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MidExam SystemAdmin2017

This document is a mid-exam paper for the System and Network Administration course at Raya University, specifically for the 4th semester. It consists of 12 multiple-choice questions and 3 open-ended questions, covering topics related to system administration, user management, and Linux systems. The exam is scheduled for April 22, 2025, with a total weight of 20% and an allotted time of 30 minutes.

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MidExam SystemAdmin2017

This document is a mid-exam paper for the System and Network Administration course at Raya University, specifically for the 4th semester. It consists of 12 multiple-choice questions and 3 open-ended questions, covering topics related to system administration, user management, and Linux systems. The exam is scheduled for April 22, 2025, with a total weight of 20% and an allotted time of 30 minutes.

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RAYA UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Department of Computer Science

System and Network Administration C.code:CoSc 4036

Mid Exam Year: - 4th Semester: - II

Date: April 22, 2025

Time Allotted: 00:30 min.

Total weight: 20%

Name__________________________________ Department _______________

ID. No.________________________________ Section___________________

Instructions: This item of exam contains 12 multiple choice questions, each worth 1 point.
Choose the best answer from the given alternatives & write the choice of the correct letter on
the space provided. Make sure that your answer is clearly marked. Use only capital Letters. [12
Points]

1. What is the primary responsibility of a system administrator?


A. Managing cloud services
B. Upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems
C. Designing websites
D. Writing application code
2. Which of the following is NOT a duty of a system administrator?

A. Install software C. Create file systems


B. Network address assignment D. Setup user security policies

3. Which operating system was the first to include Active Directory and Group Policy?

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A. Windows NT 3.1 C. Windows Server 2003
B. Windows 2000 Server D. Windows XP

4. What is one of the key reasons Linux servers are preferred?

A. Lack of security C. Flexibility and stability


B. Simplicity D. High licensing fees

5. What is meant by “network operating system”?


A. Any operating system installed on a computer
B. Software focused only on running desktop applications
C. Software enabling server management of networking functions
D. Application used for database management
6. Which of the following tasks falls under ethical considerations in system
administration?
A. Installing antivirus software
B. Choosing RAM type
C. Creating backup policies
D. Creating policies for user and computer management
7. What is the main reason system administrators need to manage users carefully?
A. Users always follow rules
B. Users require high storage
C. Users are a potential risk to system security
D. Users need different hardware
8. What does a local account allow a user to do?

A. Access any host on a domain C. Use only the local host


B. Share files globally D. Manage other user accounts

9. What is the purpose of a disk quota?


A. Limit internet bandwidth
B. Set time limits for login
C. Control how much disk space a user can use

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D. Prevent access to the operating system
10. Which type of user is more likely to demand software upgrades?
A. Passive users
B. Local users
C. Inactive users
D. Active users
11. What is an important caution when moving a user to a new partition?

A. The system must be shut down C. The disk must be formatted


B. The user must not be logged in D. The password should be changed

12. What command adds a user and their home directory in Ubuntu?
A. sudo useradd home /user
B. sudo adduser --home /home/user user
C. adduser user /home
D. add /user --home sudo

Instructions: This item contains 3 questions. Read the questions carefully and then analyze
each question so that you're sure you understand what they mean and answer the questions
correctly. Try to write neatly as you go. [8pts] (2 mark each)
1. Define system administration and explain its modern role in organizations and What
distinguishes network administration from system administration? (4 mark)

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2. List and explain at least five important directories in Linux systems. (2 mark each)

3. What are the two main types of user accounts and how do they differ? (2 mark each)

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