MidExam SystemAdmin2017
MidExam SystemAdmin2017
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]
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
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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?
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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