CompTIA Server+ (SK0-004) Practice Exam

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• Which type of server is BEST suited for IP management in a lab network consisting of 45 computers and a file server?
• Which RAID level uses mirroring to provide redundancy?
• Which service is associated with providing directory services?
• A technician notices inlet temperatures to rack-mounted servers are significantly higher in the center of the rack. What is the MOST likely reason for this condition?
• What is an appropriate plan of action if a server response time is slow after adding new applications?
• What does active/active configuration in a cluster signify?
• An administrator needs to create two websites for different user groups. What types of websites should be created for internal users and external customers?
• What provides the best security and accountability for a Data Center?
• What does the term 'hot-swapping' refer to in server hardware?
• Which port number is associated with the Domain Name System (DNS) protocol?
• A user notices their company laptop receives an IP address via DHCP, but a personal laptop does not. What is the MOST likely cause?
• Which of the following permissions allows a user to open items in a Windows network folder but not delete them?
• What is typically one of the first steps in server deployment?
• Which of the following is the MOST important consideration before making a change to a server?
• What is a necessary step for deployment automation using PXE?
• What is the primary benefit of implementing hot-swappable drives?
• What tool should an administrator use to test name resolution for inaccessible Internet sites?
• A remote technician is notified that a LED light for a server's hard drive is red. Which of the following should the technician check to verify RAID functionality?
• What is the minimum number of disks needed for a RAID array with parity and striping?
• What must be installed on the monitoring server to monitor vendor-specific devices properly?
• In a virtualized server environment, what is typically the maximum amount of virtual machines a single host can support?
• What is the best practice to follow when implementing a solution to a problem?
• Which type of backup saves only the files that have changed since the last full backup?
• Which file type can Microsoft servers package for remote installation by default?
• Which type of storage solution is recommended for high-speed access and redundancy?
• Why is a user unable to save an image file to their home directory, despite having sufficient space and access?
• What requirement must processors meet to install guests on a hypervisor host?
• For the best performance, which storage type should be chosen for a server setup with 100GB of data?
• A storage administrator needs to connect a server to a shared storage array. Which interface type is appropriate for this connection?
• What component ensures proper cooling and airflow when components are removed from a server?
• Which permissions are MOST appropriate for files that are publicly accessible but only modifiable by the original owner?
• What could be a primary reason for a server's inability to resolve domain names?
• What is the MOST energy-efficient method for powering equipment in a datacenter?
• Which storage type was implemented if the first administrator is unable to connect to two servers simultaneously?
• In a RAID 1 configuration, how many drives would ideally be mirrored?
• When considering server scalability, which factor is least important?
• What can cause reduced available disk space on a newly installed hard drive?
• What command should be used to make the ext4 partition available under /data/drive0?
• Which description best fits RAID 0?
• An auditor wants to reduce the server footprint in a company's remote datacenter to decrease hosting costs. Which of the following is the auditor MOST likely to look for in reviewing the company's asset data?
• What is the primary purpose of Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)?
• Which component is primarily responsible for efficiently managing multiple virtual machines?
• What should be changed to successfully install an operating system from a PXE server?
• Which RAID array performs mirroring of the disks first, then striping of the disks?
• An administrator successfully tested software in a testing environment. What should be done next before moving it into production?
• In a hardware RAID 5 configuration, what is the BEST action to take if a drive issues a predictive failure warning?
• What is the primary benefit of using SSDs in a server environment?
• After applying a new driver to a NIC, the server fails to restart. What is the BEST way to resolve this?
• What is the most likely cause if two users experience sporadic connections to a server while local testing shows no issues?
• Which type of drive is best suited for general server use in a geologically active area without earthquake abatement?
• A technician would like to restrict when internal hardware components on the server are accessed. Which of the following server hardening techniques should the technician implement?
• In terms of server cooling, what is a common method used to maintain optimal temperatures?
• Which service can be removed when updating a server that is primarily providing web services?
• Which services should be enabled on a new server to resolve hostnames for a variety of client operating systems?
• What plan describes how an organization manages a major outage?
• What should a technician check first if a server halts after a cache battery replacement and indicates no logical disk volumes?
• When implementing disk quotas, what consequence occurs if the limit is reached on a user account?
• What technology would BEST allow an administrator to install operating systems to 1000 servers in the shortest time possible?
• What troubleshooting step should be taken first if a user cannot access their network share?
• What is the primary function of a virtual machine manager (hypervisor)?
• Which server would be queried to validate user credentials in a certificate-based authentication system?
• After a reboot, the server cannot find the boot loader. What should the administrator check first?
• Which port should be checked to determine if a Windows user can access the finance server remotely?
• What is a long term solution for a corporate office with limited DHCP address leases for visiting laptops?
• What RAID level is specifically designed to offer redundancy and improved read performance with a minimum of three disks?
• What is the most likely reason a 64-bit OS cannot be installed on a server?
• What solution would BEST facilitate private communication between the application team and the administrator's team?
• A company has had problems with their HVAC system's ability to cool their data center. Which solution would best reduce the load on the HVAC system?
• Which client can be used to determine if a firewall is blocking traffic?
• Which replication method is MOST appropriate for data integration from multiple remote offices?
• What involves finding and correcting the most important reason for performance issues?
• Which of the following is the height of 1U of space in a server rack?
• Which type of disaster recovery site has servers already configured with necessary software to minimize downtime?
• Which of the following is a common symptom of network congestion?
• What should a technician procure to upgrade a server hard disk from 40GB to 136GB if it supports up to 15000rpm?
• What is the most likely reason a systems administrator cannot back up user files?
• An 800W power supply at full load drawing from 220VAC (single phase) requires approximately how many amps?
• Which of the following is a reason to enable audit object access on a file share?
• If a database server crashes randomly without software or hardware changes, what is the first step the administrator should take?
• A user cannot save an image file to their home directory despite having sufficient space and permissions. What is the most likely reason?
• Which option should be implemented on a file server to restrict storage growth?
• Which media type allows for permanent data writing?
• What is the MOST applicable solution for accessing a host at a remote hot standby site when direct access is unavailable?
• What is the BEST solution to restrict user access to departmental shared folders?
• Which backup media type supports linear data access as required in a disaster recovery plan?
• What is the primary purpose of a load balancer in a server environment?
• What is the most likely cause of a user being unable to save a presentation to the U:\ drive due to no available space?
• Which protocol is most commonly used for secure remote terminal connections?
• What command should an administrator execute to check for an unauthorized email relay agent on a web server?
• A server with redundant power supplies fails to gracefully shut down during a power outage. Which hardware tool should a technician use to troubleshoot this issue?
• Which configuration offers full fault tolerance using seven SCSI drives?
• What could have prevented an outage caused by incorrect labeling of a server during decommissioning?
• Which action could have prevented a breach in a datacenter where a server was accessed while shut down but still connected to the network?
• Which of the following devices should be installed BEFORE installing a server's operating system locally?
• Which RAID configuration provides redundancy through mirroring?
• Which of the following permissions would enable users to modify files or directories on a server?
• Which RAID configuration would not provide redundancy?
• What is the best approach for a technician applying a security patch to an active-passive failover SQL cluster while maintaining service availability?
• What should an administrator record when taking a system image to ensure file integrity?
• In a situation where a server is installed but not accessible by some clients, which element could be misconfigured?
• When buying cables and connectors for a new server room setup with a switch, two servers, and one IP phone, which type should be purchased?
• In data storage, what does the term 'latency' refer to?
• Which of the following best describes a procedure for backup verification in a datacenter environment?
• What should the administrator do if a rack-mounted blade server chassis needs 3-phase power but only single-phase power is available?
• What hardware component should be checked first if a server is crashing with a BSOD due to high resource usage?
• Which bus connects the L2 cache to the processor?
• What port should be verified as enabled if a network time server is not functioning after port disabling?
• In the context of network security, what is the primary function of a firewall?
• Which RAID level should a technician deploy while minimizing the number of disks and maintaining fault tolerance?
• An administrator attempts to install the latest security patches for an older server. When the administrator runs the patch installer, the install fails. The administrator tries again, and the installer fails again. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason for this?
• What is the best practice for cabling a rack?
• For a network with ten workstations and 100 on-site users, which licensing model is most appropriate for client access licenses?
• How can an administrator validate a hypothesis regarding a potential data breach via telnet access?
• Which backup schedule is considered a best practice for a five-day business week?
• In the context of server management, what fundamental problem can arise during file backups?
• Which of the following security measures uses certificates to verify identity?
• What does root cause analysis primarily aim to identify?
• What is the benefit of having integrated hardware firewalls within servers?
• What is a key benefit of using a crossover cable when connecting two servers?
• Why can't the network administrator find the management tool to create a DHCP scope?
• What is the benefit of setting SNMP devices to read-only?
• What can effectively limit cabling mistakes during installation?
• What is the most suitable remote access method for a Windows server when GUI access is needed but KVM is unavailable?
• What storage tool should an administrator use NEXT after replacing drives in a RAID 10 configuration?
• An administrator is installing a 2U server in a rack with 4U of available rack space. What is the MOST likely cause of any issues experienced?
• What is the FIRST action an administrator should take when noticing blinking amber lights on RAID drives?
• To diagnose service access issues between multiple hosts, which can be used to track dependencies?
• In multifactor authentication, what does "something you have" typically refer to?
• Which of the following methods should be used when classified or sensitive data is stored on a server?
• After a BIOS firmware update, what should be checked first if the server shuts down due to overheating?
• Which of the following is a storage system that can be connected to multiple servers through an iSCSI connection?
• Which type of RAID configuration offers the best redundancy?
• What should an administrator check FIRST if a new host cannot reach other subnets?
• What is the problem with replacing a 10000rpm SAS drive in a RAID 5 array with a low-latency SSD?
• What type of server allows for enhanced power and cooling features due to virtualization?
• Network devices between two firewalls are typically placed in which area?
• Which component should be checked first if a Unix server completes POST but halts with a transport error?
• Which system component assists in automatically balancing loads across servers for efficiency?
• What should a technician do first if they cannot see newly assigned storage on a server?
• If a workstation has only IPv6 installed, which servers will it be unable to access?
• After adding a CPU to a server, which factor should be verified if the server fails to pass POST?
• Which of the following must be done to properly conduct testing of the data backup portion of a disaster recovery plan?
• A system administrator is concerned with employees connecting removable storage to the server. Which solution addresses this concern?
• To resolve frequent permission changes seen by an IT manager, what action should be taken?
• After testing a solution for a production storage infrastructure bottleneck, what should a consultant do next?
• What is the MOST likely cause of application access issues if a server has not rebooted in a long time?
• Which connection type should a technician use to connect a server to a NAS?
• Which of the following is likely to contain a list of end of life servers?
• Why are clients located on different subnets unable to access the new server?
• Which option would typically NOT be a valid reason for consolidating servers into a blade enclosure?
• In which scenario is it most appropriate to use a virtual private network (VPN)?
• What should be the FIRST step for a technician comparing a new server's performance over time?
• What is the MOST secure way to dispose of 150 computers with SATA HDDs?
• Which utility should a system administrator use to assess default enabled remotely accessible services before an OS upgrade?
• In an active-passive cluster, which node should be patched first if you want to minimize service disruption?
• Which command line tool should a technician use to inspect free disk space on the /dev/sda partition in a Linux server?
• A technician is configuring a new server on the network. The technician wants the server to be a default gateway for network devices. Which of the following should the technician use to BEST provide the server with the proper IP address?
• If a server's network performance is normal after a reboot but deteriorates over time, what is a likely troubleshooting step?
• To provide a full restore for a single web server backup, what is the BEST method?
• How can a server administrator increase the availability of a web server without clustering?
• A technician working in the datacenter has finished racking a new 4U server into a new rack. Which of the following should the technician do to allow for hot/cold aisle containment?
• Which condition could contribute to intermittent server reboots?
• When connecting a server with a 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter to a switch, which cable type provides the best throughput?
• Which operating system is the most suitable for managing a server with an Active Directory?
• Which command allows a technician to ensure that the email service is running on the server?
• Which tool is most effective for a security administrator to analyze network traffic on a single VLAN used by vendors?
• A systems administrator installs a service pack on a production server without notifying anyone. What process would have BEST helped avoid this outage?
• An administrator has a UPS rated at 200 amps per hour. What is the maximum runtime of this UPS when connected to a server drawing 400 amps per hour?
• What is a primary reason to have a remote cold site available for disasters in the primary datacenter?
• Which of the following is a common standard for managing IP addresses in a network?
• What should a technician do first if hardware installation will cause a server to go offline?
• Which of the following expansion cards should be installed in a server to allow the server to connect to a SAN via a fiber channel?
• Which of the following protocols is commonly associated with returning network diagnostic information?
• What must an administrator typically install to utilize server management software?
• Which of the following configurations allows users to use their own hardware and software resources while connected to a centralized server?
• What port is typically used for SSH access to a remote server?
• What is a common requirement to prevent issues with virtual machines on hosts?
• Which protocol should be used to manage a newly set up SAN?
• Which backup type allows for complete OS and service/application recovery as long as compatible hardware is available?
• After upgrading a server's CPU and memory, the administrator receives regular errors despite the new components being functional. What is the MOST likely cause?
• What port should be open for a server providing IP addressing to clients?
• What does the acronym IOPS stand for in the context of disk performance?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ECC memory?
• What type of device is typically used for network traffic management and monitoring in large data centers?
• Which of the following is a standard IEEE 1394 transmission speed?
• Which factor would lead a technician to select a hard drive over an SSD as a primary storage medium?
• What is essential to maintain operations during a complete power outage?
• In security terms, which of the following qualifies as "something you have"?
• What information is typically included in a logon script for setting the homepage?
• What type of information will a third-party vendor include in a network vulnerability scan? (Choose two)
• Which action will prevent a driver from being reinstalled automatically?
• What is the most likely reason a new server is unable to download OS patches from the Internet?
• To reduce time spent on cabling, which server type is the most suitable?
• What technology is used to aggregate multiple physical networks into a single logical network?
• What is the subnet mask for the static IP address 10.152.0.4/21?
• A datacenter is running out of rack space and asks for a capacity planning and consolidation option with the least amount of downtime. What should the technician recommend?
• What is the BEST backup strategy for changing files only, considering time constraints?
• After a long power outage, which of the following servers should be powered on FIRST manually by a technician, based on server roles?
• Which RAID level allows for data recovery if two drives fail in the array?
• Before installing an OS patch on a virtual server, which backup type allows the fastest restoration?
• A critical server fails and parts are unavailable. What should a technician do first if a server from a warm site is suggested as a replacement?
• On which device is swap space or page file reserved?
• Which of the following BEST describes the difference between RAID 5 and RAID 6?
• Which cable should a technician use to connect two servers directly for file transfer?
• What is the primary advantage of using a UPS in server environments?
• Which of the following RAID levels provides the HIGHEST fault tolerance possible?
• Which type of server is most effective for centralizing power and network connectivity?
• What is the best method for installing an operating system on a remote server using PXE?
• What application can be used to verify file integrity on a server?
• Which of the following ports does a telnet application utilize?
• What is the main benefit of a hot site in disaster recovery?
• Which technology is commonly used for transferring files during large deployments?
• For a server with multiple external SCSI devices, why is SCSI termination important?
• Which of the following memory technologies has the HIGHEST cost to implement?
• What cluster technique should be implemented for a database server that requires data synchronization and replication with failover capabilities?
• Which of the following memory types is located in the processor chip?
• A user reports that access to a file server is slower than usual. When monitoring shows no significant resource changes, what is the best next step?
• What method can help improve server response time during peak usage?
• What is MOST likely misconfigured when users in one office experience problems after merging into one OU?
• An administrator allocated 1GB of disk quotas but users continue to save beyond that. Which option should have been selected?
• What is the minimum number of 900W power supplies needed for a 2000W blade server chassis?
• What power rating is a NEMA L5-30 receptacle designed to accommodate?
• What command should be used to see which ports are currently open on a Linux mail server?
• What should be done to ensure a drive formatted under Linux is readable on a Windows server?
• When might a technician need to install device drivers for storage on a server?
• Which protocol is primarily used for monitoring and managing network devices?
• What deployment method will expedite OS installations for 1,000 servers?
• What is the most complex method for reducing heat in computing components?
• Based on future growth estimates, what is the MINIMUM storage required for ServerA and ServerB?
• Which of the following BEST describes a benefit of RAID 0?
• Which of the following is BEST described as a storage system that can be connected to multiple servers through a fiber channel?
• A server administrator is configuring a private subnet for an application expected to grow to 48 hosts. What CIDR netmask should be used for the least number of unused addresses?
• A server that can store extensible schema and communicate using SQL for describing transactions to be performed is commonly called a:
• Which of the following storage types provides the fastest access speed for a server?
• Which management process involves tracking and documenting hardware and software assets?
• A server technician needs to connect two gigabit NICs without MDI-X. Which cable type offers the fastest transfer rate?
• Which type of power plug would MOST likely be found in a medical facility?
• When a daemon alerts on a UPS battery health issue, what should the server technician's first action be?
• An administrator cannot bring a monitor or keyboard into the datacenter while installing a new OS. What is the administrator MOST likely to use to configure the OS?
• Which RAID level provides the best redundancy with a minimum of four drives?
• Which server type is commonly used for authentication and credential storage?
• What did Joe the system administrator likely forget to do when he encountered an error joining the new print server to the existing domain?
• A system administrator finds a server returned to the installation start screen after starting an OS installation from DVD. What should be done to correct this?
• Which file system allows for detailed access management through ACLs?
• What type of drive allows for replacement without shutting down the server?
• Which of the following is a function of the DHCP server?
• What should a systems administrator do first if a server detects an overheat condition after a BIOS update?
• To control servers locally via a console in a rack-mounted environment, which solution should be installed?
• In the context of authentication, what does a token represent?
• If a server's RAID is reporting a predictive failure warning for one of its drives, what is an important first step in data protection?
• An administrator is building a web server to host an online banking application. The server should not have access to the internal network, and only ports that are used by the application should be opened. Which of the following MUST be implemented to meet the business requirements?
• A mission-critical server has a faulty PCI-X network interface card. Which NIC can be immediately substituted?
• For a technician to test network connectivity to a remote host on a Unix Server, which of the following commands should they run?
• An ISP is drafting a Service Level Agreement with specific downtime limits. What percentage should be used to meet these metrics?
• For a transactional database with performance as the primary concern, which disk type should be recommended?
• A server technician has just installed a server with several roles. After running the netstat command, which server role is MOST likely installed given the listening ports: 88, 389, 464, 3268, and 3269?
• Which cable type is most appropriate for connecting switches with SFP ports across multiple floors for trunking VLAN traffic?
• Which tool would help identify where packets are being dropped in a network connection?
• Which protocol is commonly used for server management and monitoring?
• Which type of hypervisor is BEST for building a new virtualization host with maximum performance?
• Which method is the MOST secure to erase data before disposal of server hard drives?
• What type of cluster does not lose capacity when a server goes offline due to a failure?
• A company utilizes the GFS backup standard. Which of the following describes this backup method?
• When water forms on the walls of the server room, what is the BEST action to take?
• A server in a small company functions as a print server but stops sending print jobs. What is the MOST likely cause?
• Which of the following is a basic difference between DAS and NAS?
• A user changed departments and cannot access the shared network drive for their new role. What should a technician check first?
• Which of the following specifications should a technician focus on when selecting a drive for maximum performance in accessing many small files?
• What is necessary to connect a newly installed SCSI tape library to a backup server?
• If one of the two power supplies in a server fails, what will be the outcome?
• To ensure safety against toxic fumes, which cable type is recommended?
• What is the core software application responsible for managing computer virtualization?
• What is the recommended method to clear a hard drive before disposal?
• Which server type requires the largest amount of available hard drive space?
• What capability does the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) provide?
• Which of the following concepts is described as multiple logical subnets traversing the same physical network?
• What is the jumper setting for installing a DVD-RW as the second device on an IDE cable?
• Two users report they cannot print to a specific printer but can print elsewhere. What should the administrator check first?
• What aspect of server performance does RAID typically enhance?
• The last available backup is from 12 months ago. Which of the following should an administrator perform prior to applying a critical application patch to a guest OS? (Choose two.)
• What is the best method for securely disposing of hard drives containing personally identifiable information (PII)?
• A technician is tasked with providing network-based high availability to a pair of identical web servers. What is the recommended NIC configuration?
• Which of the following expansion cards should be installed into a server to provide fiber channel SAN connectivity?
• Which diagram graphically depicts the movement of information within a system?
• What is the reason users cannot access a secure website hosted on a server if port 443 is closed?
• Which RAID level can withstand the simultaneous loss of two physical drives?
• What is the mean time to recovery (MTTR) if service is restored to operational status within six hours after hardware has been replaced?
• Which RAID configuration provides the fastest performance for read and write operations?
• What component is required to connect multiple servers to a SAN?
• Clients cannot connect to the network due to a blocked port. Which protocol is likely affected if port 68 is not open?
• Which port must be opened to allow remote administration of a Unix server if the technician cannot connect?
• Which internal storage device has the GREATEST storage capacity and is considered WORM media?
• Which disk type would provide the highest number of IOPS for a database server?
• Which description best fits RAID 10?
• What action should system administrators take to reduce power and cooling consumption in a datacenter with many servers?
• Which description best fits RAID 1?
• What component of a storage array has MOST likely failed or faulted if consistency checks are being performed on all volumes?
• A systems administrator has created a guest VM on a hypervisor host. Which network connectivity type should the administrator configure for a dynamic IP address assignment on the same subnet?
• When installing processors with mixed stepping levels in a server, which guidelines must be followed?
• What should have been installed to allow easy access to a hot swap cooling fan in a fully populated server rack?
• How can a server improve network performance for thin clients running Linux?
• Which IP address/subnet mask combination should a server administrator use for the LAST usable address on a network with a 199.90.10.32/28?
• What provides the fastest restore while minimizing backup size from a recent full backup?
• Why might a newly installed 2GB hard drive show only 1.86GB of unformatted space?
• A line-of-business software patch notification is received indicating that version 5.0 requires a new OS and SQL version. What should the administrator perform FIRST?
• In terms of server maintenance, what does a hotfix typically address?
• A blade server indicates a failed hard disk in Slot 0 for the third time in three months. What is the most likely cause?
• In which scenario would a solid-state drive be preferred over a traditional hard drive?
• What is the MOST likely reason for a server shutting down minutes after the cleaning crew starts their shift?
• For a server functioning as a firewall and proxy server, how should the network hardware be configured?
• In what scenario would NTFS be preferred over FAT32 for a server?
• If users are unable to save files due to permissions on their home directories, what is the most probable resolution?
• For creating fault-tolerant and highly available servers, which solution is the BEST option?
• What is preventing the server from seeing all network traffic when hooked up to a mirrored port?
• What is the BEST reason an old server with a 3.0GHz 1Mb cache processor cannot be upgraded with a 3.0GHz 2Mb cache processor?
• How many 7-inch high servers can be installed in a 42U rack?
• Which two ports need to be allowed on the firewall for secure access to a remote server?
• What is a common symptom of a memory leak in a server application?
• For a 2U rack mount server that requires full extension, which type of rail kit should be used?
• What is a potential consequence of not properly cooling a server?
• In a workgroup, which of the following steps is NOT required for a DHCP server?
• A customer reports that connectivity to their web server has been sporadic throughout the morning. What has the administrator MOST likely violated?
• To convert a directory server's private IP address to its public IP address, which feature should a technician enable?
• What is the fastest backup type to restore a server before an operating system patch installation?
• An administrator needs to back up files from a server to the cloud. Which backup technology should they select for efficiency?
• An organization has agreed on software for web server virtualization. What should the administrator reference before purchasing hosts?
• Which configuration is likely to isolate a DHCP server to its own subnet?
• After replacing a failed disk in a RAID 5 array, which step is BEST to prevent slow response after a drive failure?
• What is the primary use of the battery on a server motherboard during a power outage?
• How should two integrated NICs be configured for fault protection in a web server replacement?
• Which of the following components found in a legacy server has a 16-bit bus?
• What does L3 cache size impact in a server?
• Where is the BEST place to find the latest BIOS upgrade for the server system board?
• In a server environment, which RAID configuration offers the best fault tolerance?
• What is the SAM system primarily used for in server management?
• A user reports they cannot access the network share folder with an IP of 169.254.0.5. What should the administrator verify?
• What does an SLA document typically outline?
• When connecting a laptop to manage a switch, what is the MOST likely issue if the connection fails despite the switch functioning correctly?
• Which utility should a system administrator use to check remotely accessible services before upgrading an OS?
• Which networking service allows for hostname resolution to IP addresses?
• Which method properly implements a grandfather-father-son tape rotation policy?
• If a server administrator needs to replace a hard drive while the server is running, what feature must the hard drive support?
• Which of the following provides two-factor authentication?
• Which of the following BEST describes a server where several physical server chassis are housed within an enclosure to share some redundant resources?
• Which storage solution provides redundancy by writing data across multiple drives for fault tolerance?
• What is the key operational difference between RAID 5 with a hot spare and RAID 6?
• What is the most likely cause of a blade not powering up when it works in another chassis with the same configuration?
• What is the primary benefit of taking an image backup of a server while it is online?
• Which of the following BEST describes RAID 5?
• A system administrator has just performed a backup. Which of the following should the administrator perform to easily identify the backup tape?
• What is the best preventive measure for a company that recently had sensitive data stolen via a flash drive?
• When troubleshooting a system, what is the NEXT course of action if a change does not solve the problem?
• When connecting a server directly to a multilayer switch, which type of cable should be used without MDI-X?
• In a RAID configuration, what does a failed disk typically require for recovery?
• What method can be used by a network administrator to verify the health of a server process remotely?
• What is a key benefit of using virtual machines on a server?
• If a third email server is not receiving email, which action should be taken to ensure email is processed by all servers?
• What is a datacenter that operates in parallel with the main datacenter, with active devices and communication, called?
• What is the primary benefit of using a KVM switch in a datacenter?
• Which of the following describes an alternate site where only the infrastructure has been established?
• When assessing RAID configurations, which drive configuration offers both redundancy and increased performance?
• Which RAID configuration consists of mirrored disks?
• A user cannot save a 2 GB file to a file server because there is insufficient space. What should the technician do FIRST to resolve this?
• Which configuration must be applied on printers for the server to monitor page counts effectively?
• To ensure proper security protocols, what is essential for all public-facing servers?
• When connectivity issues arise after a new DHCP server is added, what is the likely cause?
• Which of the following is an appropriate measure for increasing network security during remote access?
• Which of the following RAID levels offers a balance between performance and data redundancy?
• If a server powers up but attempts to boot from the network instead of the OS DVD, what is the most likely problem?
• An older server has performance problems writing files to a RAID array. What should be checked NEXT after no failed drives are found?
• If a server is still overheating after cleaning dust from the fans, what is the BEST explanation for the problem?
• What should an administrator do FIRST when running CAT6 cables to a new server?
• If a UPS does not have sufficient battery power for a graceful server shutdown, what is the most cost-effective solution?
• To ensure data integrity in a RAID system connected to a UPS, what is MOST likely needed?
• To dynamically assign IP addresses, which server role must be implemented?
• What should an administrator do after identifying a bad drive in a JBOD storage array?
• What is the main purpose of an NTP server in a network?
• Which of the following expansion slots is 64-bit?
• What two utilities can be used to connect to a server and verify if a process is running while logged in through VPN?
• According to best practices, which method should be used to configure the IP address on a server after replacing a NIC?
• Which port should be opened in the firewalls to allow POP3 mail delivery?
• What is the next step a server administrator should take after defining steps to update the kernel during the workday?
• Which of the following can present an environmental hazard when disposing of computer equipment?
• Which part of a server configuration is affected by processor stepping?
• Which storage type should be selected for maximum performance in continuous disk-to-disk replication?
• What is the best configuration for full power redundancy in a server rack?
• Which option allows virtual machines to share the NIC of the host?
• For remote monitoring and control of a server farm using KVM, which condition is necessary?
• What RAID configuration option is available for a server with two drives?
• Which protocol is commonly used to transfer files over a network securely?
• What is the likely reason for the error message "Type mismatch" when provisioning drives?
• Which server component is primarily responsible for managing memory access and allocation?
• What adjustment can typically help enhance throughput on a congested network segment?
• What is the minimum number of disks required to implement a RAID 1 for the boot partition and a RAID 5 for the data partition?
• After assessing a company's alternate site, a technician reports all operations are normal. Which type of site does this indicate?
• What is the purpose of a bootable USB drive in server setup?
• Which procedure would ensure the availability of a server with external access if the building loses power?
• What is the MOST likely cause if a server can ping local subnet servers but not others?
• Which RAID configuration offers the ability to reconstruct data after a single disk failure using distributed parity?
• A company is being audited by its operating system vendor. What documentation will be MOST helpful in passing the audit?
• What is the primary purpose of a server's BIOS?
• A server administrator is configuring access control on a file server for an organization. Which type of access control should be configured for an interim Human Resources manager?
• Which of the following is the MOST important factor when considering environmental factors?
• Which of the following best defines a business continuity plan?
• To prevent unwanted permission changes in specific directories, which permission setup should be implemented?
• Which port is required for remote administration of a server?
• A technician is tasked with creating a test system containing non-critical data. Which RAID level should the technician use for maximum performance?
• Which of the following protocols can be used to query for host, user, and group information for clients?
• A user reports that a large file upload is slower to one particular server. What might account for the difference in upload speed?
• What does an SLA document outline?
• What type of storage device is typically used for creating backup images due to its durability and speed?
• When using multifactor authentication, which of the following represents "something you have"?
• To comply with a new email retention policy, where should an administrator configure settings? (Select THREE)
• Which server type is responsible for translating FQDNs to IP addresses?
• What is the most likely cause of users being unable to access a company time card website via URL but able to do so via IP address?
• After a power outage, some files became corrupted on a file server. What should the administrator consider as the most likely cause of this issue?
• When implementing a change to a server, what is the importance of following change management procedures?
• A technician reads that a critical firmware update is available for a file server. What is the BEST course of action?
• What is the MOST likely cause of a server NIC not receiving an IP address after installation?
• Which cable type should be used to connect a laptop directly to a server's 100Mbps management NIC?
• What issue can be identified from the ifconfig command output where the adapter is not in an "UP" state?
• Which RAID level offers the best fault tolerance and improved performance?
• When trying to resolve server performance issues, which area should be investigated if users report slow application performance?
• System performance issues may result from which of the following factors?
• A network administrator installs a new web server with a quad-port NIC. What is the best configuration approach?
• When configuring a stripe set using two disks of differing sizes (150GB and 250GB), what will be the size of the stripe set?
• What should a technician do if the server cannot boot from a USB storage device for OS installation?
• What is the significance of a backplane in a blade server enclosure?
• What is a key difference between an active-active cluster and an active-passive cluster?
• What protocol is considered stateless and uses TCP for server-client communication?
• What is the result of adding additional batteries to a UPS in a server environment with short runtime during outages?
• Which type of IP address would be BEST to use for a server installation?
• What backup method would ensure the shortest return to a working state after an OS upgrade failure on a VM disk stored on a SAN?
• What is a common symptom of insufficient cooling in a server?
• Which security measure would BEST alert an administrator when a hard drive is removed from the server room?
• What is a key advantage of using a blade server over a rack mount server?
• In a telephone switching station, which voltage is MOST likely to be available at the facility?
• When installing blade servers, what must be installed along with the blades?
• When troubleshooting a server that constantly reboots without error messages, what should be checked first?
• When troubleshooting a failed backup on a tape drive, what should be the first item to examine?
• What is the MOST likely cause of a job failing with an "Access Denied" error message in a payroll system?
• If a server shows an error message stating the operating system was not found after a new hard drive backplane installation, what should be checked first?
• What is an advantage of blade servers compared to rack-mount servers?
• A datacenter administrator is reallocating CPU and memory resources for a guest VM. Which hypervisor type is being used if the guest VM has direct access to the hardware resources being allocated?
• Which access control technique provides the strongest level of security in a datacenter?
• What needs to be configured on a server to allow remote power-on access?
• A technician is tasked to build a server requiring the fastest possible performance. Which of the following would achieve this requirement?
• What is the BEST expansion slot for a fiber network card?
• Which type of drive is known for having the lowest access time?
• If a server's internal temperature is rising despite operational fans, what should be checked next?
• What does memory interleaving refer to?
• Which configuration provides redundancy and enhances performance in disk storage?
• What is the primary purpose of a network monitoring tool?
• Which command is used to display the network path between two devices?
• If a technician has six 1TB disks and uses RAID 1 for the first channel and RAID 5 for the second channel, how will the configuration look?
• What is a common reason for slow file transfers over a network?
• What interfaces support redundant controller in a JBOD?
• Which server is MOST likely to assign addresses from a CIDR/22 IP block to virtual workstations?
• A host server does not have virtual switching configured, and a guest NIC is on a different subnet. What is the likely result?
• Which storage technique is best for distributing backups across a large LAN?
• When running a Windows server, which option is used with the ping command to convert numerical addresses to host names?
• Which directory permission is best for publicly readable directories on a Unix web server?
• Which multifactor authentication method does a smart card satisfy?
• When a script cannot be accessed, what is the first troubleshooting step that should be taken?
• After a user reports they cannot receive email, what should the administrator do next if troubleshooting does not resolve the issue?
• What is a BEST practice to perform before running updates on servers?
• Which of the following is a key characteristic of battery-backed cache in RAID controllers?
• For a new Linux server that requires handling files larger than 2 TB, which file system type is recommended?
• What hardware consideration should a technician make when installing an additional NIC in a server?
• After authenticating to a remote server, which protocol likely provided the interactive command line?
• Which type of backup is required to ensure a server OS and data can be fully recovered after simultaneous hard disk failures?
• When running a Windows server, which option is used with the ping command to define the number of packets transmitted?
• What should be used to directly control a server that has no network connectivity?
• What could prevent a 64-bit guest from booting on a new host?
• In server management, what does thermal specification refer to?
• Given 120V and 150-amp service, what is the maximum number of servers rated at 65W that can be placed in the datacenter?
• What type of SAN solution should be implemented to meet the requirement for the highest speed data transfer rate?
• A network administrator is tasked with setting up zoning for a SAN infrastructure. What hardware should be implemented for redundancy?
• What is the most cost-effective way to prevent future travel for server reboots after a power outage?
• What is the best solution for a network administrator who needs to accommodate new devices when all allocated IP addresses are in use?
• What is the primary purpose of a server firewall?
• What is the FIRST step to take when reinstalling TCP/IP on the server?
• For sharing highly classified data safely on a network, which protocol would be BEST to use?
• A user can ping a server by IP but not by FQDN. After flushing DNS, what should be checked NEXT?
• Which processor architecture is recommended for use in a power-limited datacenter?
• A user cannot access a file server after a period of working on it. What should the administrator do first to troubleshoot?
• In the context of RAID, what does redundancy typically ensure?
• Which protocol is MOST likely used to establish an IPSec VPN tunnel?
• A datacenter has exceeded the load on the central uninterruptible power supply (UPS). What is the best temporary solution for adding new servers?
• Which protocol resolves IP addresses to MAC addresses?
• What issue might cause a newly installed processor not to show up during POST?
• What is the most likely cause of a server becoming consistently slower until reboot?
• What is a key benefit of using raised floors with specially configured tiles in a server room?
• What is the shortest time to recovery method in the event of a complete datacenter failure?
• Which access control method blocks or allows devices based on MAC addresses?
• What should an administrator do next after resolving a user's email issue and verifying email access?
• What must be installed to accommodate an additional PCIe NIC in a server with fully populated slots?
• When wiring a new rack, where should the power cords be connected to ensure proper configuration?
• Which port number is associated with the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol?
• In which two slots should an administrator install additional RAM in a server with available slots: A2, A3, A4, B2, B3, and B4?
• What is the most likely reason an application is unable to connect to a server on the same network segment?
• Why are some users unable to connect to a newly added server in a network?
• What is the main purpose of using blanking panels in a rack-mounted server setup?
• What is an important consideration when implementing server redundancy?
• What should a technician consider essential for ensuring reliability in server memory operations?
• Which of the following should be done before placing a server on a network?
• Which backup type should be performed for a disaster recovery exercise at a company cold site?
• What equipment is necessary to guarantee server service during a power disruption?
• An administrator is determining hardware requirements for a new, virtualized test environment. If the server has a total of 32Gb of RAM, which of the following describes how many hosts and guests the server can support?
• After a server failure before the nightly backup, how many backup sets minimum are required for full restoration?
• What is the best way to ensure optimal server performance when adding RAM modules?
• If external storage was implemented that cannot connect to two servers simultaneously, which storage type was used?
• After installing a 1 TB hard drive, why might the OS report less unformatted capacity than expected?
• Which of the following server types stores the list of network usernames and passwords required for authentication?
• Which methodology would be used to present a SAN hosted LUN to only a single host?
• An administrator is validating disaster recovery mechanisms. Which of the following should the administrator do to ensure backup data is usable?
• What is the best approach for a system administrator to avoid downtime while installing a new software package with many dependencies?
• What technology allows devices to be added without turning off the server?
• Why is asking stakeholders about the impact of a hurricane in a business impact analysis inadequate?
• A system administrator is tasked to enable authentication on a web server's login page that requires encrypted sessions. Which default port number should be used?
• What factor should have been considered to prevent connectivity loss to a server installed in a writing closet?
• To add an existing user to an existing group on a local Linux system, which file should be edited?
• An employee working from home can connect to the network but cannot authenticate. What is MOST likely offline?
• What is the best method to ensure high availability for a mission-critical application on a single server?
• Which of the following is a method commonly used to automatically balance server loads?
• What is the MOST secure method of storing critical system information?
• What should an administrator do FIRST when planning to apply a service pack on systems running critical applications?
• In a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), which certificate authority level is the topmost?
• What should a network administrator do to accommodate new devices when all IP addresses are allocated?
• How can a server administrator remotely restart a service if they only have access to a Windows system and the server is running Linux?
• What is the MOST likely cause for a certificate warning on a public website accessed over HTTPS?
• What is the MINIMUM number of disks needed for a RAID 10 array?
• Which RAID level provides redundancy and striping but requires at least three disks?
• What is necessary for a server administrator to use DLT IV tapes after upgrading to LTO3 hardware?
• Which of the following offers the highest level of redundancy in the design of a storage system?
• What is the main advantage of using a SAN over a NAS?
• What could be the result of improper blade enclosure configuration?
• What is the main disadvantage of using a traditional uninterruptible power supply (UPS)?
• What type of cable is recommended for connecting workstations to a network switch?
• Which virtual network setting allows for the sharing of the host's IP addresses with the virtual machine?
• What is the purpose of a SAN in data management?
• What is the FIRST step an administrator should take when changing the number of CPUs assigned to a VM?
• What type of server is most appropriate for storing a large list of names and phone numbers for a telephone company?
• Before users can access a newly created file server, which task must be done FIRST?
• Which of the following storage technologies provides block-level data access to storage volumes and arrays?
• What is the necessary rack space height to accommodate a 2U rack mount server?
• Which server configuration provides the highest fault tolerance?
• A system administrator notices low storage space on a file server. What should be implemented to limit users' storage space?
• What issue might arise from multiple DNS entries for the same host name?
• During a server installation, which component is responsible for communication between the CPU and memory?
• What is a benefit of utilizing a type 2 hypervisor to manage guests?
• What is the best source for a technician to review to understand procedures for replacing a RAID controller battery?
• Which disk type should be recommended for a low I/O file server with budget constraints?
• Where would several VMs created by a system administrator reside?
• What is the minimum UPS wattage required for a blade enclosure that consumes 2500W and can have an additional seven blades at 200W each?
• Which backup method should be used nightly to ensure backups capture all necessary data in the least amount of time?
• What is an essential requirement for cloud storage?
• Which command can be used to check the file system integrity of a disk?
• Which type of DNS record is used for email support?
• An administrator needs to find who deleted files from a department share. Which action should they perform?
• Which of the following troubleshooting methods is performed after resolving an issue?
• What is the key advantage of using SAS disks for server operations?
• What is an environmental server maintenance task that should be performed every three months?
• A SAN attached server needs nightly backups for 4TB of data, but only has a single LTO2 tape drive. What should the administrator do for better backup capacity?
• How can a server technician minimize power outages with a UPS?
• What method is used to identify potential server performance issues by monitoring system logs and alerts?
• A server containing only one Xeon processor is also known as what type of server?
• What BEST describes backing up company data to the public cloud as part of a disaster recovery plan?
• What is the maximum file size limitation in FAT32 format?
• Which backup method does not change the archive bit?
• Which of the following cable types can be used to decrease susceptibility to electronic eavesdropping?
• After upgrading a server with additional graphics cards, it unexpectedly powers off. What is the most likely cause?
• If users cannot connect to a server and it is confirmed unreachable, what is the administrator's next step?
• What configuration will best ensure continuous service availability in a failover clustering setup?
• Users in accounting cannot access a shared network drive. What is MOST likely causing the issue?
• A customer can send but not receive emails. What should the technician do first to troubleshoot the issue?
• A blade server chassis has two power supplies. What is a benefit of connecting each power supply to a separate UPS unit?
• Which RAID level supports fault tolerance with parity written to only one drive?
• Which component is essential for connecting a server to external networks?
• A power loss during a firmware update would MOST likely result in which of the following?
• Which document would best assist in analyzing a network's server performance at a specific point in time?
• If a blade chassis can hold 16 half-height blades or eight full-height blades, what is the MAXIMUM number of half-height blades that can be installed if six full-height blades are already installed?
• Which document would contain a detailed account of the backup process for a server?
• Which type of hypervisor is physically installed on a server?
• What is the MOST likely cause of hardware failures when condensation is observed on server racks?
• What is the function of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) in a network?
• What is the MOST likely cause of all blade servers failing to boot after being consolidated into a single blade enclosure?
• In what order should servers be installed in a rack, starting from the top, when including a 1U, 4U, and 6U server?
• When managing a server room, how should servers of different sizes be arranged in a rack?
• Which port must be open for secure web traffic?
• What could be a reason a server shuts down after a few minutes of being powered on?
• A datacenter audit finds that a number of personnel are not using access cards when entering a secured area with a coworker. Which of the following security methods could be implemented to help prevent this behavior?
• Which storage technology offers the fastest read/write speeds?
• What is an important consideration in power supply redundancy for a server setup?
• An administrator has encountered a problem with a particular piece of software installed on the server and begins the troubleshooting process. Which of the following is the FIRST place the administrator should look for specific information about the problem?
• Which file system type allows for access control lists and logging for auditing purposes in a file server setup?
• A technician is tasked with building a test server. Which hard drive type will provide the highest performance?
• To ensure all workstations use the company's corporate web page as the default home page, which method should an administrator use?
• To achieve the HIGHEST level of redundancy while configuring 10 web servers with up to four hard disks each, which RAID configuration should be used?
• What is the NEXT step to diagnose a rack mounted server that is beeping without booting up?
• What can occur if the maximum rated load is exceeded on an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)?
• What is the most likely cause of all hard disks in a server array failing?
• For a secure server environment, which of the following practices is recommended?
• Which of the following is the best method for applying an OS hot fix to a production server?
• If a server hangs with a blinking cursor after OS patches are applied, what should be done first?
• In a server environment, what is the primary purpose of a Directory server?
• Which file system type is likely preventing accounting users from encrypting their files?
• Which of the following describes the MOST redundant power solution?
• What is the proper sequence of steps to replace a faulty RAM module?
• A user receives an error message that their username or password is invalid. What should the administrator do FIRST to address the issue?
• What file system is likely being used if a backup exceeds the file limit after 4GB?
• Which type of update operation is associated with performance management?
• In a virtualized environment, which component is responsible for managing virtual machines?
• Which type of hypervisor runs directly on the hardware of the host machine?
• When looking for disk types that offer high transaction throughput, which feature should be prioritized?
• An administrator powers up a server with hot plug storage but the drive lights do not flash. What should be checked FIRST?
• What component allows a technician to install more add-on cards than available expansion slots?
• A technician is backing up 10 GB of data on a file server to a 250 GB external USB hard drive. After 4 GB has been backed up, the software generates an error that the size of the backup exceeds the file limit. Which file system type is being used?
• An administrator is struggling to replicate operations at a disaster recovery site. What type of site are they currently using?
• What type of UPS provides the most immediate power restoration during an outage?
• Two technicians are asked to install a 6U server at location U25 in a 40U server rack. Which of the following tools would BEST be used to install the server?
• What is the MOST likely issue if an application server is not accessible by hostname but is accessible by IP address?
• Which network ports should be opened for secure LDAP connections?
• Which option will protect data loss against catastrophic multiple physical drive failure?
• What type of power supply redundancy is often recommended for critical servers?
• Which type of server is considered BEST suited for RAID 5?
• What would be a more effective alert method for notifying a server administrator of a shutdown due to overheating?
• If a technician finds a critical firmware update is available, what should be the BEST course of action?
• What happens if a battery-backed RAID controller built into a motherboard fails?
• Which port should an administrator verify is enabled if clients cannot access a secure web server?
• Which action could improve performance when transferring large files to and from a server over FTP?
• What is the reason for a technician's inability to add eight more 4GB modules of DDR3 unbuffered ECC memory in a server already having 2GB modules?
• A network administrator needs to block all outbound SSH connections from a subnet. Which iptables rule should be used?
• Which of the following media types is the MOST durable in harsh environments?
• Which access method follows the principle of least privilege for a shared network drive used by the Accounting department?
• When considering storage solutions for a file server, what does NAS stand for?
• A user accidentally deleted a critical file. A technician tries to restore it from tape backup but receives an error that the file does not exist on the tape. What should the technician do first?
• A technician wants to increase the reliability of a DHCP server. Which of the following components should be installed to increase the server's uptime on the network?
• What is a consequence of changing servers from 110V to 220V in a datacenter?
• A technician replaces the NIC on a server but the network issue persists. What should the technician do next?
• What is the effect of lower humidity levels in a server room?
• Which of the following is the MOST common problem that occurs in server rooms?
• A technician needs to patch a virtual machine. Which recovery principle should the technician employ to ensure recovery is possible in case of failure?
• Which RAID level is best known for providing redundancy and improved read performance by striping data?
• What is the MOST likely cause of timeouts in a financial program on several computers when no issues were present previously?
• In troubleshooting an email issue, which ordered steps should the administrator take first?
• Which server service is least critical for basic networking operations?
• A technician needs to install additional memory in a server to help resolve performance issues. What should the technician do FIRST?
• What is the primary function of a hypervisor in a virtualized environment?
• What is a valid IP address for a server connected to the DMZ network, given the default gateway is 192.168.55.1?
• What is the primary function of LDAP in a network?
• When concerned about memory data corruption in a server, which type of memory should be considered?
• Which type of site BEST represents a remote location for active-active site-to-site replication?
• A systems administrator is troubleshooting a server that will not turn on. The LED lights are not blinking, and no status light indicators are available. Which of the following components is the MOST likely cause of this problem?
• Why is it important for an SSL certificate to be issued by a trusted root CA?
• Which factor is crucial for maintaining server redundancy in a data center?
• What is the typical impact of an incorrect subnet mask on a server's network configuration?
• When is the next baseline assessment best performed after upgrading a server's memory and NIC?
• What is crucial to include when troubleshooting a server to ensure it is restored to original functionality?
• If users cannot connect to a newly installed file server, which change should the administrator make regarding the server's IP settings?
• How tall is a rack-mounted server that is 2 rack units (2U) in height?
• What should a server technician inspect FIRST to determine the cause of unexpected server reboots?
• What is the primary purpose of a jump server in a secure network?
• A system administrator is setting up several physical file servers that crashed due to power failure. Which document should be referenced?
• What is the BEST method for ensuring no company data will be exposed before sending drives to an off-site recycler?
• What is the first step to troubleshoot a database server that stops responding during heavy traffic?
• Based on the current monthly backup growth, in how many months will a NAS device with 1TB storage run out of space, given the last three months of data sizes?
• What is the primary benefit of having a Service Level Agreement (SLA)?
• Which device is used for remote management of servers for troubleshooting and monitoring?
• Which configuration is essential for ensuring optimal server power efficiency in a datacenter?
• What is the main purpose of implementing a load balancer in a server environment?
• Which deployment method will expedite OS installations for deploying 1000 servers quickly?
• A server has been assigned a role of mail server. Which service will be installed as a result of this selection?
• Which feature in virtualization allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on a single host?
• Which of the following identifies open ports necessary for secure email transmission?
• Which backup method saves only the data that has changed since the last backup?
• For network troubleshooting in a server environment, which tool is most commonly used?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of multifactor authentication?
• In a RAID 6 configuration, what is the MAXIMUM number of drives that can fail while maintaining data integrity?
• A technician needs to remotely restart web services on a Linux server from a Windows workstation. Which method should they use?
• What should a system administrator use to separate departmental networks effectively?
• How should each PDU power strip be connected to ensure maximum power redundancy for a rack in a datacenter?
• Which of the following BEST describes server virtualization?
• Which networking tool should a system administrator use to verify network connectivity?
• For maximum availability in a datacenter design, which technique should be implemented for caching user information requests?
• Which RAID configuration is best for implementing disk redundancy with a MINIMUM number of disks?
• In the context of server management, what does the term 'SAN' stand for?
• Why would a company choose to use a cold site for disaster recovery?
• For maximum fault tolerance with six hard drives, which RAID configuration should be used?
• A server with large storage but not a fast CPU is BEST suited for which application?
• What is the primary benefit of using water-cooled racks in a data center?
• In a high availability setup, what does 'failover' refer to?
• After a memory upgrade, what is the most likely reason a server does not recognize the new memory?
• What device is used to prevent data loss in the event of power failure for a storage system?