True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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1.
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One of the
most significant improvements to Windows 2000 Server as compared to Windows NT 4.0 Server is the
introduction of Active Directory.
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2.
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Windows 98
offers home users an easy-to-use computing environment for work productivity, Internet access,
education, and entertainment.
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3.
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Windows 98
includes security features and fault tolerance.
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4.
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Windows 2000
can be installed on two types of processors: Pentium class x86 CPUs and Compaq Alpha
CPUs.
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5.
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Windows 2000
supports multiple threads and allows multiple duties to be spread among multiple
processors.
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6.
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A thread
represents the minimal unit of code in an application or system that can be scheduled for
execution.
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7.
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Processes
are called heavyweight execution modules because switching among processes involves a great deal of
overhead.
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8.
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Multithreading allows an operating system to execute multiple threads from a single
application concurrently.
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9.
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Active
Directory is supported by Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server to create, sustain, and administer
a domain.
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10.
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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.
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11.
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Windows 2000
Professional includes support utilities for installing or managing Active Directory.
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12.
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Kerberos is
used to authenticate a client to a server before communication between them is
permitted.
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13.
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If TCP/IP is
used on a Windows 2000-based network, any computer that supports this protocol can function as a
client.
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14.
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Windows 2000
supports true multiprocessing.
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15.
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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.
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16.
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Windows 2000
is compatible with many existing network types and environments, and it has native support for
Macintosh networks.
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17.
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Windows 2000
is compatible with many existing network types and environments, and it has native support for
Enhanced NetWare connectivity.
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18.
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Windows 2000
is compatible with many existing network types and environments, and it has native support for TCP/IP
intranets/Internet.
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19.
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Windows 2000
works only with devices with drivers written specifically for its use.
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20.
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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.
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21.
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With Windows
2000, the Start menu automatically displays only the most commonly accessed items, making it easier
to locate often-accessed tools.
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22.
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With Windows
2000, dialog boxes for opening and saving files provide more detailed information.
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23.
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With Windows
2000, error messages are more detailed and context driven to aid in problem resolution.
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24.
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With Windows
2000, new Control Panel wizards simplify hardware installation and configuration.
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25.
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With Windows
2000, AutoComplete remembers previously used text strings, allowing for quick reaccess.
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26.
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With Windows
2000, customized toolbars and personalized menus are available in most native
utilities.
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27.
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In a
workgroup, each computer maintains its own unique set of resources, accounts, and security
information.
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28.
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There can
only be one domain controller in a domain.
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29.
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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.
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30.
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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.
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31.
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The domain
controller maintains the domain's Active Directory, which stores all information and relationships
about users, groups, policies, computers, and resources.
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32.
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Windows 2000
is a modular operating system.
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33.
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User mode is
an isolated portion of the system environment in which user applications execute.
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34.
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Kernel mode
is permitted only mediated access to Windows 2000 system resources.
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35.
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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.
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36.
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The kernel
insulates hardware and core system services from direct access by user applications.
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37.
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The Plug and
Play Manager handles the loading, unloading, and configuration of device drivers for plug and play
hardware.
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38.
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All
processes in Windows 2000 consist of one or more threads coordinated and scheduled by the
kernel.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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39.
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Windows 2000
Server supports up to ____ processors out of the box.
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40.
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Windows 2000
Server supports up to ____ GB of RAM out of the box.
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41.
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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 | | |
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42.
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Out of the
box, Windows 2000 Advanced Server supports up to ____ GB of RAM.
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43.
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Windows 2000
Advanced Server supports up to ____ processors out of the box.
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44.
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____
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 | | |
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45.
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____
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 | | |
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46.
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Windows 2000
supports ____ of hard disk space when using NTFS volumes. a. | 32
GB | b. | 128
GB | c. | 1
TB | d. | 2
TB | | |
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47.
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Windows 2000
supports ____ of hard disk space when using FAT32 volumes. a. | 32
GB | b. | 128
GB | c. | 1
TB | d. | 2
TB | | |
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48.
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Windows 2000
supports ____ GB of hard disk space when using FAT16 volumes.
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49.
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The minimum
processor requirement to run Windows 2000 Professional is a(n) ____-MHz Pentium or higher
processor.
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50.
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The minimum
memory requirement to run Windows 2000 Professional is ____ MB of RAM for Intel
processors.
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51.
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The minimum
disk space requirement to run Windows 2000 Professional is a 2-GB hard disk with ____ MB of free
space.
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52.
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According to
Microsoft, domains are useful for groups of ____ or more computers.
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53.
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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 | | |
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54.
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In
real-world applications, ____ computers is believed to represent a reasonable upper boundary on the
number of machines in a single domain.
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55.
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All Windows
2000 processes operate in one of two modes: user mode or ____ mode. a. | kernel | b. | protected | c. | real | d. | executive | | |
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56.
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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 | | |
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57.
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The ____
mode defines the inner workings of Windows 2000. a. | kernel | b. | protected | c. | real | d. | executive | | |
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58.
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The ____
compares the access rights of a user with the access control list associated with an individual
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