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Subjects : cisco, it-skills, ccna
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1. 3 factors that should be considered when implementing Layer 2 protocols






2. 3 measures of data transfer






3. What are 2 features of User Diagram Protocol (UDP)?






4. An admin needs to keep contents private - which access method should he use?






5. What event occurs during the 3-way handshake?






6. 3 statements of media acess control






7. What is the purpose of resource records in DNS?






8. During a TCP session - if packets arrive out of order - what will happen?






9. What is the name of the application layer protocol used for file sharing on Microsoft Networks?






10. Which sublayer of the DLL prepares a signal to be transmitted at the physical layer?






11. What is the primary function of encapsulating packets into frames?






12. What correctly describes a MAC address?






13. What info is found in the TCP and UDP header info?






14. What networking devices are recommended to be assigned static IP addresses?






15. What command will you use to place the router into the correct mode to configure an appropiate interface to connect a LAN?






16. Given IP 172.16.134.64 and S/M 255.255.255.224 - this IP is an...?






17. What are the advantages of using a client-server model?






18. What can you identify when you examine the Network Layer header?






19. What is an effect of improperly applying a network cable connector?






20. After a browser makes a request to a web server in the standard port - what will be the port number in the TCP header?






21. What can be a problem that is reduced by adding end-to-end addressing?






22. There are too many broadcasts on switches - what can be done?






23. 2 characteristics of clients in data networks






24. An admin needs a media that can run up to 100m in legth. Which type of media would be best?






25. A router interface has been assigned an IP address of 172.16.192.166 with a mask of 255.255.255.248. To which subnet does the IP address belong?






26. What are key considering factors when grouping hosts into common networks?






27. What causes crosstalk within cable pairs when using UTP?






28. What 2 type of cables would most commonly be used for new runs?






29. What is the purpose of the preamble in an ethernet frame?






30. What characteristic of an UTP helps reduce interference?






31. How does the application layer on a server process multiple client requests for services?






32. 3 protocols that operate in the application layer






33. What are 2 commands used to view a host routing table?






34. Default Gateway is incorrect on the host - What is the impact on the communications?






35. What is the role of MTA in handling email?






36. Which layer supplies services and allows user interface?






37. After an ethernet collision - which device has priority to transmit data?






38. Which combination of keys can be used to interrupt a ping or traceroute process?






39. 2 most commonly used media types in ethernet networks






40. What are 2 layers of the OSI model that have the same functions as the TCP/IP Network Application Layer?






41. What command can be used to determine if the router has experienced any input or output errors?






42. Statements that describe LAN






43. What is PDU?






44. If you have a small network w/ 3 computers...






45. Which transport layer protocol provides low overhead and is used for applications that do not require reliable data delivery?






46. What is the purpose of the TCP/IP Network Application Layer?






47. What information is added during encapsulation at OSI Layer 3?






48. During encapsulation - what happens in the Data Link Layer?






49. Why is flow control used for TCP data transfer?






50. What are 3 common problems w/ large networks?