15 HOTS Multiple Choice Questions about Client-Server Configuration and Network Troubleshooting
(Server Roles)
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.
1. A company wants to implement a centralized authentication and authorization system for its
employees. Which server role is most suitable for this purpose?
a) DNS Server
b) DHCP Server
c) File Server
d) Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Answer: d) Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
2. A network administrator is troubleshooting a user's inability to access a shared folder on the
network. Which server role is likely involved in managing access permissions for shared resources?
a) DHCP Server
b) DNS Server
c) Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
d) Remote Desktop Services
Answer: c) Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
3. A user reports they cannot access a specific website. Which server role is likely responsible for
resolving domain names to IP addresses?
a) DHCP Server
b) DNS Server
c) Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
d) Remote Desktop Services
Answer: b) DNS Server
4. A company wants to allow employees to access their work files from any device. Which server role
is crucial for managing user profiles and redirecting folders to a central location?
a) Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
b) DHCP Server
c) Remote Desktop Services
d) File Server
Answer: a) Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
5. A network administrator needs to configure network settings for new workstations joining the
network. Which server role is responsible for assigning IP addresses?
a) DNS Server
b) DHCP Server
c) Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
d) Remote Desktop Services
Answer: b) DHCP Server
6. A company wants to enable employees to remotely access their workstations. Which server role is
necessary for providing remote desktop connections?
a) Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
b) DHCP Server
c) Remote Desktop Services
d) File Server
Answer: c) Remote Desktop Services
7. A network administrator wants to enforce specific security settings and software configurations
across all workstations. Which server role is used for managing Group Policy objects?
a) Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
b) DHCP Server
c) Remote Desktop Services
d) File Server
Answer: a) Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
8. A user reports they cannot access a specific website after installing a new software application.
Which component is likely causing the issue?
a) Local Security Policy
b) Firewall
c) Network Adapter
d) Operating System
Answer: b) Firewall
9. A network administrator wants to restrict access to specific ports on a server. Which tool is used for
managing firewall settings?
a) Group Policy
b) Local Security Policy
c) Network Monitoring Software
d) Packet Analyzer
Answer: b) Local Security Policy
10. A company wants to implement a secure network connection between its headquarters and a
remote office. Which technology is most suitable for this purpose?
a) VPN
b) Firewall
c) Router
d) Switch
Answer: a) VPN
11. A network administrator wants to configure a server to allow only specific users to access a shared
folder. Which tool is used for managing share permissions?
a) Group Policy
b) Local Security Policy
c) File Server Manager
d) Active Directory Users and Computers
Answer: d) Active Directory Users and Computers
12. A user reports they cannot access a shared folder after their computer was moved to a different
network location. Which configuration is likely causing the issue?
a) Mapped Drive
b) Folder Redirection
c) Group Policy
d) Local Security Policy
Answer: a) Mapped Drive
13. A network administrator wants to ensure that all users have access to the same software
applications and settings. Which tool is used for managing software deployment and configuration?
a) Group Policy
b) Local Security Policy
c) Network Monitoring Software
d) Packet Analyzer
Answer: a) Group Policy
14. A company wants to implement a disaster recovery plan for its critical servers. Which technology
is most suitable for ensuring data redundancy and business continuity?
a) RAID
b) Backup Software
c) Cloud Storage
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
15. A network administrator is troubleshooting a slow network connection. Which factor is likely
contributing to the issue?
a) Network Congestion
b) High Latency
c) Bandwidth Limitations
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
