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  1. 1A partially populated rack will receive several servers of different weights. Where should the heaviest server be installed to follow the C220 M5 rack safety guidance?

    1. A. In the highest available rack position
    2. B. In the lowest available rack position
    3. C. Immediately above the lightest server
    4. D. At the vertical midpoint of the rack

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Cisco states, "When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack." The lowest available placement follows that stability guidance.

    Reference: Cisco UCS C220 M5 Server Installation and Service Guide — Installing the Server — Installing the Server in a Rack — Statement 1006

  2. 2A Windows Server 2022 application requires the standard local graphical desktop. Which installation option should be selected?

    1. A. Server Core
    2. B. Server with Desktop Experience
    3. C. Server Core with SConfig enabled
    4. D. Server Core with remote PowerShell enabled

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Microsoft states, "Server with Desktop Experience installs the standard graphical user interface". Server Core management tools do not install that desktop.

    Reference: Server Core vs Server with Desktop Experience install options — Install options — introductory comparison

  3. 3A server's data drive could be stolen and attached to another computer. Which control directly protects the confidentiality of the entire Windows volume against this offline access?

    1. A. NTFS permissions on the unencrypted volume
    2. B. BitLocker encryption of the data volume
    3. C. A hash recorded for each stored file
    4. D. A second unencrypted copy on another disk

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Microsoft states, "BitLocker is a Windows security feature that provides encryption for entire volumes, addressing the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned devices." Volume encryption addresses offline disclosure; permissions, hashes, and duplicate copies do not encrypt the stolen volume.

    Reference: BitLocker overview — BitLocker overview, introductory description

  4. 4Several users report that a server is slow. Before choosing a repair, what should the administrator establish during problem identification?

    1. A. A replacement date for every server component
    2. B. The affected users, symptoms, scope, and recent environmental changes
    3. C. A permanent fix based only on the first user's description
    4. D. The final root cause before collecting any supporting information

    Answer: B

    Explanation: CompTIA specifies "Identify the problem and determine the scope." and "Question users/stakeholders and identify changes to the server/environment." Gathering the scope and change history precedes selecting an evidence-based repair.

    Reference: CompTIA Server+ Certification Exam Objectives 5.0 — Objective 4.1, Identify the problem and determine the scope, p. 12

  5. 5Before mounting a C220 M5 in a rack equipped with stabilizers, what should the installer do?

    1. A. Install the stabilizers before mounting the server
    2. B. Install the stabilizers after loading all servers
    3. C. Use the stabilizers only when moving the rack
    4. D. Remove the stabilizers to make room for the rails

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Cisco specifies, "install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack." Installing them afterward misses the required protection during mounting.

    Reference: Cisco UCS C220 M5 Server Installation and Service Guide — Installing the Server — Installing the Server in a Rack — Statement 1006

  6. 6After installing Windows Server 2019 Core, an administrator decides to use Desktop Experience. Which supported approach changes the installation option?

    1. A. Enable a Desktop Experience role in place
    2. B. Change the edition using a new product key
    3. C. Perform a clean installation with the new option
    4. D. Install the remote administration tools locally

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Microsoft states, "you can't convert between Server Core and Server with Desktop Experience after installation." Changing the option requires a clean installation.

    Reference: Server Core vs Server with Desktop Experience install options — Install options — Note on conversion

  7. 7Users authenticate before transferring sensitive records to a server. What additional protection addresses someone reading the records by observing network traffic?

    1. A. Longer retention of the server's login logs
    2. B. Encryption of the server's powered-off disks
    3. C. Encryption of the client-server connection
    4. D. More frequent rotation of user passwords

    Answer: C

    Explanation: NIST explains, "Encryption can be used to protect information traversing the connection between a server and a client." Authentication identifies users, but connection encryption protects the contents in transit against traffic observation.

    Reference: NIST SP 800-123 — Guide to General Server Security — Section 5.4, Selecting and Implementing Authentication and Encryption Technologies, p. 5-4

  8. 8A troubleshooting change could affect stored data, and a backup is feasible. Which preparation follows the Server+ troubleshooting methodology?

    1. A. Make a backup before changing the system
    2. B. Make the change before considering data protection
    3. C. Delete older backups to simplify the test
    4. D. Treat a successful POST as a substitute for a backup

    Answer: A

    Explanation: CompTIA directs, "If possible, perform backups before making changes." A feasible backup protects recovery options before troubleshooting alters the system.

    Reference: CompTIA Server+ Certification Exam Objectives 5.0 — Objective 4.1, problem identification, p. 12

  9. 9An installer must reserve vertical rack space for one Cisco UCS C220 M5. What is the minimum required height?

    1. A. 0.875 inch
    2. B. 3.500 inches
    3. C. 1.750 inches
    4. D. 5.250 inches

    Answer: C

    Explanation: The guide identifies one RU as "an industry standard 1.75 in. (44.45 mm) high". The C220 M5 requires one RU.

    Reference: Cisco UCS C220 M5 Server Installation and Service Guide — Installing the Server — Preparing for Installation — Rack Requirements

  10. 10An administrator wants Windows Setup to obtain installation choices automatically from USB through implicit answer-file search. What file should be placed at the USB root?

    1. A. Autounattend.xml
    2. B. Boot.ini
    3. C. Winpeshl.ini
    4. D. Setupact.log

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Microsoft directs, "Save the file as Autounattend.xml on the root of a USB flash drive." The other files are not this installation answer file.

    Reference: Automate Windows Setup — Use an answer file while installing Windows — Use a USB flash drive

Topics in this practice bank

These topics describe the available practice for CompTIA Server+. Review the examination outline and its sources for scope and allocation details.

  • Server Hardware Installation and Management
    • Given a scenario, install physical hardware.
    • Given a scenario, deploy and manage storage.
    • Given a scenario, perform server hardware maintenance.
  • Server Administration
    • Given a scenario, install server operating systems.
    • Given a scenario, configure servers to use network infrastructure services.
    • Given a scenario, configure and maintain server functions and features.
    • Explain the key concepts of high availability for servers.
    • Summarize the purpose and operation of virtualization.
    • Summarize scripting basics for server administration.
    • Explain the importance of asset management and documentation.
    • Explain licensing concepts.
  • Security and Disaster Recovery
    • Summarize data security concepts.
    • Summarize physical security concepts.
    • Explain important concepts pertaining to identity and access management for server administration.
    • Explain data security risks and mitigation strategies.
    • Given a scenario, apply server hardening methods.
    • Summarize proper server decommissioning concepts.
    • Explain the importance of backups and restores.
    • Explain the importance of disaster recovery.
  • Troubleshooting
    • Explain the troubleshooting theory and methodology.
    • Given a scenario, troubleshoot common hardware failures.
    • Given a scenario, troubleshoot storage problems.
    • Given a scenario, troubleshoot common OS and software problems.
    • Given a scenario, troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
    • Given a scenario, troubleshoot security problems.

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