Configuring connectivity Flashcards

Which Windows feature allows you to connect a device to a corporate network securely over the internet?

Answer: VPN

VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows devices to securely connect to a corporate network over the internet by encrypting traffic through a tunnel.

In Microsoft Intune, which profile type is used to configure Wi-Fi settings and push them to managed Windows devices?

Answer: Device configuration profile

Device configuration profiles in Intune are used to push settings such as Wi-Fi networks, VPN connections, email, and certificates to managed devices.

An administrator needs to ensure that Windows 11 devices automatically connect to the corporate VPN whenever a user signs in. Which solution should be used?

Answer: Always On VPN

Always On VPN automatically establishes a VPN connection when a user signs in, ensuring seamless and persistent secure connectivity without manual intervention.

Which DNS feature helps Windows clients resolve internal corporate hostnames when connected through Always On VPN?

Answer: NRPT (Name Resolution Policy Table)

The Name Resolution Policy Table (NRPT) defines rules that control which DNS server is used for specific namespaces, ensuring internal hostnames resolve correctly over the VPN tunnel.

An endpoint administrator wants to configure a Windows device to use a proxy server for internet traffic. Which Intune profile type supports this configuration?

Answer: Device configuration profile (Proxy settings)

Intune device configuration profiles include proxy settings that let administrators define proxy server address, port, and bypass rules for Windows devices.

Which Windows 11 feature enables secure sharing of files and printers between devices on the same local network?

Answer: File Sharing (SMB)

SMB-based File Sharing in Windows allows devices on the same network to share files and printers directly, using share permissions and NTFS permissions for access control.