MTA Windows Server Administration Fundamentals

Question 1

What is the primary role of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)?

Accepted Answer

Centralizing user authentication and resource management

Answer

AD DS provides centralized identity management, authenticating users and computers and enabling administrators to control access to network resources.

Question 2

What is a Domain Controller (DC) in a Windows Server environment?

Accepted Answer

A server that runs Active Directory and authenticates users

Answer

A Domain Controller runs Active Directory Domain Services and is responsible for authenticating users and enforcing security policies in a Windows domain.

Question 3

Which Windows Server role provides IP address assignment to network clients automatically?

Accepted Answer

DHCP Server

Answer

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server automatically assigns IP addresses, subnet masks, gateways, and DNS server addresses to network clients.

Question 4

What does the Server Core installation option in Windows Server provide?

Accepted Answer

A minimal installation without a traditional GUI

Answer

Server Core is a minimal Windows Server installation without the full GUI shell, reducing attack surface, resource usage, and update requirements.

Question 5

What is the purpose of Windows Server Backup?

Accepted Answer

Creating and restoring backups of server data and system state

Answer

Windows Server Backup allows administrators to schedule and perform backups of volumes, files, and system state, enabling recovery from data loss or system failure.

MTA - Microsoft Technology Associate Practice Test

MTA - Microsoft Technology Associate Practice Test

MTA Windows Server Administration Fundamentals