SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

Question One

a) By giving specific examples, explain the following terms as used to system

administration: (08marks)
(i). Network operating system
(ii). Remote access
(iii). Terminal emulation
(iv). Extranet
b) Explain the different services offered by the network operating system? (12marks)

Question Two

a) What are the main features to consider when selecting a network operating system to use.
(06 marks)
b) What are the different types of operating system known to you? (04 marks)
c) What are the services offered by an operating system like Windows 7? (10 marks)

Question Three

a) Write short notes on following and in each case give examples. (04 marks)
(i). Software
(ii). hardware
b) When making hardware inventory there are certain thing to consider. These include.
(05 marks)
c) There are several different types of problems that users report. Some of the common ones
are. (06 marks)
d) What are some of the symptoms of an application failure or software problem on a
server? (05 marks)

Question Four

a) Define the term partition? (02 marks)

 b) What do you think are the advantages of partitioning the hard disk of your computer?
(07 marks)
c) As a system administrator, what steps would you take if the system fails to boot from the
installation media? (07 marks)
d) What are some of the factors to consider when choosing a network operating system
version to install more especially on the part of the hardware. (04 marks)

Question Five

a) If you the system administrator of Humanity First Vocational Training Institute and the
Institute would like to purchase good computers, what do you think are the factors to
consider when selecting a good computer? (10 marks)

b) What steps are followed when installing a new hard disk into your computer? (10 marks)

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