Technical Manager

Interview Test for Technical Manager


Virus Protection:
-----------------------
Q1: When applying security patches to machines, which use
either XP Home or XP Professional, certain additional
steps must be taken for the patch to be effective.
Explain the process?

System Procedures/Problems:
------------------------------
Q2: As sysop what methods would you use to assist in
diagnosing and repairing recurring problems within the
network?

Q3: If a system refuses to boot up but only beeps. This is
part of the POST. What does POST mean and what methods
would you use to diagnose the meanings of the beeps?

Q4: If Windows XP is running very slow on the system, what
are the common problems and how can they be resolved?

Q5: What are the general causes of a Fatal Exception Error?

Security
------------------
Q6: What is the process for recovering a lost of forgotten
administrative password for Windows 200X Server System.

Q7: How would you clear an unknown BIOS passowrds?

Q8: Passwords can also help restrict and prevent users
from accessing confidential data or accessing programs
they should not have access too. When creating a password,
what general rules might you follow to make the password
more secure.

Q9: How do you enter Safe Mode in Windows XP?

----------------------- End Test ------------------------


O.A.
A+, N+, iNet+, Security+ CCNP, MCSE2003:Security

anonymous
Fri Sep 03 06:35:08 CDT 2004

let me guess, you failed O.A. (Optical anus)
>-----Original Message-----
>
>Interview Test for Technical Manager
>
>
>Virus Protection:
>-----------------------
>Q1: When applying security patches to machines, which use
>either XP Home or XP Professional, certain additional
>steps must be taken for the patch to be effective.
>Explain the process?
>
>System Procedures/Problems:
>------------------------------
>Q2: As sysop what methods would you use to assist in
>diagnosing and repairing recurring problems within the
>network?
>
>Q3: If a system refuses to boot up but only beeps. This
is
>part of the POST. What does POST mean and what methods
>would you use to diagnose the meanings of the beeps?
>
>Q4: If Windows XP is running very slow on the system,
what
>are the common problems and how can they be resolved?
>
>Q5: What are the general causes of a Fatal Exception
Error?
>
>Security
>------------------
>Q6: What is the process for recovering a lost of
forgotten
>administrative password for Windows 200X Server System.
>
>Q7: How would you clear an unknown BIOS passowrds?
>
>Q8: Passwords can also help restrict and prevent users
>from accessing confidential data or accessing programs
>they should not have access too. When creating a
password,
>what general rules might you follow to make the password
>more secure.
>
>Q9: How do you enter Safe Mode in Windows XP?
>
>----------------------- End Test ------------------------
>
>
>O.A.
>A+, N+, iNet+, Security+ CCNP, MCSE2003:Security
>
>.
>

billyw
Fri Sep 03 06:38:23 CDT 2004


"O.A." <oa@microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:07bc01c4919e$5b4c3dc0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>
> Interview Test for Technical Manager
>
>
> Virus Protection:
> -----------------------
> Q1: When applying security patches to machines, which use
> either XP Home or XP Professional, certain additional
> steps must be taken for the patch to be effective.
> Explain the process?

i find pointing vigorously at the monitor works a treat


> System Procedures/Problems:
> ------------------------------
> Q2: As sysop what methods would you use to assist in
> diagnosing and repairing recurring problems within the
> network?

get someone that is sober to have a look

> Q3: If a system refuses to boot up but only beeps. This is
> part of the POST. What does POST mean and what methods
> would you use to diagnose the meanings of the beeps?

last post is where a guy stands at night with a bugle


> Q4: If Windows XP is running very slow on the system, what
> are the common problems and how can they be resolved?

www.dell.com


> Q5: What are the general causes of a Fatal Exception Error?
>
> Security
> ------------------
> Q6: What is the process for recovering a lost of forgotten
> administrative password for Windows 200X Server System.

how can you loose it.. the password is always 1234
anything else is just daft


> Q7: How would you clear an unknown BIOS passowrds?

i would change my jumper.. maybe a colour clash


> Q8: Passwords can also help restrict and prevent users
> from accessing confidential data or accessing programs
> they should not have access too. When creating a password,
> what general rules might you follow to make the password
> more secure.


use family names, pets name or something everyone knows. 1234 is a really
good one

> Q9: How do you enter Safe Mode in Windows XP?

see question 1. point vigorously at screen



> ----------------------- End Test ------------------------
>
>
> O.A.
> A+, N+, iNet+, Security+ CCNP, MCSE2003:Security
>

O
Fri Sep 03 07:01:09 CDT 2004


I have no idea, what did you eat for breakfast?


>-----Original Message-----
>
>"O.A." <oa@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>news:07bc01c4919e$5b4c3dc0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>>
>> Interview Test for Technical Manager
>>
>>
>> Virus Protection:
>> -----------------------
>> Q1: When applying security patches to machines, which
use
>> either XP Home or XP Professional, certain additional
>> steps must be taken for the patch to be effective.
>> Explain the process?
>
>i find pointing vigorously at the monitor works a treat
>
>
>> System Procedures/Problems:
>> ------------------------------
>> Q2: As sysop what methods would you use to assist in
>> diagnosing and repairing recurring problems within the
>> network?
>
>get someone that is sober to have a look
>
>> Q3: If a system refuses to boot up but only beeps. This
is
>> part of the POST. What does POST mean and what methods
>> would you use to diagnose the meanings of the beeps?
>
>last post is where a guy stands at night with a bugle
>
>
>> Q4: If Windows XP is running very slow on the system,
what
>> are the common problems and how can they be resolved?
>
>www.dell.com
>
>
>> Q5: What are the general causes of a Fatal Exception
Error?
>>
>> Security
>> ------------------
>> Q6: What is the process for recovering a lost of
forgotten
>> administrative password for Windows 200X Server System.
>
>how can you loose it.. the password is always 1234
>anything else is just daft
>
>
>> Q7: How would you clear an unknown BIOS passowrds?
>
>i would change my jumper.. maybe a colour clash
>
>
>> Q8: Passwords can also help restrict and prevent users
>> from accessing confidential data or accessing programs
>> they should not have access too. When creating a
password,
>> what general rules might you follow to make the password
>> more secure.
>
>
>use family names, pets name or something everyone knows.
1234 is a really
>good one
>
>> Q9: How do you enter Safe Mode in Windows XP?
>
>see question 1. point vigorously at screen
>
>
>
>> ----------------------- End Test -----------------------
-
>>
>>
>> O.A.
>> A+, N+, iNet+, Security+ CCNP, MCSE2003:Security
>>
>
>
>.
>

billLASTINIT
Fri Sep 03 07:18:47 CDT 2004

billyw wrote:
>
> last post is where a guy stands at night with a bugle

I had to read this one a couple of times. I must be getting dylsexic
because I coulda SWORE it said "buldge."

--
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billyw
Fri Sep 03 07:33:52 CDT 2004

freudian slip perhaps?

"Frisbee®" <billLASTINIT@dasi-software.com> wrote in message
news:OHJmrAbkEHA.1712@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> billyw wrote:
>>
>> last post is where a guy stands at night with a bugle
>
> I had to read this one a couple of times. I must be getting dylsexic
> because I coulda SWORE it said "buldge."
>
> --
> Fris "Glad that got cleared up" bee®, MCNGP #13
>
> The MCNGP Team - We're here to help!
> http://www.mcngp.com
>
> Certaholics
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/certaholics
>

Neil
Fri Sep 03 08:26:59 CDT 2004

babbling on and on again "billyw" <b@brainless.net> spewed in
news:uOArFqakEHA.592@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl:

>> Virus Protection:
>> -----------------------
>> Q1: When applying security patches to machines, which use
>> either XP Home or XP Professional, certain additional
>> steps must be taken for the patch to be effective.
>> Explain the process?
>
> i find pointing vigorously at the monitor works a treat
>
>
<rest of amusing stuff snipped>

yer hired...


--
Neil MCNGP #30
the "curious" hair on the soap of society

Dragon
Fri Sep 03 08:57:56 CDT 2004

These questions seem more like for a helpdesk freak not sys admin. Sys
Admins typically do not 'mostly' deal with windows XP unless they are
preparing for a desktop rollout.

Only a couple of your questions relate to Sys admin. Also, you mentioned
that these Q's are for a Tech Manager. Tech managers do not 'have' to know
the 'details' of how to be a tech support or even a sys admin. As long as
they are familiar with the technologies and basic concepts, they are hired.

"O.A." <oa@microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:07bc01c4919e$5b4c3dc0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>
> Interview Test for Technical Manager
>
>
> Virus Protection:
> -----------------------
> Q1: When applying security patches to machines, which use
> either XP Home or XP Professional, certain additional
> steps must be taken for the patch to be effective.
> Explain the process?
>
> System Procedures/Problems:
> ------------------------------
> Q2: As sysop what methods would you use to assist in
> diagnosing and repairing recurring problems within the
> network?
>
> Q3: If a system refuses to boot up but only beeps. This is
> part of the POST. What does POST mean and what methods
> would you use to diagnose the meanings of the beeps?
>
> Q4: If Windows XP is running very slow on the system, what
> are the common problems and how can they be resolved?
>
> Q5: What are the general causes of a Fatal Exception Error?
>
> Security
> ------------------
> Q6: What is the process for recovering a lost of forgotten
> administrative password for Windows 200X Server System.
>
> Q7: How would you clear an unknown BIOS passowrds?
>
> Q8: Passwords can also help restrict and prevent users
> from accessing confidential data or accessing programs
> they should not have access too. When creating a password,
> what general rules might you follow to make the password
> more secure.
>
> Q9: How do you enter Safe Mode in Windows XP?
>
> ----------------------- End Test ------------------------
>
>
> O.A.
> A+, N+, iNet+, Security+ CCNP, MCSE2003:Security
>

billyw
Fri Sep 03 12:22:12 CDT 2004

thanks...
when do i start

"Neil" <neilmcse@nospamforyou.com> wrote in message
news:Xns955960212570neilmcsehotmailcom@207.46.248.16...
> babbling on and on again "billyw" <b@brainless.net> spewed in
> news:uOArFqakEHA.592@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl:
>
>>> Virus Protection:
>>> -----------------------
>>> Q1: When applying security patches to machines, which use
>>> either XP Home or XP Professional, certain additional
>>> steps must be taken for the patch to be effective.
>>> Explain the process?
>>
>> i find pointing vigorously at the monitor works a treat
>>
>>
> <rest of amusing stuff snipped>
>
> yer hired...
>
>
> --
> Neil MCNGP #30
> the "curious" hair on the soap of society

Neil
Fri Sep 03 12:31:04 CDT 2004

babbling on and on again "billyw" <b@brainless.net> spewed in
news:OvC4IqdkEHA.3984@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl:

> thanks...
> when do i start

whenever you want...paychecks will be an issue though...

--
Neil MCNGP #30
the "curious" hair on the soap of society

billyw
Fri Sep 03 12:37:46 CDT 2004

dont worry i like to fight for food at the weekend...
also will quite happily rob the niagara credit union if i get a bit skint

"Neil" <neilmcse@nospamforyou.com> wrote in message
news:Xns95598982FE77Bneilmcsehotmailcom@207.46.248.16...
> babbling on and on again "billyw" <b@brainless.net> spewed in
> news:OvC4IqdkEHA.3984@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl:
>
>> thanks...
>> when do i start
>
> whenever you want...paychecks will be an issue though...
>
> --
> Neil MCNGP #30
> the "curious" hair on the soap of society

Neil
Fri Sep 03 13:30:26 CDT 2004

babbling on and on again "billyw" <b@brainless.net> spewed in news:
#k3e1ydkEHA.3392@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl:

> also will quite happily rob the niagara credit union if i get a bit
skint

I don't care...I bank elsewhere....

oh and

GOOD LUCK IN PRISON!!!

--
Neil MCNGP #30
the "curious" hair on the soap of society

Neil
Fri Sep 03 13:41:54 CDT 2004

babbling on and on again "billyw" <b@brainless.net> spewed in news:
#k3e1ydkEHA.3392@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl:

> dont worry i like to fight for food at the weekend...
> also will quite happily rob the niagara credit union if i get a bit
skint
>
> "Neil" <neilmcse@nospamforyou.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns95598982FE77Bneilmcsehotmailcom@207.46.248.16...
>> babbling on and on again "billyw" <b@brainless.net> spewed in
>> news:OvC4IqdkEHA.3984@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl:
>>
>>> thanks...
>>> when do i start
>>
>> whenever you want...paychecks will be an issue though...
>>
>> --
>> Neil MCNGP #30
>> the "curious" hair on the soap of society
>
>
>

On a side note you will be pleased to know that the boss (me) is never
around (and never will be), customer complaints are non-existant (no
customers = no customer complaints), very light workload (you do whatever
you want), and you can take as much time off as you want (heck you
shouldn't even bother showing up for work in my opi-onion [whoops that
was another thread I just slipped into])

on the downside there is no pay and the total sum of corporate benefits
have been listed in the paragraph above. but if you work for me you tax
form will be a breeze (zero pay = zero income taxes)

--
Neil "employed elsewhere" MCNGP #30
the "curious" hair on the soap of society

Laura
Fri Sep 03 15:56:11 CDT 2004

In article <07bc01c4919e$5b4c3dc0$a401280a@phx.gbl>, oa@microsoft.com says...
>
> Interview Test for Technical Manager

These questions are utterly inappropriate for a Technical Manager.

Laura
>
>
> Virus Protection:
> -----------------------
> Q1: When applying security patches to machines, which use
> either XP Home or XP Professional, certain additional
> steps must be taken for the patch to be effective.
> Explain the process?
>
> System Procedures/Problems:
> ------------------------------
> Q2: As sysop what methods would you use to assist in
> diagnosing and repairing recurring problems within the
> network?
>
> Q3: If a system refuses to boot up but only beeps. This is
> part of the POST. What does POST mean and what methods
> would you use to diagnose the meanings of the beeps?
>
> Q4: If Windows XP is running very slow on the system, what
> are the common problems and how can they be resolved?
>
> Q5: What are the general causes of a Fatal Exception Error?
>
> Security
> ------------------
> Q6: What is the process for recovering a lost of forgotten
> administrative password for Windows 200X Server System.
>
> Q7: How would you clear an unknown BIOS passowrds?
>
> Q8: Passwords can also help restrict and prevent users
> from accessing confidential data or accessing programs
> they should not have access too. When creating a password,
> what general rules might you follow to make the password
> more secure.
>
> Q9: How do you enter Safe Mode in Windows XP?
>
> ----------------------- End Test ------------------------
>
>
> O.A.
> A+, N+, iNet+, Security+ CCNP, MCSE2003:Security
>
>

Laura
Fri Sep 03 15:56:51 CDT 2004

In article <OoYyE4bkEHA.3520@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl>, NoSpam_Baadil@hotmail.com
says...
> These questions seem more like for a helpdesk freak not sys admin. Sys
> Admins typically do not 'mostly' deal with windows XP unless they are
> preparing for a desktop rollout.
>
> Only a couple of your questions relate to Sys admin. Also, you mentioned
> that these Q's are for a Tech Manager. Tech managers do not 'have' to know
> the 'details' of how to be a tech support or even a sys admin. As long as
> they are familiar with the technologies and basic concepts, they are hired.
>
>
What he said.

Laura

kpg
Fri Sep 03 15:56:05 CDT 2004

> As long as
> they are familiar with the technologies and basic concepts, they are
hired.

Hey, that's me all over. I got the Basic Concepts Nailed!

--
kpg A+ MCP MCNGP 0x22
Certificates? We don't need no steenking Certificates!

JaR
Fri Sep 03 17:16:58 CDT 2004

In microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse, Laura A. Robinson climbed on a
soapbox & opined:

> In article <07bc01c4919e$5b4c3dc0$a401280a@phx.gbl>, oa@microsoft.com
> says...
>>
>> Interview Test for Technical Manager
>
> These questions are utterly inappropriate for a Technical Manager.

Consider the source. The OP was old Oblivious Androgyne.

JaR

Laura
Fri Sep 03 19:00:06 CDT 2004

circa Fri, 03 Sep 2004 15:16:58 -0700, in
microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse, JaR (plente@spamsuxsofthome.net)
said,
> >>
> >> Interview Test for Technical Manager
> >
> > These questions are utterly inappropriate for a Technical Manager.
>
> Consider the source. The OP was old Oblivious Androgyne.
>
S/he does appear to be an Obtuse Azzwype. Or just an Obnoxious
Adolescent.

Laura
--
Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes.
-Oscar Wilde

beoweolf
Sat Sep 04 13:35:16 CDT 2004

When was the last time you installed XP home edition on a corporate network?
Or even advocated for its use for any Corporate users, at home or on line?

"Dragon" <NoSpam_Baadil@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OoYyE4bkEHA.3520@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> These questions seem more like for a helpdesk freak not sys admin. Sys
> Admins typically do not 'mostly' deal with windows XP unless they are
> preparing for a desktop rollout.
>
> Only a couple of your questions relate to Sys admin. Also, you mentioned
> that these Q's are for a Tech Manager. Tech managers do not 'have' to know
> the 'details' of how to be a tech support or even a sys admin. As long as
> they are familiar with the technologies and basic concepts, they are
> hired.
>
> "O.A." <oa@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:07bc01c4919e$5b4c3dc0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>>
>> Interview Test for Technical Manager
>>
>>
>> Virus Protection:
>> -----------------------
>> Q1: When applying security patches to machines, which use
>> either XP Home or XP Professional, certain additional
>> steps must be taken for the patch to be effective.
>> Explain the process?
>>
>> System Procedures/Problems:
>> ------------------------------
>> Q2: As sysop what methods would you use to assist in
>> diagnosing and repairing recurring problems within the
>> network?
>>
>> Q3: If a system refuses to boot up but only beeps. This is
>> part of the POST. What does POST mean and what methods
>> would you use to diagnose the meanings of the beeps?
>>
>> Q4: If Windows XP is running very slow on the system, what
>> are the common problems and how can they be resolved?
>>
>> Q5: What are the general causes of a Fatal Exception Error?
>>
>> Security
>> ------------------
>> Q6: What is the process for recovering a lost of forgotten
>> administrative password for Windows 200X Server System.
>>
>> Q7: How would you clear an unknown BIOS passowrds?
>>
>> Q8: Passwords can also help restrict and prevent users
>> from accessing confidential data or accessing programs
>> they should not have access too. When creating a password,
>> what general rules might you follow to make the password
>> more secure.
>>
>> Q9: How do you enter Safe Mode in Windows XP?
>>
>> ----------------------- End Test ------------------------
>>
>>
>> O.A.
>> A+, N+, iNet+, Security+ CCNP, MCSE2003:Security
>>
>
>


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catwalker63
Sat Sep 04 13:39:15 CDT 2004

"beoweolf" <Beoweolf@pacbell.net> prattled ceaslessly in
news:EVn_c.11715$QJ3.8011@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com:

> When was the last time you installed XP home edition on a corporate
> network? Or even advocated for its use for any Corporate users, at
> home or on line?
>


Oviously you have never had a retarded department manager who goes off
and buys stuff without going through the IT department. You can get
stuck supporting some pretty strange stuff that way. <sigh>

--
Catwalker
aka Pu$$y Feet
BS, MCP

"If you think I'm hostile now, wait 'til you see me tonight."

Neil
Sun Sep 05 13:11:24 CDT 2004

babbling on and on again Laura A. Robinson
<geekwench@snippit.hotmail.com> spewed in news:MPG.1ba2cf943c4490ba98ab13
@msnews.microsoft.com:

>> Consider the source. The OP was old Oblivious Androgyne.
>>
> S/he does appear to be an Obtuse Azzwype. Or just an Obnoxious
> Adolescent.
>
>

is it really necessary to do this Over Again? Only After a few minutes
was I Observing Again your Optional Acronyms. Other Acolytes may Opine
Angrily "Oh, AGONY!"

--
Neil MCNGP #30
the "curious" hair on the soap of society

JaR
Sun Sep 05 14:32:03 CDT 2004

In microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse, Neil climbed on a soapbox & opined:

> babbling on and on again Laura A. Robinson
> <geekwench@snippit.hotmail.com> spewed in news:MPG.1ba2cf943c4490ba98ab13
> @msnews.microsoft.com:
>
>>> Consider the source. The OP was old Oblivious Androgyne.
>>>
>> S/he does appear to be an Obtuse Azzwype. Or just an Obnoxious
>> Adolescent.
>>
>>
>
> is it really necessary to do this Over Again? Only After a few minutes
> was I Observing Again your Optional Acronyms. Other Acolytes may Opine
> Angrily "Oh, AGONY!"
>

Oh, Admit it. It Overly Amuses.

JaR

Neil
Sun Sep 05 19:48:26 CDT 2004

babbling on and on again JaR <plente@spamsuxsofthome.net> spewed in
news:Xns955B7F826A0D2plentespamsuxsofthom@207.46.248.16:

>
> Oh, Admit it. It Overly Amuses.

Obvious Answer. Our Applology. Offering Attonement.

--
Neil MCNGP #30
the "curious" hair on the soap of society

Neil
Sun Sep 05 20:02:51 CDT 2004

babbling on and on again Laura A. Robinson
<geekwench@snippit.hotmail.com> spewed in
news:MPG.1ba5602ab5c1535798ab4b@msnews.microsoft.com:

>
> Or Anonymously Offer Annoying Oratorial Advice.
>

Our Apparent Overt Absence Of Additional Optional Alphabetical Openings
Always Offend Absentees?

--
Neil MCNGP #30
the "curious" hair on the soap of society

Marlin
Tue Sep 07 02:37:44 CDT 2004

Opti Anus

lets seee......


Cant see his ass getting the job...


On Fri, 3 Sep 2004 04:35:08 -0700,
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> declared in their epistle:

>let me guess, you failed O.A. (Optical anus)
>>-----Original Message-----
>>
>>Interview Test for Technical Manager
>>
>>
>>Virus Protection:
>>-----------------------
>>Q1: When applying security patches to machines, which use
>>either XP Home or XP Professional, certain additional
>>steps must be taken for the patch to be effective.
>>Explain the process?
>>
>>System Procedures/Problems:
>>------------------------------
>>Q2: As sysop what methods would you use to assist in
>>diagnosing and repairing recurring problems within the
>>network?
>>
>>Q3: If a system refuses to boot up but only beeps. This
>is
>>part of the POST. What does POST mean and what methods
>>would you use to diagnose the meanings of the beeps?
>>
>>Q4: If Windows XP is running very slow on the system,
>what
>>are the common problems and how can they be resolved?
>>
>>Q5: What are the general causes of a Fatal Exception
>Error?
>>
>>Security
>>------------------
>>Q6: What is the process for recovering a lost of
>forgotten
>>administrative password for Windows 200X Server System.
>>
>>Q7: How would you clear an unknown BIOS passowrds?
>>
>>Q8: Passwords can also help restrict and prevent users
>>from accessing confidential data or accessing programs
>>they should not have access too. When creating a
>password,
>>what general rules might you follow to make the password
>>more secure.
>>
>>Q9: How do you enter Safe Mode in Windows XP?
>>
>>----------------------- End Test ------------------------
>>
>>
>>O.A.
>>A+, N+, iNet+, Security+ CCNP, MCSE2003:Security
>>
>>.
>>

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