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Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. On what Port is the Proxy Server?
Domain Name Service OR Domain Name Server
Re-enter the username and password in the VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection and reconnect
8080
CSU / DSU (Channel Service Unit / Data Service Unit)
2. HTTPS means...
There will be no Internet access.
Sys Log (Unix) or Event Manager (Windows)
802.1x
Hypertext transfer protocol over secure sockets layer.
3. A client accessing a network share folder has authenticated into the system and has full access rights to a folder share. But after opening the file they find they cannot modify the files contents. What is the likely cause?
DNS (Domain Name Service) server settings
25
The file has been opened by another user and is open for read only.
Handles e-mail functions
4. PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) secures PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) sessions by...
Border Gateway Multicast Protocol - A routing protocol for router to router activity.
LDAP - Active Directory (Windows) - e-Directory (Novell) - Open Directory (Apple)
Multiple Link Interface
passing a username and password in plaintext.
5. Six workstations that are numbered 1-6 are installed sequentially in a physical ring topology. Workstation 1 fails. How can the network administrator remove Workstation 1 for service without moving the other workstations?
The capability of a computer or a network system to respond to a condition automatically - often resolving it - reducing the impact on the system.
Connect Workstation 6 and Workstation 2 using a barrel connector
Hard to troubleshoot - Difficult to change or move - Doesn't offer much fault tolerance
Network and Transport
6. EMI means...
Client-server networks are the opposite of peer-to-peer networks. A single server uses a network operating system for managing the entire network.
Electromagnetic Interference
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
100 Mbps (Megabits per second)
7. On what Port is DNS?
Basic Rate Interface
Implement VLANs (Virtual Local Area Network)
53
Address Resolution Protocol. Has no error control.
8. On what Port is TFTP?
69
PDC (Primary Domain Controller)
Border Gateway Multicast Protocol - A routing protocol for router to router activity.
143
9. IDS means...
Intrusion Detection System
Manages network applications
3389
T1 (T-Carrier Level 1).
10. Which command will produce the following output? ethoLink encap : Ethernet HWaddr: 00:80:C8:D6:74:43 inet adder : 4.150.6.3 Bcast : 4.255.255.255 Mask: 255.0.0.0
802.2
ifconfig
3.1
IMAP (Mail Client)
11. Which protocol is the fastest file transfer protocol?
Bridge
This IP (Internet Protocol) address cannot be pinged remotely.
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol)
Someone has enabled an additional DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server.
12. Which one of the following provides a fault-tolerant storage system containing five disks and a single controller that will function if a single disk fails?
A striped set array with parity
Firewall
All workstations except Workstation 3 can communicate to each other.
3389
13. Which one of the following security protocols creates a secure connection over the Internet?
Application
53
L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol)
CSU / DSU (Channel Service Unit / Data Service Unit)
14. What is the maximum length of a gigabit Ethernet segment using MMF (MultiMode Fiber) optic cable?
Border Gateway Multicast Protocol - A routing protocol for router to router activity.
Internet Protocol
550 meters (1 -804.46 feet)
Manages web-based activities by running Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) for storing web content and accessing web pages
15. 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
135-139
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).
The Internet router is blocking port 25.
Verification
16. Which protocol could be used by a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)
NetBios
Internet Information Services
SUN RPC
17. A new intranet web server has been installed for a company. The clients access the intranet server by its DNS (Domain Name Service) name. To automatically change the clients to connect to the new server - an administrator modifies the DNS (Domain Nam
Problematic workstations have cached the old IP (Internet Protocol) address of the server.
Network Time Protocol
The amber light is flashing occasionally and the green light is lit steadily.
Disk Operating System or Denial of Service
18. What functionality does Kerberos provide?
Authentication
802.1x
These are the FTP ports. Port 20 handles data and Port 21 provides control.
Wireless Protected Access
19. A network administrator implements four VLANs (Virtual Local Area Network) on a switch. Which device will be required to pass traffic among the VLANs (Virtual Local Area Network)?
22
Router
802.11
There are too many collisions occurring in traffic. Disconnect each network card individually to find and replace the one that is broadcasting.
20. LED Means...
Implement VLANs (Virtual Local Area Network)
10
MultiProtocol Label Switching
Light Emitting Diode
21. What is a MAC (Media Access Control) address?
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
It is an address assigned to a NIC (Network Interface Card).
2
Internet mail access protocol
22. Which one of the following is an IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) copper cable standard?
Each computer is directly connected to other computers in the same network and data flows in a circle shape from computer to computer and eventually back to the source. This topology isn't very popular because it's not easily scalable and the cable r
A striped set array with parity
Data Link
1000BASE-CX
23. Which one of the following devices connects a network segment to a public telephone network?
nslookup
Multiple Link Interface
Windows Internet Name Service
CSU / DSU (Channel Service Unit / Data Service Unit)
24. IEEE means...
Remote Desktop Protocol
Internet Control Message Protocol
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Network Address Translation
25. 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
Bridge
The amber light is flashing occasionally and the green light is lit steadily.
Central Processing unit
larger subnet masks.
26. ISP Means...
Secure Shell
48 bits.
Internet Service Provider
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension
27. An Ethernet MAC (Media Access Control) address consists of...
48 bits.
BootP (Boot Protocol)
Reverse Address Resolution Protocol.
WINS (Windows Internet Name Service)
28. A technician connects a computer to the LAN (Local Area Network) switch to analyze the traffic occurring from another computer on the network. The only traffic observed coming from the other computer is broadcast frames. What can be concluded from th
An eight-position connector which uses UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair).
Secure Shell
The analyzer is functioning properly.
Transport
29. 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
Bayonet-Neill-Concelman or British Naval Connector
Eliminate any sources of RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) around the WAP (Wireless Access Point) Answer: D
802.11
Network Access Control
30. What is UDP? What are some of its attributes?
User Datagram Protocol. This protocol is connectionless and routable.
bytes 1-3
Put a router between the two network segments
The users will not be affected by the change.
31. POP3 Means...
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
802.2
Post Office Protocol 3
Wireless Fidelity
32. Which one of the following IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) standards has the shortest maximum distance?
Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange
1000BASE-CX
T1 (T-Carrier Level 1).
111
33. What is on Port 514?
Initial installation cost may be higher - One central single point of failure (the hub or other device)
Quality of Service
Bus
Sys Log (Unix) or Event Manager (Windows)
34. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) provides which functionality for remote access?
Public Key Infrastructure
53
Verification
Direct Current
35. What is ARP? What are some of its attributes?
Forward the packets to all ports except the one that originated the request
802.11i
RDP/ Terminal Services
Address Resolution Protocol. Has no error control.
36. Which of the following are classified as Layer 2 devices?
Switches - bridges - and NICs (Network Interface Card)
1
Bayonet-Neill-Concelman or British Naval Connector
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
37. List the benefits of a bus topology
Easy to install - Inexpensive - Less actual cable required
Address Resolution Protocol. Has no error control.
Stores and dispenses files
40 bit - 128 bit - 64 bit
38. 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
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
The 'memo maker' that sends and receives paperless faxes over the network
Eliminate any sources of RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) around the WAP (Wireless Access Point) Answer: D
53
39. What is IP?
passing a username and password in plaintext.
Light Emitting Diode
Internet Protocol
Open Source Path First - this is a routing protocol
40. PRI Means...
DNS
Configure the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to increase lease expiration time
Primary Rate Interface
LDAP - Active Directory (Windows) - e-Directory (Novell) - Open Directory (Apple)
41. Which dial-up protocol is capable of passing multiple LAN (Local Area Network) protocols across the wire?
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
Media Access Control
Internet connection
A network map showing exactly how data moves through the network.
42. 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)
NetBios
Border Gateway Multicast Protocol - A routing protocol for router to router activity.
There are too many collisions occurring in traffic. Disconnect each network card individually to find and replace the one that is broadcasting.
43. What is on Port 389?
2
Wireless LAN
LDAP - Active Directory (Windows) - e-Directory (Novell) - Open Directory (Apple)
Easy to install - Inexpensive - Less actual cable required
44. What is on Port 110?
Networked Basic Input/Output System
POP3
Routing Information Protocol
Access Control List
45. WINS Means...
Windows Internet Name Service
In a locked room in an offsite location
802.11i
Basic Input/Output System
46. IPX Means...
20 & 21
In the LAN (Local Area Network)
Internetwork packet exchange
Time domain reflectometer
47. What is NAT?
Network Address Translator
Plain Old Telephone Service
Gateway
3.1
48. Which one of the following IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) standards uses
Network and Transport
172.192.4.256
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
1000BASE-LX and10 GBASE-LR
49. A computer that is working on a network is unplugged and then plugged into another switch with a new cable. The link LED (Light Emitting Diode) on the NIC (Network Interface Card) does not come on. All of the following could be the source of the prob
SMTP Server
the NIC (Network Interface Card) is bad.
WINS (Windows Internet Name Service)
192.168.96.254
50. LAN Means...
netstat
gateway.
Internet Protocol Security. This is the defacto standard for VPN security.
Local Area Network