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220-1202 Practice Question: Map a network drive to a shared folder on a file…
A technician needs to map a network drive to a shared folder on a file server for a user who frequently works remotely. The share path is \\Server\Data. Which command would you use to persistently map this drive as drive letter Z:?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse `net use` with `net user` — candidates often misremember the command name or think `/add` applies to drive mappings, when in fact `net user` is strictly for account management.
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Correct answer & explanation
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net use Z: \\Server\Data /persistent:yes
The `net use` command is used to map a network share to a drive letter, and the `/persistent:yes` switch ensures the mapping is reconnected automatically after a reboot or network interruption, which is essential for a user who works remotely. The syntax `net use Z: \\Server\Data /persistent:yes` correctly specifies the drive letter, UNC path, and persistence flag.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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net user Z: \\Server\Data /add
Why it's wrong here
net user creates or modifies local user accounts; it accepts no drive-letter mapping syntax, so the command fails outright. Persistent drive mapping uses net use Z: \\Server\Data /persistent:yes. net user would be correct when adding or changing a local account, not connecting a share.
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net use Z: \\Server\Data /persistent:yes
Why this is correct
The net use command maps drive Z: to the UNC path \\Server\Data, and the /persistent:yes switch writes the mapping into the user's profile so it survives reboots. This satisfies the requirement for a persistent mapped drive for the remote user.
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chkdsk Z: /f
Why it's wrong here
chkdsk Z: /f verifies and repairs file-system integrity on an existing volume; it cannot create a persistent mapping to \\Server\Data. It is tempting because it targets drive letter Z:, and it would be correct when that mapped volume shows corruption, cross-linked files or bad sectors requiring repair.
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ipconfig /renew
Why it's wrong here
ipconfig /renew refreshes DHCP lease information for a network adapter; it cannot create, name or persist a drive mapping. It is tempting because it is a networking command, and it would be correct when a client holds a stale or failed IP address and needs a new lease from the DHCP server.
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