Is this exam completely free?

Examcademy offers a free preview for every exam, covering around 20% of the total questions. Full access is available with a paid upgrade.

Can I practice IT certification exams from Microsoft, AWS, or CompTIA?

Yes! Examcademy supports a wide range of IT certification exams including Microsoft Azure, AWS Cloud Practitioner, and CompTIA A+ and Security+.

How accurate are the mock exams?

Our mock exams are built and reviewed with the help of AI and community contributions, staying aligned with real-world exam objectives.

Free preview mode

Enjoy the free questions and consider upgrading to gain full access!

SK0-005Free trial

By comptia

Verified

25Q per page

Question 51

A server administrator is completing an OS installation for a new server. The administrator patches the server with the latest vendor-suggested software, configures DHCP, and verifies all network cables are properly connected in the IDF, but there is no network connectivity. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason for the lack of connectivity?

A: The VLAN is improperly configured.
B: The DNS configuration is invalid.
C: The OS version is not compatible with the network switch vendor.
D: The HIDS is preventing the connection.

—

Question 52

A technician is installing a variety of servers in a rack. Which of the following is the BEST course of action for the technician to take while loading the rack?

A: Alternate the direction of the airflow
B: Install the heaviest server at the bottom of the rack
C: Place a UPS at the top of the rack
D: Leave 1U of space between each server

—

Question 53

Which of the following technologies would allow an administrator to build a software RAID on a Windows server?

A: Logical volume management
B: Dynamic disk
C: GPT
D: UEFI

—

Question 54

Which of the following BEST describes a warm site?

A: The site has all infrastructure and live data.
B: The site has all infrastructure and some data.
C: The site has partially redundant infrastructure and no network connectivity.
D: The site has partial infrastructure and some data.

—

Question 55

A technician is trying to reach abc.intranet.com but is unable to do so by name. The technician is able to reach it by IP address, though. Which of the following is
MOST likely misconfigured?

A: The VLAN
B: The DNS
C: The subnet mask
D: The default gateway

—

Question 56

Which of the following BEST describes the metric that is used to measure server downtime?

A: MTTR
B: BIA
C: RPO
D: SLA

—

Question 57

A server administrator has connected a new server to the network. During testing, the administrator discovers the server is not reachable via server name but can be accessed by IP address. Which of the following steps should the server administrator take NEXT? (Choose two.)

A: Check the default gateway.
B: Check the route tables.
C: Check the hosts file.
D: Check the DNS server.
E: Run the ping command.
F: Run the tracert command.

—

Question 58

A datacenter in a remote location lost power. The power has since been restored, but one of the servers has not come back online. After some investigation, the server is found to still be powered off. Which of the following is the BEST method to power on the server remotely?

A: Crash cart
B: Out-of-band console
C: IP KVM
D: RDP

—

Question 59

An administrator needs to disable root login over SSH. Which of the following files should be edited to complete this task?

A: /root/.ssh/sshd_config
B: /etc/ssh/sshd_config
C: /root/.ssh/ssh_config
D: /etc/ssh/ssh_config

—

Question 60

Users cannot access a new server by name, but the server does respond to a ping request using its IP address. All the user workstations receive their IP information from a DHCP server. Which of the following would be the best step to perform NEXT?

A: Run the tracert command from a workstation.
B: Examine the DNS to see if the new server record exists.
C: Correct the missing DHCP scope.
D: Update the workstation hosts file.

—

Question 61

A technician has several possible solutions to a reported server issue. Which of the following BEST represents how the technician should proceed with troubleshooting?

A: Determine whether there is a common element in the symptoms causing multiple problems.
B: Perform a root cause analysis.
C: Make one change at a time and test.
D: Document the findings, actions, and outcomes throughout the process.

—

Question 62

A technician is configuring a server that requires secure remote access. Which of the following ports should the technician use?

A: 21
B: 22
C: 23
D: 443

—

Question 63

A server administrator needs to replace a 4U rack-mounted device. Which of the following is the BEST way to install the device to ensure proper safety measures?

A: Lift with the arms while bending the knees.
B: Use a server lift.
C: Use a rolling cart.
D: Lift the device with the help of another administrator.

—

Question 64

A server technician notices a server is very low on disk space. Upon inspecting the disk utilization, the technician discovers server logs are taking up a large amount of space. There is no central log server. Which of the following would help free up disk space?

A: Log rotation
B: Log shipping
C: Log alerting
D: Log analysis

—

Question 65

A new Windows server has been introduced to the network. The server administrator is trying to connect remotely to the server but is unsuccessful. Basic troubleshooting shows the server is visible on the network. Which of the following should be configured on the server to be able to connect remotely? (Choose two.)

A: Remote desktop connection
B: Remote procedure call
C: Remote assistance
D: Port 443
E: Port 3389
F: Port 5900

—

Question 66

A server room with many racks of servers is managed remotely with occasional on-site support. Which of the following would be the MOST cost-effective option to administer and troubleshoot network problems locally on the servers?

A: Management port
B: Crash cart
C: IP KVM
D: KVM

—

Question 67

A technician is attempting to reboot a remote physical Linux server. However, attempts to command a shutdown --now result in the loss of the SSH connection.
The server still responds to pings. Which of the following should the technician use to command a remote shutdown?

A: A virtual serial console
B: A KVM
C: An iDRAC
D: A crash cart

—

Question 68

Which of the following BEST describes a disaster recovery site with a target storage array that receives replication traffic and servers that are only powered on in the event of a disaster?

A: Cloud
B: Cold
C: Hot
D: Warm

—

Question 69

An administrator is investigating a physical server that will not boot into the OS. The server has three hard drives configured in a RAID 5 array. The server passes
POST, but the OS does not load. The administrator verifies the CPU and RAM are both seated correctly and checks the dual power supplies. The administrator then verifies all the BIOS settings are correct and connects a bootable USB drive in the server, and the OS loads correctly. Which of the following is causing the issue?

A: The page file is too small.
B: The CPU has failed.
C: There are multiple failed hard drives.
D: There are mismatched RAM modules.
E: RAID 5 requires four drives.