Chapter 4: Configuring Group Policy

Question 1

What is a Group Policy Object (GPO)?

Answer 1

A Group Policy Object is an object containing policy settings that affect user and computer operating environments and security, and can be local (Local GPOs) or Active Directory (Domain GPOs) objects.

Question 2

The scope of a GPO defines…

Answer 2

The scope of a Group Policy defines which users and computers are affected by its settings

Question 3

What components do Group Policy Architechure and Functions involve? (4)

Answer 3

1. GPOs
2. Replication - DC replication ensures that are DCs have a current copy of each GPO
3. Creating and linking - GPOs can be created in the GPMC and linked to one or more AD containers
4. Scope and inheritance - The scope of the group policy defines which users and computers are affected by its settings

Question 4

Where are Local GPOs and Domain GPOs stored and edited? (2)

Answer 4

1. Local GPOs are stored on local computers, and edited via the Group Policy Object Editor snap-in
2. Domain GPOs are stored in Active Directory on Domain Controllers and are edited in AD.

Question 5

What is a Group Policy Template?

Answer 5

A group policy template (GPT) is a GPT.ini file created when a GPO is made, that contains all the policy settings and related files to that GPO.