Overview of Active Directory

BICN3212 - Computer Networks Final Examination Answers


BICN3212 - AD Questions and Answers




BICN3212 Computer Networks AD Structure Exam (Questions & Answers)




Section A




1. List two major benefits of using a Directory Service like Active Directory. (2)

Answer:

- Centralized Management: Admins manage users, devices, and resources centrally.

- Improved Security: Policies and access control are enforced consistently.




2. What are the two main structures in Active Directory? (3)

Answer:

- Logical Structure: Includes domains, trees, forests, OUs.

- Physical Structure: Includes domain controllers and sites.




3. Explain the difference between the logical and physical structures of Active Directory. (4)

Answer:

- Logical structure defines resource grouping (OUs, domains).

- Physical structure refers to server placement and network topology (sites, DCs).




4. Describe the role of DNS in Active Directory. (4)

Answer:

DNS allows systems to find AD services (like domain controllers). Without DNS, logins and replication fail.