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1. DESKTOP SUPPORT ENGINEER
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Vignesh Kumar

2. 1. WHAT IS PROXY SERVER SETTINGS?
Your IP address identifies your
location and internet service
provider, which is private
information. Using a proxy hides
your IP address as well as all of
your personal information.

3. 2. WHAT IS ROUTER?
A router connects two or more
packet-switched networks or sub
networks. Its primary functions
are to manage traffic between
these networks by forwarding
data packets to their intended IP
addresses and to allow multiple
devices to use the same Internet
connection.
Brief explanation Notes Below
attached Link:
https://www.slideshare.net/vi
gneshvickyk/router-full-
concept-pdf
Brief explanationVideo Below
attached Link:
https://www.youtube.com/wa
tch?v=4MChV0FF1MY&t=29s

4. 3. WHAT IS IP ADDRESS
An IP address is a one-of-a-kind
identifier for a device on the
internet or a local network. IP is an
abbreviation for "Internet
Protocol," which is a set of rules
that governs the format of data sent
over the internet or a local
network.
Brief explanation Notes Below
attached Link:
https://www.slideshare.net/vign
eshvickyk/02-ip-addressing
Brief explanationVideo Below
attached Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=XWSQ3tksfWA&t=6s

5. 4. WHAT IS OUTLOOK MAIL
Microsoft Outlook is the preferred
email client for sending and
receiving emails from Microsoft
Exchange Server. Outlook also
includes features for managing
contacts, emails, calendars, and
tasks.
Brief explanation Video Below
attached Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=ubFU2-ZgUzY&t=361s

6. 5. LAN CABLE COLOR CODING RJ45
LAN cables are used to link
various network components.
Computers, switches, routers, and
printers are examples of such
devices. LAN is an abbreviation
for LocalArea Network. Ethernet
cables come in a variety of
lengths, colours, and transmission
speeds.
rj45 lan cables types
• cross cable
• straight cable

8. 6.WHAT IS A VPN SERVER?
VPN means Virtual Private
Network. It is a private
communications network often
used by companies or
organizations to communicate
confidentially over a public
network. This is used by the
mobile users in the network.
Types of VPN ?
Remote access VPNs.
Personal VPN services.
Mobile VPNs.
Site-to-site VPNs.

9. 7. WHAT IS THE ACTIVE DIRECTORY?
 Active Directory (AD) is a directory service
that connects users to the network
resources they require to complete tasks.
The database (or directory) is essentially a
location where you store information about
your environment, such as which users and
computers you have and who has access to
what. Administrators can use the Active
Directory service to control user access to
network resources and manage
permissions. Active Directory data is stored
in the form of objects such as users, groups,
applications, and devices. These objects are
classified based on their names and
characteristics.
Brief explanation Video Below
attached Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=cRh1VQj8Z8s&t=401s
https://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=yP-0d9y9-WQ&t=833s

10. 8. DOMAIN CONTROLLER ?
 DC (Domain controller): A domain controller (DC) is a server in a Windows Server
domain that handles authentication requests such as usernames and passwords.
This is in charge of giving hosts access to Windows domain resources. This first DC
is a Global Catalog (GC) that manages all five FSMO functions: PDC Emulator, RID
Master, Infrastructure Master, Schema Master, and Domain Name Master.

11. 9. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DESKTOP OS
AND SERVER OS
Desktop (Client) OS
 1 . It is a type of operating system that
is used on desktop computers as well
as some portable devices such as
laptop computers and mobile phones.
 2 . In fact, it may handle several
hardware components, including
printers, monitors, cameras, and other
components, that are connected to it.
 3 . It serves just one user at a time.
 4 . Less security is provided.
 Examples: Android, Windows, etc.
Server OS
 1 . A server operating system is one that
runs on a server.
 2 . It is an enhanced version of an
operating system that provides additional
features and capabilities to multiple
connected devices or client machines.
 3 . Multiple clients can be served
simultaneously.
 4. It has a higher processing power, is
more stable, and is highly efficient.
 Examples: Linux, Red Hat, etc.

12. 10 . WHAT IS THE BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH
(BSOD)?
The blue screen of death (BSOD),
also known as the stop screen or
stop error, is the most dreaded
error, second only to malware or
ransomware in indicating that a
user is in for a bad day. It occurs
without warning and erases all
unsaved work. And, given what it
suggests, that may be the least of a
user's concerns.
Brief explanation Video Below
attached Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=NGsf1lpW2sY

13. SILICON CHIPS TAMILAN அணில் சேவைகள் (Squirrel Services) Hello friends,
this is my YouTube channel where I share knowledge about computer hardware,
software, networking, server details and Job openings..
NAME : VIGNESH KUMAR
ADDRESS : INDIA , (TAMILNADU).
INSTAGRAM USER NAME : vignesh301992
YouTube Link https://www.youtube.com/@siliconchipstamilan3159/about
Mobile Number : 9003325678
Mail ID : vignesh301992@gmail.com
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