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1. Which component acts as the “brain” of a typical server?
   a. Hard Drive
   b. CPU
   c. RAM
   d. GPU
   Answer: b. CPUcbmceindia+1
2. The primary responsibility of a server in web hosting is to:
   a. Render web pages in the browser
   b. Store and serve website files and data
   c. Manage user interactions
   d. Run JavaScript code
   Answer: b. Store and serve website files and dataexamradar
3. Which device is responsible for converting digital data into display images on a monitor?
   a. CPU
   b. RAM
   c. GPU
   d. Motherboard
   Answer: c. GPUcbmceindia
4. What is the main function of a file server?
   a. Print documents
   b. Manage network traffic
   c. Provide storage and file management
   d. Perform mathematical calculations
   Answer: c. Provide storage and file managementtestbook+1
5. In client-server architecture, most client computers are usually:
   a. PDA
   b. Microcomputer
   c. Mainframe
   d. Minicomputer
   Answer: b. Microcomputertestbook
6. The component responsible for temporary data storage in a server is:
   a. HDD
   b. RAM
   c. SSD
   d. VRAM
   Answer: b. RAMtestbook+1
7. Which of the following is used for permanent data storage?
   a. RAM
   b. Cache
   c. Hard Disk Drive
   d. ROM
   Answer: c. Hard Disk Drivecbmceindia
8. What kind of server delivers web pages to browsers?
   a. Print server
   b. Proxy server
   c. Web server
   d. DHCP server
   Answer: c. Web servertestbook
9. A server hosting a website which instantly updates user input before sending a response is termed as:
   a. Static server
   b. Dynamic server
   c. Proxy server
   d. DNS server
   Answer: b. Dynamic servertestbook
10. Which component is most crucial for video rendering on a server?
    a. RAM
    b. CPU
    c. Hard Disk
    d. GPU
    Answer: d. GPUcbmceindia
11. The main purpose of a proxy server is to:
    a. Store user files
    b. Act as an intermediary and cache requests
    c. Allocate IP addresses
    d. Manage printers
    Answer: b. Act as an intermediary and cache requeststestbook
12. Which device provides the interface between a LAN and the WAN?
    a. Switch
    b. Router
    c. Hub
    d. NIC
    Answer: b. Routerscientecheasy+1
13. The primary function of RAM in a server is to:
    a. Store the OS permanently
    b. Temporarily store active processes
    c. Connect to the internet
    d. Store graphics
    Answer: b. Temporarily store active processestestbook+1
14. Which protocol is commonly used for accessing files on a file server?
    a. HTTP
    b. FTP
    c. SMTP
    d. SNMP
    Answer: b. FTPsanfoundry+1
15. Which server provides IP addresses on a network?
    a. DNS Server
    b. Proxy Server
    c. DHCP Server
    d. Web Server
    Answer: c. DHCP Serverscribd
16. What does RMI stand for in server technologies?
    a. Remote Mechanism Interface
    b. Remote Method Invocation
    c. Reliable Messaging Interface
    d. Random Memory Integration
    Answer: b. Remote Method Invocationsanfoundry
17. Which cable is typically used to connect a server to a network switch?
    a. HDMI
    b. USB
    c. Ethernet
    d. VGA
    Answer: c. Ethernetcbmceindia
18. Server-side hosting is best for:
    a. Static websites
    b. Running complex business logic
    c. Hardware distribution
    d. Offline access
    Answer: b. Running complex business logicexamradar
19. A device that boosts signal strength across a network is called a:
    a. Hub
    b. Repeater
    c. Switch
    d. Modem
    Answer: b. Repeaterscientecheasy
20. Which is an example of volatile memory in servers?
    a. ROM
    b. BIOS
    c. RAM
    d. HDD
    Answer: c. RAMtestbook+1
21. What type of network is utilized within data centers for connecting servers?
    a. WAN
    b. LAN
    c. PAN
    d. MAN
    Answer: b. LANsanfoundry+1
22. The CPU is housed on which server component?
    a. Power Supply
    b. Motherboard
    c. Hard Drive
    d. Case
    Answer: b. Motherboardtestbook+1
23. The main software that manages server hardware is called:
    a. Application
    b. Firmware
    c. Operating System
    d. BIOS
    Answer: c. Operating Systemtestbook
24. A static web server consists of:
    a. Database only
    b. Computer hardware and HTTP software
    c. Switch and firewall
    d. SSD and RAM
    Answer: b. Computer hardware and HTTP softwaretestbook
25. Servers used for massive OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) workloads are often:
    a. Microcomputers
    b. Mainframes
    c. Netbooks
    d. PDA
    Answer: b. Mainframestestbook
26. Embedded systems in a server typically reside in:
    a. Application software
    b. Non-volatile memory
    c. RAM
    d. Network interfaces
    Answer: b. Non-volatile memoryscientecheasy+1
27. In hardware, which unit performs arithmetic and logic operations?
    a. CPU
    b. RAM
    c. GPU
    d. NIC
    Answer: a. CPUtestbook
28. The acronym RAID stands for:
    a. Random Array of Independent Disks
    b. Redundant Array of Independent Disks
    c. Reliable Array of Independent Data
    d. Random Access of Integrated Data
    Answer: b. Redundant Array of Independent Disksscribd+1
29. Which type of drive offers the highest read/write speeds for servers?
    a. HDD
    b. SSD
    c. Tape
    d. DVD
    Answer: b. SSDscientecheasy+1
30. What is the main function of a network interface card (NIC)?
    a. Store data
    b. Power the CPU
    c. Connect the server to the network
    d. Output video
    Answer: c. Connect the server to the networkscientecheasy+1
31. Data centers use which system to protect servers from electrical surges?
    a. AC units
    b. Surge protectors
    c. KVM switches
    d. Modems
    Answer: b. Surge protectorscbmceindia+1
32. What is the function of a blade server?
    a. Increase cooling efficiency
    b. Maximize server density
    c. Distribute graphical processing
    d. Manage power supply
    Answer: b. Maximize server densityscientecheasy
33. Which server is responsible for resolving domain names to IP addresses?
    a. DNS Server
    b. DHCP Server
    c. Proxy Server
    d. Print Server
    Answer: a. DNS Serverscribd+1
34. The term “U” in server racks stands for:
    a. Unit
    b. Universal
    c. Upgrade
    d. Utility
    Answer: a. Unitscientecheasy
35. An HTTP server handles requests on which protocol and port by default?
    a. FTP, 21
    b. SMTP, 25
    c. HTTP, 80
    d. HTTPS, 443
    Answer: c. HTTP, 80sanfoundry+1
36. What is the main benefit of virtualization on a server?
    a. Increased security
    b. Increased power output
    c. Hardware utilization efficiency
    d. Faster disk access only
    Answer: c. Hardware utilization efficiencyscribd+1
37. Which of the following is not a Windows Server role?
    a. File Services
    b. Hyper-V
    c. Print Services
    d. Adobe Acrobat
    Answer: d. Adobe Acrobatcliffsnotes+1
38. The physical unit for storing large numbers of disk drives in a server is called:
    a. UPS
    b. RAID array
    c. Blade enclosure
    d. Rack
    Answer: d. Rackscientecheasy
39. High-availability server clusters are primarily used for:
    a. Power management
    b. Reducing software cost
    c. Fault tolerance
    d. Graphics rendering
    Answer: c. Fault tolerancescribd+1
40. What is the default administrative port for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) on Windows Server?
    a. 21
    b. 3389
    c. 8080
    d. 53
    Answer: b. 3389scribd
41. A computer that controls access to hardware on a network is called:
    a. Peer
    b. Client
    c. Server
    d. Switch
    Answer: c. Servertestbook+1
42. What is the role of an application server?
    a. Manage print jobs
    b. Authenticate users
    c. Host and execute application logic
    d. Route network packets
    Answer: c. Host and execute application logictestbook
43. Which is not a type of physical server form factor?
    a. Rack
    b. Blade
    c. Tower
    d. Tablet
    Answer: d. Tabletcbmceindia+1
44. What type of memory is used to accelerate disk operations temporarily?
    a. SSD
    b. Cache
    c. DDR
    d. ROM
    Answer: b. Cachecbmceindia+1
45. Which backup method reduces the time needed for daily backups by copying only data changed since the last backup?
    a. Full
    b. Incremental
    c. Differential
    d. System State
    Answer: b. Incrementalscribd+1
46. What feature allows for the automatic failover of services between servers?
    a. Load balancing
    b. Failback
    c. Clustering
    d. Spanning
    Answer: c. Clusteringscribd
47. What is the purpose of ECC memory in servers?
    a. Accelerate processing
    b. Lower power consumption
    c. Detect and correct data corruption
    d. Increase graphics performance
    Answer: c. Detect and correct data corruptiontestbook+1
48. Which device is used to connect multiple network segments and filter traffic at Layer 3?
    a. Switch
    b. Router
    c. Hub
    d. Repeater
    Answer: b. Routertestbook+1
49. To ensure continuity in case of power loss, servers rely on:
    a. Power strip
    b. UPS
    c. Switch
    d. SSD
    Answer: b. UPScbmceindia+1
50. Which server provides printer access over a network?
    a. Web server
    b. File server
    c. Print server
    d. Proxy server
    Answer: c. Print serversanfoundry+1

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