Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Exam Quality Control & Assurance 2

Question 1

Which Windows Server 2012 feature allows administrators to track configuration changes to help maintain a baseline for quality assurance?

Accepted Answer

Desired State Configuration (DSC)

Answer

Desired State Configuration (DSC) is a PowerShell management platform that enforces and tracks server configurations against a defined baseline.

Question 2

An administrator notices that a newly deployed Windows Server 2012 server has unexpected services running. Which tool should be used to compare the current state against the security baseline?

Accepted Answer

Security Configuration Wizard (SCW)

Answer

The Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) can analyze a server's current configuration against defined security baselines and identify deviations.

Question 3

Which log in Windows Server 2012 Event Viewer should be monitored to detect unauthorized changes to audit policies?

Accepted Answer

Security Log

Answer

The Security Log records audit policy changes, logon events, and object access events critical for quality and security assurance.

Question 4

A QA team requires that all Windows Server 2012 servers report their patch compliance status centrally. Which service fulfills this requirement?

Accepted Answer

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

Answer

WSUS provides centralized patch management and compliance reporting for Windows servers across an organization.

Question 5

Which Windows Server 2012 tool generates a detailed report of a server's hardware and software inventory for quality documentation purposes?

Accepted Answer

System Information (msinfo32)

Answer

System Information (msinfo32) provides a comprehensive snapshot of hardware resources, components, and software environment.

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Exam Practice Test

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Exam Practice Test

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Exam Quality Control & Assurance 2