MCSA: Installing & Configuring Windows Server Flashcards
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What is the function of the FSMO role 'Infrastructure Master' in Active Directory?
Answer: Updates group-to-user references when objects are moved across domains
The Infrastructure Master is responsible for updating references from objects in its domain to objects in other domains.
Which Windows Server 2012 role service allows published applications to run on a remote server but appear locally on client desktops?
Answer: RemoteApp
RemoteApp makes programs running on Remote Desktop Services appear as if they are running on the client's local computer.
When using Active Directory Sites and Services, what object defines the network boundaries of an Active Directory site?
Answer: Subnet
Subnets are associated with Active Directory sites to define which IP address ranges belong to each site.
A Windows Server 2012 DHCP server is not assigning IP addresses. You verify the scope is active and has available addresses. What should you check next?
Answer: Whether the DHCP server is authorized in Active Directory
In an Active Directory environment, a DHCP server must be authorized in AD before it can assign IP addresses to clients.
Which Windows Server 2012 feature allows administrators to enforce consistent security settings across computers using Active Directory?
Answer: Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
GPOs are linked to Active Directory containers (sites, domains, OUs) to apply security and configuration settings to computers and users.
What Windows Server 2012 command-line tool can be used to verify DNS name resolution from the command prompt?
Answer: nslookup
Nslookup queries DNS servers to resolve names to IP addresses and is the primary tool for DNS troubleshooting.
Which Windows Server 2012 backup feature allows you to recover individual files, folders, volumes, or the entire system state?
Answer: Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup provides scheduled and on-demand backups with granular recovery options for files, volumes, and system state.