Sams Teach Yourself MCSE Windows NT Server 4 in 14 Days
(Publisher: Macmillan Computer Publishing)
Author(s): David Schaer, et al
ISBN: 0672311283
Publication Date: 12/15/97

Question 2

Which of the following files do you need to boot a RISC-based computer using SCSI hard disks to Windows NT? Pick all that apply.

A.  BOOT.INI

B.  OSLOADER

C.  NTLDR

D.  NTDETECT.COM

E.  NTOSKRNL.EXE

F.  BOOTSECT.DOS

G.  NTBOOTDD.SYS

Question 3

You have a Windows NT server that has a dual-boot configuration. You accidentally deleted the BOOTSECT.DOS file. What are your options to repair this problem? Choose all that apply.

A.  Copy the file from another server.

B.  Copy the file from a boot disk created for this server.

C.  Copy the file from a boot disk created for another server.

D.  Copy the file from the Emergency Repair Disk.

E.  Perform an emergency repair.

Question 4

You have a computer that has two SCSI hard disk controllers without BIOS. There are a total of four hard disks. Windows NT is on the first controller, first disk, and second partition. How would the correct ARC name look in the BOOT.INI ?

A.  multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)

B.  multi(1)disk(1)rdisk(0)partition(2)

C.  multi(0)disk(0)disk(0)partition(2)

D.  scsi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)

E.  scsi(1)disk(1)rdisk(0)partition(2)

F.  scsi(1)disk(0)rdisk(1)partition(2)

Question 5

You have added a CD-ROM drive to a Windows NT server. After you install the drivers, Windows NT prompts you to restart the server in order for the changes to take effect. After you restart it, the computer hangs at the blue screen and will not boot. What is the easiest way to get the server back up and running?

A.  Perform an emergency repair.

B.  Boot up and invoke the Last Known Good Configuration.

C.  Restore the registry from backup.

D.  Use a boot disk.

Question 6

You have added a tape drive to a Windows NT server. After you install the drivers, Windows NT prompts you to restart the server in order for the changes to take effect. After you restart it, the computer boots up and you log on. Shortly after you log on, the computer hangs, causing you to resort to resetting the computer. What is the easiest way to get the server back up and running?

A.  Perform an emergency repair.

B.  Boot up and invoke the Last Known Good Configuration.

C.  Restore the registry from backup.

D.  Use a boot disk.

Question 7

You have a server that displays the following message:

BOOT: Couldn’t find NTLDR
Please insert another disk.

What is the quickest way to get the server up and running?

A.  Perform an emergency repair.

B.  Boot up and invoke the Last Known Good Configuration.

C.  Restore the registry from backup.

D.  Use a boot disk.

Question 8

You have a server that displays the following message:

NTDETECT V1.0 Checking Hardware...
NTDETECT failed

What is the quickest way to get the server up and running?

A.  Perform an emergency repair.

B.  Boot up and invoke the Last Known Good Configuration.

C.  Restore the registry from backup.

D.  Use a boot disk.

14.8.2. Exercises

Exercise 14.1

In this exercise, you will create a boot disk for an Intel-based server.

1.  Insert a 3.5-inch floppy into the A drive.

2.  From the Windows NT Explorer, format the floppy.

3.  Click on View from the menu and select Options.

4.  Select Show all files.

5.  Deselect Hide file extensions for known file types.

6.  Click OK.

7.  From the root of the C drive, copy the following files to the A drive:

•  Ntldr

•  Ntdetect.com

•  Boot.ini

•  Bootsect.dos (if it exists)

•  Ntbootdd.sys (if it exists)

8.  Remove the floppy.

Exercise 14.2

In this exercise, you will simulate missing boot files.

1.  Select Boot.ini, Ntldr, and Ntdetect.com (hold the Ctrl key down while clicking them).

2.  Right click while pointing to one of the files, and select Properties.

3.  Clear the box marked Read Only, and delete the four files (leave them in the Recycle Bin).

4.  Next, you must restart the computer. Make a note of the error message you receive.

5.  Insert the boot disk, restart the computer, and then log on using an administrator account.

6.  Open the Recycle Bin and restore the Ntldr file.

7.  Remove the boot disk, restart the computer, and make a note of the error message that you receive.

8.  Insert the boot disk and restart the computer and then log on using an administrator account.

9.  Open the Recycle Bin and restore the Boot.ini.

10.  Remove the boot disk, restart the computer, and make a note of the error message that you receive.

11.  Insert the boot disk, restart the computer, and log on using an administrator account.

12.  Open the Recycle Bin and restore the Ntdetect.com.