MCSE 70-294: Active Directory Infrastructure 3

Question 1

Which utility is used to run dcpromo in answer-file mode for unattended domain controller promotion?

Accepted Answer

dcpromo /answer:<filename>

Answer

The dcpromo /answer: switch allows unattended installation of Active Directory using a pre-configured answer file.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a Global Catalog server in Active Directory?

Accepted Answer

Stores a partial replica of all objects in the forest for fast searches

Answer

A Global Catalog server stores a partial, read-only replica of all objects in the forest, enabling efficient searches and universal group membership resolution.

Question 3

What is a tombstone lifetime in Active Directory replication?

Accepted Answer

The period before a deleted object is permanently removed

Answer

The tombstone lifetime (default 60 or 180 days) is the period during which deleted objects are retained as tombstones before being permanently purged from Active Directory.

Question 4

Which command-line tool diagnoses domain controller health and replication issues?

Accepted Answer

dcdiag

Answer

The dcdiag tool runs a series of tests against domain controllers to diagnose connectivity, replication, and Active Directory health issues.

Question 5

What is the minimum forest functional level required to enable the Active Directory Recycle Bin?

Accepted Answer

Windows Server 2008 R2

Answer

The Active Directory Recycle Bin requires the forest functional level to be set to Windows Server 2008 R2 or higher.

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MCSE 70-294: Active Directory Infrastructure 3