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important in the modern digital world because they are essential for the management and allocation of resources over networks.

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Servers

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It is an operating system developed by Microsoft that is strong and flexible, designed to perform server-related tasks such as 1_______________, 2_______________, and 3________________.

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Windows Server
1. File Sharing
2. User Administration
3. Network Security

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It is the central base where it stores information about all the objects inside of the network; a directory service developed by Microsoft for Windows Servers.

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Active Directory (AD)

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Objects inside the network:

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  1. Users
  2. Computers
  3. Groups
  4. Organizational Units
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names, passwords, email addresses, and other details.

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Users

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hardware specifications, software installations, and network settings.

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Computers

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Collections of users and computers with specific permission.

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Groups

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Containers for organizing objects like users
and computers.

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Organizational Units

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The very main function of the Active Directory is to:

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  1. Verifies the identity of the users.
  2. Authorize users in their access based on their permission
  3. Manages users in a network
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These are fundamental units of organization. This is used to manage both network resources and security.

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Forest and Domain

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A subset within a forest, containing specific user groups and network resources.

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Domain

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the larger context that encompasses these domains, defining the administrative scope and security policies across the network

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Forest

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It is designed to provide a robust, secure, and scalable framework that can accommodate a wide variety of IT infrastructures, from small businesses to large corporations.

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Windows Server

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A client/server protocol that automatically provides an Internet Protocol (IP) host with its IP address and other related configuration information.

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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

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Three key values of DHCP:

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  1. Operation tasks are reduced
  2. The IP addressing is optimized
  3. User mobility is easily managed
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ADDS

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Active Directory Domain Services

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DNS

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Domain Name System

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are container objects in Active Directory that allow you to organize and manage your network resources, including users, computers, and other objects

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Organizational Units (OU)

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What does an Organizational Unit (OU) do in Active Directory?

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Organizes users and computers

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What is an Organizational Unit used for?

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To group users and apply settings

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What is the first step to create an OU in Active Directory?

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Right-click the domain and select “New OU”

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What should you name the first Organizational Unit for admin accounts?

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Admin

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After creating the Admin OU, what’s the next step?

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Create the user OU

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Which option should be selected for admin accounts’ password settings?

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Password never expires

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What happens after creating an admin account?
The account goes into the Admin OU
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What is an optional field when creating a user account?
Initial
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How many user accounts do you need to create in the User OU?
Three (2 for clients and 1 for assessor)
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What do you do to create more admin accounts?
copy an existing admin account
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encompasses all activities required to keep your computer working efficiently and reliably.
Computer Maintenance
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Benefits of Computer Maintenance
1. Extended device lifespan 2. Improved system performance 3. Enhanced data security 4. Reduced repair costs 5. Better user experience
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contains all your valuable data and requires regular attention to maintain optimal performance
Hard drive
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Monitor available space and maintain at least ____% free space
10%
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is essential to prevent your computer from overheating, which can cause permanent damage to components.
Proper cooling
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Clean cooling fans every _____ months depending on environment
3 to 6 months
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Replace thermal paste every _______ or when temperatures rise
2 to 3 years
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Check antivirus status and review any alerts
Daily Task
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Back up critical files that have changed
Daily Task
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Monitor system performance for unusual behavior
Daily Task
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Close unnecessary background applications
Daily Task
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Check system temperatures during heavy use
Daily Task
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Run disk cleanup to remove temporary files
Weekly Task
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Update software and check for pending updates
Weekly Task
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Check for system errors in event logs
Weekly Task
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Empty the Recycle Bin/Trash Review startup programs
Weekly Task
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Perform full system scan for malware
Monthly Task
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Clean hardware components thoroughly
Monthly Task
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Check disk space and free up storage
Monthly Task
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Update passwords for critical accounts
Monthly Task
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Review installed programs and remove unused ones
Monthly Task
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Deep clean internal components with compressed air
Quarterly
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Review installed programs and remove bloatware
Quarterly
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Update firmware for various components
Quarterly
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Check and update BIOS settings
Quarterly
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Test backup systems and verify data integrity
Quarterly
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It is a program that spreads by first infecting files or the system areas of a computer or network router's hard drive and then making copies of itself.
Computer Virus
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It is a software designed to disrupt systems, steal information, gain unauthorized access, or interfere with computer security and privacy
Malware
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Used to monitor the activities of users. It often leads to credential theft, which in turn can lead to a devastating data breach. It often originates in corrupt files, or through downloading suspicious files
Spyware
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It is commonly called “spam” is unwanted or malicious advertising installed on an endpoint. While relatively harmless, it can be irritating, as adware can hamper your computer’s performance.
Adware
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It allows a user to maintain privileged access within a system without being detected. In short, it gives a user administrative-level access while concealing that access, allowing them to take over a given device.
Rootkits
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It encrypt a device’s data and hold it for money. If it isn’t paid by a certain deadline, the threat actor threatens to permanently delete the data or in double extortion models release the valuable data on the dark web.
Ransomware
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It is a flaw or error in a program's code that causes it to malfunction or produce incorrect results.
Software bug
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It can duplicate itself in other devices or systems. Unlike viruses, it does not need human action to spread once they are in a network or system. It often attacks a computer’s memory or hard drive.
Worms
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It is a software which comprises programs or set of programs which can detect and remove all the harmful and malicious software from your device.
Anti-virus
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What is the primary goal of computer maintenance?
To prevent issues and improve system performance
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Which of the following is not a hardware maintenance task? A. Cleaning cooling fans B. Removing malware C. Replacing thermal paste D. Cleaning the keyboard
B. Removing malware
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What percentage of free space should be maintained on a hard drive for optimal performance?
10%
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Why is regular software maintenance important?
It keeps the system secure and functional
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What is a key benefit of upgrading to an SSD?
Better performance and reliability
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Which tool is commonly used for cleaning internal computer components?
Compressed air
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What maintenance task is not necessary for SSDs?
disk defragmentation
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What is a recommended best practice for laptop battery care?
Keep the battery between 20% and 80% charge
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Which of the following is an advanced maintenance tip?
Monitoring system resource usage
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What is the 3-2-1 backup strategy?
Keep three copies of data: two on local storage and one offsite
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What is a computer virus and how does it spread?
A program that replicates itself by infecting files or system areas
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What is adware commonly referred to as?
Spam
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What is the main consequence of a ransomware attack?
Your data is locked and held for ransom
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What is an important practice to enhance computer virus protection?
Download software only from trusted websites
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What should you do to maintain the effectiveness of antivirus protection?
Regularly update antivirus software
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What is the primary purpose of a rootkit in malware attacks?
To provide hackers with remote control of a victim's device
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What is the main function of spyware?
Collects user activity data without their knowledge
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How does a worm differ from a virus?
A worm replicates itself without human action, while a virus needs human action to spread
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Which practice is critical for maintaining computer virus protection?
Regularly update antivirus and antispyware software
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Which of the following best describes adware?
Unwanted or malicious advertisements that can slow computer performance
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are utility software that is used to manage data on disk by performing various functions on it. shows the details for each drive on your PC and all partitions for each drive
Disk Management
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These tools clean up the unnecessary and unwanted files on the system. Moreover, it prevents unnecessary clutter and protects privacy.
Disk Cleanup Tools
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increases the amount of space on a disk by decreasing the size of information. The utility compresses the information while storing it on this disk.
Disk Compression Tools
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These tools scan the hard disk and remove any such areas which are corrupted or not saved properly. Furthermore, they perform this process so that the hard disk can operate more efficiently
Disk Checkers, CHKDSK, fsck
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They prepare a data storage device for the initial use. For example devices like hard disk, floppy disk, USB flash drive, etc. Moreover, they can also permanently erase a drive
Disk Formatting
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These tools divide the disk into more than one region. Furthermore, it does this so that each region can be managed separately and hence, more efficiently
Disk Partitioning Tools
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These tools indicate the space usage on the disk. Furthermore, they perform this task by analyzing the size of each file and folders and also, the subfolders.
Disk Space Analyzers, DiskReport
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This utility software helps to reduce the fragmentation and hence, reduces the access speed. It refers to rearranging files and storing them in contiguous memory locations.
Disk Defragmenter
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This keeps a copy of all the information on a disk. Whenever some disk failure occurs or files are deleted accidentally, it restores the files. Restoring the whole disk is called disk cloning.
Backup Software
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What is the primary purpose of disk management tools?
To organize, maintain, and optimize disk storage
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Why is it important to perform regular disk maintenance?
To ensure better system performance and prevent data loss
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What command is used to check and repair disk errors?
CHKDSK
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Name one consequence of poor disk management.
Slow computer performance, data loss, lack of storage space, system crashes
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What value can be developed by regularly managing your disk storage?
Responsibility
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Which of the following can cause a disk to slow down?
Too many unnecessary files and fragmented data
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What is the main benefit of organizing your files into folders?
It makes it easier to locate and manage files
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True or False: Disk Defragmenter helps arrange fragmented data for better performance.
True

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