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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. What is EGP?
netstat
Time domain reflectometer
Networked Basic Input/Output System
Exterior Gateway Protocol
2. What is Unicast?
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol. This is a Cisco proprietary solution.
100 Mbps (Megabits per second)
A transmission method in which data is transferred from a specific source address to a specific destination address. (Network nodes not involved in the transfer ignor the transmission.)
The 'memo maker' that sends and receives paperless faxes over the network
3. AC means...
Change the LANs (Local Area Network) WAP (Wireless Access Point) channel to a different channel than the other two WAPs (Wireless Access Point)
6
Alternating Current
161 & 162
4. In which OSI (Open Systems Interconnect) layer does a bridge operate?
Data Link
Internet Protocol Security. This is the defacto standard for VPN security.
Disk Operating System or Denial of Service
514
5. This is not a valid IP (Internet Protocol) addresses
161 & 162
A 2.4 GHz (Gigahertz) cordless telephone is in use.
172.192.4.256
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
6. List the drawbacks of a ring topology
HTTP
Not scalable - Expensive - Difficult to reconfigure - move - or change - Not fault tolerant
larger subnet masks.
The 'memo maker' that sends and receives paperless faxes over the network
7. What is ARP? What are some of its attributes?
Address Resolution Protocol. Has no error control.
Post Office Protocol 3
Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. This is a Cisco proprietary solution.
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.
8. Which UNIX service provides interoperability with Windows file and print sharing?
Increase the TTL (Time to Live) on the DNS (Domain Name Service) servers
Domain Name Service OR Domain Name Server
SMB (Server Message Block)
To decrease network congestion Answer: D
9. Describe a ring topology
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10. Which one of the following is an IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) copper cable standard?
Handles tasks in the place of other machines on the network
802.11b
WINS (Windows Internet Name Service)
1000BASE-CX
11. Remote Access Server
passing a username and password in plaintext.
6
Provides remote users with access to the network through modems and an IP connection
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
12. On what Port is TFTP?
Asynchronous Transfer Mode
Handles e-mail functions
Digital Subscriber Line
69
13. NTP means...
There are too many collisions occurring in traffic. Disconnect each network card individually to find and replace the one that is broadcasting.
Global System for Mobile Communications
Network Time Protocol
Network and Transport
14. What is on Port 1433?
Forward the packets to all ports except the one that originated the request
SQL Server
SMTP Server
802.1x
15. Web Server
Manages web-based activities by running Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) for storing web content and accessing web pages
Eliminate any sources of RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) around the WAP (Wireless Access Point) Answer: D
A. 18 -000 feet (5 -486.4 meters)
Make certain the web site has an external DNS (Domain Name Service) name and a public IP address - and that port 80 is open on the router.
16. HTTP Means...
Token passing
ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)
Client - protocol - and adapter
Hypertext transfer protocol
17. 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
1433
Quality of Service
This IP (Internet Protocol) address cannot be pinged remotely.
Network Time Protocol
18. How many concurrent connections can a Windows 2000 Professional computer support on a single share?
10
514
Packets from entering and leaving a network
Secure Shell
19. SNMP Means...
Stores and dispenses files
23
A long length of antenna extension cable
Simple Network Management Protocol
20. Why did we develop networking?
Data Link
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol)
2.4 GHz (Gigahertz).
As a way to share resources and information
21. A network administrator is configuring a router to support a new subnet on a TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) network. The subnet uses 192.168.96.0/24. The administrators company policy is to reserve the highest IP (Intern
192.168.96.254
Network Address Translation
Any network device with an IP address
Initial installation cost may be higher - One central single point of failure (the hub or other device)
22. Application Server
MultiProtocol Label Switching
Manages network applications
Eliminate any sources of RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) around the WAP (Wireless Access Point) Answer: D
Network Access Control
23. Which one of the following IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) standards uses CSMA / CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access / Collision Avoidance)?
802.11
netstat
Simple Network Management Protocol
WINS (Windows Internet Name Service)
24. POTS means...
Internet Protocol
Plain Old Telephone Service
SQL Server
1433
25. What is PAP?
Simple Network Management Protocol
Provides remote users with access to the network through modems and an IP connection
Industry Standards Organization
Password Authentication Protocol
26. Which protocol does a diskless workstation use to obtain a network address?
802.11
169.254.1.1
Client - protocol - and adapter
BootP (Boot Protocol)
27. Which one of the following UNIX commands is similar to Telnet and used for terminal emulation?
Direct Current
rlogin
As a way to share resources and information
Network Address Translator
28. Describe a star topology
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
Bus - Star - Ring - Mesh - Point-to-point - Point-to-multipoint - Hybrid
Network Interface Card
The capability of a computer or a network system to respond to a condition automatically - often resolving it - reducing the impact on the system.
29. ACL means...
SUN RPC
All workstations except Workstation 3 can communicate to each other.
Access Control List
New Technology File System
30. On what Port is LDAP?
389
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol)
128 bit addresses
private IP (Internet Protocol) addresses must be obtained dynamically from the ISP (Internet Service Provider).
31. What is the maximum length of a gigabit Ethernet segment using MMF (MultiMode Fiber) optic cable?
1
Firewall
Global Positioning System
550 meters (1 -804.46 feet)
32. Which one of the following IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) standards uses
Wireless LAN
1000BASE-LX and10 GBASE-LR
Quality of Service
A. 18 -000 feet (5 -486.4 meters)
33. BNC Means...
As a way to share resources and information
Fully Qualified Domain Name
Bayonet-Neill-Concelman or British Naval Connector
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.
34. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) provides which functionality for remote access?
User Datagram Protocol. This protocol is connectionless and routable.
A transmission method in which data is sent from a server to specific nodes that are defined as members of a multicast group. Network nodes not in the group ignore the data.
The Internet router is blocking port 25.
Verification
35. MIME means...
Application
Wireless Fidelity
Secure Shell
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension
36. SMB Means...
Provides remote users with access to the network through modems and an IP connection
Server Message Block OR Small-to-Midsize Business
25
Network Address Translator
37. Which one of the following standards has a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps (Megabits per second)?
802.11b
WINS (Windows Internet Name Service)
SSH
It is an address assigned to a NIC (Network Interface Card).
38. Which one of the following IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) standards has a longer maximum distance than 100 meters (328 feet)?
100BASE-FX Answer: D
T1 (T-Carrier Level 1).
There will be no Internet access.
In a locked room in an offsite location
39. On a switched Ethernet network that is operating perfectly - what is the state in which a user will find the activity LED (Light Emitting Diode)?
SUN RPC
Bayonet-Neill-Concelman or British Naval Connector
Direct Current
Periodically (randomly) blinking
40. Company A has two networks - one on the west side of town and one on the east side. The network administrator wants to connect the two networks with a leased line but is concerned about limiting broadcast traffic. What can the administrator do to all
Metropolitan Area Network
Presentation
1000BASE-CX
Put a router between the two network segments
41. Servers
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42. Which dial-up protocol is capable of passing multiple LAN (Local Area Network) protocols across the wire?
25
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
New stations can be added easily and quickly - Scalable - Easier to troubleshoot - A single cable failure doesn't disable entire network
43. Which physical topology is used by a 10BASE2 network?
Bus
Network and Transport
Network Address Translator
172.192.4.256
44. 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
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol)
The amber light is flashing occasionally and the green light is lit steadily.
rlogin
the NIC (Network Interface Card) is bad.
45. Which layer of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnect) model handles formatting and code conversion?
traceroute
IMAP (Mail Client)
Presentation
Bayonet-Neill-Concelman or British Naval Connector
46. A network administrator manages a medium-sized network with a mixture of different platform computers. The network contains multiple subnets located across a large geographical area. Over half of the subnets contain a WAP (Wireless Access Point) for
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
A 2.4 GHz (Gigahertz) cordless telephone is in use.
Have the administratorrecreate the shares to be named networkshares and privateshares in order to modify the share names to acceptable lengths
Eliminate any sources of RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) around the WAP (Wireless Access Point) Answer: D
47. WLAN Means...
8080
Wireless LAN
40 bit - 128 bit - 64 bit
Network Address Translation
48. ICMP means...
Handles the call center and call routing and can be thought of as a sophisticated network answering machine
Point to Point Tunneling Protocol
Internet Control Message Protocol
IMAP (Mail Client)
49. DC means...
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.
In the LAN (Local Area Network)
Direct Current
802.11
50. IPX/SPX means...
Enable infrastructure mode and obtain the IP (Internet Protocol) address automatically on all clients
Physical
File Transfer Protocol
Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange