What is System Administration?

Question 1

A company has a “bring your own device” (BYOD) policy for computers; anyone can just go out and buy whatever computer they want. Which stage of the hardware lifecycle does this scenario belong to?

• Procurement
• Deployment
• Maintenance
• Retirement

Question 2

The user can set their own computer hostname and username. Which stage of the hardware lifecycle does this scenario belong to?

• Procurement
• Deployment
• Maintenance
• Retirement

Question 3

A script sets up user accounts and installs software for a machine. Which stage of the hardware lifecycle does this scenario belong to?

• Procurement
• Deployment
• Maintenance
• Retirement

Question 4

An IT department uses a pre-used laptop out of their hardware inventory for a new user. Which stage of the hardware lifecycle does this scenario belong to?

• Procurement
• Deployment
• Maintenance
• Retirement

Question 5

Which type of server hardware is the most space-efficient?

• Blade server
• Tower server
• Rack server
• KVM switch

Question 6

In smaller IT “shops,” whose responsibility is it to form organizational computer and network policies?

• Board of directors
• The sysadmin
• Cheif Executive Officer
• Chief Security Officer

Question 7

An employee is leaving your company. Which of these steps are appropriate to take during offboarding? Check all that apply.

• Ask the user for their logon information
• Wipe the machine for future use
• Remove the user’s access to IT resources
• Make a copy of the user’s files

Question 8

As a sysadmin, you will find yourself doing business with a variety of third-party vendors. Which of these are likely to be rented or bought from a vendor? Check all that apply.

• Video or audio conferencing machines
• Printers
• Smartphones
• Fax machines

Question 9

Which methods are commonly used by sysadmins to organize issues? Check all that apply.

• Random machine checks
• Daily checks on each machine
• Ticketing system
• Service monitoring alerts

Question 10

What device is commonly used to connect to and control multiple computers using a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor?

• DNS server
• Managed hub
• KVM switch
• Load Balancer

Question 11

Which might have an IT infrastructure run by a single person?

• Google
• Facebook
• Apple
• Hometown Independent Computer Company, LLC

Question 12

Which are potential responsibilities of a sysadmin? (Check all that apply)

• Database administration
• Network administration
• Technical support
• payroll administration