Review Questions

  1. “The directory service for Windows 2000 that stores all of the objects that make up a Windows 2000 network, such as user objects, group objects, and computer objects. It also provides the services that enable users to locate objects on the network and also provides administrators with the tools that are necessary to manage a Windows 2000 network.” What does this best describe? Select one.
    a. WINS
    b. DNS
    c. Domain
    d. Active Directory



  2. What are sites and domains, and how are they different from each other? Select two.
    a. A domain is a logical grouping of servers and other network resources under a single domain name. It is also a component of the Active Directory logical structure.
    b. A domain is a logical grouping of servers and other network resources under a single domain name. This is also a component of the Active Directory physical structure.
    c. A site is a combination of one or more IP subnets that are connected by a high-speed link. This is also a component of the Active Directory physical structure.
    d. A site is a combination of IP subnets that are connected by a high-speed link. It is also a component of the Active Directory logical structure.



  3. Which of the following best describes a tree and a forest? Select two.
    a. A tree is a collection of two or more forests that form a noncontiguous DNS namespace.
    b. A tree is a group of one of more domains, all of which share a contiguous DNS namespace.
    c. A forest is a group of one of more domains, all of which share a contiguous DNS namespace.
    d. A forest is a collection of two or more trees that form a noncontiguous DNS namespace.



  4. “Provides name resolution, the ability to map computer names to the corresponding IP address, and namespace definition. Active Directory domains use these naming conventions and a locator service. This also allows clients to locate servers that provide necessary services, such as the global catalog and authentication.” What service does this best describe? Select one.
    a. WINS
    b. DNS
    c. DHCP
    d. Active Directory