CompTIA Server+ practice questions

1. Question 1 of 25

   Which of the following documents would be useful when trying to restore IT infrastructure operations after a non-planned interruption?

   • AService-level agreement
   • BDisaster recovery plan
   • CBusiness impact analysis
   • DBusiness continuity plan

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   Correct answer: B

   How others answered

   • B73%
   • C20%

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   Explanation

   "business impact analysis (BIA) - Identifies the degree and scope of impact on a business when negative incidents occur. The BIA enables easier prioritization of assets that require protection from threats." - CompTia Server+ Certification Exam Guide, McGraw Hill 2nd ed. SK0-005. The book does not indicate that it should be consulted in the course of recovering from an incident, rather it stresses the importance of having it in place before an incident occurs. I vote for DRP.

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   1. S

      slpcomputer

      2022-01-27

      8 upvotes

      I too believe it should be the DRP...BIA is the planning stage that establishes the objectives that go into the DRP.

   2. D

      Drewid91

      2022-08-07

      Selected B4 upvotes

      Seems like Disaster Recovery Plan makes the most sense. Other documents might be consulted or updated after.

   3. A

      Atemius

      2022-03-24

      2 upvotes

      I do agree with you. DRA (B) should be the answer here. The text below is taken from Chapter 8: Disaster Recovery Planning in the CompTIA Server+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition by Daniel Lachance “Disaster Recovery Plan A disaster recovery (DR) plan is used to bring failed systems online as quickly and efficiently as possible. The DR plan must be updated periodically to reflect changing threats. The DR plan contains step-by-step procedures detailing exactly how systems are to be quickly recovered. All stakeholders must know their roles for the effective recovery of failed systems. The DR plan includes the following: • Table of contents • DR scope • Contact information • Recovery procedures • Document revision history • Glossary”

   4. D

      DayWalker144

      2021-09-28

      4 upvotes

      BIA doesn't sound right to me, BIA is part of the BCP and BCP identifies critical systems and services, DRP is the execution of BCP, SLA - doesn't apply. Anyone else find this answer odd or can give more input on this? I'm leaning towards DRP, any input?

2. Question 2 of 25

   Which of the following is the BEST action to perform before applying patches to one of the hosts in a high availability cluster?

   • ADisable the heartbeat network.
   • BFallback cluster services.
   • CSet the cluster to active-active.
   • DFailover all VMs.

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   Correct answer: D

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   • D60%
   • C40%

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   Explanation

   D. Failover all VMs This ensures that the VMs remain operational and accessible while the host system is being updated, minimizing downtime and maintaining the availability of services. Why? Maintains Service Availability: By failing over VMs to another host, critical services and applications continue to run without interruption. Minimizes Risk: Moving VMs away from the host being patched reduces the risk of service disruption if unexpected issues arise during the patching process. Failing over all VMs to another host within the cluster is a direct and effective way to ensure that services remain available and uninterrupted during the maintenance process, adhering to best practices for managing high availability environments.

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      surfuganda

      2024-03-11

      Selected D2 upvotes

      D. Failover all VMs This ensures that the VMs remain operational and accessible while the host system is being updated, minimizing downtime and maintaining the availability of services. Why? Maintains Service Availability: By failing over VMs to another host, critical services and applications continue to run without interruption. Minimizes Risk: Moving VMs away from the host being patched reduces the risk of service disruption if unexpected issues arise during the patching process. Failing over all VMs to another host within the cluster is a direct and effective way to ensure that services remain available and uninterrupted during the maintenance process, adhering to best practices for managing high availability environments.

   2. P

      Pongsathorn

      2022-11-10

      Selected D1 upvote

      Cluster Patching Process The process to patch cluster nodes is to bring down one node at a time for patching (and the subsequent reboot) and then return it to service. This process is accomplished for each cluster member, never bringing down all of the nodes simultaneously. It is not usually realistic to manage this process manually. Services such as Microsoft SCCM and Microsoft Cluster Aware Updating can automate the process. The Official CompTIA Server+ Study Guide (Exam SK0-005) I think the most important is the process to patch cluster nodes is to bring down one node at a time for patching (and the subsequent reboot) and then return it to service. If you have one (or more) VMs on active cluster server, you have to failover the VM(s) to patch the active cluster server.

   3. J

      jagoichi

      2022-09-17

      1 upvote

      B reference comptia official server + SK0-005 The purpose behind server clusters is to provide high availability of services and data, scalability, and load balancing. Consider the following example: You have a web site hosting critical customer data. A BIA determined that if the website becomes unavailable, there will be severe consequences for the organization. As the sysadmin, you decide to create a two-node cluster of web servers. The two servers each host duplicate copies of the files that make up the web site. If one server fails, the other server is configured to automatically and immediately take over. Since both nodes share the same IP address, there is no interruption or reconfiguration necessary. Also, if you need to take the servers down for maintenance, you can do so one at a time, allowing the site to remain available during patching or upgrade procedures

   4. D

      dcdc1000

      2022-09-25

      3 upvotes

      I also think the answer is D. If you have several vm's on your cluster of servers, you could have; for example, vm1 and vm2 connected to cluster server 1, vm3 connected to cluster server 2 and so on. It makes sense to Failover all VM's located on cluster server 1 to another cluster server prior to applying patches to that server. Just my thoughts.

3. Question 3 of 25

   A systems administrator has been alerted to a zero-day vulnerability that is impacting a service enabled on a server OS. Which of the following would work BEST to limit an attacker from exploiting this vulnerability?

   • AInstalling the latest patches
   • BClosing open ports
   • CEnabling antivirus protection
   • DEnabling a NIDS

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   Correct answer: B

   How others answered

   • B100%

   Explanation

   But is not NIDS a "detection" system? The questions asks what is best to limit an attacker from exploiting the vulnerability, whereas a NIDS will simply tell you once it happened. In this case, answer B would be it (Assuming they are closing the specific ports utilized in the zero-day). A&C obviously are no good against zero-day.

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      MrS

      2024-01-03

      Selected B1 upvote

      B. Closing open ports. This option means blocking or disabling the network ports used by the service affected by the zero-day vulnerability. Closing open ports can work best to limit an attacker from exploiting the zero-day vulnerability, as it can prevent or reduce the exposure of the service to the network and reduce the attack surface. Closing open ports can also help to isolate the host from potential attacks and minimize the impact on other hosts or systems in the cluster.

   2. H

      hasquaati

      2024-03-14

      Selected B1 upvote

      - Nothing in the question is asking to detect the zero day attack, so NIDS is not relevant. We already know about the attack. - Nothing in the question is asking us to keep the service running with our action. - There is a low probability that a patch will solve an issue of a zero day attack. - Closing the port is the only option that can prevent malware traffic effecting the particular service.

   3. O

      Obi_Wan_Jacoby

      2023-07-15

      2 upvotes

      But is not NIDS a "detection" system? The questions asks what is best to limit an attacker from exploiting the vulnerability, whereas a NIDS will simply tell you once it happened. In this case, answer B would be it (Assuming they are closing the specific ports utilized in the zero-day). A&C obviously are no good against zero-day.

   4. R

      RSMCT2011

      2023-04-20

      2 upvotes

      Since we know the services with zero-day vulnerabilities, I think closing ports is better than installing NIDS. so B is a better answer

4. Question 4 of 25

   Which of the following licenses would MOST likely include vendor assistance?

   • AOpen-source
   • BVersion compatibility
   • CSubscription
   • DMaintenance and support

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   Correct answer: C

   How others answered

   • C89%

   Explanation

   Maintenance and Support Plans It is important not to confuse the licensing and maintenance concepts. Just because you have the legal right to use a piece of software or install an OS does not necessarily entitle you to vendor support for the product. Some licensing models may include support. Subscription license models are an example. Support plans are covered later in the book. The Official CompTIA Server+ Study Guide (Exam SK0-005) page 22.

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      Pongsathorn

      2022-11-10

      Selected C2 upvotes

      Maintenance and Support Plans It is important not to confuse the licensing and maintenance concepts. Just because you have the legal right to use a piece of software or install an OS does not necessarily entitle you to vendor support for the product. Some licensing models may include support. Subscription license models are an example. Support plans are covered later in the book. The Official CompTIA Server+ Study Guide (Exam SK0-005) page 22.

   2. T

      Timock

      2022-09-18

      Selected C2 upvotes

      Subscription - Maintenance and support are normally a part of a license and not listed as a license type itself - Neither is version compatability. Open-source is free and doesn't normally offer any kind of support except communities.

   3. A

      Andrewyounan

      2022-09-30

      Selected C2 upvotes

      Subscription - is type of license that can be supported and maintained by vendor

   4. S

      shanebrown

      2024-09-16

      Selected C1 upvote

      Subcriptions normally applies to software while maintenance is normally applied to hardward. Additionally, subscription is a type of license while maintenance is an agreement/contract. I hope this helps.

5. Question 5 of 25

   A technician is working on a Linux server. The customer has reported that files in the home directory are missing. The /etc/fstab file has the following entry: nfsserver:/home /home nfs defaults 0 0 However, a df -h /home command returns the following information: /dev/sda2 10G 1G 9G 10% /home Which of the following should the technician attempt FIRST to resolve the issue?

   • Amkdir /home
   • Bumount nfsserver:/home
   • Crmdir nfsserver:/home/dev/sda2
   • Dmount /home

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   Correct answer: B

   How others answered

   • B40%
   • D40%
   • A20%

   Only 40% agreed on this answer — treat it as contested rather than settled.

   Explanation

   B. Mount the NFS share using the mount command. This option means using the command-line tool to connect the remote NFS share to the local mount point. Mounting the NFS share can resolve the issue, as it can restore access to the files in the home directory that are stored on the NFS server. Mounting the NFS share can also verify that the NFS client package is installed and configured correctly on the Linux server.

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      MrS

      2023-07-03

      Selected B2 upvotes

      B. Mount the NFS share using the mount command. This option means using the command-line tool to connect the remote NFS share to the local mount point. Mounting the NFS share can resolve the issue, as it can restore access to the files in the home directory that are stored on the NFS server. Mounting the NFS share can also verify that the NFS client package is installed and configured correctly on the Linux server.

   2. P

      Pongsathorn

      2022-11-11

      1 upvote

      Run the mount command in one of the following forms to mount the NFS share: mount /var/backups mount 10.10.0.10:/backups Copy The mount command, will read the content of the /etc/fstab and mount the share. Next time you reboot the system the NFS share will be mounted automatically. https://linuxize.com/post/how-to-mount-an-nfs-share-in-linux/

   3. L

      lordguck

      2022-11-25

      1 upvote

      A is wrong as /home exists! if you use df -h /blah and the folder does not exists, you get a "directory not found" reply

   4. L

      lordguck

      2022-11-25

      1 upvote

      D: is the first thing to try. A correct fstab entry and /home folder exists..

6. Question 6 of 25

   A systems administrator is preparing to install two servers in a single rack. The administrator is concerned that having both servers in one rack will increase the chance of power issues due to the increased load. Which of the following should the administrator implement FIRST to address the issue?

   • ASeparate circuits
   • BAn uninterruptible power supply
   • CIncreased PDU capacity
   • DRedundant power supplies

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   Correct answer: A

   How others answered

   • A67%
   • C33%

   Only 67% agreed on this answer — treat it as contested rather than settled.

   Explanation

   Is C correct? This question is worded so poorly. I copied the passage from Chapter 2: Server Hardware in the CompTIA Server+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition by Daniel Lachance “Power distribution units (PDUs) provide power outlets to racks in server rooms and data centers. To eliminate a single point of failure, redundant PDUs should be plugged into separate circuits. To extend this point, redundant server power supplies should each plug into separate PDUs. Data centers normally have alternate sources or providers of power, such as diesel generators, in the case of a power outage. Because many different types of items can draw power from PDUs, you should check your PDU’s rating to ensure that your equipment doesn’t draw more power than the PDU’s load capacity can accommodate.”

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   1. A

      Atemius

      2022-03-24

      7 upvotes

      Is C correct? This question is worded so poorly. I copied the passage from Chapter 2: Server Hardware in the CompTIA Server+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition by Daniel Lachance “Power distribution units (PDUs) provide power outlets to racks in server rooms and data centers. To eliminate a single point of failure, redundant PDUs should be plugged into separate circuits. To extend this point, redundant server power supplies should each plug into separate PDUs. Data centers normally have alternate sources or providers of power, such as diesel generators, in the case of a power outage. Because many different types of items can draw power from PDUs, you should check your PDU’s rating to ensure that your equipment doesn’t draw more power than the PDU’s load capacity can accommodate.”

   2. B

      bash45

      2022-12-03

      3 upvotes

      Power distribution units (PDUs) provide power outlets to racks in server rooms and data centers.To eliminate a single point of failure, redundant PDUs should be plugged into separate circuits.To extend this point, redundant server power supplies should each plug into separate PDUs.Data centers normally have alternate sources or providers of power, such as diesel generators, in the case of a power outage.Because many different types of items can draw power from PDUs, you should check your PDU’srating to ensure that your equipment doesn’t draw more power than the PDU’s load capacity can accommodate

   3. O

      Obi_Wan_Jacoby

      2024-09-27

      Selected A2 upvotes

      Answer "A" is the only option. Answer B could still run both servers run off the same load. Answer C is basically just adding more outlets, they too can still pull from the same source. Redundant power supplies (Answer D) should be used, but they too can pull from the same source. You need separate circuits. The redundant power supply, outlets or UPS (answers BC&D) can run from the other circuit.

   4. T

      Timock

      2022-09-14

      2 upvotes

      Question states "increase the chance of power issues due to the increased load." " Which of the following should the administrator implement FIRST to address the issue?" - So the worry here is increased load and how to address this FIRST. An increased PDU for power distribution would be the first thing to do to increase the power load which should address the "issues due to increased load."

7. Question 7 of 25

   A company is reviewing options for its current disaster recovery plan and potential changes to it. The security team will not allow customer data to egress to non- company equipment, and the company has requested recovery in the shortest possible time. Which of the following will BEST meet these goals?

   • AA warm site
   • BA hot site
   • CCloud recovery
   • DA cold site

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   Correct answer: B

   How others answered

   • B75%
   • A25%

   Explanation

   Answer is B. Companies may choose to build/maintain their own hot site. And the questions asks for recovery in the shortest possible time.

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      Obi_Wan_Jacoby

      2024-01-18

      Selected B3 upvotes

      Answer is B. Companies may choose to build/maintain their own hot site. And the questions asks for recovery in the shortest possible time.

   2. L

      lordguck

      2023-11-25

      2 upvotes

      B: is correct. It's a replication of the primary DC in all aspects with data replication. There is no rule, that the equipment must belong to another company (see comment of Timock2)

   3. K

      Kraken84

      2024-10-16

      1 upvote

      Given the constraints mentioned: Customer data should not egress to non-company equipment. Recovery in the shortest possible time. The best option would be: B. A hot site Given the requirements, a hot site is the best choice because it meets the need for rapid recovery and can be owned by the company, ensuring customer data does not egress to non-company equipment.

   4. N

      nixonbii

      2023-10-13

      1 upvote

      What if the company is Amazon or Microsoft? Given the AWS and MS Azure services they provide, it seems as though they actually own their hot sites.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Joe, a technician, wants to configure a server's networking information so he will no longer need to maintain a list of names and IP addresses in a file on the server. Which of the following will work BEST to accomplish this task?

   • ADHCP
   • BHosts file
   • CDNS
   • DVLAN

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   Correct answer: C

   How others answered

   • C100%

   Explanation

   C. DNS Domain Name System (DNS) is the best solution to configure a server's networking information so that a list of names and IP addresses will no longer need to be maintained in a file on the server. DNS is a distributed system that translates domain names to IP addresses and vice versa. By using DNS, servers can be identified by their domain names instead of their IP addresses, and the IP addresses can be managed by the DNS server. DHCP can assign IP addresses to servers dynamically, but it does not eliminate the need for maintaining a list of names and IP addresses. A hosts file can be used to map names to IP addresses, but it needs to be maintained manually on each server. VLAN is a technology used to separate traffic on a network, but it is not related to managing server names and IP addresses.

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      gingasaurusrex

      2024-04-06

      Selected C2 upvotes

      C. DNS Domain Name System (DNS) is the best solution to configure a server's networking information so that a list of names and IP addresses will no longer need to be maintained in a file on the server. DNS is a distributed system that translates domain names to IP addresses and vice versa. By using DNS, servers can be identified by their domain names instead of their IP addresses, and the IP addresses can be managed by the DNS server. DHCP can assign IP addresses to servers dynamically, but it does not eliminate the need for maintaining a list of names and IP addresses. A hosts file can be used to map names to IP addresses, but it needs to be maintained manually on each server. VLAN is a technology used to separate traffic on a network, but it is not related to managing server names and IP addresses.

   2. N

      nixonbii

      2023-10-13

      Selected C2 upvotes

      So sad. If they had just left out the reference to names, the DHCP answer would have won. Once you map IP addresses to names in a table, it's all over. DNS wins.

   3. S

      szl0144

      2023-09-14

      Selected C2 upvotes

      DNS seems correct. to replace the host zone file with a list of ip address and host name

   4. G

      Grumpy_Old_Coot

      2024-11-08

      Selected C1 upvote

      C. "List of names and ip#s in file on the computer" is a hosts file. The next step up is DNS. Using a DHCP doesn't do -anything- without having a DNS for it to talk to.

9. Question 9 of 25

   A server administrator added a new drive to a server. However, the drive is not showing up as available. Which of the following does the administrator need to do to make the drive available?

   • APartition the drive.
   • BCreate a new disk quota.
   • CConfigure the drive as dynamic.
   • DSet the compression.

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   Correct answer: A

   How others answered

   • A100%

   Explanation

   Disk Management displays whether a disk is online (available), or offline. In Windows, by default, all newly-discovered disks are brought online with read and write access. In Windows Server, by default, newly-discovered disks are brought online with read and write access unless they are on a shared bus (such as SCSI, iSCSI, Serial Attached SCSI, or Fibre Channel). Disks on a shared bus are offline the first time they are detected. You would first need to bring online (available) then choose the partition and during this choose simple or spanned... etc. BCD are just options that you can choose later. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/disk-management/manage-disks

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   • Microsoft Learn

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      Timock

      2023-09-18

      Selected A2 upvotes

      Disk Management displays whether a disk is online (available), or offline. In Windows, by default, all newly-discovered disks are brought online with read and write access. In Windows Server, by default, newly-discovered disks are brought online with read and write access unless they are on a shared bus (such as SCSI, iSCSI, Serial Attached SCSI, or Fibre Channel). Disks on a shared bus are offline the first time they are detected. You would first need to bring online (available) then choose the partition and during this choose simple or spanned... etc. BCD are just options that you can choose later. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/disk-management/manage-disks

   2. G

      gingasaurusrex

      2024-04-06

      Selected A1 upvote

      A. Partition the drive. The administrator needs to partition the drive to make it available for use. Partitioning involves dividing the disk into one or more sections that can be used for storing data. Once the partition is created, the administrator can format it with a file system and assign a drive letter or mount point to make it accessible. Creating a new disk quota, configuring the drive as dynamic, or setting the compression are not necessary steps to make the drive available. Disk quotas are used to limit the amount of disk space that can be used by a user or group. Dynamic disks are used for advanced disk configurations, such as creating spanned or striped volumes. Compression is a feature that can be used to reduce the size of files on a disk.

   3. M

      MrS

      2024-07-04

      Selected A2 upvotes

      The administrator needs to partition the drive to make it available. Partitioning is the process of dividing a single hard drive into multiple logical drives. Once the drive is partitioned, it will be available for use.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Select 2

    Which of the following are measures that should be taken when a data breach occurs? (Choose two.)

    • ARestore the data from backup.
    • BDisclose the incident.
    • CDisable unnecessary ports.
    • DRun an antivirus scan.
    • EIdentify the exploited vulnerability.
    • FMove the data to a different location.

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    Correct answer: B, E

    How others answered

    • BE75%
    • CE25%

    Explanation

    The Department of Justice takes a very dim view towards those who lose customers' personal information and then wait to tell the authorities. I don't care if this one gets marked wrong on the exam, if I ever find myself in the middle of such a situation, I'm going to sing like a bird.

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    1. G

       gingasaurusrex

       2023-10-06

       Selected B, E1 upvote

       B. Disclose the incident. E. Identify the exploited vulnerability. When a data breach occurs, two important measures that should be taken are to disclose the incident and identify the exploited vulnerability. Disclosing the incident is important for transparency and to allow affected individuals to take steps to protect themselves. Identifying the exploited vulnerability can help to prevent future breaches and strengthen security measures. Restoring the data from backup may be necessary if the data was lost or corrupted during the breach, but it is not a measure that should be taken in all cases. Disabling unnecessary ports, running an antivirus scan, and moving the data to a different location may be necessary steps to prevent further damage or to secure the environment, but they are not measures that should be taken immediately following a data breach.

    2. P

       Pongsathorn

       2023-05-03

       1 upvote

       IDENTIFICATION First, the organization must know when it has been breached. It might surprise you to know that in many cases organizations don't even know that a breach has occurred for weeks or months! Identifying breaches involves deep inspection of log files by experienced technicians to identify that data loss has occurred. DISCLOSURE In many highly regulated industries, organizations are required by regulation or law to notify any users whose data has been disclosed. For example, in the healthcare field, the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, 45 CFR §§ 164.400-414, requires HIPAA-covered entities and their business associates to provide notification following a breach of unsecured protected health information (PHI). As another example, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands have enacted legislation requiring private or governmental entities to notify individuals of security breaches of information involving personally identifiable information (PII).

    3. N

       nixonbii

       2023-04-13

       Selected B, E2 upvotes

       The Department of Justice takes a very dim view towards those who lose customers' personal information and then wait to tell the authorities. I don't care if this one gets marked wrong on the exam, if I ever find myself in the middle of such a situation, I'm going to sing like a bird.

    4. P

       Pongsathorn

       2023-05-03

       Selected B, E1 upvote

       Answer should be B and E. Regarding CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 Objective. Objective 3.4 Explain data security risks and mitigation strategies. It's obvious they mentioned "identification" and "disclosure".

11. Question 11 of 25

    A technician is building a lab to learn storage redundancy techniques. Which of the following is the MOST cost-effective method the technician can deploy?

    • AFCoE
    • BHardware RAID
    • CSoftware RAID
    • DJBOD

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    Correct answer: C

    How others answered

    • C90%

    Explanation

    C. Software RAID Software RAID is the most cost-effective method of deploying storage redundancy techniques in a lab environment. Software RAID uses the server's CPU and memory to manage the disk redundancy, and can be implemented without additional hardware or specialized equipment. Most operating systems have built-in support for software RAID, making it easy to set up and configure. Hardware RAID is a more expensive option, as it requires specialized RAID controllers and storage devices that support RAID. FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) is a high-performance network protocol used to connect storage devices to servers, but it requires specialized network hardware and is not a cost-effective option for a lab environment. JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) is a storage configuration where disks are presented to the operating system as individual drives, and it does not provide any redundancy or fault tolerance.

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    1. G

       gingasaurusrex

       2023-04-06

       Selected C2 upvotes

       C. Software RAID Software RAID is the most cost-effective method of deploying storage redundancy techniques in a lab environment. Software RAID uses the server's CPU and memory to manage the disk redundancy, and can be implemented without additional hardware or specialized equipment. Most operating systems have built-in support for software RAID, making it easy to set up and configure. Hardware RAID is a more expensive option, as it requires specialized RAID controllers and storage devices that support RAID. FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) is a high-performance network protocol used to connect storage devices to servers, but it requires specialized network hardware and is not a cost-effective option for a lab environment. JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) is a storage configuration where disks are presented to the operating system as individual drives, and it does not provide any redundancy or fault tolerance.

    2. P

       Pongsathorn

       2022-11-11

       Selected C2 upvotes

       Software RAID advantages: - Less expensive - Fewer components to manage Disadvantages: - Less flexible - Consumes system and OS resources Hardware RAID advantages: - Faster - More flexible - Does not consume server resources Disadvantages: - More expensive - More components to manage - More complex The Official CompTIA Server+ Study Guide (Exam SK0-005) page 114.

    3. P

       Pongsathorn

       2022-11-03

       Selected C2 upvotes

       JBOD is no data redundancy, and regardless of the number of disks in the system, if the data is spanned across the disks, the loss of a single disk means the loss of all data.

    4. T

       Timock

       2022-09-18

       Selected C1 upvote

       Software RAID would be the most cost effective as it will use existing HDs to create the environment. Not to mention we are looking to learn storage redundancy. JBOD is the exact opposite of this. https://www.techtarget.com/searchstorage/definition/software-RAID-software-redundant-array-of-independent-disk#

12. Question 12 of 25

    A technician is installing a variety of servers in a rack. Which of the following is the BEST course of action for the technician to take while loading the rack?

    • AAlternate the direction of the airflow
    • BInstall the heaviest server at the bottom of the rack
    • CPlace a UPS at the top of the rack
    • DLeave 1U of space between each server

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    Correct answer: B

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    • B100%

    Explanation

    B, Always load servers from the bottom up. This prevents servers from becoming top-heavy and tipping also we do not alternate the direction of the airflow because that would have already been setup on the room with airflow sensors

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    1. N

       Noms100

       2022-06-13

       6 upvotes

       B, Always load servers from the bottom up. This prevents servers from becoming top-heavy and tipping also we do not alternate the direction of the airflow because that would have already been setup on the room with airflow sensors

    2. N

       nixonbii

       2022-10-13

       Selected B3 upvotes

       This question is far too vague to interpret without making a lot of assumptions, however, as a rule of thumb, one NEVER puts the heaviest object at the top of a vertical structure. Heavy objects should always be on the bottom in order of heaviest to lightest. I guess OSHA doesn't inspect data centers.

    3. R

       Riseofashes

       2023-04-18

       Selected B1 upvote

       A is clearly the joke answer. Data centers have cold aisles and hot aisles. Cold air blows into the cold aisle for all the devices to pull through, exhausting out to the hot aisle. Servers pull air through the front and push hot air out the back. Imagine you had two servers with alternating airflows... They'd just cycle hot air between each other! 1U spaces between servers is good if you have the space, but not essential. Putting heavy things at the top of an empty server is a recipe for disaster.

    4. D

       Dion79

       2022-06-23

       2 upvotes

       Not true and not from what I learned. normally heaviest equipment is Power supply units which take up 3U and two or three of those thing can be used. Servers should be installed in the middle to top of Server Rack. Something like this: KVM console, KVM Switch, Layer2 or 3 switch depending, servers, 2u space, then PSU.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Which of the following BEST describes a warm site?

    • AThe site has all infrastructure and live data.
    • BThe site has all infrastructure and some data.
    • CThe site has partially redundant infrastructure and no network connectivity.
    • DThe site has partial infrastructure and some data.

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    Correct answer: B

    How others answered

    • B70%
    • D30%

    Only 70% agreed on this answer — treat it as contested rather than settled.

    Explanation

    https://blog.icorps.com/bid/101789/types-of-disaster-recovery-sites Cold Computing Sites - the most simplistic type of disaster recovery site. A cold site consists of elements to provide power and networking capability as well as cooling. It does not include other hardware elements such as servers and storage. The use of a cold site is very limiting to a business since before it can be used, backup data along with some additional hardware must be sent to the site and installed. This will impede workflow. Warm Computing Sites - contain all the elements of a cold site while adding to them additional elements including storage hardware such as tape or disk drives along with both servers and switches. Warm sites are "ready to go" in one sense, but they still need to have data transported to them for use in recovery should a disaster occur. Hot Computing Sites - a fully functional backup site that already has important data mirrored to it. This is the ideal disaster recovery site but can be challenging to attain.

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    1. R

       RSMCT2011

       2024-04-20

       Selected B3 upvotes

       https://blog.icorps.com/bid/101789/types-of-disaster-recovery-sites Cold Computing Sites - the most simplistic type of disaster recovery site. A cold site consists of elements to provide power and networking capability as well as cooling. It does not include other hardware elements such as servers and storage. The use of a cold site is very limiting to a business since before it can be used, backup data along with some additional hardware must be sent to the site and installed. This will impede workflow. Warm Computing Sites - contain all the elements of a cold site while adding to them additional elements including storage hardware such as tape or disk drives along with both servers and switches. Warm sites are "ready to go" in one sense, but they still need to have data transported to them for use in recovery should a disaster occur. Hot Computing Sites - a fully functional backup site that already has important data mirrored to it. This is the ideal disaster recovery site but can be challenging to attain.

    2. G

       gingasaurusrex

       2024-10-17

       Selected B2 upvotes

       A warm site is a type of disaster recovery site that provides a balance between cost and recovery time objectives. It is an intermediate solution between a hot site and a cold site. The BEST description of a warm site is B. The site has all infrastructure and some data. A warm site has all the necessary infrastructure, such as power, cooling, and network connectivity, but only a subset of the data required to resume normal operations. This allows for a faster recovery time than a cold site, which has no infrastructure or data, but slower than a hot site, which has all infrastructure and live data.

    3. P

       Pongsathorn

       2024-05-11

       1 upvote

       (cont.) Cold sites contain the necessary office space, without the essential equipment such as workstations, servers, network devices, and office furniture. Data has to be migrated to the cold site. A cold site is basically just the building, and the rest of the equipment must be brought in before the site can take over operations. Power, HVAC, and physical space are all that are provided. Type Cost Data On-site equipment Hot High Immediate replication All Warm Medium Data migrated Some Cold Low Data migrated None Cloud Varies Varies None The Official CompTIA Server+ Study Guide (Exam SK0-005) page 248.

    4. O

       Obi_Wan_Jacoby

       2024-07-30

       Selected B1 upvote

       Answer is B. Page 328 and 329 in the (All in one) Comptia Server+ Certification Exam Guide. It states that equipment (did NOT state "some or partial") is in place and ready to use, but that software and data are needed to get it active.

14. Question 14 of 25

    A technician is configuring a server that requires secure remote access. Which of the following ports should the technician use?

    • A21
    • B22
    • C23
    • D443

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    Correct answer: B

    How others answered

    • B100%

    Explanation

    The default port for SSH client connections is 22. By default, these two protocols are on their standard port number of 80 for HTTP and 443 for HTTPS.

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       Pongsathorn

       2023-11-14

       Selected B1 upvote

       Maintaining server functionality requires the ability to connect to the server and gather information. As you learned earlier, there are many ways of connecting to the server to issue commands or display information. SSH—this is a standard tool to connect to Linux servers and network devices. It is not commonly used with Windows, but it can be added. SSH is a secure method for remotely administering your servers. The Official CompTIA Server+ Study Guide (Exam SK0-005) page 199.

    2. P

       Pongsathorn

       2023-11-07

       Selected B2 upvotes

       The default port for SSH client connections is 22. By default, these two protocols are on their standard port number of 80 for HTTP and 443 for HTTPS.

    3. N

       nixonbii

       2023-10-13

       Selected B2 upvotes

       Have to stick with B. ports 22 and 3389 (Microsoft RDP) are staples of remote access and maintenance. 443 is best left to secure web traffic.

    4. J

       jagoichi

       2023-09-16

       3 upvotes

       SSH port 22 for secure remote access443 is https for encrypted website browsing

15. Question 15 of 25

    A server administrator needs to replace a 4U rack-mounted device. Which of the following is the BEST way to install the device to ensure proper safety measures?

    • ALift with the arms while bending the knees.
    • BUse a server lift.
    • CUse a rolling cart.
    • DLift the device with the help of another administrator.

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    Correct answer: B

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    • B100%

    Explanation

    A piece of console furniture called a “crash cart” refers to a mobile server room cart equipped with a secured laptop that is used to provide a direct connection to malfunctioning servers and computers for restoration of crashes. - Not the answer. 4U would require at least 4 admin so not the answer.... Server lifts are used to raise equipment to installation level in a frame (cabinet or rack) or to remove equipment from a frame. Server lifts should only be used on level floors strong enough to support lift and load... Using a lift may be slower than maneuvering by hand; but if worker or equipment safety (usually because of weight) is a factor; using a lift is required. https://www.idmworks.com/industry-analysis/data-center-server-lift/

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       Timock

       2023-03-18

       Selected B3 upvotes

       A piece of console furniture called a “crash cart” refers to a mobile server room cart equipped with a secured laptop that is used to provide a direct connection to malfunctioning servers and computers for restoration of crashes. - Not the answer. 4U would require at least 4 admin so not the answer.... Server lifts are used to raise equipment to installation level in a frame (cabinet or rack) or to remove equipment from a frame. Server lifts should only be used on level floors strong enough to support lift and load... Using a lift may be slower than maneuvering by hand; but if worker or equipment safety (usually because of weight) is a factor; using a lift is required. https://www.idmworks.com/industry-analysis/data-center-server-lift/

    2. P

       Pongsathorn

       2023-05-11

       Selected B1 upvote

       Servers, especially the multi-unit devices, are very heavy. Tall racks require you to lift a server to or over the level of your head. Proper lifting techniques, including team lifting, are recommended. There are also specialized devices designed to lift servers to the appropriate height for rack mounting. Hydraulic trolley, one type of equipment used for safely lifting servers to the appropriate height in a rack. It is essential to ensure to secure the rack to the floor. This prevents servers that are pulled forward on rails from overbalancing the rack and causing it to tip over. Floors must also be rated to properly support the weight of the servers, the rack, and any other IT equipment. The Official CompTIA Server+ Study Guide (Exam SK0-005) page 88.

    3. G

       gingasaurusrex

       2023-10-17

       Selected B1 upvote

       B. Use a server lift. Using a server lift is the best way to install a 4U rack-mounted device because it is specifically designed to handle heavy and awkwardly shaped equipment safely. It reduces the risk of injury to the server administrator and damage to the device. Lifting with the arms while bending the knees and lifting the device with the help of another administrator may still put undue strain on the back and other muscles, increasing the risk of injury. Using a rolling cart may not be as stable as a server lift and could lead to the device falling off the cart during transport.

    4. T

       TomRW

       2023-05-28

       1 upvote

       I have noticed a few times now that the given answer is actually wrong while the community vote is correct. Just how accurate is this site?

16. Question 16 of 25

    A server room with many racks of servers is managed remotely with occasional on-site support. Which of the following would be the MOST cost-effective option to administer and troubleshoot network problems locally on the servers?

    • AManagement port
    • BCrash cart
    • CIP KVM
    • DKVM

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    Correct answer: D

    How others answered

    • D69%
    • B31%

    Only 69% agreed on this answer — treat it as contested rather than settled.

    Explanation

    I think this exam has a problem keeping the terms "local" and "remote" in their own lanes. If you are not physically present, then you are remote. If you are even in the same building with the server room, then you are local. The answer should be D.

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       nixonbii

       2022-10-13

       Selected D7 upvotes

       I think this exam has a problem keeping the terms "local" and "remote" in their own lanes. If you are not physically present, then you are remote. If you are even in the same building with the server room, then you are local. The answer should be D.

    2. S

       SecNoob27639

       2024-09-19

       Selected D1 upvote

       While everyone is mentioning Local and Cost Effective, I feel like a major factor is being missed. "...administer and troubleshoot network problems..." While an IP KVM can operate locally (and also local means "at the server" not just "in the same building," you can have a remote server 50 feet from your desk) it's not going to function properly, if at all, when dealing with network issues on-site. KVM. I stress the network issues piece, because 2 different LLLM/AI's gave me the answer of IP KVM, and I don't want someone else to trip over this question because their research tool was flawed.

    3. P

       Pongsathorn

       2022-11-11

       Selected D2 upvotes

       Management port - irrelevant choice. Crash cart - if you on-site support occasionally, not worth to have crash cart. IP KVM - this connection type use for remote drive access, remote console access, OOB and but more cost. KVM - local access, less cost The Official CompTIA Server+ Study Guide (Exam SK0-005) page 96.

    4. C

       cj207800

       2025-01-26

       Selected D1 upvote

       I wanted to go with crash cart but after researching it would appear kvm is actually more cost effective

17. Question 17 of 25

    A technician is attempting to reboot a remote physical Linux server. However, attempts to command a shutdown --now result in the loss of the SSH connection. The server still responds to pings. Which of the following should the technician use to command a remote shutdown?

    • AA virtual serial console
    • BA KVM
    • CAn iDRAC
    • DA crash cart

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    Correct answer: A

    How others answered

    • A67%
    • D17%
    • C17%

    Only 67% agreed on this answer — treat it as contested rather than settled.

    Explanation

    The technician should use a virtual serial console to command a remote shutdown. This is because a virtual serial console allows the technician to access the server’s console remotely and execute commands as if they were physically present.

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       MrS

       2023-07-04

       Selected A4 upvotes

       The technician should use a virtual serial console to command a remote shutdown. This is because a virtual serial console allows the technician to access the server’s console remotely and execute commands as if they were physically present.

    2. O

       Obi_Wan_Jacoby

       2023-01-30

       1 upvote

       Well, I am thinking maybe answer A here is the best choice. That being said, iDRAC allows you to access a "Virtual Console" to perform this work, so if it mentioned it was a Dell server (and likely not giving virtual console as an option) then I would go with answer C. fyi, the HP side of things use iLO (Integrated Lights Out) which is like Dell's iDrac.

    3. A

       Andrewyounan

       2022-10-01

       1 upvote

       It's really hard to decide since the question didn't mention Dell server to pick iDRAC, and KVM might mean Kernalbase VM not he IP KVM lol :D

    4. [

       [Removed]

       2024-08-09

       1 upvote

       "The server still responds to pings." How do you figure the server isn't responsive?

18. Question 18 of 25

    Which of the following BEST describes a disaster recovery site with a target storage array that receives replication traffic and servers that are only powered on in the event of a disaster?

    • ACloud
    • BCold
    • CHot
    • DWarm

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    Correct answer: D

    How others answered

    • D50%
    • C43%

    Only 50% agreed on this answer — treat it as contested rather than settled.

    Explanation

    Hot sites are designed for an immediate takeover of operations in the event of a disaster. They have all the equipment necessary for the business—servers, workstations, network devices, office furniture, power, and Internet connectivity. A hot site is a fully capable location ready at a moment’s notice. Because of this, hot sites are costly—they are essentially a mirror of the primary site, with all associated costs. Data is replicated to the hot site regularly to ensure that it has up-to-date content. Warm sites contain the necessary space for your data center and business offices and some of the required computer and network hardware. For the site to take over from the primary, some equipment needs to be brought in, and some configuration needs to occur. Data has to be migrated to the warm site. This makes the warm site less expensive upfront than a hot site, but it also requires more time to get the business up and running again if there’s a disaster. The Official CompTIA Server+ Study Guide (Exam SK0-005) page 248.

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    1. P

       Pongsathorn

       2022-11-11

       2 upvotes

       Hot sites are designed for an immediate takeover of operations in the event of a disaster. They have all the equipment necessary for the business—servers, workstations, network devices, office furniture, power, and Internet connectivity. A hot site is a fully capable location ready at a moment’s notice. Because of this, hot sites are costly—they are essentially a mirror of the primary site, with all associated costs. Data is replicated to the hot site regularly to ensure that it has up-to-date content. Warm sites contain the necessary space for your data center and business offices and some of the required computer and network hardware. For the site to take over from the primary, some equipment needs to be brought in, and some configuration needs to occur. Data has to be migrated to the warm site. This makes the warm site less expensive upfront than a hot site, but it also requires more time to get the business up and running again if there’s a disaster. The Official CompTIA Server+ Study Guide (Exam SK0-005) page 248.

    2. C

       cj207800

       2024-12-30

       Selected D1 upvote

       D. Warm A warm disaster recovery site aligns most closely with the scenario described for several reasons: It has a target storage array that receives replication traffic, indicating some level of data synchronization. Warm sites typically have data synchronized daily or weekly. The servers are only powered on in the event of a disaster. This is a key characteristic of warm sites, where equipment is partially set up but not fully operational until needed. Warm sites occupy a middle ground between hot and cold sites in terms of readiness and cost. Key features of a warm site that match the description include: Partially established network connectivity Equipment and hardware are set up but not fully operational Failover occurs within hours or days, as servers need to be powered on This setup allows for a balance between cost-effectiveness and recovery speed, which is typical of warm disaster recovery sites

    3. O

       Obi_Wan_Jacoby

       2023-01-30

       4 upvotes

       ahh crud, I'm changing my answer to C. With warm sites, it specifically states that software and data are not in place prior to a disater. Page 328.

    4. O

       Obi_Wan_Jacoby

       2023-01-22

       Selected D3 upvotes

       Answer is D. Page 329 in the CompTia Server+ Exam Guide. Hot sties are to be on all the time.

19. Question 19 of 25

    An administrator is investigating a physical server that will not boot into the OS. The server has three hard drives configured in a RAID 5 array. The server passes POST, but the OS does not load. The administrator verifies the CPU and RAM are both seated correctly and checks the dual power supplies. The administrator then verifies all the BIOS settings are correct and connects a bootable USB drive in the server, and the OS loads correctly. Which of the following is causing the issue?

    • AThe page file is too small.
    • BThe CPU has failed.
    • CThere are multiple failed hard drives.
    • DThere are mismatched RAM modules.
    • ERAID 5 requires four drives.

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    Correct answer: C

    How others answered

    • C100%

    Explanation

    Based on the information provided, it is likely that the issue is related to the hard drives or the RAID configuration. The fact that the server passes POST and that the OS loads correctly from a bootable USB drive suggests that the CPU, RAM, and BIOS settings are not the cause of the issue. Since the server has three hard drives configured in a RAID 5 array, it is possible that one or more of the hard drives has failed, which would prevent the OS from loading. RAID 5 requires at least three hard drives to operate, but can tolerate one drive failure without data loss. However, if two or more drives fail, the array will be unable to function. It is also possible that there is an issue with the RAID controller or the RAID configuration itself, which could be preventing the OS from loading. In any case, further investigation and testing will be needed to determine the exact cause of the issue.

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       gingasaurusrex

       2024-10-17

       Selected C2 upvotes

       Based on the information provided, it is likely that the issue is related to the hard drives or the RAID configuration. The fact that the server passes POST and that the OS loads correctly from a bootable USB drive suggests that the CPU, RAM, and BIOS settings are not the cause of the issue. Since the server has three hard drives configured in a RAID 5 array, it is possible that one or more of the hard drives has failed, which would prevent the OS from loading. RAID 5 requires at least three hard drives to operate, but can tolerate one drive failure without data loss. However, if two or more drives fail, the array will be unable to function. It is also possible that there is an issue with the RAID controller or the RAID configuration itself, which could be preventing the OS from loading. In any case, further investigation and testing will be needed to determine the exact cause of the issue.

    2. P

       Pongsathorn

       2024-05-11

       Selected C1 upvote

       RAID 5 Disk Striping with Parity This RAID 5 design provides a good balance between performance, redundancy, and cost-effective capacity. Data is distributed across the stripes on the disks, as with RAID 0, but additional parity information is also written to the disks, which permits data to be recreated if one of the drives in the array fails. RAID 5 is a good general solution for most servers, though the performance of its writes is dependent on the RAID controller used. RAID 5 requires a minimum of three HDDs. The Official CompTIA Server+ Study Guide (Exam SK0-005) page 114.

    3. P

       Pongsathorn

       2024-05-11

       1 upvote

       RAID 6 Disk Striping with Double Parity The RAID 6 design distributes data across a minimum of four HDDs the same way that RAID 0 and RAID 5 do, but it also distributes parity information across two disks. The result is that a RAID 6 array can recover data even with the failure of two HDDs. Reads are quick, like RAID 5, but writes are slower due to the duplication of the parity data. It is a good general solution as long as the performance hit on write tasks is not a problem for your environment. RAID 6 requires a minimum of four HDDs. The Official CompTIA Server+ Study Guide (Exam SK0-005) page 114.

    4. O

       Obi_Wan_Jacoby

       2024-07-30

       2 upvotes

       Well, they are talking about Raid 5 here, not 6. Raid 5 needs 3 drives but can take 1 going down. If 2 drives fail, then that data is gone, thus no OS to boot to. In this case, the array (Raid 5) has at least 2 drives that have failed. therefore, answer is C

20. Question 20 of 25

    A server administrator is using remote access to update a server. The administrator notices numerous error messages when using YUM to update the applications on a server. Which of the following should the administrator check FIRST?

    • ANetwork connectivity on the server
    • BLVM status on the server
    • CDisk space in the /var directory
    • DYUM dependencies

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    Correct answer: C

    How others answered

    • C71%
    • D29%

    Only 71% agreed on this answer — treat it as contested rather than settled.

    Explanation

    Wouldn't the Tech already have network connectivity via remote connection? So if he's already connected to the server remotely then he has network connectivity. Now I would check Dependencies issues with YUM. Just thinking outload.

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    1. D

       Dion79

       2022-06-23

       10 upvotes

       Wouldn't the Tech already have network connectivity via remote connection? So if he's already connected to the server remotely then he has network connectivity. Now I would check Dependencies issues with YUM. Just thinking outload.

    2. B

       badgerino

       2024-09-27

       Selected C1 upvote

       Not enough info, what are the error messages? Classic vague CompTIA question. YUM is designed to automatically install linux package dependencies so its not D. The admin is remotely connected, so it has network connectivity, does not state 'internet' connectivity so its not A. B makes no sense at all. Most likely C just from process of elimination I'm guessing, but its CompTIA so who knows what they think is 'correct'.

    3. K

       kx7tg4xu

       2024-08-15

       Selected C1 upvote

       C is the correct answer to this question. It is efficient to start with the more basic and most likely root cause of the problem as the first point to check. Checking disk capacity is a good first step because it is easy and quick.

    4. R

       Rainkoot

       2022-08-15

       2 upvotes

       If YUM is operations but just getting errors wouldn't the dependencies already be satisfied? The link I posted is from 9 years ago and is a situation where C is correct

21. Question 21 of 25

    Which of the following is an example of load balancing?

    • ARound robin
    • BActive-active
    • CActive-passive
    • DFailover

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    Correct answer: A

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    • A55%
    • B45%

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    Active-Active is correct - Round Robin is a scheduler Active-active clusters use a load balancer device to distribute server requests between the nodes. This design provides high availability and also increases performance. The load balancer distributes the workload among the cluster nodes. There are many scheduling types for load balancers. Three of them are round robin, most recently used, and weighted scheduling

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       proservices

       2025-02-26

       Selected A1 upvote

       ChatGPT The correct answer is: A. Round robin Explanation: Load balancing is the process of distributing network traffic or workloads across multiple servers to optimize resource use, improve performance, and ensure high availability. Round robin (A) is a load balancing technique where requests are distributed sequentially across a group of servers. It helps balance the workload among multiple servers. Active-active (B) refers to a high availability configuration where multiple servers actively handle traffic, which can include load balancing but is not a specific technique itself. Active-passive (C) refers to a setup where one server is active while another remains on standby, which is more related to redundancy than load balancing. Failover (D) is a redundancy mechanism where a backup system takes over when the primary system fails, not a load balancing method. Thus, Round robin is the best example of load balancing.

    2. F

       fluke92

       2024-11-22

       Selected A1 upvote

       Load balancing is the process of distributing network or application traffic across multiple servers to ensure no single server is overwhelmed. Round robin is a specific load balancing method where incoming requests are distributed sequentially across available servers in a cyclical manner. Why the Other Options Are Incorrect: B. Active-active: This is a high-availability configuration where multiple servers or nodes are active simultaneously, but it focuses on redundancy and availability rather than explicitly on distributing traffic. C. Active-passive: This refers to a failover configuration where one server is active while the other is passive and only takes over in case of failure. This is not a load balancing technique. D. Failover: Failover is a method to switch to a backup system when the primary system fails. It ensures availability but does not distribute traffic among multiple servers.

    3. J

       jagoichi

       2022-09-16

       3 upvotes

       Active-Active is correct - Round Robin is a scheduler Active-active clusters use a load balancer device to distribute server requests between the nodes. This design provides high availability and also increases performance. The load balancer distributes the workload among the cluster nodes. There are many scheduling types for load balancers. Three of them are round robin, most recently used, and weighted scheduling

    4. P

       Pongsathorn

       2022-11-14

       1 upvote

       (cont.) TYPES OF SERVER CLUSTERS There are many server cluster variations. Common differences include the number of participating nodes, whether or not a node is active during normal operations, and how a cluster determines normal activities. There are two configuration types for clusters: active-active and active-passive. - Active-active clusters use a load balancer device to distribute server requests between the nodes. This design provides high availability and also increases performance. The load balancer distributes the workload among the cluster nodes. - Active-passive clusters provide only high availability and not load balancing. All requests go to the active server. If that node fails, however, the requests go to the second server. The Official CompTIA Server+ Study Guide (Exam SK0-005) page 241. The question is asking about "load balancing" not "server cluster".

22. Question 22 of 25

    After configuring IP networking on a newly commissioned server, a server administrator installs a straight-through network cable from the patch panel to the switch. The administrator then returns to the server to test network connectivity using the ping command. The partial output of the ping and ipconfig commands are displayed below:

    

    The administrator returns to the switch and notices an amber link light on the port where the server is connected. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason for the lack of network connectivity?

    • ANetwork port security
    • BAn improper VLAN configuration
    • CA misconfigured DHCP server
    • DA misconfigured NIC on the server

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    Correct answer: D

    How others answered

    • D100%

    Explanation

    I believe with options A, B and C you would get "Destination host unreachable" due to the fact there would be no way for the client/server to reach whatever they are pinging. But with D you could get request timed out due to a number of things. https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-request-timed-out-and-destination-host-unreachable-in-terms-of-device-presence-using-ping

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    1. P

       PEsty93

       2022-04-29

       Selected D3 upvotes

       Amber light indicates slow speed. Straight through cable is different and only has half the pairs. The issue would be because the NIC is not running the correct Duplex. The Duplex needs to be the same at both ends.

    2. O

       Obi_Wan_Jacoby

       2023-01-13

       Selected D2 upvotes

       I believe with options A, B and C you would get "Destination host unreachable" due to the fact there would be no way for the client/server to reach whatever they are pinging. But with D you could get request timed out due to a number of things. https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-request-timed-out-and-destination-host-unreachable-in-terms-of-device-presence-using-ping

    3. R

       Ronn_Burgandy

       2024-09-30

       Selected D1 upvote

       The amber light on the switch could mean A or D and they are both totally viable, both would also return request timed out. Of course this is a typical CompTIA what is the most correct answer. I think they are eluding to that the NIC may not have auto-mdi/mdi-x enabled because the questions mentions a straight through cable rather than a crossover cable. Even though most modern servers and switches have this enabled by default. There also isn’t anything to suggest that port security would be tripped like another device having been plugged into port prior.

    4. D

       Dion79

       2022-04-13

       1 upvote

       Reason why I will stick with D. Yes... Network Port security STP is a feature that's what I was saying, not on the NIC. 1. Normally port would not show any lights if port was disabled using network port security. 2. ping reply would be host unreachable. Misconfigured NIC - 1. Ping can reply with request timed out. 2. link light can be amber/Green. 3. New Server setups - mistakes are make and re-evaluate static NIC settings (Default Gateway address is incorrect?). A response from a ping command that results in a message stating "Request timed out" occurs when there is an active network link but with no destination host to reach that can reply, since the host may be in another VLAN. Reference: CompTIA CertMaster Practice Server+ SK0-005

23. Question 23 of 25

    A security analyst suspects a remote server is running vulnerable network applications. The analyst does not have administrative credentials for the server. Which of the following would MOST likely help the analyst determine if the applications are running?

    • AUser account control
    • BAnti-malware
    • CA sniffer
    • DA port scanner

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    Correct answer: D

    How others answered

    • D100%

    Explanation

    @Dion... close, but not correct... you were on the right track. UAC or user account control is basically Mandatory Access Control. which REQUIRES administrator level access. That would be the correct answer IF "analyst does not have administrative credentials" was not in there. So the analyst needs to verify/check vulnerable applications without administrative access. welcome to the world of hackers... you run nmap or something of the sort. sniffing would work, but if traffic is encrypted, it might be more challenging. best answer is to do a port scan. D is my answer

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       TheITStudent

       2023-02-13

       5 upvotes

       @Dion... close, but not correct... you were on the right track. UAC or user account control is basically Mandatory Access Control. which REQUIRES administrator level access. That would be the correct answer IF "analyst does not have administrative credentials" was not in there. So the analyst needs to verify/check vulnerable applications without administrative access. welcome to the world of hackers... you run nmap or something of the sort. sniffing would work, but if traffic is encrypted, it might be more challenging. best answer is to do a port scan. D is my answer

    2. P

       Pongsathorn

       2023-05-14

       Selected D1 upvote

       User Account Control (UAC) Administrator and root accounts are the most highly privileged accounts in an operating system. When a server is left logged on with a privileged account, it creates a huge security issue. Most of the server operating systems you will encounter today incorporate the ability of an administrator or a root account holder to use a nonprivileged account as standard operating procedure and elevate their privileges as needed without logging off and logging back in as root. The User Account Control feature in Windows and the use of the sudo command in Linux make this possible. Using either system an administrator can elevate their privileges for a specific task and that security context ends when they are finished with that task. In Windows this can be done in the GUI by right-clicking the icon representing the task and selecting Run As Administrator UAC REQUIRES administrator-level access, provided answer is not correct.

    3. P

       Pongsathorn

       2023-05-08

       Selected D2 upvotes

       Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) messages can be used to scan a network for open ports. Open ports indicate services that may be running and listening on a device that may be susceptible to attack. An ICMP, or port scanning, attack basically pings every address and port number combination and keeps track of which ports are open on each device as the pings are answered by open ports with listening services and not answered by closed ports. One of the most widely used port scanners is Network Mapper (Nmap), a free and open source utility for network discovery and security auditing.

    4. A

       Ariel235788

       2022-09-22

       4 upvotes

       Fairly certain a port scanner would be used here. You can run nmap to determine what ports are open and what services are running on them. could even run a -sV to determine version

24. Question 24 of 25

    Select 2

    A technician needs to set up a server backup method for some systems. The company's management team wants to have quick restores but minimize the amount of backup media required. Which of the following are the BEST backup methods to use to support the management's priorities? (Choose two.)

    • ADifferential
    • BSynthetic full
    • CArchive
    • DFull
    • EIncremental
    • FOpen file

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    Correct answer: B, E

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    • BE50%
    • AB50%

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    I'd go with provided answers. Full Slow backup, fast restore Full+Incremental Fast backup, slow restore (compared to Full+Differential) Full+Differential Slow backup, fast restore (compared to Full+Incremental) Reference: The Official CompTIA Server+ Study Guide (Exam SK0-005)

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    1. D

       Dion79

       2022-10-04

       3 upvotes

       I'd go with provided answers. Full Slow backup, fast restore Full+Incremental Fast backup, slow restore (compared to Full+Differential) Full+Differential Slow backup, fast restore (compared to Full+Incremental) Reference: The Official CompTIA Server+ Study Guide (Exam SK0-005)

    2. P

       Pongsathorn

       2023-05-08

       2 upvotes

       Differential: Takes less space than full backups, Faster restoration than incremental backups Synthetic full Full: Quick restore time, take up large amounts of unnecessary storage space Incremental: Time-consuming restoration since data must be pieced together from multiple backups https://www.unitrends.com/blog/types-of-backup-full-incremental-differential https://gomindsight.com/insights/blog/four-data-backup-methods-it-resiliency/

    3. M

       Mareo

       2023-08-16

       Selected B, E1 upvote

       Incremental: This method backs up only the changes since the last backup, which minimizes the amount of backup media required and can be performed quickly. Synthetic full: This method creates a full backup by combining the last full backup with the changes since the last backup, which minimizes the amount of backup media required and provides a quick restore.

    4. D

       Dion79

       2022-10-08

       2 upvotes

       E - Incremental would increase the amount of media and take longer time to restore. Faster backup time. A - Differential would decrease the amount of media and take shorter time to restore. Longer backup time. B - Synthetic Full - fast restore Synthetic Full/Differential meets managements requirements.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Select 2

    Which of the following steps in the troubleshooting theory should be performed after a solution has been implemented? (Choose two.)

    • APerform a root cause analysis
    • BDevelop a plan of action
    • CDocument the findings
    • DEscalate the issue
    • EScope the issue
    • FNotify the users

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    Correct answer: A, C

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    • AC100%

    Explanation

    I also thought the answers were A and C, but from CompTIA: https://www.comptia.org/blog/troubleshooting-methodology 1. Identify the problem 2. Establish a theory of probable cause 3. Test the theory to determine the cause 4. Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution 5. Verify full system functionality, and, if applicable, implement preventive measures 6. Document findings, actions and outcomes Root cause should be identified in step #3, and you can't do step #5 where you implement preventive measures without knowing root cause. However, in the real world, cause isn't necessarily root cause. Cause, in most cases, is be a byproduct of root cause. What you implement to fix the problem isn't always the same root issue that caused the problem. I've been in IT for over 30 years and I've seen many-a-cases where root cause is different than the byproduct issue that the user was dealing with. But we have to think like CompTIA and stick to their theory to the T.

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    1. D

       Dion79

       2022-08-25

       6 upvotes

       The following list represents the basic steps in a troubleshooting methodology: Identify the problem Determine the scope of the problem Establish a theory of probable cause/question the obvious Test the theory to determine the cause Establish a plan of action Implement the solution or escalate the issue Verify full system functionality Implement preventive measures Perform a root cause analysis Document findings, actions, and outcomes throughout the process.

    2. D

       Dion79

       2022-10-12

       Selected A, C5 upvotes

       Troubleshooting methodology order. according to CompTIA Server + Study Guide SK0-005

    3. I

       ITken

       2024-03-11

       2 upvotes

       I also thought the answers were A and C, but from CompTIA: https://www.comptia.org/blog/troubleshooting-methodology 1. Identify the problem 2. Establish a theory of probable cause 3. Test the theory to determine the cause 4. Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution 5. Verify full system functionality, and, if applicable, implement preventive measures 6. Document findings, actions and outcomes Root cause should be identified in step #3, and you can't do step #5 where you implement preventive measures without knowing root cause. However, in the real world, cause isn't necessarily root cause. Cause, in most cases, is be a byproduct of root cause. What you implement to fix the problem isn't always the same root issue that caused the problem. I've been in IT for over 30 years and I've seen many-a-cases where root cause is different than the byproduct issue that the user was dealing with. But we have to think like CompTIA and stick to their theory to the T.

    4. P

       Pongsathorn

       2023-05-09

       Selected A, C3 upvotes

       1 Identify the problem and determine the scope 2 Establish a theory of probable cause (question the obvious) 3 Test the theory to determine the cause 4 Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem (Notify impacted users is here) 5 Implement the solution or escalate 6 Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures 7 Perform a root cause analysis 8 Document findings, actions, and outcomes throughout the process

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