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SK0-003 · Question #392

Which of the following server types hosts the network printers?

The correct answer is A. Print server. A print server is the dedicated server type responsible for hosting and managing network printers and print jobs.

Server administration

Question

Which of the following server types hosts the network printers?

Options

  • APrint server
  • BNTP server
  • CDedicated application server
  • DDHCP server

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    88% (38)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    7% (3)

Why each option

A print server is the dedicated server type responsible for hosting and managing network printers and print jobs.

APrint serverCorrect

A print server is a server that manages network printers and print jobs, acting as a central point for users to send print requests to available printers. It handles tasks like queueing, scheduling, and error reporting for all connected network printers.

BNTP server

An NTP (Network Time Protocol) server is used to synchronize the clocks of computers on a network, and it has no role in managing printers.

CDedicated application server

A dedicated application server hosts specific applications, but its primary function is not to manage network printers.

DDHCP server

A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network, and it does not manage printers.

Concept tested: Server roles and functions

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-server-update-services/deploy/1-prepare-for-your-wsus-deployment#wsus-server-roles

Topics

#server roles#print server#network printing

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