Operating SystemsQuestion 34 of 100
What is the purpose of 'group policy' in a Windows domain environment?
a.To centrally manage settings and restrictions for many computers and users
b.To increase RAM capacity
c.To speed up the internet connection
d.To cool the servers
Explanation
Group Policy lets administrators define and enforce configuration settings across many users and computers in a domain from a central location. It can control security settings, software deployment, and user restrictions. This greatly simplifies large-scale administration.
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