A+ 220-1001: Network Hosts

Which device or system would most likely not support using Syslog by default?

A Windows server

A web server delivers content to clients using which protocol?

HTTP

Which option would be the closest analogy to the DNS service?

A phone book

What is the primary benefit of implementing a DHCP server on a network?

Client systems can obtain an IP address configuration automatically

Which networking benefits can be provided by implementing a proxy server?

Filtering of web content Increased speed for web content

Which networking device would be able to proactively stop an intrusion into your network?

IPS

A legacy system is often maintained in a network environment for which reasons?

It provides a unique or specialized service It maintains backward compatibility

Which of the following would you consider to be a downside of using a printer server?

Print job status considerations Multifunction printer considerations

Which mail protocol is responsible only for sending mail?

SMTP

Which networking task would best describe the process of authentication?

Supplying a username and password

Which statements accurately describe the circumstances of when it would be appropriate to use a dedicated file server?

When you require fast access to network attached storage When security is a concern and clients should authenticate