Deal of The Day! Hurry Up, Grab the Special Discount - Save 25% - Ends In 00:00:00 Coupon code: SAVE25
Welcome to Pass4Success

- Free Preparation Discussions
Mail Us support@pass4success.com
Location US
Mob_nav_barsMENU

The SecOps Group Exam CNSP Topic 5 Question 1 Discussion

Actual exam question for The SecOps Group's CNSP exam
Question #: 1
Topic #: 5
[All CNSP Questions]

The Active Directory database file stores the data and schema information for the Active Directory database on domain controllers in Microsoft Windows operating systems. Which of the following file is the Active Directory database file?

Show Suggested Answer Hide Answer
Suggested Answer: D

The Active Directory (AD) database on Windows domain controllers contains critical directory information, stored in a specific file format.

Why D is correct: The NTDS.DIT file (NT Directory Services Directory Information Tree) is the Active Directory database file, located in C:WindowsNTDS on domain controllers. It stores all AD objects (users, groups, computers) and schema data in a hierarchical structure. CNSP identifies NTDS.DIT as the key file for AD data extraction in security audits.

Why other options are incorrect:

A . NTDS.DAT: Not a valid AD database file; may be a confusion with other system files.

B . NTDS.MDB: Refers to an older Microsoft Access database format, not used for AD.

C . MSAD.MDB: Not a recognized file for AD; likely a misnomer.


by Avery at Mar 21, 2025, 08:16 PM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium CNSP Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

Submit Cancel
Shenika
2 days ago
Of course, NTDS.DIT is the Active Directory database file. I can't believe anyone would think it's anything else.
upvoted 0 times
...
Adell
3 days ago
Haha, MSAD.MDB? Sounds like someone made that one up. NTDS.DIT is the way to go.
upvoted 0 times
...
Lourdes
7 days ago
I agree with Kimberlie, NTDS.DIT is the correct file for the Active Directory database.
upvoted 0 times
...
Kimberlie
12 days ago
Hmm, that makes sense. But I still think it's NTDS.DIT because it's commonly used in Windows operating systems.
upvoted 0 times
...
Micah
12 days ago
NTDS.DIT is the right choice. I remember learning about this in my Active Directory administration course.
upvoted 0 times
...
Jamal
14 days ago
I believe it is NTDS.DAT because that's where the data and schema information is stored.
upvoted 0 times
...
Kimberlie
24 days ago
I think the Active Directory database file is NTDS.DIT.
upvoted 0 times
...
Gwenn
27 days ago
The Active Directory database file is NTDS.DIT, not NTDS.DAT or NTDS.MDB. This is clearly the correct answer.
upvoted 0 times
Bok
8 days ago
D) NTDS.DIT
upvoted 0 times
...
Glory
8 days ago
A) NTDS.DAT
upvoted 0 times
...
Elinore
9 days ago
C) MSAD.MDB
upvoted 0 times
...
Tora
10 days ago
B) NTDS.MDB
upvoted 0 times
...
Jerry
23 days ago
A) NTDS.DAT
upvoted 0 times
...
...

Save Cancel