Quality Control & Assurance Flashcards
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Which Windows Server 2012 feature allows administrators to track configuration changes to help maintain a baseline for quality assurance?
Answer: Desired State Configuration (DSC)
Desired State Configuration (DSC) is a PowerShell management platform that enforces and tracks server configurations against a defined baseline.
An administrator notices that a newly deployed Windows Server 2012 server has unexpected services running. Which tool should be used to compare the current state against the security baseline?
Answer: Security Configuration Wizard (SCW)
The Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) can analyze a server's current configuration against defined security baselines and identify deviations.
Which log in Windows Server 2012 Event Viewer should be monitored to detect unauthorized changes to audit policies?
Answer: Security Log
The Security Log records audit policy changes, logon events, and object access events critical for quality and security assurance.
A QA team requires that all Windows Server 2012 servers report their patch compliance status centrally. Which service fulfills this requirement?
Answer: Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
WSUS provides centralized patch management and compliance reporting for Windows servers across an organization.
Which Windows Server 2012 tool generates a detailed report of a server's hardware and software inventory for quality documentation purposes?
Answer: System Information (msinfo32)
System Information (msinfo32) provides a comprehensive snapshot of hardware resources, components, and software environment.
An administrator needs to ensure that Windows Server 2012 role installations are consistent across multiple servers. Which method provides the best repeatability?
Answer: PowerShell Install-WindowsFeature with a saved script
Using Install-WindowsFeature in a PowerShell script ensures identical, repeatable role deployments that can be version-controlled.
Which Windows Server 2012 feature should be used to validate that critical system files have not been altered from their original state?
Answer: System File Checker (sfc /scannow)
System File Checker (sfc /scannow) scans and verifies the integrity of protected Windows system files and replaces corrupted files.