System Management Server : Test 1 (ver 1.3.00)

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1	Systems Management Server supports several network operating systems. Name them.
		Windows NT
		LAN Manager 2.2
		Apple System 7.x
		Novell NetWare 3.x
		Sun Solaris

2	SMS supports many computer systems as clients. From the following list name three.
		Windows 95
		WFW 3.11
		UNIX
		Apple Macintosh System 7.x
		MS-DOS 3.3

3	The role of a logon server in Systems Management Server includes several functions. Check all that apply.
		User account validation
		Installation source for SMS clients
		Source for client software
		Collection point for client inventory data


4	What characterizes an SMS primary site?
		A primary site can be a child site
		A primary site has a SQL Server database
		A primary site stores information for its site only
		A primary site can be a member of an NT domain


5	Name a characteristic that is unique to a secondary site.
		A secondary site can be a parent site
		A secondary site has a SQL Server database
		A secondary site can be on the same LAN with a primary site
		A secondary site can be locally administered


6	What site type can be both a parent and child site?
		A primary site only
		A secondary site only
		Both primary and secondary sites can function as a parent and a child site
		Neither site type can function as both a parent and a child site


7	List the function(s) of a Distribution Server.
		Distributes configuration information to clients
		Provides software for clients to install
		Offloads SMS services from the site server
		None of the above


8	The Systems Management Server mechanisms used for site-to-site communications include some of the following.
		LAN Sender
		ISDN Sender
		X.25 Sender
		NetWare Sender


9	List the programs from which a SQL Server SMS database can be accessed.
		SMS Server
		SQL Server
		SNA Server
		Event Viewer


10	SQL Server devices for SMS can be created using which of the following products?
		SQL Server
		SMS Server
		NetWare Server
		SNA Server


11	For Systems Management Server to run properly, how many SQL devices are required?
		1
		2
		3
		4


12	The Computer Technology Co. contains several NT domains. The Sales domain trusts the Head Office domain. The Engineering domain also trusts the Head Office domain. The Head Office and Human Resources domains have a dual trust relationship. In setting up an SMS site in the Computer Technology Co. in which domain would you create the SMS service account to minimize the amount of system configuration?
		The Sales domain
		The Engineering domain
		The Head Office domain
		The Human Resources domain


13	What two software packages must be installed and running before Systems Management Server can be properly installed?
		Windows NT 3.1
		Windows NT Server 3.51 or later
		MS SQL Server 6.x or later
		Novell NetWare 3.2


14	The Apple Macintosh SMS client requires what additional software in order to run?
		No extra software is needed
		Apple Installer 3.4 or greater provided by Apple
		NT services for Macintosh
		None of the above


15	Systems Management Server communicates with client computers, other servers within the site, and with other sites through directory shares. Which share does SMS use to communicate with client computers?
		SMS_SHRd
		SMS_SHR
		SMS_SITE
		None of the above


16	When a remote site transmits data to a parent site it connects to a specific directory share? Name it.
		SMS_SHR
		SMS_SHRd
		SMS_SITE
		None of the above


17	The Scheduler, Inventory Data Loader, and Applications Manager are all threads running as part of an SMS service. Identify the service.
		SMS_HIERARCHY_MANAGER Service
		SMS_EXECUTIVE Service
		SMS_PACKAGE_COMMAND_MANAGER_NT Service



18	Describe the function of the Site Reporter.
		Alerts NT Server when there is a problem with the SMS
		database
		Passes inventory data to the parent site
		Reports SMS transactions to the SQL server
		Deletes MIF files that are not reported to the parent site

19	Which SMS service is responsible for installing or reconfiguring a site?
		Site Hierarchy Manager
		Maintenance Manager
		Site Configuration Manager



20	How would you attach a primary site as a child site to another primary site in an SMS hierarchy?
		Using the Administrator's tool from the proposed parent site attach the site using the Domains button in the Site Properties dialog box
		Using the Administrator's tool from the child site attach to the proposed parent site using the Parent Site button in the Site Properties dialog box
		Site configuration is handled through the central site
		Primary sites cannot attach to other Primary sites


21	In an SMS site there can be a number of servers configured as logon servers. List all that apply.
		MS LAN Manager 2.2
		Windows NT Server 3.5x
		Windows NT Workstation 4.0
		NetWare 3.x
		Windows NT Server 4.0

22	You have recently installed Systems Management Server at your site. The HR department adds a new server to their domain. You want to add this domain to your SMS site. How do you accomplish this task?
		You must re-install SMS
		Add the domain to the site using the SMS Administrator
		Install SMS on the new server
		Re-run Setup from the SMS program group


23	To use a NetWare Server in an SMS site the following must be installed on the site server.
		Gateway Services for NetWare
		Client Services for NetWare
		NetWare volume
		NETX.EXE


24	The Site Configuration Manager communicates with the Hierarchy Manager using what file?
		*.CT0 file
		*.CT1 file
		*.CT2 file
		SITE.CTL file


25	You are the administrator of an SMS site that contains both Macintosh and NetWare clients. What tasks must be completed before software distribution to these clients can take place?
		Add a NetWare Server to the distribution list
		Add a Macintosh client to the distribution list
		Make sure Services for Macintosh is installed on an NT server that is on the distribution list
		Add a NetWare client to the distribution list