CompTIA Server+ Practice Test

CompTIA Server+ Practice Test

CompTIA Server+SK0-005 exam practice questions

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A physical server’s decommissioning plan lacks data sanitization. Which method ensures compliance with security policies?

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A server’s performance degraded after adding users. top shows high CPU usage by a process. Which command identifies the culprit?

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A cloud-based server needs automated backups. Which script command schedules a daily backup at 1 AM?

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A server’s network interface stopped responding after a driver update. Which command rolls back to the previous kernel with the old driver?

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A server room’s UPS failed during a power outage, causing data loss. What should have been implemented to prevent this?

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A company requires high availability for a critical application. Which RAID level should you configure for fault tolerance and performance?

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During a hardware upgrade, a server fails to boot, showing "no operating system found." What’s the first troubleshooting step?

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A server’s data must be secured against unauthorized access. Which method hardens the server by restricting remote access?

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A virtualization host needs an OS installed with specific storage requirements. Which command verifies the hardware compatibility before installation?

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A new server rack is being installed, and you need to ensure proper airflow. What should you prioritize to manage server hardware effectively?

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During server decommissioning, which step is mandatory for secure retirements?

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Why do many servers contain dual network adapters?

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Spare drives, PSUs, and controllers are added to inventory. What else must be done?

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Best practice for cabling inside a rack is:

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Before installing a server OS, what is most critical to verify?

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A new system has no IP address yet, but remote access is required for OS deployment. What tool allows this?

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A server shuts down due to thermal protection shortly after installation. What should be investigated first?

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Why is an HCL important during hardware deployment?

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Which cabling type is most appropriate for high-speed data center uplinks?

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Before installing new rack hardware in a nearly full cabinet, what must be confirmed first?

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Difference between backup and restore validation:

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To secure administrative network interfaces, admins should implement:

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To maintain year-long log history efficiently, admins use:

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Disaster recovery "cold site" means:

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Full disk encryption is deployed. What additional protection is required?

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A secure server room should always include:

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Redundant infrastructure increases uptime by:

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Secure data retirement requires:

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Which backup method ensures proven recoverability?

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Securing encrypted servers further requires:

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To maintain configuration integrity over time, administrators should:

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Before deploying subscription-licensed software, what must be verified?

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Primary advantage of virtualization is:

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Which filesystem is most widely used in Linux servers today?

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A new DHCP server is configured. What must be done before production cutover?

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Modern cloud infrastructure typically licenses software using:

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In virtualization terminology, a "guest" refers to:

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Which key element must be part of every backup strategy?

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Which RAID level provides redundancy using only two disks?

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Before adding a VM to a host, what metric matters most?

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Best-practice troubleshooting methodology:

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Repeated I/O errors in logs usually indicate:

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Server periodically freezes despite normal CPU/memory usage. Probable cause:

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Server fails POST. What is most likely cause?

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RAID5 enters degraded state. What must be done?

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Redundant PSUs failed to prevent outage. Why?

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After patching, an application crashes. What is the correct troubleshooting first step?

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Server boots with incorrect date/time repeatedly. Likely fault is:

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Linux disk usage is confirmed using:

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NIC link LED is amber and network drops intermittently. Most likely cause?

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