WSA – PAPER
2‑mark questions (point‑wise)
Q1. What is Protocol? Explain. (2023, 2024)
• A protocol is a set of rules used to control communication between devices in a network.
• It ensures correct data transmission between devices.
Q2. Explain RID Master. (2023, 2024)
• RID Master is an FSMO role in Active Directory that assigns unique RIDs to domain
controllers.
• It ensures every object has a unique SID in the domain
Q3. What are User Logon Rights / User Right Assignment? (2023, 2024,
2025)
User logon rights are security settings that determine how users can log in to a system and what
actions they are allowed to perform.
Q4. What is Basic Disk & Dynamic Disk? (2023, 2024, 2025)
Basic disk is a storage type that uses standard partitions, while dynamic disk is an
advanced storage type that uses volumes and supports RAID and multi-disk features.
(Or)
1. Basic Disk: It is a storage type that uses standard partitions.
2. Dynamic Disk: iIt is a storage type that uses volumes and supports RAID.
, Q5. List out the roles of Mail Server. (2023, 2024, 2025)
1. It sends and receives emails between users.
2. It stores email messages in user mailboxes
3. It manages user email accounts and communication.
4. Provides email security (spam filtering)
Q7. List the minimum hardware requirements for installing Windows
Server 2008. (short version) (2023)
• 1.4 GHz processor
• 512 MB RAM
• 10 GB hard disk space
• A network adapter for connectivity
• A DVD drive or installation media
• VGA, monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Q9. Define PowerShell. (2023, 2024)
Windows PowerShell is a command-line shell and scripting language used to automate
system administration tasks in Windows.
Q10. List the features of Active Directory. (short) (2023)
Features of Active Directory
• It provides centralized management
• It has a hierarchical structure
• It supports authentication and authorization
• It ensures security
• It supports scalability
• It uses Group Policy
2‑mark questions (point‑wise)
Q1. What is Protocol? Explain. (2023, 2024)
• A protocol is a set of rules used to control communication between devices in a network.
• It ensures correct data transmission between devices.
Q2. Explain RID Master. (2023, 2024)
• RID Master is an FSMO role in Active Directory that assigns unique RIDs to domain
controllers.
• It ensures every object has a unique SID in the domain
Q3. What are User Logon Rights / User Right Assignment? (2023, 2024,
2025)
User logon rights are security settings that determine how users can log in to a system and what
actions they are allowed to perform.
Q4. What is Basic Disk & Dynamic Disk? (2023, 2024, 2025)
Basic disk is a storage type that uses standard partitions, while dynamic disk is an
advanced storage type that uses volumes and supports RAID and multi-disk features.
(Or)
1. Basic Disk: It is a storage type that uses standard partitions.
2. Dynamic Disk: iIt is a storage type that uses volumes and supports RAID.
, Q5. List out the roles of Mail Server. (2023, 2024, 2025)
1. It sends and receives emails between users.
2. It stores email messages in user mailboxes
3. It manages user email accounts and communication.
4. Provides email security (spam filtering)
Q7. List the minimum hardware requirements for installing Windows
Server 2008. (short version) (2023)
• 1.4 GHz processor
• 512 MB RAM
• 10 GB hard disk space
• A network adapter for connectivity
• A DVD drive or installation media
• VGA, monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Q9. Define PowerShell. (2023, 2024)
Windows PowerShell is a command-line shell and scripting language used to automate
system administration tasks in Windows.
Q10. List the features of Active Directory. (short) (2023)
Features of Active Directory
• It provides centralized management
• It has a hierarchical structure
• It supports authentication and authorization
• It ensures security
• It supports scalability
• It uses Group Policy
