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1. Describe a star topology
An eight-position connector which uses UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair).
Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. This is a Cisco proprietary solution.
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Computers are connected to one central point w/ their own individual cables or wireless connections. This topology offers advantages over the bus topology and is used more often despite having more physical requirements than the bus topology. Benefit

2. Which of the following options allows for secure communication over the Internet?
Any network device with an IP address
110
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
In a locked room in an offsite location

3. TCP/IP Means;
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Local Area Network
2
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

4. In a fully Meshed network - every node has a connection to every other node - 7+6+5+4+3+2+1=28 Which digital interface device is used to connect to a local service providers digital T1 (T-Carrier Level 1) or E1 network?
CSU / DSU (Channel Service Unit / Data Service Unit)
Networked Basic Input/Output System
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In the LAN (Local Area Network)

5. The 802.11 frequency band is...
This IP (Internet Protocol) address cannot be pinged remotely.
2.4 GHz (Gigahertz).
CSU / DSU (Channel Service Unit / Data Service Unit)
Manages web-based activities by running Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) for storing web content and accessing web pages

6. NTP means...
Proxy server
Network Time Protocol
Windows Internet Name Service
22

7. NFS Means...
Post Office Protocol
Network File System
Local Area Network
All workstations except Workstation 3 can communicate to each other.

8. MIME means...
Easy to install - Inexpensive - Less actual cable required
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension
There are too many collisions occurring in traffic. Disconnect each network card individually to find and replace the one that is broadcasting.
A transmission method in which data goes form a source node to all other nodes on a network. Each node receives the data and acts on it - which can generate a great deal of network traffic.

9. A network administrator is troubleshooting connectivity from a client machine. An error message that reads 'Page Cannot be Displayed' is shown in the browser whenever a FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) is typed in the address bar. However - if the
All hosts can communicate.
The 'memo maker' that sends and receives paperless faxes over the network
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Network Interface Card

10. IPSEC means...
SSH
Internet Protocol Security
In the LAN (Local Area Network)
Provides remote users with access to the network through modems and an IP connection

11. On what Port is IMAP?
Basic Rate Interface
802.11
Internet Protocol Security. This is the defacto standard for VPN security.
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12. Which IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 802.x standard defines the operation of the LLC (Logical Link Control) sublayer of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnect) models Data Link layer?
1000BASE-LX and10 GBASE-LR
802.2
Sundays full backup as well as Mondays - Tuesdays - and Wednesdays tapes
Domain Name Service OR Domain Name Server

13. DNS means...
Consists of two distinct and terminated ends with each computer connected to one unbroken cable running its entire length. All of the computers can see all of the data flowing through but the only one computer the data is addressed to will actually g
172.192.4.256
Domain Name Service OR Domain Name Server
Bluetooth enabled cell phones

14. IMAP Means...
Re-enter the username and password in the VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection and reconnect
Bayonet-Neill-Concelman or British Naval Connector
Internet mail access protocol
Industry Standards Organization

15. A technician just installed a new NIC (Network Interface Card) in a computer and attached a cable to connect the computer to a hub. Assuming the NIC (Network Interface Card) is functioning correctly and the network is up - which of the following will
Primary Rate Interface
Bus
Windows Internet Name Service
The amber light is flashing occasionally and the green light is lit steadily.

16. Which of the following is used to translate NetBIOS (Network Basic Input / Output System) names
SMB (Server Message Block)
Network and Transport
WINS (Windows Internet Name Service)
Hard to troubleshoot - Difficult to change or move - Doesn't offer much fault tolerance

17. A network has been set up for DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) services using a PDC (Primary Domain Controller) and BDC (Backup Domain Controller) each with a range of 192.168.0.1 to192.168.0.254 using a class subnet of 255.255.255.0. DHCP
802.1x
PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)
Telnet
Split the scope addresses between the servers assigning 192.168.0.1 through 192.168.0.127 for the PDC (Primary Domain Controller) and 192.168.0.128 through 192.168.0.254 for the BDC (Backup Domain Controller).

18. UDP Means...
An exact duplicate of the infrastructure is mirrored offsite.
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol)
User Datagram Protocol
Server Message Block OR Small-to-Midsize Business

19. What is on Port 111?
Integrated Services digital Network
Two or more connected computers that can share resources
Configure the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to increase lease expiration time
SUN RPC

20. If a destination address is not in a bridges forwarding table - what will the bridge do?
Routing Information Protocol
gateway.
Forward the packets to all ports except the one that originated the request
Uniform Resource Locator

21. Which layer of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnect) model handles formatting and code conversion?
Presentation
The device ID (Identification)
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Handles the call center and call routing and can be thought of as a sophisticated network answering machine

22. A network technician is troubleshooting a remote home users computer that is behind a SOHO (Small Office / Home Office) router running NAT (Network Address Translation). The technician wants to ping the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the remote us
DNS
This IP (Internet Protocol) address cannot be pinged remotely.
20 & 21
The device ID (Identification)

23. What is PAP?
As a way to share resources and information
nslookup
Handles the call center and call routing and can be thought of as a sophisticated network answering machine
Password Authentication Protocol

24. NetBIOS Means...
Networked Basic Input/Output System
Password Authentication Protocol
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension
WINS (Windows Internet Name Service)

25. GUI means
Any device on the network that can ask for access to resources
10 GBASE-LR
raphical User Interface
Someone has enabled an additional DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server.

26. What is LEAP?
Initial installation cost may be higher - One central single point of failure (the hub or other device)
Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. This is a Cisco proprietary solution.
Bluetooth enabled cell phones
IMAP (Mail Client)

27. DOS means...
Run more than one central processing unit (CPU) and whose resources are available to other users on the network to access when needed. Something this powerful is typically referred to only as a server today. Don't confuse workstations with client mac
Disk Operating System or Denial of Service
Verification
20 & 21

28. GPS means...
As a way to share resources and information
Global Positioning System
HTTPS/ SSL
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29. PPP Means...
Wireless LAN
Point-to-Point Protocol
Hard to troubleshoot - Difficult to change or move - Doesn't offer much fault tolerance
IMAP (Mail Client)

30. There is a suspected SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) virus on the workstation. E-mail programs are not currently running. Which of the following utilities should be run to see if there are any open SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) sockets?
Consists of two distinct and terminated ends with each computer connected to one unbroken cable running its entire length. All of the computers can see all of the data flowing through but the only one computer the data is addressed to will actually g
New Technology File System
netstat
An old microwave oven is being used in the break room which causes interference with the access point.

31. NAC means...
Network Access Control
Manages network applications
Trivial File Transfer Protocol
Implement VLANs (Virtual Local Area Network)

32. Which one of the following is an IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) fiber optic standard?
10 GBASE-LR
Increase the TTL (Time to Live) on the DNS (Domain Name Service) servers
Presentation
802.1x

33. File Server
Stores and dispenses files
There will be no Internet access.
User Datagram Protocol. This protocol is connectionless and routable.
A network's physical topology gives you the lay of the land and the logical topology illustrates how the signals and data travel throughout the layout.

34. What is the maximum length of a gigabit Ethernet segment using MMF (MultiMode Fiber) optic cable?
Basic Rate Interface
550 meters (1 -804.46 feet)
It is an address assigned to a NIC (Network Interface Card).
They are connected to a switch when trying to capture packets.

35. A company wishes to establish a secure network connection with a sister company over the Internet. Both companies must have access to each others resources without allowing general public access. What describes the type of network that should be empl
Internet Protocol
netstat
private IP (Internet Protocol) addresses must be obtained dynamically from the ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Extranet

36. A facility designed to receive computer equipment during a disaster recovery is known as a...
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There will be no Internet access.
cold site.
Remote Desktop Protocol

37. What is IPSEC? Why is it significant?
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Internet Protocol Security. This is the defacto standard for VPN security.
LDAP - Active Directory (Windows) - e-Directory (Novell) - Open Directory (Apple)
Select the most probable cause

38. What is QoS?
Point to Point Tunneling Protocol
20 & 21
Quality of Service
They are connected to a switch when trying to capture packets.

39. WLAN Means...
Wireless LAN
An old microwave oven is being used in the break room which causes interference with the access point.
Reverse Address Resolution Protocol.
Router

40. Which command generated the following output? Active Connections Proto Local Address Foreign Address State TCP CompA:3006 192.168.0.2:Microsoft Established TCP CompA:3021 192.168.0.246:HTTP Established
Direct Current
netstat
nslookup
172.192.4.256

41. WAP Means...
Wireless Access Point
Increase the TTL (Time to Live) on the DNS (Domain Name Service) servers
Wireless Protected Access
Light Emitting Diode

42. What enables a UNIX computer to access exported file systems from other UNIX computers?
Any network device with an IP address
NFS (Network File System)
The users will not be affected by the change.
Internet Protocol

43. Which one of the following is a purpose for subnetting?
Presentation
They get their name because they truly are 'at the service' of the network and run specialized software for the network's maintenance and control known as the network operating system. Sometimes servers have more than one job. But whether servers are
Port 20 must also be unblocked.
To decrease network congestion Answer: D

44. LED Means...
ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)
Light Emitting Diode
It is an address assigned to a NIC (Network Interface Card).
Internet mail access protocol

45. Which of the following choices describes an RJ-45 (Registered Jack) connector?
25
A network map defining the specific characteristics of a network such as where workstations and other devices are located and the arrangement of all the physical media such as cables.
Network Interface Card
An eight-position connector which uses UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair).

46. A network administrator needs to verify that the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) service is running on a particular server. On what port number should a Telnet session be established?
Not scalable - Expensive - Difficult to reconfigure - move - or change - Not fault tolerant
netstat
The device ID (Identification)
25

47. What is on Port 443?
TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol)
Intrusion Detection System
HTTPS/ SSL
100BASE-FX Answer: D

48. Name the seven most common physical topologies
20 & 21
Sys Log (Unix) or Event Manager (Windows)
Manages web-based activities by running Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) for storing web content and accessing web pages
Bus - Star - Ring - Mesh - Point-to-point - Point-to-multipoint - Hybrid

49. Connecting a LAN (Local Area Network) to a mainframe can be accomplished using a...
Proxy
gateway.
Switches - bridges - and NICs (Network Interface Card)
RDP/ Terminal Services

50. The IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) protocol suite can secure network transmissions by...
Point to Point Protocol
100 Mbps (Megabits per second)
encapsulating the data payload.
Transmission Control Protocol

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