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IS-30A Chapter 12 Study Guide


True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 
The accidental deletion of user data files is a far more common occurrence than a full server failure.
 

 2. 
The Windows Server 2003 Backup utility is unrelated to the backup utility originally introduced in Windows 2000.
 

 3. 
Operating system files are typically backed up to ensure that those files can be restored when necessary.
 

 4. 
If an administrator specified a normal backup for Monday, and then completed another normal backup of the same files and folders for Tuesday, all files would be backed up again.
 

 5. 
The incremental backup type is very similar to a normal backup.
 

 6. 
A differential backup reduces the overall size of backup jobs to the same degree as an incremental backup.
 

 7. 
The Windows Server 2003 Backup utility can be used in two different modes.
 

 8. 
Backups can only be scheduled to take place at a predefined time and day.
 

 9. 
Backing up the System State data on a Windows Server 2003 system always includes the boot files.
 

 10. 
Once enabled, the Shadow Copies of Shared Folders feature can be individually enabled or disabled for certain folders.
 

Modified True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.  If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the sentence or statement true.
 

 11. 
The purpose of clearing the archive attribute is to mark files as having been deleted. _________________________

 

 12. 
A(n) normal backup strategy ensures that backups take the least time possible. _________________________

 

 13. 
A(n) differential backup does not clear the archive attribute associated with any files and folders that it backs up. _________________________

 

 14. 
When performing a daily backup, the backup attribute does not affect any existing backup procedures that may already be in place. _________________________

 

 15. 
By default, 1000 MB is allocated for use by the Shadow Copies of Shared Folders feature. _________________________

 

 16. 
When applied in a(n) Group Policy object at the site, domain, or OU level, systems and/or users that fall under the scope of these policies have the settings applied. _________________________

 

 17. 
The Shadow Copies of Shared Folders feature is a volume-wide setting. _________________________

 

 18. 
The main purpose of the ASR feature is to restore a Windows Server 2003 system to a functional state. _________________________

 

 19. 
You create an ASR backup set using the ASR Backup and Retrieve Wizard. _________________________

 

 20. 
You can access the Windows Advanced Startup Options screen during system startup by pressing F8 while viewing the Boot Loader Operating System Selection menu. _________________________

 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 21. 
The _____ backup backs up selected files or folders that have been created or changed on the day that the backup takes place.
a.
incremental
c.
normal
b.
daily
d.
differential
 

 22. 
To create the equivalent of a normal backup for a backup tape that is to ultimately be stored offsite, it would be best to use a(n) _____ backup.
a.
differential
c.
normal
b.
incremental
d.
copy
 

 23. 
In order for users who are not members of the Administrators or Backup Operators groups to back up files, they must either be listed as the _____ of the file, or have NTFS permissions set.
a.
creator
c.
owner
b.
administrator
d.
modifier
 

 24. 
The most common (and default) type of backup performed by the Backup utility is known as a(n) _____ backup.
a.
normal
c.
copy
b.
incremental
d.
differential
 

 25. 
A(n) _____ backup clears the archive attribute associated with any files and folders that have changed since the last normal or incremental backup took place.
a.
normal
c.
copy
b.
incremental
d.
differential
 

 26. 
A(n) _____ backup strategy ensures that backups take the least time possible.
a.
normal
c.
copy
b.
incremental
d.
differential
 

 27. 
When the _____ backup method is used, it does not interfere with any existing backup procedures that may already be in place.
a.
copy
c.
daily
b.
normal
d.
differential
 

 28. 
The main purpose of a copy backup is to create the equivalent of a(n) _____ backup without interrupting any other backup procedures in place.
a.
copy
c.
daily
b.
normal
d.
differential
 

 29. 
The Windows Server 2003 Backup utility provides a(n) _____ mode that walks you step-by-step through the process of creating a backup or restoring files.
a.
Wizard
c.
Guide
b.
Create
d.
Advanced
 

 30. 
The Backup utility allows you to back up critical operating system information known as _____ data.
a.
File System
c.
System State
b.
System Restore
d.
Operating System
 

 31. 
With the Windows Server 2003 backup utility, backups can be scheduled using the _____ dialog box from the Advanced settings of the Backup or Restore Wizard.
a.
Schedule Backup
c.
Backup Date
b.
Backup Schedule
d.
Schedule Job
 

 32. 
Backing up the System State data on a Windows Server 2003 system will include the _____ if Certificate Services is installed.
a.
Active Directory
c.
IIS Metadirectory
b.
Certificate Services database
d.
Cluster service
 

 33. 
In the event of an Active Directory or system startup failure, the most common solution is to _____ the System State data.
a.
create
c.
restore
b.
recycle
d.
delete
 

 34. 
Backing up the System State data on a Windows Server 2003 system will include the _____ if IIS is installed.
a.
IIS state system
c.
Active Directory
b.
IIS Metadirectory
d.
Certificate Services database
 

 35. 
If you are restoring the System State because of a corrupt Active Directory database, you must restart the computer and choose the _____ advanced startup option.
a.
Directory Services Restore Mode
c.
Restore System State
b.
Restore Activity Database
d.
Directory System State
 

 36. 
A(n) _____ marks specific objects in the Active Directory as the master copy and forces the other domain controllers to receive the change.
a.
Directory Services Restore
c.
system marker
b.
authoritative restore
d.
services master
 

 37. 
The _____ utility is used from the command line for performing an authoritative restore.
a.
RESTORE
c.
NTDSUTIL
b.
RESUTIL
d.
UTIL
 

 38. 
Which of the following is part of the process of performing an authoritative restore?
a.
restore the first used System State
b.
run the RESUTIL utility
c.
restart the computer in authoritative restore mode
d.
restore the most recent System State from backup
 

 39. 
What feature does Windows Server 2003 provide to users for recovering previous versions of shared files without an administrator’s help?
a.
Self Recovery
c.
Backup Assistance
b.
Shadow Copies of Shared Folders
d.
Share Copies of Shadow Folders
 

 40. 
The Shadow Copies of Shared folders feature is enabled on a(n) _____ basis from a drive’s properties.
a.
volume-by-volume
c.
sector-by-sector
b.
collective
d.
disk-by-disk
 

 41. 
By default, shadow copies of files are created according to
a.
the time of their creation.
c.
a pre-defined schedule.
b.
user settings.
d.
administrator settings.
 

 42. 
The Windows Server 2003 term ASR refers to
a.
Automatic System Retrieval.
c.
Automated Server Restart.
b.
Automated System Recovery.
d.
Automatic Server Recovery.
 

 43. 
ASR consists of _____ different elements on a Windows Server 2003 system.
a.
2
c.
4
b.
3
d.
5
 

 44. 
The ASR element that you access from the Backup Utility is called
a.
ASR Wizard.
c.
ASR backup utility.
b.
ASR startup.
d.
ASR backup.
 

 45. 
Which of the following is an ASR element on a Windows Server 2003 system?
a.
a hard disk configured with backup information
b.
a hard disk with the most recent backup restored
c.
a floppy disk that contains information about the backup
d.
a floppy disk accessed from the Backup Wizard
 

 46. 
Which of the following is a valid function of ASR?
a.
backing up system configuration information
b.
restoring a system to a functioning state
c.
restoring system configuration information
d.
backing up data files
 

 47. 
If an ASR backup exists, you can restore system configuration settings by booting from the Windows Server 2003 CD and then selecting the _____ option.
a.
Restore
c.
Backup
b.
Repair
d.
Configure
 

 48. 
On Windows Server 2003 systems, ASR replaces the _____ feature from earlier Windows server operating systems.
a.
NTDSUTIL
c.
ERD
b.
differential backup
d.
safe mode
 

 49. 
Which of the following is NOT likely to cause a system to not start?
a.
installation of new software
b.
starting the computer in safe mode
c.
changes made to the system’s configuration
d.
installation of new device drivers
 

 50. 
If you need access to the network to repair an application or component that is causing a problem, you should use the _____ option.
a.
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
c.
Safe Mode
b.
Last Known Network Configuration
d.
Safe Mode with Networking
 

 51. 
When using the Enable Boot Logging startup option, the log file that lists all the installed drivers and services that were loaded or not loaded is called
a.
ntlog.txt.
c.
ntbtlog.txt.
b.
bootlog.txt.
d.
enablelog.txt.
 

 52. 
If you've installed a new video driver that is causing Windows Server 2003 not to start, the best startup option is probably
a.
Enable Boot Logging.
c.
Debugging Mode.
b.
Enable VGA Mode.
d.
Last Known Good Configuration.
 

 53. 
The _____ option enables you to restore the Sysvol and Active Directory Services on a domain controller.
a.
Directory Services Restore Mode
c.
Enable Boot Logging
b.
Debugging Mode
d.
Enable VGA Mode
 

 54. 
The last known good configuration information is stored in the _____ and is updated each time the computer restarts and the user successfully logs on.
a.
network log file
c.
registry
b.
file system
d.
data store
 

 55. 
Installing new device drivers may cause a Windows computer to stop responding and, ultimately, result in stop errors during the boot process, which is known as a(n)
a.
stop failure.
c.
driver halt.
b.
Blue Screen of Death.
d.
Backup System Operating Disk.
 

Yes/No
Indicate whether you agree with the sentence or statement.
 

 56. 
Because the normal backup type backs up all selected files and folders, is it always the best choice for backup jobs?
 

 57. 
Is it efficient to have duplicate copies of identical files being stored on a server?
 

 58. 
Does an incremental backup result in a more involved restore process than a normal backup?
 

 59. 
Since a differential backup only backs up files that have changed since the last backup, does it result in a less involved backup process?
 

 60. 
When the daily backup method is used, is the attribute archive changed?
 

 61. 
Can you back up individual components of the System State data using the Windows Server 2003 Backup utility?
 

 62. 
Is the Shadow Copies of Shared folders feature on a Windows Server 2003 system disabled by default?
 

 63. 
In order for network users to be able to access previous versions of files via the Shadow Copies of Shared Folders feature, is any additional software required?
 

 64. 
Is ASR only used to back up and restore system configuration information and not data files?
 

 65. 
If you make system configuration changes and these changes damage the default configuration,will your computer always be able to boot successfully?
 



 
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