MCSA Chapter 02 – Flashcards

​T/F - By default, the Windows Server 2012 firewall does not block incoming ICMP Echo Request packets.

T/F - The best method for configuring updates to servers and domain member computers is via group policy.​

T/F - The first server in a Windows domain network is an ideal candidate for a Server Core installation.

T/F - The 32 bit version of Windows Server 2012 R2 can be upgraded to the 64-bit version using an install disc.

T/F - When selecting disk subsystems for enterprise or servers accessed 24/7, SAS is a preferred technology.

What network protocol is the most widely used, and installed by default on Windows Server 2012 R2?

When working with a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2012, what utility should be used to perform initial configuration tasks?

​A network administrator can join a computer to a domain using what PowerShell cmdlet?

Under what circumstances would the use of a read only domain controller (RODC) be ideal? a. ​When creating the second domain controller in a domain b. When creating a new AD forest c. When deploying the first domain controller d. When setting up a domain controller in a remote branch office

If the wrong server edition is installed, what command can be used to change to a different edition?​

What CPU extensions are a prerequisite for installing the Hyper-V role? a. SAS or SATA b. Intel-VT or AMD-V c. 32-bit or 64-bit MMX3 or MMX4

Which of the following example passwords meets the minimum password requirements for Windows Server 2012? a. password1 b. Pass c. PassworD d. P@ssw0rd

What server role is installed along with Active Directory Domain Services if no other servers with this role are available?

Which of the following choices is not an example of a typical post installation task?​

If an Administrator performs a clean install of Windows Server 2012 R2 on a new server, and then moves critical domain services over from an older server, what type of upgrade is being performed?

Which of the following statements is false? a. ​Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 can be upgraded to Server 2012 b. A Server Core install of Windows Server can only be upgraded to a Server Core installation. c. ​You can upgrade to a different language d. Cross platform upgrades (such as 32-bit to 64-bit) are not supported

In a Server Core installation, an administrator will need to use what utility to configure Windows Update beyond basic default settings?

An administrator has just converted a GUI install to a Server Core install, and wants to remove the installation files for the GUI. What PowerShell cmdlet should the administrator use?

​An administrator wants to convert a Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Core installation to a GUI install, but has removed the installation files. What cmdlet can the administrator use to install the GUI using a feature file store?

​Where are the Windows features files stored within Windows Server 2012? a. C:WindowsWinSxS b. C:WindowsSystem32 c. C:WindowsInstall d. C:WindowsFeatures

​What must be done in order to perform an upgrade installation for Windows Server 2012? a. The install media must be booted, and the "Upgrade Windows" option should be selected b. ​The hard drive should be formatted, and a regular installation should be performed c. The upgrade installer should be downloaded from the Internet, and run on the server d. The existing OS must be booted, and the setup.exe must be launched

​Which of the following statements is true regarding an RODC? a. A local administrator can be created for an RODC b. An RODC increases the amount of security risk c. The RODC has Active Directory write capabilities d. The use of an RODC uses more bandwidth over a WAN connection than a regular domain controller

​What is the term used by Microsoft to describe a collection of bug fixes and security updates made since an OS release?

The Windows default password complexity settings require at least how many different character types, out of the total four character types possible?​

​What is the approximate size of the system boot volume created by the Windows installer for Windows Server 2012 R2?