Define the Characteristics of a Server POWEREDGE-FOUNDATIONS-V2 Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   Which statement best defines a server in a computing environment?

   • AA device that provides services or resources to other computers over a network
   • BA personal computer used primarily for individual productivity tasks
   • CA storage device that connects directly to a single user's workstation
   • DA network device that forwards data packets between different networks
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2. 7expert · hard

   A financial services company needs a server for its trading platform. The platform requires extremely low latency and high throughput. The company also has a strict budget and wants to minimize hardware costs. Which server characteristic should be prioritized?

   • AScalability, to allow future growth
   • BAvailability, to ensure continuous operation
   • CPerformance, to meet low latency and high throughput requirements
   • DManageability, to reduce administrative overhead
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4. 8foundation · easy

   What is a primary benefit of server virtualization?

   • AReducing the need for server operating systems
   • BImproved hardware utilization by consolidating multiple workloads onto fewer physical servers
   • CGuaranteeing that no single point of failure exists
   • DEliminating the need for network connectivity
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5. 9foundation · easy

   Which characteristic of a server refers to its ability to handle increasing workloads by adding resources?

   • AManageability
   • BScalability
   • CAvailability
   • DReliability
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6. 10foundation · easy

   What is a key feature of server operating systems compared to client operating systems?

   • ANo support for remote administration
   • BOptimized for single-user desktop applications
   • CLimited to a single processor
   • DSupport for multiple concurrent users and network services
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