Windows Interview Questions and Answers
Question - 1 : - Windows Question and Answer
Answer - 1 : - Windows Question and Answer
Question - 2 : - Explain Windows Server.
Answer - 2 : -
Windows server refers to is a sequence of enterprise-class server operating systems specifically designed for end-users for sharing resources or services with multiple users. This offers extensive administrative control of data storage, applications, and corporate networks.
Question - 3 : - List out the various versions of Windows Server.
Answer - 3 : -
The version of windows servers are as follow:
- Firstly, Windows Server 2003 (April 2003)
- Secondly, Windows Server 2003 R2 (December 2005)
- Thirdly, Windows Server 2008 (February 2008)
- Windows Server 2008 R2 (October 2009)
- Then, Windows Server 2012 (September 2012)
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (October 2013)
- After that, Windows Server 2016 (September 2016)
- Lastly, Windows Server 2019 (October 2018)
Question - 4 : - What does a System Administrator do?
Answer - 4 : -
The role of the System Administrator depends on the type of organization they are working in. However, they are responsible for installing, supporting, and maintaining servers and computers. Their day to day tasks includes:
- Firstly, installing patches & OS Updates and reviewing the system logs access administration.
- Secondly, providing permission access administration for users.
- Thirdly, monitoring and planning for disaster recover
- Then, building and Restoring system backups
- After that, following the password requirements and accessing the control
- Lastly, examining and performing the system audit logging
Question - 5 : - Explain in windows DNS server what is Primary, Secondary and Stub zone?
Answer - 5 : -
In windows DNS server,
- Primary Zone: In this, the file is saved as normal text file with filename (.dns).
- Secondary Zone: It maintains a read-only copy of zone database on another DNS server. Also, it acts as a back-up server to the primary server by providing fault tolerance and load balancing
- Stub Zone: It consists of a copy of name server and SOA records which is used for reducing the DNS search orders.
Question - 6 : - Explain what does IntelliMirror do?
Answer - 6 : -
IntelliMirror helps to reconcile desktop settings, applications and stored files for users especially for those users who move between workstations or those who works offline
Question - 7 : - In the case when MSI file is not available, how you can install an app?
Answer - 7 : -
To add the application using the Software Installer.ZAP text file can be used rather than the windows installer
Question - 8 : - What does it mean by “tattooing” the Registry ?
Answer - 8 : -
“ Tattooing” the registry means user can modify and view user preference that are not stored in the maintained portions of the Registry. Even if the group policy is changed or removed, the user preference will still persist in the registry.
Question - 9 : - Mention how many types of queries DNS does?
Answer - 9 : -
The types of queries DNS does are
- Iterative Query
- Recursive Query
Question - 10 : - Explain what is the primary function of the domain controller?
Answer - 10 : -
Primary function of the domain controller is to validate users to the networks, it also provide a catalog of Active Directory Objects.