Windows Server
Networking
Microsoft 365
Mystery Questions
100

What is the default port for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)?

3389

100

What is the default subnet mask for a Class C IP address?

255.255.255.0

100

Name the email protocol used by Microsoft 365 for sending mail  

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)  

100

What is the name of the device used to connect multiple network segments?  

Router

200

Which Windows Server role is used to manage user authentication and authorization?

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

200

What is the purpose of DNS in a network?

To resolve domain names into IP addresses.

200

Which Microsoft 365 app is designed for team collaboration and chat?

Microsoft Teams


200

What is a "zero-day" exploit?

A vulnerability that is exploited before the developer has released a fix

300

Which Windows Server feature allows for the restoration of deleted Active Directory objects?

Active Directory Recycle Bin

300

Which protocol does ping use to test connectivity?

ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)

300

What is the primary tool to manage users and licenses in Microsoft 365?

Microsoft 365 Admin Center

300

Name a security protocol used for encrypting web traffic.

TLS

HTTPS

400

What is the maximum size of a VHDX file in Windows Server?

64 TB

400

Name the OSI model layer responsible for error detection and correction.

Data Link Layer

400

How can administrators enable DKIM for a domain in Microsoft 365?

By creating DKIM CNAME records in the DNS and enabling DKIM in the Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Center.

400

What was the original name of Microsoft Teams when it was first launched?

Skype Teams (development name)

500

What is the command to check the current FSMO role holders in Active Directory?

netdom query fsmo

500

What is BGP, and why is it considered the backbone of the internet?

BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is a routing protocol used to exchange routing information between different networks (autonomous systems). It's critical because it determines the most efficient paths for data to travel across the internet.

500

What is Conditional Access in Microsoft 365?

Conditional Access is a security feature in Azure AD that enforces policies to control how and when users access Microsoft 365 apps, such as requiring MFA or blocking access from certain locations.

500

What does the principle of least privilege mean in IT security?

The principle of least privilege means granting users or systems the minimum access necessary to perform their tasks, reducing the risk of accidental or malicious damage.

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