Microsoft Interview - Beginner Q&A

Breaking into Microsoft or any IT role? Start with the basics. Here are quick and clear interview questions every beginner should know: (Short & Simple Guide)

1. What is Microsoft Azure?

Answer: Azure is Microsoft’s cloud platform that provides virtual machines, databases, storage, networking, and many services to build and run applications.

2. What is OneDrive?

Answer: OneDrive is Microsoft’s cloud storage service used to store, share, and sync files online.

3. What is Active Directory (AD)?

Answer: Active Directory is Microsoft’s directory service used to manage users, computers, permissions, and security in a Windows domain network.

4. What is Azure AD?

Answer: Azure AD is Microsoft’s cloud-based identity and access management service used for login and authentication (Single Sign-On, MFA etc.)

5. Difference between AD and Azure AD?

Answer:

AD: On-premises, manages local devices.
Azure AD: Cloud-based, manages cloud apps and identities.

6. What is a Domain?

Answer: A domain is a network where all devices and users are centrally managed by a domain controller.

7. What is a Domain Controller (DC)?

Answer: A DC is a server that authenticates users and controls security policies in a domain.

8. What is Microsoft 365?

Answer: Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based suite with apps like Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, OneDrive, and security features.

9. What is SharePoint?

Answer: SharePoint is a platform for file sharing, collaboration, intranet sites, and document management.

10. What is Teams?

Answer: Teams is a collaboration app used for chat, meetings, calls, and file sharing.

11. What is MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)?

Answer: MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring two or more verification methods, such as password + OTP.

12. What is a Virtual Machine (VM)?

Answer: A VM is a software-based computer that runs in the cloud or on hardware.

13. What is PowerShell?

Answer: PowerShell is a command-line tool used for automation and managing servers, users, and tasks.

14. What is Intune?

Answer: Microsoft Intune is used to manage devices, apps, and security policies in an organization.

15. What is DNS?

Answer: DNS converts domain names (google.com) into IP addresses.

16. What is DHCP?

Answer: DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.

17. What is a Firewall?

Answer: A firewall protects the network by allowing or blocking traffic based on rules.

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