Active Directory Users and Computers Flashcards
What is the purpose of Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC)?
A) To manage network traffic
B) To administer Active Directory (AD) and manage objects such as users, computers, and Organizational Units (OUs)
C) To provide antivirus protection
D) To monitor server performance
B) To administer Active Directory (AD) and manage objects such as users, computers, and Organizational Units (OUs)
Explanation: Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) is a Microsoft Management tool used to administer Active Directory (AD). It allows administrators to manage objects like users, computers, groups, and Organizational Units (OUs) and their attributes.
What are some of the built-in accounts automatically created when you install Active Directory?
A) Account Operators, Administrators, Backup Operators, Guests
B) Users, Computers, Printers, Scanners
C) Developers, Designers, Testers, Managers
D) Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance
A) Account Operators, Administrators, Backup Operators, Guests
Explanation: When Active Directory is installed, several built-in accounts are automatically created, including Account Operators, Administrators, Backup Operators, and Guests. These groups have preconfigured rights that allow members to perform specific tasks.
What is stored in the Computers folder in Active Directory Users and Computers?
A) User accounts
B) Workstation or client computers
C) Network printers
D) Email accounts
B) Workstation or client computers
Explanation: The Computers folder in Active Directory Users and Computers is used to store workstation or client computers, making it easier to manage and organize these devices within the domain.
What is a Domain Controller in Active Directory?
A) A device that manages network traffic
B) A server that responds to security authentication requests within a Windows Server domain
C) A type of user account
D) A network printer
B) A server that responds to security authentication requests within a Windows Server domain
Explanation: A Domain Controller is a server that responds to security authentication requests within a Windows Server domain, playing a crucial role in managing access and security within the network.
What is a Foreign Security Principal (FSP) in Active Directory?
A) A user account from a different domain
B) An object created to represent a security principal in a trusted external forest
C) A network device
D) A type of firewall
B) An object created to represent a security principal in a trusted
Explanation: A Foreign Security Principal (FSP) is an object created by the system to represent a security principal in a trusted external forest. These objects can be added to domain local security groups and granted permissions.
What is a Managed Service Account (MSA) in Active Directory?
A) A user account with administrative privileges
B) An account with an automatically-managed, complex password that removes the need for manual password rotation
C) A guest account with minimal access
D) A network device account
B) An account with an automatically-managed, complex password that removes the need for manual password rotation
Explanation: Managed Service Accounts (MSAs) have automatically-managed, complex passwords, eliminating the need for manual password rotation and enhancing security.
What is the significance of setting a static IP address on a Windows Server?
A) It improves network speed
B) It ensures consistent network configuration and connectivity
C) It increases storage capacity
D) It enhances graphical performance
B) It ensures consistent network configuration and connectivity
Explanation: Setting a static IP address on a Windows Server ensures consistent network configuration and connectivity, which is important for reliable communication and resource access within the network.
Why would you set a static IP address on a Windows 10 client?
A) To improve internet speed
B) To ensure consistent network configuration and connectivity
C) To increase storage capacity
D) To enhance graphical performance
B) To ensure consistent network configuration and connectivity
Explanation: Setting a static IP address on a Windows 10 client ensures consistent network configuration and connectivity, which is important for reliable communication and resource access within the network.
How is the concept of IP addresses similar to phone numbers and area codes?
A) Both are used for storing data
B) Both provide a unique identifier for devices or locations
C) Both are used for graphical performance
D) Both increase storage capacity
B) Both provide a unique identifier for devices or locations
Explanation: IP addresses and phone numbers with area codes both provide unique identifiers for devices or locations, ensuring proper routing and communication.
Which IP class is used for multicast/broadcast addresses?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
D) Class D
D) Class D
Explanation: Class D IP addresses (224-239) are used for multicast/broadcast purposes, allowing data to be sent to multiple destinations simultaneously.
What is the role of the Domain Name System (DNS) in a network?
A) To manage user accounts
B) To resolve network names and IP addresses
C) To provide antivirus protection
D) To monitor server performance
B) To resolve network names and IP addresses
Explanation: The Domain Name System (DNS) is responsible for resolving network names and IP addresses, ensuring that devices can communicate with each other using human-readable names.
