MCM SharePoint Server 1

Question 1

In SharePoint Server, which service application is responsible for providing search functionality across farm boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Search Service Application

Answer

The Search Service Application indexes and queries content across the farm and can be shared across farms via service application proxies.

Question 2

What is the maximum recommended number of items in a SharePoint list before performance degradation typically occurs without list view throttling adjustments?

Accepted Answer

5,000

Answer

SharePoint enforces a 5,000-item list view threshold by default to prevent database query timeouts and performance issues.

Question 3

Which SharePoint Server component is used to synchronize user profile properties from Active Directory Domain Services?

Accepted Answer

User Profile Synchronization Service

Answer

The User Profile Synchronization Service (UPS) imports and synchronizes profile data from directory sources like AD DS into the User Profile Service Application.

Question 4

In a SharePoint farm, what is the primary role of the Distributed Cache service?

Accepted Answer

Providing in-memory caching for authentication tokens, newsfeeds, and session state

Answer

The Distributed Cache service uses AppFabric to cache transient data such as authentication tokens, social feeds, and MicroBlog data in memory for fast retrieval.

Question 5

Which database in a SharePoint farm stores configuration data for the entire farm including service application associations?

Accepted Answer

Configuration Database

Answer

The SharePoint Configuration Database (SharePoint_Config) stores farm-wide settings, service application configurations, and server topology information.

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MCM SharePoint Server 1