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A server administrator needs to configure a Windows Server 2012 server to automatically restart failed services. Which feature should be used?
Answer: Service Recovery Actions
Service Recovery Actions in the service Properties dialog allow you to configure automatic restart, program execution, or computer reboot on service failure.
Which Windows Server 2012 cmdlet is used to install a Windows feature from the command line?
Answer: Install-WindowsFeature
Install-WindowsFeature is the PowerShell cmdlet used to add roles and features in Windows Server 2012.
An administrator wants to delegate the ability to reset passwords in Active Directory without granting full admin rights. What is the best approach?
Answer: Use the Delegation of Control Wizard on the OU
The Delegation of Control Wizard in Active Directory Users and Computers allows granular permission delegation at the OU level.
In Windows Server 2012, which storage technology allows you to create resilient storage pools from groups of physical disks?
Answer: Storage Spaces
Storage Spaces is a Windows Server 2012 feature that pools physical disks and provides resiliency through mirroring or parity.
A user reports they cannot log in after their password expired. The Help Desk needs to unlock their account immediately. Which tool provides the fastest resolution?
Answer: Active Directory Users and Computers
Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) allows administrators to quickly unlock accounts and reset passwords.
Which Windows Server 2012 feature provides centralized management of multiple remote servers from a single console?
Answer: Server Manager
Server Manager in Windows Server 2012 supports managing multiple remote servers from a single dashboard.
What is the purpose of the Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) tool in Windows Server 2012?
Answer: Calculate and display effective Group Policy settings applied to a user or computer
RSoP calculates and displays the effective Group Policy settings that result from multiple applied GPOs for a given user or computer.
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