Question 1

Which of the following server types would benefit MOST from the use of a load balancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  DNS server 
B)  File server 
C)  DHCP server 
D)  Web server 
A)  DNS server 
B)  File server 
C)  DHCP server 
D)  Web server

Question 2

An administrator needs to back up changed files only and has time constraints on the back up window. Which of the following is the BEST choice for a backup strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Differential 
B)  Snapshot 
C)  Full 
D)  Incremental 
A)  Differential 
B)  Snapshot 
C)  Full 
D)  Incremental

Question 3

An administrator has a UPS rated at 200 amps per hour. Which of the following is the maximum runtime of this UPS when hooked up to a server drawing 400 amps per hour?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 minutes 
B)  30 minutes 
C)  60 minutes 
D)  120 minutes 
A)  15 minutes 
B)  30 minutes 
C)  60 minutes 
D)  120 minutes

Question 4

A system technician is tasked with destroying several hard drives that contain PII. Which of the following would be the BEST method for disposing of the drives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shred the hard drives. 
B)  Complete a hard wipe. 
C)  Perform a soft wipe. 
D)  Delete the partition table. 
A)  Shred the hard drives. 
B)  Complete a hard wipe. 
C)  Perform a soft wipe. 
D)  Delete the partition table.

Question 5

When installing processors with mixed stepping levels in a server, which of the following guidelines must be followed? (Select TWO).

Accepted Answer

A)  The processors must have different frequencies set to operate. 
B)  The processor with the highest feature set must be the bootstrap processor. 
C)  The processors must have different cache sizes set to operate. 
D)  The processors must have the same cache size set. 
E)  The processor with the lowest feature set must be the bootstrap processor. 
A)  The processors must have different frequencies set to operate. 
B)  The processor with the highest feature set must be the bootstrap processor. 
C)  The processors must have different cache sizes set to operate. 
D)  The processors must have the same cache size set. 
E)  The processor with the lowest feature set must be the bootstrap processor.

Question 6

A system administrator needs to rebuild a server by booting to the OS DVD. The server powers up but attempts to boot from the network. Which of the following is the MOST likely source of the problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incorrect media type 
B)  Driver failure 
C)  Incorrect mount point 
D)  Memory failure 
A)  Incorrect media type 
B)  Driver failure 
C)  Incorrect mount point 
D)  Memory failure

Question 7

An administrator identifies that a server is shutting down. The administrator powers up the server and OS loads but after a few minutes it powers down again. Which of the following is the cause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Redundant power supply failure 
B)  CPU overheating 
C)  Memory failure 
D)  Hard disk failure 
A)  Redundant power supply failure 
B)  CPU overheating 
C)  Memory failure 
D)  Hard disk failure

Question 8

Which of the following would be BEST to help protect an organization against social engineering?

Accepted Answer

A)  More complex passwords 
B)  Recurring training and support 
C)  Single sign-on 
D)  An updated code of conduct to enforce social media 
A)  More complex passwords 
B)  Recurring training and support 
C)  Single sign-on 
D)  An updated code of conduct to enforce social media

Question 9

A server technician is notified that a server IP address is changing on the network. The technician changes the static IP address on the NIC to match the new address. However, when the technician issues the nslookup command with the hostname of the machine, the old IP address assignment is still being reported. The technician also performs a reverse DNS lookup using the old IP and verifies the FQDN of the server is reported. Given this scenario, which of the following should the technician inspect to resolve this issue? (Select TWO).

Accepted Answer

A)  DNS CNAME record type 
B)  DNS A record type 
C)  DNS PTR record type 
D)  DNS SRV record type 
E)  DNS MX record type 
A)  DNS CNAME record type 
B)  DNS A record type 
C)  DNS PTR record type 
D)  DNS SRV record type 
E)  DNS MX record type

Question 10

Which of the following BEST describes RAID 5?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fault tolerance and failure recovery 
B)  Fault tolerance and zero configuration 
C)  Zero configuration and high performance 
D)  High performance and fault tolerance 
A)  Fault tolerance and failure recovery 
B)  Fault tolerance and zero configuration 
C)  Zero configuration and high performance 
D)  High performance and fault tolerance

Question 11

A new server comes with four CPU sockets. Which of the following describes how many dual-core microprocessors will fit on this server?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  4 
D)  8 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  4 
D)  8

Question 12

A server is giving a fault code indicating that a RAM chip is producing errors and should be replaced. According to best practices, which of the following is the proper sequence of steps to replace the faulty module?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attach ESD protection, open server case, replace module, close server case, baseline configuration 
B)  Open server case, baseline configuration, attach ESD protection, replace module, close server case 
C)  Attach ESD protection, baseline configuration, open server case, replace module, close server case 
D)  Open server case, replace module, attach ESD protection, close server case, baseline configuration 
A)  Attach ESD protection, open server case, replace module, close server case, baseline configuration 
B)  Open server case, baseline configuration, attach ESD protection, replace module, close server case 
C)  Attach ESD protection, baseline configuration, open server case, replace module, close server case 
D)  Open server case, replace module, attach ESD protection, close server case, baseline configuration

Question 13

An administrator is developing a storage growth plan for a new file server. Which of the following should be implemented on the server so that storage growth is restricted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disk quotas 
B)  Disk compression 
C)  Automatic usage reports 
D)  Automatic defragmentation 
A)  Disk quotas 
B)  Disk compression 
C)  Automatic usage reports 
D)  Automatic defragmentation

Question 14

Which of the following protocols is responsible for the resolution of IP addresses to MAC addresses?

Accepted Answer

A)  DHCP 
B)  ARP 
C)  DNS 
D)  RARP 
A)  DHCP 
B)  ARP 
C)  DNS 
D)  RARP

Question 15

A server has a file share for each department. An auditor has discovered that all users have access to all of the departmental shared folders. Which of the following is the BEST solution to ensure users have access to the shared folders of only their department?

Accepted Answer

A)  Create security groups, add the users to the security groups according to their departments, and grant the security groups access to the file shares according to each department. 
B)  Delete the shared folders and create new shared folders, and grant the users access to the shared folders according to their departments. 
C)  Remove everyone from the shared folders, create a security group for each department, add the users to the security groups, and grant each security group access to its own shared folders. 
D)  Remove everyone from the shared folders, grant full access to the IT administrators, and instruct the users to ask managers permission to be re-added to the shared folders according to their department. 
A)  Create security groups, add the users to the security groups according to their departments, and grant the security groups access to the file shares according to each department. 
B)  Delete the shared folders and create new shared folders, and grant the users access to the shared folders according to their departments. 
C)  Remove everyone from the shared folders, create a security group for each department, add the users to the security groups, and grant each security group access to its own shared folders. 
D)  Remove everyone from the shared folders, grant full access to the IT administrators, and instruct the users to ask managers permission to be re-added to the shared folders according to their department.

Question 16

Which of the following server types stores the list of network usernames and passwords required for authentication?

Accepted Answer

A)  File server 
B)  Directory 
C)  DHCP 
D)  SNMP 
A)  File server 
B)  Directory 
C)  DHCP 
D)  SNMP

Question 17

A security breach occurred in a datacenter. An analysis of the HIPS log files on a sever reveals an intrusion was logged, but no action was taken to prevent the intrusion. Which of the following represents how the HIPS should have been configured to prevent the intrusion, while also creating an alert?

Accepted Answer

A)  Block 
B)  Warn 
C)  Allow 
D)  Log 
A)  Block 
B)  Warn 
C)  Allow 
D)  Log

Question 18

A server administrator was asked to implement a site backup solution. The backup window during regular business days is from midnight to 6:00 a.m. because end-of-cycle payroll processing will occur for the next three months. Which of the following backup methodologies would satisfy this restriction in performing short backups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perform daily incremental backups. 
B)  Perform daily full backups. 
C)  Perform daily differential backups. 
D)  Perform daily normal backups. 
A)  Perform daily incremental backups. 
B)  Perform daily full backups. 
C)  Perform daily differential backups. 
D)  Perform daily normal backups.

Question 19

Which of the following BEST describes server virtualization?

Accepted Answer

A)  A single logical server operating on multiple physical servers. 
B)  Applications hosted on a single server and deployed to multiple users. 
C)  Multiple servers used to host applications for multiple users. 
D)  Multiple logical servers operating on the same physical server. 
A)  A single logical server operating on multiple physical servers. 
B)  Applications hosted on a single server and deployed to multiple users. 
C)  Multiple servers used to host applications for multiple users. 
D)  Multiple logical servers operating on the same physical server.

Which of the following server types would benefit MOST from the use of a load balancer?

An administrator needs to back up changed files only and has time constraints on the back up window. Which of the following is the BEST choice for a backup strategy?

An administrator has a UPS rated at 200 amps per hour. Which of the following is the maximum runtime of this UPS when hooked up to a server drawing 400 amps per hour?

A system technician is tasked with destroying several hard drives that contain PII. Which of the following would be the BEST method for disposing of the drives?

When installing processors with mixed stepping levels in a server, which of the following guidelines must be followed? (Select TWO).

A system administrator needs to rebuild a server by booting to the OS DVD. The server powers up but attempts to boot from the network. Which of the following is the MOST likely source of the problem?

An administrator identifies that a server is shutting down. The administrator powers up the server and OS loads but after a few minutes it powers down again. Which of the following is the cause?

Which of the following would be BEST to help protect an organization against social engineering?

Which of the following BEST describes RAID 5?

A new server comes with four CPU sockets. Which of the following describes how many dual-core microprocessors will fit on this server?

A server is giving a fault code indicating that a RAM chip is producing errors and should be replaced. According to best practices, which of the following is the proper sequence of steps to replace the faulty module?

An administrator is developing a storage growth plan for a new file server. Which of the following should be implemented on the server so that storage growth is restricted?

Which of the following protocols is responsible for the resolution of IP addresses to MAC addresses?

A server has a file share for each department. An auditor has discovered that all users have access to all of the departmental shared folders. Which of the following is the BEST solution to ensure users have access to the shared folders of only their department?

Which of the following server types stores the list of network usernames and passwords required for authentication?

Which of the following BEST describes server virtualization?

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Exam 14: CompTIA Server+ Certification Exam

Which of the following server types would benefit MOST from the use of a load balancer?

An administrator needs to back up changed files only and has time constraints on the back up window. Which of the following is the BEST choice for a backup strategy?

An administrator has a UPS rated at 200 amps per hour. Which of the following is the maximum runtime of this UPS when hooked up to a server drawing 400 amps per hour?

A system technician is tasked with destroying several hard drives that contain PII. Which of the following would be the BEST method for disposing of the drives?

When installing processors with mixed stepping levels in a server, which of the following guidelines must be followed? (Select TWO).

A system administrator needs to rebuild a server by booting to the OS DVD. The server powers up but attempts to boot from the network. Which of the following is the MOST likely source of the problem?

An administrator identifies that a server is shutting down. The administrator powers up the server and OS loads but after a few minutes it powers down again. Which of the following is the cause?

Which of the following would be BEST to help protect an organization against social engineering?

Which of the following BEST describes RAID 5?

A new server comes with four CPU sockets. Which of the following describes how many dual-core microprocessors will fit on this server?

A server is giving a fault code indicating that a RAM chip is producing errors and should be replaced. According to best practices, which of the following is the proper sequence of steps to replace the faulty module?

An administrator is developing a storage growth plan for a new file server. Which of the following should be implemented on the server so that storage growth is restricted?

Which of the following protocols is responsible for the resolution of IP addresses to MAC addresses?

A server has a file share for each department. An auditor has discovered that all users have access to all of the departmental shared folders. Which of the following is the BEST solution to ensure users have access to the shared folders of only their department?

Which of the following server types stores the list of network usernames and passwords required for authentication?

Which of the following BEST describes server virtualization?

CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1

CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 2

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-003

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004

CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

CompTIA CySA+ Certification Exam (CS0-002)

CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-002)

CompTIA Cloud+

CompTIA IT Fundamentals

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Project+

CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Exam

CompTIA Server+

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Security+ 2021

CompTIA CTT+ Essentials

CompTIA Linux+

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