Microsoft Internet Information Server IIS Installation & Configuration

Question 1

Which Windows Server role must be installed before configuring IIS?

Accepted Answer

Web Server (IIS)

Answer

The Web Server (IIS) role must be added via Server Manager or PowerShell before IIS can be configured.

Question 2

What is the default TCP port IIS uses for HTTP traffic?

Accepted Answer

80

Answer

IIS listens on TCP port 80 by default for unencrypted HTTP connections.

Question 3

Which IIS component provides support for running classic ASP and ASP.NET applications?

Accepted Answer

Application Development features

Answer

The Application Development feature set in IIS includes ASP, ASP.NET, CGI, and ISAPI extensions.

Question 4

What is the name of the IIS configuration file that stores site and application settings?

Accepted Answer

applicationHost.config

Answer

applicationHost.config is the central IIS configuration file stored in %SystemRoot%\System32\inetsrv\config.

Question 5

Which tool provides a graphical interface for managing IIS server settings on Windows Server?

Accepted Answer

Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager

Answer

IIS Manager (inetmgr.exe) is the primary GUI tool for configuring websites, application pools, and IIS features.

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