Could You Pass This Basic CompTIA Server+ Test?
CompTIA Server+ exam certifies technical knowledge in areas such as RAID, SCSI, and multiple CPUs, as well as capabilities with server issues, including disaster recovery. You should go through all the questions of the Server+ exam practice questions before taking the real exam. Feedback and comments are welcome! All the best!
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Most SCSI-2 devices will work fine with SCSI-1 adapters.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
SCSI-2 devices can function with SCSI-2 as well as SCSI-1 adapters.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A RAID is a ___________________________________.
- A.
Redundant Array of Inexpensive Drives
- B.
Redundant Array of Irreparable Drives
- C.
Redundant Array of Intermediate Drives
- D.
Redundant Array of Illegal Drives
Correct Answer
A. Redundant Array of Inexpensive DrivesExplanation
A RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive drives) is an online data fault tolerance. It can be formed by using two or more IDE or SCSI drives of same capacity.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following AT commands can cause a modem to hang up manually?
- A.
ATH
- B.
ATM
- C.
ATX
- D.
ATD
Correct Answer
A. ATHExplanation
Under the AT commands available H- instructs 'hang up' to the modem.Rate this question:
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- 4.
You are configuring RAS service on the server. You are using a dial-up modem for connectivity, which of the following configuration is important?
- A.
IP address assignment to the NIC
- B.
IP address assignment to the modem
- C.
IP address to the dial-up adapter
- D.
IP address to the connecting line
Correct Answer
C. IP address to the dial-up adapterExplanation
Since you are connecting using a modem, it is the dial-up adapter that needs to be assigned an IP address.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following is a must on the Server running NOS?
- A.
Antivirus
- B.
Firewall
- C.
Service pack or patches.
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Service pack or patches.Explanation
After every installation and configuration on a network operating system, it is very essential to re-apply the service pack or upgrade it according to requirements.Rate this question:
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- 6.
FDDI is used as a fault tolerance for online data storage. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
FDDI is a fault tolerant measure for a network segment. RAID is an online fault tolerance for data storage device.Rate this question:
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- 7.
DNS is capable of resolving Ip to NetBIOS names. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
DNS can resolve only Host names to IP addresses and vice versa.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Kerberos can be used for WAN authentication. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Kerberos is a security type used to authenticating LAN users. For securing the WAN users� authentication you would require IPSec.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following is a dial-up protocol?
- A.
PPP
- B.
PPTP
- C.
TCP/IP
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. PPPExplanation
PPP is capable of building end-to-end connections for each specific protocol that can be encapsulated for that session.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following is an obsolete dial-up protocol?
- A.
ISIS
- B.
SLIP
- C.
L2TP
- D.
Kerberos
Correct Answer
B. SLIPExplanation
L2TP is a tunneling protocol and is not relevant here. Kerberos cannot be used for IP based network. ISIS relates to routing network.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following server types can be assigned dynamic IP addresses?
- A.
File Server
- B.
DNS Server
- C.
DHCP Server
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the aboveExplanation
All critical Network Service must be running on Servers that are assigned Static IP address to avoid confusion.Rate this question:
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- 12.
When the server has a tape backup device, you may do away with RAID. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
RAID is very much essential for online data storage fault tolerance.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The DNS server uses broadcast method first to determine IP to Host resolution. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The DNS service will first refer its cache, then the database and so on to perform resolution. Broadcast is employed only when the DNS service fails to fulfill the resolution.Rate this question:
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- 14.
A Server configuration cannot boot from IDE devices. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A server configuration can boot from IDE device, but IDE cannot provide the fault tolerance needed by the Server.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Disk mirroring is ideal fault tolerance for a system partition. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A system partition on the server should not be mirrored as it will slow down the performance on the server.Rate this question:
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- 16.
It is mandatory for the Server motherboard architecture to support bus mastering. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Bus Mastering is a feature supported by some bus architectures that enables a controller connected to the bus to communicate directly with other devices on the bus without going through the CPU. Most modern bus architectures, including PCI, support bus mastering because it improves performance.Rate this question:
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- 17.
It is sufficient to install antivirus on a network, on servers and systems exposed to the internet. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
All systems in a network, inclusive of servers and clients irrespective of whether they are exposed to the Internet or not need to be safeguarded with the antivirusRate this question:
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- 18.
If the server machine is constantly increasing the page file size, which of the following devices could be causing a problem?
- A.
Hard disk
- B.
Memory
- C.
Motherboard
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. MemoryExplanation
If the problem is with either the hard disk or motherboard, the POSt would have detected the same. The page file in itself cannot have problems as it is just a memory location. The problem is with the memory.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Hardware RAID is expensive where as Software RAID is poor in performance. T/F ?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Hardware level RAID gives far better performance than a software level RAID. Hardware level RAID is far more expensive than software level RAID.Rate this question:
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- 20.
The Ultra2 Wide SCSI can provide 80 MB/sec transfer rate. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The combination of Ultra2 Wide controller and drive is meant for situations that demand improved performance and excellent transfer rate. 80 MB/sec is definitely within the support capability of Ultra2 Wide SCSIRate this question:
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- 21.
Which of the following cannot be used as a fault tolerant measure?
- A.
RAID 0
- B.
RAID 1
- C.
RAID 3
- D.
RAID 5
Correct Answer
A. RAID 0Explanation
RAID 0 is not a fault tolerant measure in the software level RAID.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Which of the following utilities can be used to see active connections on a server?
- A.
PING
- B.
NBTSTAT
- C.
NETSTAT
- D.
TRACERT
Correct Answer
C. NETSTATExplanation
Netstat is a command-line program that displays information about a TCP/IP computer's current network connections and about the traffic generated by the various TCP/IP protocols.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Cluster service is a fault tolerant service for servers on the network. T/F?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Implementation of cluster service improves network availability and allows for scalability. It does not relate to troubleshooting procedures in any way.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Which of the following tape backup methods is considered to create a master backup?
- A.
Differential
- B.
Sequential
- C.
Full
- D.
Incremental
Correct Answer
C. FullExplanation
A full backup as the name suggests is a complete copy of all files in the hard disk and is hence considered a master back up.Rate this question:
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- 25.
AFT can be implemented for display adapters only. Y/N?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
AFT is implemented for NICs it is in other words referred to as Network Adapter Fault Tolerance (NAFT)Rate this question:
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