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IS-30A Chapter 7 Study Guide


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

 1. 
Windows Server 2003 allows an administrator to further secure files by encrypting their contents.
 

 2. 
As a networked environment grows, shared resources such as folders and files become easier to find.
 

 3. 
The read-only file attribute is available regardless of the file system in use.
 

 4. 
On a Windows Server 2003 system, file and folder attributes can be viewed using the ATTRIB command only.
 

 5. 
Implementing the Distributed File System feature can reduce costs associated with time wasted searching for resources.
 

 6. 
Any user can modify the read-only attribute of a file stored on a FAT volume.
 

 7. 
When the read-only attribute is configured for a folder, the attribute applies directly to the folder itself.
 

 8. 
The system attribute is configurable from the General tab in the properties of a file or folder in a manner similar to the read-only and hidden attributes.
 

 9. 
The “Show hidden files and folders” option displayed under the View tab of Windows Explorer is selected by default.
 

 10. 
The compress and encrypt attribute of files and folders are both mutually exclusive.
 

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 read-only attribute helps to ensure that files are not accidentally changed or deleted. _________________________

 

 12. 
The level of security associated with a file attribute depends upon the network on which the file resides. _________________________

 

 13. 
The status of the system attribute is particularly important to backup programs. _________________________

 

 14. 
Determining whether the archive attribute is set or cleared for a particular file is possible by using both Windows Explorer and command-line utilities such as DIR (used to view directory listings) and the ATTRIB command. _________________________

 

 15. 
Clicking the Advanced button on the General tab in the properties of a file or folder that resides on an NTFS partition or volume opens the Advanced Attributes window. _________________________

 

 16. 
Windows Server 2003 uses disk quotas as a means of monitoring and controlling the amount of disk space available to users. _________________________

 

 17. 
The ADUTIL QUOTA command allows an administrator to report quota violations. _________________________

 

 18. 
As a method of helping to keep administrators informed of disk quota violations, Windows Server 2003 writes events to the System log. _________________________

 

 19. 
The DFS root is at the top of the tree structure and is the container for DFS links. _________________________

 

 20. 
The hierarchical structure of DFS in the domain-based model is called the DFS root. _________________________

 

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

 21. 
Which of the following is NOT one of the standard file and folder attributes supported by Windows Server 2003?
a.
Archive
c.
Backup
b.
System
d.
Read-only
 

 22. 
Which of the following types of volumes will allow attributes configured on it to be secured?
a.
FAT
c.
FAT16
b.
NTFS
d.
FAT32
 

 23. 
Unchecking the read-only attribute will remove this attribute for _____ within the folder.
a.
the header file
c.
all files
b.
the directory
d.
empty files
 

 24. 
The level of security associated with the read-only attribute depends upon the _____ on which the file resides.
a.
file target
c.
operating system
b.
network
d.
file system
 

 25. 
When attributes are configured on a file stored on an NTFS volume, only users with at least the _____ NTFS permission have the ability to change attributes.
a.
Allow Modify
c.
Change Attribute
b.
Modify Attributes
d.
Allow Changes
 

 26. 
The main purpose of the _____ attribute is to provide a method for both administrators and applications to determine which files and folders have recently been created or changed.
a.
backup
c.
read-only
b.
archive
d.
system
 

 27. 
Different backup methods will manipulate the _____ attribute as part of different backup schemes.
a.
read-only
c.
archive
b.
system
d.
backup
 

 28. 
Which of the following is NOT a way to determine whether the archive attribute is set for a particular file?
a.
Windows Explorer
c.
DIR
b.
COMPACT
d.
ATTRIB
 

 29. 
Files or folders with both the hidden and system attributes configured are treated as
a.
protected network files.
c.
public files.
b.
hidden network files.
d.
protected operating system files.
 

 30. 
Which of the following commands may be used to manipulate the system attribute of a folder?
a.
DIR
c.
ATTRIB
b.
CIPHER
d.
COMPACT
 

 31. 
The default configuration setting in Windows Server 2003 displays files configured with the _____ attribute using a semi-transparent icon.
a.
hidden
c.
system
b.
backup
d.
read-only
 

 32. 
Selecting the _____ option causes any file with its hidden attribute configured to not be displayed in the Windows Explorer interface.
a.
Show hidden files and folders
b.
Do not show hidden files and folders
c.
Hide protected operating system files
d.
Do not hide protected operating system files
 

 33. 
The system attribute of a file can only be configured from _____when necessary.
a.
Windows Explorer
c.
the Properties menu
b.
the graphical interface
d.
the command line
 

 34. 
Which of the following is the appropriate command to remove the system and hidden attributes for all .INI files in the C:\Windows folder?
a.
attrib -S -H C:\Windows\test.ini
c.
attrib -S -H C:\Windows\*.ini
b.
attrib +S +H C:\Windows\test.ini
d.
windows -S -H C:\attrib\*.ini
 

 35. 
_____ are the feature of the ATTRIB command that allows the attributes for multiple files and folders to be changed simultaneously.
a.
Wildcards
c.
Modifiers
b.
Attributes
d.
Listings
 

 36. 
Advanced attributes are accessible by clicking the Advanced button on the General tab in the _____ of a file or folder that resides on an NTFS partition or volume.
a.
archive
c.
general details
b.
properties
d.
backup
 

 37. 
When the indexing option is changed for a folder it sends a prompt inquiring whether the _____ should be changed for subfolders and files.
a.
indexing status
c.
file index
b.
archive attribute
d.
archive index
 

 38. 
The _____ window for a folder will set the archiving or indexing attributes for an entire folder (and potentially its contents) rather than just a single file.
a.
Folder Attributes
c.
Indexing Attributes
b.
Archiving Attributes
d.
Advanced Attributes
 

 39. 
The _____ section of the Advanced Attributes windows of a file allows you to configure its archive attribute and index its contents.
a.
Index and Configure attributes
c.
Configure attributes
b.
Archive and Index attributes
d.
Modify Advanced attributes
 

 40. 
When the _____ option is configured for a folder, new files saved to this folder (and potentially existing files) are encrypted.
a.
Compress contents for encryption
c.
Encrypt contents to secure data
b.
Compress contents to save disk space
d.
Encrypt file contents
 

 41. 
Compression and encryption settings are only applicable to files and folders residing on _____ partitions or volumes.
a.
NTFS
c.
FAT16
b.
FAT
d.
FAT32
 

 42. 
_____ reduces the amount of disk space that folders and files take up, thus allowing more data to be stored on the volume.
a.
Partitioning
c.
Encryption
b.
Reduction
d.
Compression
 

 43. 
When a user accesses a file, it is automatically _____ in a manner completely transparent to the user.
a.
compressed
c.
encrypted
b.
uncompressed
d.
decrypted
 

 44. 
Within Windows Explorer, compressed folders and files are displayed in the color _____ by default.
a.
gray
c.
blue
b.
green
d.
red
 

 45. 
Which of the following is NOT true about the compression attribute of a file or folder?
a.
A file copied to another folder within the same NTFS volume automatically inherits the compression attribute of the destination folder.
b.
A file or folder moved within the same NTFS volume changes its compression attribute.
c.
A file or folder copied between NTFS volumes inherits the compression attribute of the destination folder.
d.
A file or folder moved between NTFS volumes inherits the compression attribute of the destination folder.
 

 46. 
When issued without any switches, the _____ command will display compression settings for the contents of the current directory.
a.
COMPACT
c.
VIEWCOMP
b.
COMPRESS
d.
DIR
 

 47. 
Which of the following is the only file system on which you can execute a COMPACT command?
a.
FAT16
c.
FAT
b.
FAT32
d.
NTFS
 

 48. 
Which of the following is one of the most commonly used switches supported by the COMPACT command?
a.
/b
c.
/l
b.
/c
d.
/z
 

 49. 
The Encrypting File System uses _____ cryptography to transparently encrypt folders and files.
a.
private key
c.
strong
b.
public key
d.
file system
 

 50. 
When a file is configured for encryption, the Encrypting File System encrypts the data using a special session key known as a(n)
a.
file encryption key.
c.
user private key.
b.
data decryption field.
d.
user public key.
 

 51. 
In the event that a user encrypts data and then leaves the company or loses their private key, the _____ can recover the encrypted data.
a.
data recovery field
c.
data recovery agent
b.
data recovery attribute
d.
key recovery client
 

 52. 
In a domain environment, the _____ is configured as the only data recovery agent by default.
a.
default recovery agent
c.
admin account
b.
domain administrator account
d.
domain agent
 

 53. 
Which of the following statements is NOT true of using EFS to encrypt data?
a.
If you set the encryption attribute on a folder, only its contents are encrypted.
b.
Once a folder’s encryption attribute is set, any data saved in the folder is encrypted.
c.
To save time, you can encrypt and compress data at the same time.
d.
Encrypted files moved to a FAT partition are automatically decrypted.
 

 54. 
Which of the following is true of sharing access for an EFS-encrypted file?
a.
Any user granted access to the file must have a certificate located on the computer.
b.
Any user granted access to the file must also have the required FAT permissions to access the file.
c.
EFS sharing can only be configured for folders.
d.
You can only share EFS-encrypted files with groups.
 

 55. 
Which of the following is NOT one of the switches commonly used with the CIPHER command?
a.
/a
c.
/e
b.
/d
d.
/f
 

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

 56. 
Will implementing DFS on a Windows Server 2003 system make it more difficult for users to access resources spread across multiple servers?
 

 57. 
Have Microsoft Operating systems since MS-DOS always included the ability to apply attributes to files and folders?
 

 58. 
Can you use Windows Explorer to determine whether the archive attribute is set or cleared for a particular file?
 

 59. 
Can you encrypt and compress a given file or folder at the same time?
 

 60. 
Once a volume, folder, or file is compressed, do you need any additional utilities to uncompress it?
 

 61. 
Can the compression attribute be affected when copying and moving files?
 

 62. 
Can the COMPACT command be used to compress files or folders stored on FAT or FAT32 partitions or volumes?
 

 63. 
If you set the encryption attribute on a folder, will the folder’s contents be encrypted?
 

 64. 
Can the CIPHER command encrypt files with their read-only attribute set?
 

 65. 
Are disk quotas on an NTFS volume disabled by default?
 



 
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