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operating systems Online Quiz - 78

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Windows NT was intended to be the successor of which OS, originally created by Microsoft and IBM?

  1. OS/2

  2. POSIX

  3. DOS

  4. VMS


Correct Option: A

Which of the following companies has had a long-term relationship with Microsoft to provide remote access solutions such as MetaFrame Server, Presentation Server, and now XenApp?

  1. Ericom Software

  2. Citrix Systems

  3. Virtual Bridges

  4. Apple


Correct Option: B

AI Explanation

To answer this question, you need to be familiar with companies that have had a long-term relationship with Microsoft to provide remote access solutions.

Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Ericom Software - This option is incorrect. Ericom Software is a company that specializes in remote access and virtualization solutions, but it does not have a long-term relationship with Microsoft to provide the mentioned solutions.

Option B) Citrix Systems - This option is correct. Citrix Systems has had a long-term relationship with Microsoft to provide remote access solutions such as MetaFrame Server, Presentation Server, and now XenApp. Citrix XenApp is a popular solution for remote application access and virtualization.

Option C) Virtual Bridges - This option is incorrect. Virtual Bridges is a company that provides desktop virtualization solutions, but it does not have a long-term relationship with Microsoft to provide the mentioned solutions.

Option D) Apple - This option is incorrect. Apple is a technology company known for its hardware and software products, but it does not have a long-term relationship with Microsoft to provide the mentioned solutions.

The correct answer is B) Citrix Systems. This option is correct because Citrix Systems has had a long-term relationship with Microsoft to provide remote access solutions such as MetaFrame Server, Presentation Server, and now XenApp.

Which of the following monitors the performance of SQL, Exchange, and other Microsoft server apps?

  1. ISA 2006

  2. System Center: Mobile Device Manager

  3. Internet Information Server (IIS)

  4. System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), formerly MOM


Correct Option: D

AI Explanation

To answer this question, you need to understand the purpose of each option and how it relates to monitoring the performance of SQL, Exchange, and other Microsoft server apps. Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) ISA 2006 - This option is incorrect because ISA 2006 is an Internet Security and Acceleration Server, which is used for securing and managing Internet access for network resources. It does not specifically monitor the performance of SQL, Exchange, and other Microsoft server apps.

Option B) System Center: Mobile Device Manager - This option is incorrect because System Center: Mobile Device Manager is a management solution specifically designed for mobile devices. It does not monitor the performance of SQL, Exchange, and other Microsoft server apps.

Option C) Internet Information Server (IIS) - This option is incorrect because Internet Information Server (IIS) is a web server software developed by Microsoft. While it can log and track performance statistics for web applications, it does not specifically monitor the performance of SQL, Exchange, and other Microsoft server apps.

Option D) System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), formerly MOM - This option is correct because System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), formerly known as Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM), is a comprehensive monitoring solution designed to monitor the performance of various Microsoft server applications, including SQL, Exchange, and others. It provides real-time monitoring, alerting, and reporting capabilities to ensure the smooth operation of these applications.

The correct answer is D) System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), formerly MOM. This option is correct because it is specifically designed to monitor the performance of SQL, Exchange, and other Microsoft server apps.

A blast from Microsoft cert exams past: What has been the traditional method to get any Windows system to perform better (and is apparently still the method if you're running Windows Vista)?

  1. Add a faster processor

  2. Add more RAM

  3. Defrag the hard drive

  4. Convert your disk to NTFS


Correct Option: B

In The Road Ahead, Bill Gates explains the secret of binary code conversion. Assuming you were paying attention, express the 32-bit binary 11000000.10101000.00001010.00000001 in dotted-decimal formation.

  1. 10.1.1.0

  2. 192.168.10.1

  3. 2.3.2.1

  4. 15.18.6.1


Correct Option: B

Windows 95 books buzzed about making changes to the Windows Registry. From an administrative perspective, which of the following will assist you to enforce registry settings, without permanently altering or "tattooing" the registry?

  1. Regedt32

  2. System Policy Editor

  3. ADSI Edit

  4. Group Policy


Correct Option: D

AI Explanation

To answer this question, let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Regedt32 - This option is incorrect. Regedt32 is a registry editor in Windows 95, but it does not provide a way to enforce registry settings without permanently altering the registry.

Option B) System Policy Editor - This option is incorrect. System Policy Editor is a tool in Windows 95 that allows administrators to enforce various system policies, but it does not specifically assist in enforcing registry settings without permanently altering the registry.

Option C) ADSI Edit - This option is incorrect. ADSI Edit is a tool used for managing Active Directory in Windows Server environments, and it is not specifically designed for enforcing registry settings in Windows 95.

Option D) Group Policy - This option is correct. Group Policy is a feature in Windows that allows administrators to define and enforce various settings and configurations on a network of computers. With Group Policy, administrators can enforce registry settings without permanently altering the registry.

The correct answer is D) Group Policy. This option is correct because Group Policy provides a way to enforce registry settings without permanently altering the registry.

Which of the following Office 2007 servers provides business intelligence through dashboards, scorecards, predictive analysis, and the like?

  1. PerformancePoint Server 2007

  2. ProClarity Analytics

  3. Business Scorecard Manager

  4. SharePoint Server 2007


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To answer this question, the user needs to know the basic functions of the Office 2007 servers.

PerformancePoint Server 2007, ProClarity Analytics, Business Scorecard Manager, and SharePoint Server 2007 are all Office 2007 servers that provide various features and functions. However, only one of these servers provides business intelligence through dashboards, scorecards, predictive analysis, and the like.

A. PerformancePoint Server 2007 is the correct answer because it provides business intelligence features such as dashboards, scorecards, and predictive analysis. It is designed to help businesses track performance metrics in real-time and make data-driven decisions.

B. ProClarity Analytics is incorrect because it provides advanced analytics and visualization tools that allow users to perform complex data analysis. However, it does not provide the specific business intelligence features mentioned in the question.

C. Business Scorecard Manager is incorrect because it is a performance management tool that helps organizations measure and manage their performance against specific goals and objectives. While it does provide scorecards, it does not offer the full range of business intelligence features mentioned in the question.

D. SharePoint Server 2007 is incorrect because it is a collaboration platform that allows teams to work together and share information. It does not provide business intelligence features like dashboards, scorecards, or predictive analysis.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

The Answer is: A. PerformancePoint Server 2007

Which of the following browsers is not, and has never been, an Internet Explorer competitor?

  1. Spyglass Mosaic

  2. Netscape Navigator

  3. Google Chrome

  4. Mozilla Firefox


Correct Option: A

To remain competitive with the online likes of Google and others, Microsoft is headed to the "cloud." What forthcoming cloud-based OS will allow Microsoft and its ISVs to develop and run Windows apps via the Web?

  1. Windows 7

  2. Windows Live

  3. Windows Azure

  4. Nebula


Correct Option: C

Bundled with (or downloadable for) every Windows OS since Windows 98, this tool can modify startup programs, files, and services, as well as the boot process. You won't find itin the Programs menu, however. What is the name of this menu-absent tool?

  1. Task Manager

  2. MSConfig (System Configuration)

  3. PerfMon (Performance Monitor)

  4. CACLS


Correct Option: B

AI Explanation

To answer this question, the name of the menu-absent tool bundled with (or downloadable for) every Windows OS since Windows 98 is B) MSConfig (System Configuration).

Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Task Manager - Task Manager is a different tool that allows users to view and manage running processes, applications, and system performance. It does not modify startup programs, files, and services, or the boot process.

Option B) MSConfig (System Configuration) - This option is correct. MSConfig is a tool that allows users to modify startup programs, files, and services, as well as the boot process. It is not found in the Programs menu but can be accessed by typing "msconfig" in the Run dialog box or the Start menu search bar.

Option C) PerfMon (Performance Monitor) - PerfMon is a tool that monitors and analyzes system performance. It does not modify startup programs, files, and services, or the boot process.

Option D) CACLS - CACLS is a command-line tool used to display or modify file or directory access control lists (ACLs). It does not modify startup programs, files, and services, or the boot process.

The correct answer is B) MSConfig (System Configuration). This option is correct because MSConfig is the tool that can modify startup programs, files, and services, as well as the boot process, and it is not found in the Programs menu.

Assume you have a folder on a Windows Server shared to the Everyone group as Read access. Assume also that, on the local NTFS disk, the file provides Full Control to the Everyone group. Now, if User John attempts to access that folder remotely, what will his cumulative permissions be?

  1. Read

  2. Change

  3. Full Control

  4. No Access


Correct Option: A

Windows Small Business Server 2008 is promising a number of changes from the R2 2003 flavor of SBS. Which of the following is not a true statement regarding SBS 2008's features?

  1. Requires a 64-bit server as its primary server

  2. Offers a much better licensing structure for companies with fewer than 20 users

  3. Allows a second server (that can be 32-bit) for Hyper-V or as a secondary domain controller

  4. Replaces ISA Server with a simpler gateway utility


Correct Option: B

On what product did Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft?

  1. DOS

  2. Altair BASIC

  3. The MITS 816 Calculator Kit

  4. IBM punch cards


Correct Option: B

Windows 95 books buzzed about making changes to the Windows Registry. From an administrative perspective, which of the following will assist you to enforce registry settings, without permanently altering or "tattooing" the registry?

  1. Regedt32

  2. System Policy Editor

  3. ADSI Edit

  4. Group Policy


Correct Option: D

AI Explanation

To enforce registry settings without permanently altering or "tattooing" the registry, the administrative tool that can be used is Group Policy.

Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Regedt32 - This option is incorrect. Regedt32 is a registry editor tool that allows you to view and modify the registry settings. However, it does not provide the ability to enforce registry settings without permanently altering the registry.

Option B) System Policy Editor - This option is incorrect. The System Policy Editor is a tool used in earlier versions of Windows to manage system policies. While it can be used to enforce certain settings, it does not specifically deal with the registry and does not provide the ability to enforce registry settings without permanently altering the registry.

Option C) ADSI Edit - This option is incorrect. ADSI Edit is a tool used to manage Active Directory objects and attributes. It does not specifically deal with the Windows Registry and does not provide the ability to enforce registry settings without permanently altering the registry.

Option D) Group Policy - This option is correct. Group Policy is an administrative tool that allows you to define and enforce specific settings for users and computers in a Windows domain. It includes the ability to enforce registry settings without permanently altering the registry. Group Policy settings can be configured to apply temporarily while a user or computer is within the scope of the policy, and they will revert to their original state once the policy is no longer applied.

The correct answer is: D) Group Policy. This option is correct because it allows administrators to enforce registry settings without permanently altering or "tattooing" the registry.

Which free Windows patch management tool allows admins to deploy the latest patches to their organization with the least amount of bandwidth?

  1. Windows Update

  2. NetChk Protect

  3. PatchQuest

  4. Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)


Correct Option: D

Check Disk Utility

  1. chkdsk

  2. checkdisk

  3. chkdsk.msc

  4. checkdisk.cpl


Correct Option: A

Network Connections

  1. networkconn.cpl

  2. ncpa.cpl

  3. ntcn.cpl

  4. netwkconn.cpl


Correct Option: B

Registry Editor

  1. regedit.apln

  2. regedit.dll

  3. regedit.cpl

  4. regedit


Correct Option: D

Services

  1. services.msc

  2. services.cpl

  3. services

  4. services.config


Correct Option: A

Wordpad

  1. word

  2. write

  3. pad

  4. note


Correct Option: B
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