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Chapter 1 Study Guide, Advanced Windows - 2000-Pro, Richard Goldman



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

1. 

One of the most significant improvements to Windows 2000 Server as compared to Windows NT 4.0 Server is the introduction of Active Directory.
 

2. 

Windows 98 offers home users an easy-to-use computing environment for work productivity, Internet access, education, and entertainment.
 

3. 

Windows 98 includes security features and fault tolerance.
 

4. 

Windows 2000 can be installed on two types of processors: Pentium class x86 CPUs and Compaq Alpha CPUs.
 

5. 

Windows 2000 supports multiple threads and allows multiple duties to be spread among multiple processors.
 

6. 

A thread represents the minimal unit of code in an application or system that can be scheduled for execution.
 

7. 

Processes are called heavyweight execution modules because switching among processes involves a great deal of overhead.
 

8. 

Multithreading allows an operating system to execute multiple threads from a single application concurrently.
 

9. 

Active Directory is supported by Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server to create, sustain, and administer a domain.
 

10. 

Active Directory simplifies administration of a network by combining several previously distinct activities, including security, user account management, and resource access, into a single interface.
 

11. 

Windows 2000 Professional includes support utilities for installing or managing Active Directory.
 

12. 

Kerberos is used to authenticate a client to a server before communication between them is permitted.
 

13. 

If TCP/IP is used on a Windows 2000-based network, any computer that supports this protocol can function as a client.
 

14. 

Windows 2000 supports true multiprocessing.
 

15. 

The network administrator can adjust the priority levels for different processors, to make sure that preferred applications get a bigger slice of the CPUs that are available.
 

16. 

Windows 2000 is compatible with many existing network types and environments, and it has native support for Macintosh networks.
 

17. 

Windows 2000 is compatible with many existing network types and environments, and it has native support for Enhanced NetWare connectivity.
 

18. 

Windows 2000 is compatible with many existing network types and environments, and it has native support for TCP/IP intranets/Internet.
 

19. 

Windows 2000 works only with devices with drivers written specifically for its use.
 

20. 

Windows 2000 controls hardware directly; unlike other operating systems, it does not require access to a PC's BIOS as is the case with Windows 95/98 and earlier versions of DOS and Windows.
 

21. 

With Windows 2000, the Start menu automatically displays only the most commonly accessed items, making it easier to locate often-accessed tools.
 

22. 

With Windows 2000, dialog boxes for opening and saving files provide more detailed information.
 

23. 

With Windows 2000, error messages are more detailed and context driven to aid in problem resolution.
 

24. 

With Windows 2000, new Control Panel wizards simplify hardware installation and configuration.
 

25. 

With Windows 2000, AutoComplete remembers previously used text strings, allowing for quick reaccess.
 

26. 

With Windows 2000, customized toolbars and personalized menus are available in most native utilities.
 

27. 

In a workgroup, each computer maintains its own unique set of resources, accounts, and security information.
 

28. 

There can only be one domain controller in a domain.
 

29. 

By requiring one or more servers to be dedicated to the job of controlling a domain, the domain model adds a layer of complexity to networking.
 

30. 

The domain model's centralized organization makes it simpler to manage from an administrative and security standpoint, because any changes made to the domain accounts database will automatically proliferate across the entire network.
 

31. 

The domain controller maintains the domain's Active Directory, which stores all information and relationships about users, groups, policies, computers, and resources.
 

32. 

Windows 2000 is a modular operating system.
 

33. 

User mode is an isolated portion of the system environment in which user applications execute.
 

34. 

Kernel mode is permitted only mediated access to Windows 2000 system resources.
 

35. 

Some key elements within the kernel mode remain resident in memory at all times, and cannot be swapped to disk by the Virtual Memory Manager.
 

36. 

The kernel insulates hardware and core system services from direct access by user applications.
 

37. 

The Plug and Play Manager handles the loading, unloading, and configuration of device drivers for plug and play hardware.
 

38. 

All processes in Windows 2000 consist of one or more threads coordinated and scheduled by the kernel.
 

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

39. 

Windows 2000 Server supports up to ____ processors out of the box.
a.
two
b.
four
c.
six
d.
eight
 

40. 

Windows 2000 Server supports up to ____ GB of RAM out of the box.
a.
1
b.
2
c.
3
d.
4
 

41. 

Windows 2000 Server establishes and maintains a(n) ____ in which other servers and thousands of clients can easily and productively participate.
a.
domain
b.
tree
c.
forest
d.
globe
 

42. 

Out of the box, Windows 2000 Advanced Server supports up to ____ GB of RAM.
a.
64
b.
32
c.
16
d.
8
 

43. 

Windows 2000 Advanced Server supports up to ____ processors out of the box.
a.
2
b.
4
c.
6
d.
8
 

44. 

____ multitasking defines a processor scheduling regime in which the OS maintains strict control over how long any execution thread may take possession of the CPU.
a.
Cooperative
b.
Proactive
c.
Preemptive
d.
Comparative
 

45. 

____ multitasking defines a processor scheduling regime wherein individual applications take control over the CPU for as long as they like.
a.
Cooperative
b.
Proactive
c.
Preemptive
d.
Comparative
 

46. 

Windows 2000 supports ____ of hard disk space when using NTFS volumes.
a.
32 GB
b.
128 GB
c.
1 TB
d.
2 TB
 

47. 

Windows 2000 supports ____ of hard disk space when using FAT32 volumes.
a.
32 GB
b.
128 GB
c.
1 TB
d.
2 TB
 

48. 

Windows 2000 supports ____ GB of hard disk space when using FAT16 volumes.
a.
1
b.
2
c.
3
d.
4
 

49. 

The minimum processor requirement to run Windows 2000 Professional is a(n) ____-MHz Pentium or higher processor.
a.
133
b.
166
c.
200
d.
333
 

50. 

The minimum memory requirement to run Windows 2000 Professional is ____ MB of RAM for Intel processors.
a.
32
b.
48
c.
64
d.
128
 

51. 

The minimum disk space requirement to run Windows 2000 Professional is a 2-GB hard disk with ____ MB of free space.
a.
125
b.
250
c.
650
d.
800
 

52. 

According to Microsoft, domains are useful for groups of ____ or more computers.
a.
10
b.
15
c.
20
d.
25
 

53. 

Microsoft estimates that the maximum practical size of a single domain is somewhere around ____ computers.
a.
10,000
b.
15,000
c.
20,000
d.
25,000
 

54. 

In real-world applications, ____ computers is believed to represent a reasonable upper boundary on the number of machines in a single domain.
a.
1000
b.
2000
c.
3000
d.
4000
 

55. 

All Windows 2000 processes operate in one of two modes: user mode or ____ mode.
a.
kernel
b.
protected
c.
real
d.
executive
 

56. 

The security subsystem works directly with key elements in the ____ mode to verify the username and password for any logon attempt, and permits only valid combinations to obtain access to a system.
a.
kernel
b.
protected
c.
real
d.
executive
 

57. 

The ____ mode defines the inner workings of Windows 2000.
a.
kernel
b.
protected
c.
real
d.
executive
 

58. 

The ____ compares the access rights of a user with the access control list associated with an individual object.