the computer._x005F_x000D_ You remove the Everyone group from the access control list (ACL) for the printer, and then you share the printer. You need to ensure that members of the Sales group can modify all the print jobs that they submit._x005F_x000D_ You must prevent Sales group members from modifying the print jobs of other users.What should you do?

A. From the printer's properties, assign the Print permission to the Sales group.
B. From the printer's properties, assign the Manage Documents permission to the Sales group.
C. From the local Group Policy, assign the Increase scheduling priority user right to the Sales group.
D. From the local Group Policy, assign the Take ownership of files or other objects user right to the Sales group.
Answer» B. From the printer's properties, assign the Manage Documents permission to the Sales group.
Discussion
17.

Which of the following best describes how the user is alerted with information system and configuration alerts?

A. A popup occurs and the Windows 7 desktop contrast is dimmed. Until you acknowledge the alert the screen will not move.
B. If Aero is installed the shaking alert flag appears in the index bar of every open window.
C. A flag in the taskbar with a red
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
18.

What is the name of the service included with the Windows Server operating system that manages a centralized database containing user account and security information ?

A. Windows Directory
B. Active Directory
C. Directory Plus
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Directory Plus
Discussion
19.

Which of the following are displayed in File Explorer ?

A. Only OneDrive
B. Only Storage locations
C. Both A & B
D. Hardware devices such as monitors, printers, and cameras
Answer» D. Hardware devices such as monitors, printers, and cameras
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