A datacenter technician is attempting to troubleshoot a server that keeps crashing. The server runs normally for
approximately five minutes, but then it crashes. After restoring the server to operation, the same cycle repeats. The
technician confirms none of the configurations have changed, and the load on the server is steady from power-on until the
crash. Which of the following will MOST likely resolve the issue?
C
A server administrator needs to check remotely for unnecessary running services across 12 servers. Which of the following
tools should the administrator use?
B
Explanation:
Reference:
https://www.getsafeonline.org/business/articles/unnecessary-services/
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?
A
Explanation:
Reference: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/computer-science/administrative-credential
A companys IDS has identified outbound traffic from one of the web servers coming over port 389 to an outside address.
This server only hosts websites. The companys SOC administrator has asked a technician to harden this server. Which of
the following would be the BEST way to complete this request?
C
Explanation:
Reference: https://www.auditmypc.com/tcp-port-637.asp
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/66908/is-port-389-on-ad-in-anyway-used-or-required-when.html
A technician is configuring a server that requires secure remote access. Which of the following ports should the technician
use?
D
Explanation:
Reference:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-access/ras/manage-remote-clients/install/step-1-configure-
the-remote-access-infrastructure
A systems administrator is setting up a server on a LAN that uses an address space that follows the RFC 1918 standard.
Which of the following IP addresses should the administrator use to be in compliance with the standard?
C
Explanation:
Reference: https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/RFC-1918
A systems administrator is performing maintenance on 12 Windows servers that are in different racks at a large datacenter.
Which of the following would allow the administrator to perform maintenance on all 12 servers without having to physically be
at each server? (Choose two.)
A B
Explanation:
Reference:
https://www.blackbox.be/en-be/page/27559/Resources/Technical-Resources/Black-Box-Explains/kvm/Benefits-of-using-
KVM-over-IP
A server technician has received reports of database update errors. The technician checks the server logs and determines
the database is experiencing synchronization errors. To attempt to correct the errors, the technician should FIRST ensure:
C
A storage administrator is investigating an issue with a failed hard drive. A technician replaced the drive in the storage array;
however, there is still an issue with the logical volume. Which of the following best describes the NEXT step that should be
completed to restore the volume?
D
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate scripting language to use for a logon script for a Linux box?
A
Explanation:
Reference:
https://redmondmag.com/articles/2016/02/09/logon-scripts-for-active-directory.aspx