CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) Practice

What is the primary function of the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT)?

1. To manage Cloud Services

2. To enumerate Windows Domain

3. To configure network protocols

4. To monitor system performance

The correct answer is: To enumerate Windows Domain

The primary function of the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) is to manage Windows Server roles and features remotely from a Windows client computer. This includes the ability to administer multiple Windows servers across a network without needing direct physical access or needing to log into each server individually. Focusing on the selected answer, enumerating Windows Domain is a key aspect of RSAT. It allows administrators to manage users, groups, and computers in an Active Directory environment. Through RSAT tools, such as Active Directory Users and Computers, administrators have the ability to create, modify, and delete objects within the directory, as well as manage permissions and group policies. This capability is essential for maintaining the organization and security of a domain. Other choices may relate to broader system management or network tasks, but they do not encapsulate the primary focus of RSAT. While managing cloud services might be relevant in some contexts, it does not directly align with the specific functions of RSAT. Similarly, configuring network protocols and monitoring system performance are tasks typically handled through other management tools or settings within Windows Server, rather than through RSAT itself. Thus, the emphasis on domain administration with RSAT is what makes enumerating the Windows Domain the correct choice.