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Question 1: How can you maintain software consistency across a large network of university computers with varying hardware configurations?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Install software on each machine manually, adjusting settings based on hardware

Deploy software only on machines with the same configuration to avoid compatibility issues

Implement group policy settings to enforce software installation and configurations

Use virtual machines to run the same software environment on different hardware configurations

Question 2: How do you troubleshoot a desktop that is overheating, resulting in system shutdowns, despite proper ventilation and cooling?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By ignoring the cooling system and focusing on hardware replacement

By replacing the power supply without addressing the root cause

By checking the CPU thermal paste, cleaning the fans, and ensuring proper airflow, and replacing the thermal paste if necessary

By assuming the issue is related to the operating system and reinstalling it

Question 3: How do you manage and automate software updates for a university's lab environment, ensuring security patches are applied without disrupting academic activities?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By applying updates only when security incidents occur, neglecting proactive management

By manually applying updates on each machine and disrupting activities

By using centralized patch management systems like WSUS or third-party tools to schedule updates and test patches

By scheduling updates outside of lab hours and failing to test patches before deployment

Question 4: How do you troubleshoot an issue where multiple users in a building are experiencing network slowness despite being connected to the same access point?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By assuming the issue is with the users' devices without checking the network

By restarting the router and access point without further investigation

By resetting individual access points without considering the broader network

By analyzing network traffic, reviewing router configurations, and checking for interference or congestion

Question 5: How can you ensure that all installed software on university computers is properly licensed and compliant with vendor terms?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Rely on manual tracking of software licenses and usage by users

Use a software asset management system to track licenses and installations

Keep track of license keys in a spreadsheet for each software installed

Use a license audit tool to scan devices and ensure compliance

Question 6: How do you handle a situation where a server's hard drive has failed, and RAID configuration must be restored without losing critical data?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By identifying the failed disk, using data recovery tools, and rebuilding the RAID array with minimal disruption

By rebuilding the RAID array immediately without considering data recovery

By focusing only on the server's hardware without checking the data backup system

By replacing the disk and assuming the data will be recovered without additional steps