Day 1- Introduction Linux Training Program

Topics covered :-
Introduction
Introduction to data center
Future Scope of DC
Data center tiers

What are some critical roles that Linux plays in a data center environment?

● A) Provides a graphical interface for monitoring physical servers

● B) Acts as a reliable and scalable operating system for managing server workloads
● C) Primarily supports Windows-based applications in a data center
● D) Serves as a platform for hosting social media
Correct Answer: B) Acts as a reliable and scalable operating system for managing
server workloads

Which of the following is a common use case for Linux in data centers?

● A) Running desktop applications like word processors

● B) Hosting virtual machines, containers, and cloud applications
● C) Designing websites without coding
● D) Performing automated graphic design tasks
Correct Answer: B) Hosting virtual machines, containers, and cloud applications

What is the main function of a hypervisor in a data center?

● A) Manages Linux kernel updates

● B) Allocates storage for physical files
● C) Enables virtualization by running multiple virtual machines on a single physical server
● D) Monitors network traffic in real-time
Correct Answer: C) Enables virtualization by running multiple virtual machines on a
single physical server

Which Linux command is used to view system resource usage and running processes?

● A) mkdir
● B) ps
● C) top
 ● D) ping
Correct Answer: C) top

Which data center tier offers the highest availability and redundancy?

● A) Tier 1
● B) Tier 2
● C) Tier 3
● D) Tier 4
Correct Answer: D) Tier 4

Day 2 - Linux Training Program Topics covered ➖ Indroduction to linux All Linux
commands Linux permission Compress And Decompress Files

Which command is used to view the contents of a text file page by page in Linux?

● A) cat
● B) more
● C) head
● D) ls
Correct Answer: B) more

How do you check the disk usage of a specific directory in Linux?

● A) df -h
● B) du -h
● C) ls -lh
● D) size -d
Correct Answer: B) du -h

Which command in Linux allows you to change the owner of a file?

● A) chmod
● B) chgrp
● C) chown
● D) chperm
Correct Answer: C) chown

In Linux, what does the command chmod 644 filename do?

● A) Grants execute permissions to everyone

● B) Allows only the owner to write, while others have read-only access
 ● C) Gives read, write, and execute permissions to all users
● D) Removes all permissions from the file
Correct Answer: B) Allows only the owner to write, while others have read-only access

What is the function of the umask command in Linux?

● A) Sets default permissions for newly created files and directories

● B) Displays the owner of a file
● C) Changes the file permissions
● D) Compresses files
Correct Answer: A) Sets default permissions for newly created files and directories

Which command is used to create an archive of multiple files in Linux?

● A) zip
● B) tar -cvf
● C) compress
● D) archive
Correct Answer: B) tar -cvf

How can you extract a .zip file in Linux?

● A) tar -xvf filename.zip

● B) unzip filename.zip
● C) extract filename.zip
● D) gunzip filename.zip
Correct Answer: B) unzip filename.zip

What does the command ls -l display?

● A) Only file names

● B) Detailed list of files with permissions, owner, and file size
● C) Only directories in the current path
● D) Only hidden files
Correct Answer: B) Detailed list of files with permissions, owner, and file size

Day-3 - Linux Training Program

Topics coverded -
Archive files and directories part 1
Archive files and directories part 2
Linux Boot Process
Linux boot process - (systemD process)

What is the primary function of the BIOS/UEFI stage in the Linux boot process?

● A) Loads the Linux kernel into memory

● B) Checks and initializes hardware components
● C) Loads the init system
● D) Mounts the root filesystem
Correct Answer: B) Checks and initializes hardware components

What does SystemD primarily manage in the Linux system?

● A) Networking setup
● B) Hardware configuration
● C) Service management and system initialization
● D) User authentication
Correct Answer: C) Service management and system initialization

Which command is used to view and manage SystemD services?

● A) init
● B) systemctl
● C) service
● D) systemd-status
Correct Answer: B) systemctl

During the Linux boot process, which component is responsible for loading the kernel
into memory?

● A) GRUB
● B) BIOS/UEFI
● C) SystemD
● D) Init
Correct Answer: A) GRUB

Which command would you use to create a compressed archive with tar that uses gzip
compression?

● A) tar -cvf archive.tar /path/to/files

● B) tar -czvf archive.tar.gz /path/to/files
● C) tar -xvf archive.tar.gz /path/to/files
 ● D) gzip -c archive.tar /path/to/files
Correct Answer: B) tar -czvf archive.tar.gz /path/to/files

How do you list all SystemD services currently running on the system?

● A) systemctl list-active
● B) systemctl list-units --type=service
● C) service --list-all
● D) ps aux --services
Correct Answer: B) systemctl list-units --type=service

What command is used to extract a .tar.bz2 archive in Linux?

● A) unzip filename.tar.bz2
● B) tar -xvf filename.tar.bz2
● C) tar -xjf filename.tar.bz2
● D) gunzip filename.tar.bz2
Correct Answer: C) tar -xjf filename.tar.bz2

Which command would you use to enable a SystemD service to start automatically on
boot?

● A) service enable <service_name>

● B) systemctl start <service_name>
● C) systemctl enable <service_name>
● D) init enable <service_name>
Correct Answer: C) systemctl enable <service_name>

DAY 4 Linux Training Program

TOPICS COVERED:-

Linux filesystems
Linux logs explained
Linux kernel
Linux networking files
What is the main responsibility of the Linux kernel in the operating system?

● A) Provides an interface for user applications

● B) Manages hardware resources and system processes
● C) Stores and retrieves user data
 ● D) Configures user account settings
Correct Answer: B) Manages hardware resources and system processes

Which of the following commands is used to monitor real-time changes in log files?

● A) cat
● B) less
● C) tail -f
● D) head
Correct Answer: C) tail -f

What command can you use to display kernel messages specifically related to hardware
and system events?

● A) syslog
● B) dmesg
● C) kernlog
● D) logwatch
Correct Answer: B) dmesg

Which directory contains most of the log files on a Linux system?

● A) /usr/logs
● B) /etc/logs
● C) /var/log
● D) /home/logs
Correct Answer: C) /var/log

What is the default filesystem type used in most modern Linux distributions?

● A) ext4
● B) NTFS
● C) FAT32
● D) ZFS
Correct Answer: A) ext4

In a Linux system, which command would you use to check the current filesystem usage
and available space?

● A) ls
● B) du
● C) df -h
 ● D) top
Correct Answer: C) df -h

What is the function of the /etc/fstab file in a Linux system?

● A) Lists all installed software packages

● B) Stores network configuration settings
● C) Defines disk partitions and mount points for filesystems
● D) Stores user account details
Correct Answer: C) Defines disk partitions and mount points for filesystems

What command shows network interfaces and their configurations in most Linux
distributions?

● A) ifconfig
● B) ip a
● C) netstat
● D) networkctl
Correct Answer: B) ip a

In a Debian-based Linux system, where would you find the network interface
configuration file?

● A) /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/
● B) /etc/hosts
● C) /etc/network/interfaces
● D) /var/network/interfaces
Correct Answer: C) /etc/network/interfaces

Day 5 - Linux Training Program

Topics Covered:

● Linux Networking Commands

● Shell and Shell Scripting
● ACL Permissions
● Scheduling Jobs with Cron

1. Which command displays both IPv4 and IPv6 address configurations for
network interfaces in Linux?
○ A) ifconfig
 ○ B) ip a
○ C) netstat -i
○ D) ipconfig
Correct Answer: B) ip a
2. In a shell script, which symbol is used to execute a command only if the
previous command succeeds?
○ A) ;
○ B) &&
○ C) ||
○ D) |
Correct Answer: B) &&
3. Which command is used to make a file executable and runnable as a script?
○ A) chmod +r
○ B) chmod +w
○ C) chmod +x
○ D) chmod +s
Correct Answer: C) chmod +x
4. What is the function of the ping command in Linux?
○ A) Tests disk integrity
○ B) Tests network connectivity to a host
○ C) Measures CPU load
○ D) Lists all active processes
Correct Answer: B) Tests network connectivity to a host
5. Which command would you use to list scheduled cron jobs for a specific user?
○ A) cron -l
○ B) cronjob -u
○ C) crontab -u <username> -l
○ D) listcron
Correct Answer: C) crontab -u <username> -l
6. What is the purpose of the netstat command in Linux?
○ A) Displays information about current memory usage
○ B) Monitors and displays information about network connections
○ C) Lists all directories in the current folder
○ D) Shows CPU load
Correct Answer: B) Monitors and displays information about network
connections
7. What does setting an ACL on a file or directory in Linux allow you to do?
 ○ A) Set permissions for only the owner and group
○ B) Set detailed permissions for specific users or groups
○ C) Encrypt the file
○ D) Change ownership of the file
Correct Answer: B) Set detailed permissions for specific users or groups
8. What symbol in a crontab entry represents “every”?
○ A) ?
○ B) *
○ C) /
○ D) +
Correct Answer: B) *
9. What does ls -l display in a Linux terminal?
○ A) Lists only directories
○ B) Shows file details, including permissions, owner, size, and
modification date
○ C) Lists hidden files only
○ D) Lists all files in alphabetical order
Correct Answer: B) Shows file details, including permissions, owner, size,
and modification date

Day 6 - Linux Training Program

Topics Covered:

● Vi Editor
● Linux Swap Management
● Logical Volume Management (LVM)
● Kickstart
● PXE Booting, NFS, FTP, and Filesystem Hierarchy

1. In the Vi editor, which mode is entered by default?

○ A) Insert mode
○ B) Command mode
○ C) Replace mode
○ D) Visual mode
Correct Answer: B) Command mode
2. Which command in Vi editor is used to delete the current line?
 ○ A) dl
○ B) x
○ C) dd
○ D) d$
Correct Answer: C) dd
3. What is the purpose of mkswap in Linux?
○ A) Enables swap space for use
○ B) Deletes the swap space
○ C) Creates a new swap area
○ D) Shows current swap usage
Correct Answer: C) Creates a new swap area
4. Which command is used to activate a swap area after it has been created?
○ A) swapoff
○ B) swapon
○ C) mkswap
○ D) activate
Correct Answer: B) swapon
5. In Linux, what does LVM stand for?
○ A) Logical Volume Management
○ B) Large Volume Management
○ C) Logical Virtual Memory
○ D) Layered Volume Manager
Correct Answer: A) Logical Volume Management
6. What file format does Kickstart use for specifying automated installation
instructions?
○ A) XML
○ B) JSON
○ C) Plain text
○ D) YAML
Correct Answer: C) Plain text
7. Which protocol does PXE use to transfer boot images to a client during network
booting?
○ A) FTP
○ B) TFTP
○ C) HTTP
○ D) SCP
Correct Answer: B) TFTP
8. What does NFS stand for in Linux networking?
 ○ A) Network File Service
○ B) Network File System
○ C) Network Folder Service
○ D) Network File Storage
Correct Answer: B) Network File System
9. What is the primary function of swap space in a Linux system?
○ A) Increase CPU performance
○ B) Provide additional storage for files
○ C) Temporarily hold memory pages to free up RAM
○ D) Store user data permanently
Correct Answer: C) Temporarily hold memory pages to free up RAM
10.In Linux, what command lists all logical volumes on the system?
○ A) lvdisplay
○ B) fdisk
○ C) lsblk
○ D) vgdisplay
Correct Answer: A) lvdisplay

Day 7: Linux Advanced Administration and Networking

Topics Covered:

● Advanced Linux networking commands

● Disk management, partitioning, and file systems
● File permissions and ACLs
● Securing OpenSSH and managing logs
● Text manipulation with grep and sed
● Hardware information and commands

MCQ Questions:

1. Which command displays all active network interfaces along with

their IP addresses?
A) ifconfig
B) ip addr show
C) netstat -i
D) ping -i
Correct Answer: B) ip addr show
2. How do you create a new partition on a disk?
A) parted
B) mkfs
C) fdisk
D) lsblk
Correct Answer: C) fdisk
3. Which command is used to mount all filesystems listed in
/etc/fstab?
A) mount
B) mount -a
C) mount -f
D) mount -l
Correct Answer: B) mount -a
4. What does the command chmod 755 file.txt do?
A) Sets read, write, and execute permissions for everyone
B) Allows the owner to read, write, and execute; others can
only read and execute
C) Grants all permissions to the owner only
D) Removes all permissions from the file
Correct Answer: B) Allows the owner to read, write, and
execute; others can only read and execute
5. Which command would you use to view a specific service's
logs in real-time?
A) less
B) cat
C) tail -f /var/log/syslog
D) grep -f
Correct Answer: C) tail -f /var/log/syslog
6. What is the purpose of the umask command?
A) Sets default permissions for newly created files
B) Changes the owner of a file
C) Enables or disables specific permissions for root users
D) Compresses files
Correct Answer: A) Sets default permissions for newly
created files
 7. Which command is used to recursively search for a pattern
within files?
A) sed -r
B) grep -r
C) find
D) awk -r
Correct Answer: B) grep -r
8. How do you view the status and configuration of OpenSSH
service on a systemd-based Linux distribution?
A) systemctl show sshd
B) service sshd status
C) ssh -V
D) ps aux | grep sshd
Correct Answer: A) systemctl show sshd
9. To view disk usage of a specific directory, which command
would you use?
A) df -h
B) du -sh /path/to/directory
C) ls -lh /path/to/directory
D) size -d
Correct Answer: B) du -sh /path/to/directory
10. Which command displays hardware information such as CPU
and memory details?
A) lscpu
B) lsusb
C) lspci
D) lsblk
Correct Answer: A) lscpu

Day 8: Networking Essentials and Troubleshooting

Topics Covered:

● Ethernet and fiber cable specifications

● Networking hardware and device roles
 ● IP addressing and subnetting
● Network commands and connectivity troubleshooting
● DNS and DHCP concepts

MCQ Questions:

1. Which type of Ethernet cable can support speeds up to 10 Gbps

over short distances?
A) Cat5e
B) Cat6a
C) Cat6
D) Cat7
Correct Answer: B) Cat6a
2. What is the maximum recommended distance for Cat6 Ethernet
cable?
A) 50 meters
B) 75 meters
C) 100 meters
D) 150 meters
Correct Answer: C) 100 meters
3. What is the default subnet mask for a Class C IP address?
A) 255.0.0.0
B) 255.255.0.0
C) 255.255.255.0
D) 255.255.255.255
Correct Answer: C) 255.255.255.0
4. What protocol does DNS use by default?
A) UDP
B) TCP
C) IP
D) ICMP
Correct Answer: A) UDP
5. Which command would you use to display the routing table on
a Linux machine?
A) route -n
B) netstat -r
 C) ip route show
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D) All of the above
6. What color coding is standard for single-mode fiber cables?
A) Aqua
B) Yellow
C) Orange
D) Blue
Correct Answer: B) Yellow
7. In the OSI model, which layer is responsible for error
checking and frame formatting?
A) Physical Layer
B) Data Link Layer
C) Network Layer
D) Transport Layer
Correct Answer: B) Data Link Layer
8. What does DHCP stand for?
A) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
B) Direct Host Configuration Protocol
C) Device Host Communication Protocol
D) Domain Host Communication Protocol
Correct Answer: A) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
9. Which command can show you detailed information about
network interfaces, such as IP address, subnet mask, and
more?
A) ping
B) ifconfig
C) ip addr show
D) Both B and C
Correct Answer: D) Both B and C
10. What is the primary function of a firewall in a
network?
A) To route traffic between devices
B) To manage network speed
C) To block unauthorized access while allowing legitimate
 traffic
D) To assign IP addresses
Correct Answer: C) To block unauthorized access while
allowing legitimate traffic

Day 9 Networking Essentials

Topics Covered:

● Basic network device access and troubleshooting

● Key networking concepts and commands

MCQs:

1. Which type of connection is generally used to access a

network device’s console port?
○ A) Ethernet cable
○ B) Serial cable
○ C) Fiber optic cable
○ D) USB cable
Answer: B) Serial cable
2. Which command would you use to test basic connectivity
between two network devices?
○ A) ping
○ B) ipconfig
○ C) tracert
○ D) netstat
Answer: A) ping
3. What does the ipconfig /release command do on a Windows
machine?
○ A) Displays current IP configuration
○ B) Releases the current DHCP lease
○ C) Assigns a new IP address
 ○ D) Renews the DHCP lease
Answer: B) Releases the current DHCP lease
4. If a ping response returns "Request Timed Out," what could
this indicate?
○ A) The destination device is reachable
○ B) There is no network connectivity to the destination
○ C) The DNS server is unresponsive
○ D) The local network is functioning properly
Answer: B) There is no network connectivity to the
destination
5. Which command displays active connections and listening
ports on a Windows machine?
○ A) netstat
○ B) ipconfig
○ C) tracert
○ D) ping
Answer: A) netstat
6. What is the function of the nslookup command?
○ A) To determine network speed
○ B) To check DNS resolution
○ C) To verify network connectivity
○ D) To configure IP addresses
Answer: B) To check DNS resolution
7. What kind of problem occurs if two devices on a network have
the same IP address?
○ A) Network segmentation failure
○ B) Duplicate IP address conflict
○ C) Firewall misconfiguration
○ D) Bandwidth congestion
Answer: B) Duplicate IP address conflict
8. What is typically the first troubleshooting step for network
connectivity issues?
○ A) Call the ISP
○ B) Restart all devices
○ C) Check physical connections
 ○ D) Update device firmware
Answer: C) Check physical connections

Day 10 Advanced Networking

Topics Covered:

● OSI model and network devices

● Subnetting, IPv4, and IPv6 basics

MCQs:

1. On which OSI layer does routing occur?

○ A) Layer 1
○ B) Layer 2
○ C) Layer 3
○ D) Layer 4
Answer: C) Layer 3
2. Which function is primarily associated with a network
switch?
○ A) Forwarding frames based on MAC addresses
○ B) Managing routing tables
○ C) Assigning IP addresses
○ D) Connecting different networks
Answer: A) Forwarding frames based on MAC addresses
3. Which of the following is a valid IPv4 address?
○ A) ::1
○ B) 192.168.1.1
○ C) 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334
○ D) None of the above
Answer: B) 192.168.1.1
4. What does a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 allow?
○ A) Up to 254 hosts
○ B) Up to 512 hosts
 ○ C) Indicates a Class B network
○ D) Only one available host
Answer: A) Up to 254 hosts
5. In a /24 subnet, how many bits are allocated for host
addresses?
○ A) 8 bits
○ B) 16 bits
○ C) 24 bits
○ D) 32 bits
Answer: A) 8 bits
6. What does CIDR stand for?
○ A) Classful Inter-Domain Routing
○ B) Classless Inter-Domain Routing
○ C) Centralized Internet Data Routing
○ D) Classful Internet Data Routing
Answer: B) Classless Inter-Domain Routing
7. One benefit of subnetting a network is:
○ A) Increased broadcast traffic
○ B) Simplified network segmentation and security
○ C) Reduced network isolation
○ D) None of the above
Answer: B) Simplified network segmentation and security
8. Which command displays the IP configuration on a Windows
machine?
○ A) ping
○ B) ipconfig
○ C) nslookup
○ D) traceroute
Answer: B) ipconfig

Day 11 Fiber Optic Networking Basics

Topics Covered:

● Fiber cable types and tests

 ● Fiber optics and transceiver types

MCQs:

1. What does a loopback test verify?

○ A) Cable integrity
○ B) Device compatibility
○ C) Signal integrity
○ D) Device response time
Answer: C) Signal integrity
2. Which fiber type is most suitable for long-distance data
transmission?
○ A) Multimode fiber
○ B) Single-mode fiber
○ C) Both A and B
○ D) Neither A nor B
Answer: B) Single-mode fiber
3. What does SFP stand for in networking?
○ A) Single Fiber Port
○ B) Small Form-factor Pluggable
○ C) Signal Frequency Protocol
○ D) Standard Fiber Plug
Answer: B) Small Form-factor Pluggable
4. Which tool measures optical power in fiber networks?
○ A) Optical Power Meter
○ B) Multimeter
○ C) OTDR
○ D) Oscilloscope
Answer: A) Optical Power Meter
5. What is the primary function of an OTDR (Optical Time-Domain
Reflectometer)?
○ A) To identify faults in fiber links
○ B) To amplify fiber signals
○ C) To measure power in fiber optic cables
 ○ D) To clean fiber connectors
Answer: A) To identify faults in fiber links

Day 12 Network Protocols and Configuration

Topics Covered:

● Cisco CLI basics, SSH vs. Telnet

● Fiber cable loss and DHCP

MCQs:

1. Which protocol is recommended for secure remote access to

network devices?
○ A) Telnet
○ B) HTTP
○ C) SSH
○ D) FTP
Answer: C) SSH
2. Which command would you use to enter global configuration
mode on a Cisco device?
○ A) enable
○ B) config terminal
○ C) interface
○ D) show running-config
Answer: B) config terminal
3. What does OTDR stand for?
○ A) Optical Test Data Recorder
○ B) Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer
○ C) Optical Transmission Device Router
○ D) Optical Transmission Data Rate
Answer: B) Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer
4. In DHCP, what does the "Offer" step in the DORA process
represent?
 ○ A) The server offers an IP address to the client
○ B) The client requests an IP address
○ C) The server discovers available clients
○ D) The client acknowledges receipt of the IP address
Answer: A) The server offers an IP address to the
client
5. Which unit measures signal loss in fiber optics?
○ A) Volts
○ B) Decibels (dB)
○ C) Watts
○ D) Amperes
Answer: B) Decibels (dB)

Day 13 Networking Training

Topics Covered: Port Security, DNS, Gateway, Subnet Masks,
Spanning Tree Protocol

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is the primary function of port security in networking?

○ A) Limit bandwidth
○ B) Prevent unauthorized access to the network
○ C) Increase signal strength
○ D) Reduce latency
Answer: B) Prevent unauthorized access to the network
2. Which Cisco command enables port security on an interface?
○ A) enable port-security
○ B) switchport port-security
○ C) config port-security
○ D) set port-security
Answer: B) switchport port-security
3. What does DNS primarily do?
○ A) Translates domain names to IP addresses
 ○ B) Controls network speed
○ C) Allocates IP addresses to devices
○ D) Manages wireless connections
Answer: A) Translates domain names to IP addresses
4. In networking, a gateway is used to:
○ A) Connect devices within the same network
○ B) Manage routing tables
○ C) Connect different networks and translate protocols
○ D) Encrypt data traffic
Answer: C) Connect different networks and translate
protocols
5. What is a root bridge in the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)?
○ A) The device with the highest MAC address
○ B) The primary path for data in the network
○ C) The device that forwards frames only when necessary
○ D) The bridge with the lowest bridge ID
Answer: D) The bridge with the lowest bridge ID

Day 14 Hardware (Rack Specific)

Topics Covered: Types of Racks, Rack Components, Rack Space
Units, Device Mounting

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is a common type of rack used in server environments to

maximize airflow and security?
○ A) Wall-mounted rack
○ B) Enclosed cabinet rack
○ C) Open-frame rack
○ D) Portable rack
Answer: B) Enclosed cabinet rack
2. What is the purpose of blanking panels in a rack?
○ A) To reduce dust entry
○ B) To organize cables
○ C) To fill unused rack space and improve airflow
 ○ D) To support heavier devices
Answer: C) To fill unused rack space and improve
airflow
3. When calculating rack space, what does "1U" represent?
○ A) 2 inches
○ B) 1.5 inches
○ C) 1.75 inches
○ D) 1 inch
Answer: C) 1.75 inches
4. What should be the primary consideration when mounting heavy
equipment in a rack?
○ A) Proximity to power sources
○ B) Rack color
○ C) Weight distribution and stability
○ D) Device manufacturer
Answer: C) Weight distribution and stability

Day 15 Hardware (Server Specific)

Topics Covered: Server Components, Types of Drives, PCIe/Add-on
Cards, RAID Basics, Riser Cards, Disk Subsystems, Firmware, BMC

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. In RAID configurations, which RAID level is known for

providing both mirroring and striping?
○ A) RAID 0
○ B) RAID 1
○ C) RAID 5
○ D) RAID 10
Answer: D) RAID 10
2. What is the main advantage of an SSD over an HDD in server
environments?
○ A) Greater storage capacity
○ B) Faster read/write speeds
○ C) Lower cost
 ○ D) Compatibility with all legacy systems
Answer: B) Faster read/write speeds
3. What is the function of a Baseboard Management Controller
(BMC)?
○ A) Manages BIOS updates
○ B) Controls server power and monitors hardware health
○ C) Allocates network resources
○ D) Manages software licenses
Answer: B) Controls server power and monitors hardware
health
4. Which RAID level provides redundancy with minimal loss of
storage capacity?
○ A) RAID 0
○ B) RAID 1
○ C) RAID 5
○ D) RAID 10
Answer: C) RAID 5

Day 16 Hardware (Troubleshooting Specific)

Topics Covered: RAM Isolation Testing, Motherboard
Troubleshooting, Disk/Subsystem Failures, Network Issues, Power
Down Scenarios, BIOS POST Codes

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does a "POST" code typically indicate during server

boot-up?
○ A) Network status
○ B) Hardware diagnostics
○ C) Application errors
○ D) Security protocol failures
Answer: B) Hardware diagnostics
2. Which tool would you use to isolate issues with memory in a
server?
○ A) CPU-Z
 ○ B) Disk Utility
○ C) MemTest86
○ D) WinRAR
Answer: C) MemTest86
3. If a server's power supply is unstable, what is the first
step to troubleshoot?
○ A) Check power cables and connections
○ B) Reboot the server
○ C) Replace the motherboard
○ D) Run a memory test
Answer: A) Check power cables and connections
4. What is a typical symptom of a failing hard drive in a
server?
○ A) Increased response time
○ B) Loud clicking noises
○ C) Disk read errors
○ D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above