Windows Operating Systems: Given a scenario, install and configure Windows networking on a client/desktop Flashcards
How would you configure a Vista computer so it connects to the Research share on a server named Server1 every time the computer boots?
You want this to be configured as the R drive.
In the drive field, select R.
In the folder field, enter \Srv1\Research
Select the Reconnect at Logon option
Click Finish
As part of a workgroup, others can print, but you can’t. What’s the easiest way to resolve this? The printer is attached to a coworkers computer.
Ask the coworker to give you permission to print to the printer
How would you assign a drive letter to a network shared folder, so the user doesn’t have to type in the full path every time?
Map the network drive
How would you configure a user’s laptop to use both their home and their work network?
1) On the General tab, select “Obtain an IP address and DNS server automatically”
2) On the alternative tab, select the User configured option, and enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server of the home network
For Remote assistance to work, your user account must be a member of the ____ group on the user’s computer
Administrators
What Windows utility would allow you to adjust settings on a machine hundreds of miles away?
Remote Desktop Connection
What secondary network connection would allow you to connect securely to your work network from your home office?
A VPN (Virtual private network)
When setting up your work computer, you are given a unique login by the sysadmin who manages credentials for thousands of employees. What type of network is this?
Domain
When trying to connect to the internet, you are given an SSID of “Internet1” and a password. What network type are you going to use to connect to the internet?
Wireless (SSIDs identify wireless networks)
When connecting to a wireless network in a coffee shop, how would you classify the connection?
Public
Where would you enable Wake on LAN first?
BIOS
When setting up a Connection or Network in Windows, what are some valid connection types?
Wireless, VPN, dial up, broadband, ad hoc
How would you configure a Windows 7 computer so it automatically connects to the Development share on a server named FileSrv each time your computer boots.
You want this to be configured as the N drive.
1) In the Drive field select N
2) In the Folder field, enter \FileSrv\Development
3) Select the Reconnect at Logon option
A USB looking device with the word “AirCard” on it does what?
Provides a WWAN connection to the internet
A WWAN connection is a cellular data connection that requires an access card, called an AirCard
WWAN connects over the cellular data network and requires a data plan from a cellular provider
What kind of network uses a cable with 8 pins?
Wired. Ethernet cables have 8 pins