1. What is the primary function of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)? a) To manage hardware drivers b) To provide centralized authentication and directory services c) To replace DHCP servers d) To encrypt all network traffic

The primary function of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is: **b) To provide centralized authentication and directory services.** AD DS is used to manage users, computers, and other resources in a network, and it provides authentication and authorization services for users and devices within a domain.