MSSA
Disabled
By default the guest account is
nslookup
Which command should be used in CMD to query DNS information?
Domain Controller
How are systems managed within a Windows domain? Domain Catalogs Domain Controller Domain Components Domain Charters
Critical Warning Information
Select the three possible event levels of severity in Event Viewer? Answer, Trace Critical Warning Information
Use block inheritance. This involves applying the block inheritance feature to prevent specific policies from being inherited by child Organizational Units (OUs) within the Active Directory structure.
How can a child Organizational Unit (OU) prevent a parent OU's policies from being applied?
8 days
How long is the Microsoft default DHCP lease?
True
True or False: Group Policy can be used to apply security settings to the computers and users within a domain.
Users, Group
Administrator is a user, while administrators is a group
Domain Controller
After installing Active Directory Domain Services, what does the server need to be promoted to?
All of the above
An admin can change permissions to which of the following: Modify Execute Read Full Control
end user
A client OS is normally used by an ____ to complete tasks for their job
1. Responsible for the storage and management of data files so that other computers on the same network can access the files. 2. Makes decisions as to whether the clients are permitted to access the requested resources. A proxy server decides whether the clients are permitted to access the requested resources, while a file server is responsible for the storage and management of data files so that other computers on the same network can access the files.
A file server is ______ , while a proxy server _______
MMaps hostname to IP address
A forward lookup record:
Rights and Permissions
A local user or group account can be assigned ____ and ______ on a particular computer
All of the above: Authenticate users Hand out IP addresses Host video games Host a website
A server is normally used to: Authenticate users Hand out IP addresses Host video games Host a website
IP to hostname or hostname to IP
DNS maps _____ to _______
True
True or False: If a DNS resolver server cannot resolve a request from a client, it forwards the request on to an upstream DNS server.
View the contents of a folder. The "List Folder Contents" permission in NTFS allows a user to view the contents of a folder, including the names of files and subfolders within the folder.
In NTFS permissions, the "List Folder Contents" permission allows a user to:
\\
In Windows, which of the following slash options is used to indicate a shared server name path
Client - End User
In a Windows environment, which type of user is typically associated with a client environment? Correct answer:
LSDOU: Local, Site, Domain, OU
In what order are Group Policy Objects (GPOs) processed?
New-Item
Which cmdlet is used to create a new directory in PowerShell?
Windows, macOS, Linux
PowerShell can be used with which OS?
tracert and ping
Select all of the commands that would be used to troubleshoot connectivity issues within a Windows environment: tracert netstat ping nslookup
mkdir
Which command is used to create a new directory?
Control Panel
The ____ is where you would find applications that can be used to change settings and configurations within the Windows client
Administrator
The _____ account has the highest rights on the local server.
To run Windows Update monthly and create frequent backups
The most important things that should be done in Windows Client to keep the system secure is:
A Record
This record type returns an IPv4 address that maps to the hostname
Group Policy Management Editor
To enable or disable setting within a GPO ____ is used
Server Manager
To install a service within AD DS, an administrator might use:
False: A DNS server translates IP addresses to domain names/URL names and vice-versa. A DHCP server hands out IP Addresses to requesting clients.
True or False: A DNS server hands out IP addresses to requesting clients
True
True or False: A recursive query expects an answer from the original DNS resolver.
False: AD refers to the directory service provided by Microsoft Windows for managing network resources, including users, computers, and other objects. On the other hand, ADUC is a specific management tool used to administer and manage user and computer accounts within the Active Directory environment.
True or False: ADUC is identical to AD.
True
True or False: AppLocker is used to enforce policies that allow or deny certain applications from being run in the domain
True: Failing to update an outdated OS can significantly increase cybersecurity risks due to unaddressed vulnerabilities, rendering systems susceptible to exploitation by malicious actors.
True or False: Continuing to use an outdated OS that is not receiving support or security updates from Microsoft can pose huge cybersecurity risks. Correct answer: True
True
True or False: DFS helps simplify management and access of shared folders in Windows
True. DHCP reservation is a method used to reserve IP addresses for devices based on their MAC addresses.
True or False: DHCP reservation is a method used to reserve IP addresses for devices based on their MAC addresses.
True. In NTFS permissions, explicit permissions, which are directly assigned to a file or folder, take precedence over inherited permissions. If explicit permissions are set, they override any permissions inherited from parent folders.
True or False: In NTFS permissions, explicit permissions take precedence over inherited permissions.
True. PowerShell is a versatile tool that can be used to manage and administer a wide range of Microsoft products and services, including Active Directory.
True or False: PowerShell can be used to manage and administer Microsoft products, such as Active Directory and Exchange Server.
True. PowerShell is backwards compatible with CMD, meaning you can run regular commands in PowerShell that you can run in CMD
True or False: PowerShell is backwards compatible with CMD, meaning you can run regular commands in PowerShell that you can run in CMD
True
True or False: Preferences allow users to edit, remove, or change settings.
True. The DHCPACK message in the Microsoft DHCP process is sent by the server to the client to confirm the successful lease of an IP address. This message acknowledges the client's request and provides information about the allocated IP address and associated network configuration settings.
True or False: The DHCPACK message in the Microsoft DHCP process is sent by the server to the client to confirm the lease of an IP address.
True. The server hosting DHCP services needs to have a static IP address assigned to it
True or False: The server hosting DHCP services needs to have a static IP address assigned to it
True
True or False: Third-party Group Policy tools can have added value when used with Windows Active Directory Group Policy Management Editor.
True
True or False: To install and set up AD roles and features, the server needs to be a Domain Controller (DC).
False: When sending an email, the device sends an email message to a location that processes and retrieves it. This location is the mail server. Mail servers handle and deliver emails over a network to the destination device.
True or False: When sending an email, your device sends the email message directly to the recipient's device. Incorrect answer:
False: a domain cant be created without a forest
True or False: a domain can be created without a forest
True
True or False: a server provides data to users who request it
False: it is generally better to assign permissions and rights to groups and then add users to the groups. this is because it is easier to manage permissions and rights at the group level than at the user level
True or False: it is better to assign permissions and rights to the user account and then place the user into a group account
True
True or False: we can use CMD to create or remove files and directories within the Windows environment
True
True or False: when creating a user object, inputting the user last name is not mandatory
dir
Which command is used to list the files in a directory using CMD?
The standard NTFS permission levels for folders include "Full Control," which grants complete access; "Modify," which allows changing content but not changing permissions; "Read," which allows viewing the content; "Write," which allows altering the content; and "Execute," which allows running executable files.
What are all the standard NTFS permission levels for folders?
Simplified file access, load balancing, and fault tolerance. DFS in Microsoft Windows streamlines file access, distributes load across servers for better performance, and ensures fault tolerance by replicating files. This enhances efficiency, user experience, and reliability in file management.
What are the benefits of using DFS in Microsoft Windows?
DHCP Administrators Group and DHCP Users Group The "DHCP Administrators Group" and the "DHCP Users Group" are created in the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) when you authorize a DHCP server. These groups are used to manage access and permissions for DHCP server administration and usage within the domain environment.
What are the two new security groups created in the AD DS when authorizing a DHCP server?
Forward lookup and Reverse lookup
What are the two types of lookups that can be performed within DNS?
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
What does DHCP stand for?
Supplying IP addresses and network settings to clients. In the DHCP process, the DHCP scope serves as a defined range of IP addresses and associated network configuration settings that the DHCP server can allocate to client devices.
What function does a DHCP scope serve in the DHCP leasing process?
Filtering out unwanted DHCP client requests
What is DHCP filtering in Microsoft DHCP Server used for?
Process of mapping domain names to IP addresses
What is DNS resolution?
Microsoft PowerShell is primarily used for scripting and automation tasks in the IT and system administration domain.
What is Microsoft PowerShell primarily used for?
The duration of time for which a client device can use an assigned IP address.
What is a DHCP lease?
DORA: Discover, Offer, Request, Acknowledge
What is the four step DHCP process called?
Transitive trust is automatic and applies to shared domains, while non-transitive trust is manual and applies to different forests.
What is the key difference between transitive and non-transitive trust in Active Directory?
ADUC: Active Directory Users and Computers
What is the name of the tool in Active Directory used for making new user accounts?
DNS translates IP addresses to domain names.
What is the primary function of DNS (Domain Name System)?
Local, Site, Domain, OU
What is the processing order of a GPO
To organize and manage multiple shared folders as a single logical namespace. The purpose of DFS Namespace in Microsoft Windows is to organize and manage multiple shared folders as a single logical namespace across different servers.
What is the purpose of DFS Namespaces in Microsoft Windows?
To retrieve information about available PowerShell cmdlets. The "Get-Help" cmdlet in PowerShell is used to retrieve information, usage examples, and explanations about available PowerShell cmdlets.
What is the purpose of the "Get-Help" cmdlet in PowerShell?
It is a request from the DHCP client for IP address assignment. The DHCPDISCOVER message is sent by a DHCP client to discover available DHCP servers on the network and request an IP address assignment. This message initiates the DHCP process where the client is actively seeking an IP address for network communication.
What is the purpose of the DHCPDISCOVER message in the Microsoft DHCP process?
To synchronize files between multiple servers hosting DFS folders. DFS Replication in Microsoft Windows is used to synchronize files and folders between multiple servers that host distributed file system (DFS) folders.
What is the role of DFS Replication in Microsoft Windows?
Correct answer: Utilizing DNS security (DNSSEC) to verify zone data with digital signatures.
What method can be used to enhance the security of DNS?
CMD
What tool can be used to address and resolve connectivity issues within the Windows client environment?
nslookup
What tool would you use to do a reverse lookup?
The user's computer sends a request to the server where all the website data is stored
When a user clicks on a link within a website, what action takes place?
Control Panel and Device Manager
Where within the Windows 10 client would you go to set up a new hard disk drive that was installed? Select all possible locations. C:\Drive Add/Remove Programs Control Panel Device Manager
Net user Joe Pa$$w0rd /add & Net localgroup Sales Joe /add
Which commands are used within CMD to create a new user called "Joe" and to add the user to a local group called Sales? Select all that apply. Net user Joe Pa$$w0rd /add Net user group Joe Sales /add Net localgroup Sales Joe /add /add user Joe group Sales
User and computer
Which configurations can be set in Group Policy?
Universal Global Domain Local
Which group objects are available within an Active Directory environment? (Select all that apply.) Universal Global Enterprise Domain Local
Subnet mask, DNS Server IP, default gateway IP
Which network parameters can be assigned by a DHCP server?
Active Directory Users and Computers
Which of the following important tools are installed on a Windows domain controller by default? Windows Server Update Services Printer Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Active Directory Users and Computers
Enhanced security through encrypted communication.
Which of the following is a benefit of using PowerShell remoting? Simplified management of network devices. Enhanced security through encrypted communication. Improved system performance and resource utilization. Compatibility with legacy command-line tools.
DHCP Server: this type of server automatically assigns IP addresses and other network information to client systems that request it.
Which of the following server types is responsible for automatically assigning IP addresses and other network information to client systems upon request? Authentication Server DHCP Server File Server Web Server
The server OS is responsible for managing requests and delivering the requested data, while the client OS is employed by end users to request data and perform tasks.
Which of the following statements best describes the distinction between a client and a server? A server OS is employed by end users to request data and perform tasks, while a client OS receives requests and delivers the requested data. A client OS is responsible for storing and managing various types of data, while a server OS is used by end users to request data and perform tasks. The server OS is responsible for managing requests and delivering the requested data, while the client OS is employed by end users to request data and perform tasks. Both client and server OS have identical functions and responsibilities in managing and storing different types of data.
Computers Users Groups
Which of the following terms best describes an AD object? Files Computers Users Groups Software
HTTP is the protocol used to communicate between a computer and a web browser.
Which protocol do the computer and web server use to communicate?
DHCP Administrators and DHCP Users
Which security groups are created when a new DHCP server is authorized in AD? DHCP Security DHCP Administrators DHCP Users DHCP Group
"\\server\sharename\filename" In a network path, the correct format is to use "\" notation to indicate the beginning of the path. This is followed by the server name, then any necessary folders, and finally the file name.
Which statement is the correct format for a network path using "\\" notation (UNC)? "\\folder\server\sharename" "\\sharename\server" "\\server\sharename\filename" "\\server"
Universal
Which type of group in Active Directory allows permissions to be assigned on any domain in the forest and can contain accounts from any domain within the forest?
Unicast message
Which type of message is used when the DHCP server responds directly to the client by offering an IP address?
Transitive Trust
Which type of trust allows all domains to trust each other?
Used Disk Space Only, Full-disk
Which types of encryption can BitLocker be used for?
Mail exchange for sending email using the SMTP protocol.
Which types of records does the MX record handle?
Primary
Which zone type has the master copy of the zone database?
To prevent IP address conflicts and ensure proper network communication. Correct DHCP network server and scope configurations are essential to prevent IP address conflicts and ensure proper network communication. Incorrect configurations can disrupt network functionality and lead to communication failures between devices.
Why is ensuring correct DHCP network server and scope configurations crucial?
End users to complete their daily tasks.
Windows Client is primarily used for:
Protect the computer from unauthorized network access and malicious traffic. Windows Firewall safeguards the computer by blocking unauthorized network access and malicious data, enhancing security against potential cyberthreats.
Windows Firewall is used to
Organizational Unit
Within AD, a logical container is an OU. What does OU stand for?
Recursive query
_____ is a query in which a client gives a hostname and requests an IP address.