MS SQL Server - 4 - Planning Phase MCQ

4 – Planning Phase MCQ

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1. When planning a SQL Server installation, which consideration involves selecting the appropriate operating system?

Choice of authentication mode

Configuration of data files

Hardware requirements

Selection of SQL Server components

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2. Which SQL Server component is responsible for managing and storing backup and restore information?

Reporting Services

Analysis Services

Database Engine

Integration Services

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3. What is the purpose of selecting the root directory during SQL Server installation?

To specify the installation location of SQL Server Management Studio

To determine the default data file location for user databases

To set the location of system databases and shared components

To configure the installation of SQL Server Reporting Services

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4. Which consideration involves deciding whether to install multiple instances of the SQL Server Database Engine on a single server?

Hardware requirements

Performance and isolation needs

Security settings

Licensing costs

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5. Which authentication mode for the SQL Server Database Engine requires users to provide a valid username and password to connect?

Mixed Mode

Windows Authentication Mode

Integrated Mode Authentication

SQL Server Authentication

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6. What is the primary advantage of using Windows Authentication Mode for the SQL Server Database Engine?

It allows for more granular user-level security settings.

It does not require users to have Windows accounts.

It simplifies the management of user accounts.

It provides a higher level of security compared to SQL Server Authentication.

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7. In SQL Server, which authentication mode allows users to log in using their Windows accounts?

Integrated Mode Authentication

Mixed Mode

Windows Authentication Mode

SQL Server Authentication

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8. Which SQL Server authentication mode is considered less secure and is typically not recommended for production environments?

Mixed Mode

Integrated Mode Authentication

SQL Server Authentication

Windows Authentication Mode

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9. When planning a SQL Server installation, which consideration involves determining the hardware specifications and capacity requirements?

Selection of SQL Server components

Choice of authentication mode

Configuration of data files

Hardware requirements

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10. Which SQL Server component is responsible for creating, managing, and delivering reports?

Integration Services

Analysis Services

Database Engine

Reporting Services

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11. In SQL Server, what is the primary role of Analysis Services?

Performing data integration and ETL processes

Managing SQL Server service configurations

Data analysis and multidimensional modeling

Creating and managing reports

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12. What is the primary function of Integration Services in SQL Server?

Automating and scheduling data integration and ETL processes

Managing SQL Server service configurations

Creating and managing reports

Performing data analysis and multidimensional modeling

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13. Which SQL Server component provides a user-friendly interface for managing and scheduling SQL Server Agent jobs?

SQL Server Configuration Manager

SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)

SQL Server Agent Job Manager

SQL Server Profiler

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14. What is the primary purpose of SQL Server Agent Job Manager in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)?

Creating and modifying SSRS reports

Designing database schemas

Managing SQL Server service configurations

Automating and scheduling tasks, such as backups and job executions

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15. Which SQL Server component is specifically designed for creating, managing, and delivering reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)?

SQL Server Agent Job Manager

SQL Server Configuration Manager

SQL Server Profiler

SQL Server Data Tools for Reporting Services (SSDT-RS)

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16. In SQL Server, what is the role of SQL Server Configuration Manager?

Automating and scheduling tasks, such as backups and job executions

Creating and modifying SSRS reports

Managing SQL Server service configurations

Designing database schemas

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17. When planning a SQL Server installation, which consideration involves selecting the appropriate SQL Server components to install?

Selection of SQL Server components

Hardware requirements

Choice of authentication mode

Configuration of data files

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18. What is the purpose of selecting SQL Server components during installation?

To determine the default data file location for user databases

To configure the installation of SQL Server Reporting Services

To specify the installation location of SQL Server Management Studio

To set the location of system databases and shared components

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19. In SQL Server, what is the role of SQL Server Profiler?

Managing SQL Server service configurations

Capturing and analyzing SQL Server events and queries

Automating and scheduling tasks, such as backups

Creating and modifying SSRS reports

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20. Which SQL Server tool is specifically designed for creating and managing SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages?

SQL Server Configuration Manager

SQL Server Profiler

SQL Server Agent Job Manager

SQL Server Data Tools for Integration Services (SSDT-IS)

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21. What is the primary function of SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)?

Capturing and analyzing SQL Server events and queries

Creating and managing reports

Managing SQL Server service configurations

Automating and scheduling data integration and ETL processes

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22. Which SQL Server component is responsible for managing and storing backup and restore information?

Analysis Services

Reporting Services

Integration Services

Database Engine

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23. In SQL Server, what is the primary role of Analysis Services?

Performing data integration and ETL processes

Creating and managing reports

Managing SQL Server service configurations

Data analysis and multidimensional modeling

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24. What is the primary advantage of using Windows Authentication Mode for the SQL Server Database Engine?

It provides a higher level of security compared to SQL Server Authentication.

It does not require users to have Windows accounts.

It simplifies the management of user accounts.

It allows for more granular user-level security settings.

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25. Which consideration involves determining the hardware specifications and capacity requirements when planning a SQL Server installation?

Selection of SQL Server components

Hardware requirements

Configuration of data files

Choice of authentication mode

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MS SQL Server – 4 – Planning Phase MCQ