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Networking BANK MTA Quiz

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You work at a coffee shop. Your supervisor asks you to help set up a computer network. The network needs to have the following items: A public facing web server, A Wi-Fi network for customers, A private network for the point of sale terminals, An office PC, A file/print server, A network printer. You need to set up a perimeter network to protect the network. Which two items should you include in the perimeter network? (Choose two.)

a)

Network printer

b)

Web server

c)

File server

d)

Wi-Fi network

e)

Point of sale terminals

2.

What are three advantages of VLANs? (Choose three.)

a)

They can logically address packets by using IP.

b)

They require a router to connect to VLANs on another switch.

c)

They compartmentalize a network and isolate traffic.

d)

They are efficient because a single switch can implement only a single VLAN.

e)

They act as though they are on the same LAN regardless of physical location.

3.

What are two characteristics of fiber optic cable? (Choose two.)

a)

Conducts electricity

b)

Requires metal conduit

c)

Supports splicing

d)

Requires a polish for end connectors

4.

According to the OSI model, encryption takes place on the transport layer.

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5.

In local area network (LAN) topologies, the primary media access methods are: (Choose two.)

a)

Contention

b)

Negotiation

c)

Kerberos

d)

Token passing

6.

What are two differences between switches and hubs? (Choose two.)

a)

Switches are slower than hubs because of the extra addressing functions that switches perform.

b)

Switches send data to all of the computers that are connected to them for efficiency.

c)

Switches are capable of sending and receiving data at the same time.

d)

Switches identify the intended destination of the data that they receive.

7.

You cannot get to any site on the Internet or on the school's intranet. Your school uses DHCP. You check your network settings, which are configured as shown in the following image. You need to change the settings to access websites.

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8.

Identify the network cable type and connector in the following graphic.

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9.

What are two characteristics of a mesh network topology? (Choose two.)

a)

It is fault tolerant because of redundant connections.

b)

Every node connects to every other node on the network.

c)

It works best for networks with a large number of nodes.

d)

It requires less cabling than either a star or ring topology.

10.

Internet Key Exchange (IKE) is responsible for which two functions? (Choose two.)

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11.

Which two of the following are connectivity options for wide area networks (WANs)? (Choose two.)

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12.

Which two are published IEEE 802.11 wireless transmission standards? (Choose two.)

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13.

A node within a local area network (LAN) must have which two of the following? (Choose two.)

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14.

An Action Center alert recommends that you enable Windows Firewall. After enabling the firewall, you can no longer access websites. Which two TCP ports should you add exceptions for on the firewall? (Choose two.)

a)

A. Port 21

b)

B. Port 23

c)

C. Port 25

d)

D. Port 80

e)

E. Port 443

15.

You are an intern for Contoso Ltd. Your supervisor asks you to configure the security zones for three new PCs so that they are able to connect to two web servers. The servers connect to the three new PCs as shown in the following image: Use the drop-down menus to select the answer choice that completes each statement. Each correct selection is worth one point.

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16.

Match the networking topologies to their corresponding characteristics. To answer, drag the appropriate topology from the column on the left to its characteristic on the right. Each topology may be used once, more than once, or not at all. Each correct match is worth one point.

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17.

The ping tool is used to: (Choose two.)

a)

Determine the network portion of a host address.

b)

Self-test a host's own network interface.

c)

Determine whether a host is reachable.

d)

Manage a host's session when UDP is used.

18.

For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select No. Each correct selection is worth one point.

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19.

What is an example of a Layer 3 device that connects multiple computers and networks?

a)

Packet

b)

Repeater

c)

Switch

d)

Router

20.

What is a similarity between Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches?

a)

Both provide a high level of security to the network.

b)

Both use logical addressing to forward transmissions.

c)

Both forward packets onto the network.

d)

Both allow the implementation of VLANs.

21.

The protocol that maps IP addresses to a Media Access Control (MAC) address is:

a)

Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)

b)

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

c)

Routing Information Protocol (RIP)

d)

User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

e)

Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

22.

Which of the following uses pointer records and A records?

a)

IDS

b)

DNS Server

c)

NAT Server

d)

IPS

23.

A Layer 2 device that connects multiple computers within a network is a:

a)

Repeater

b)

Switch

c)

Router

d)

Packet

24.

How many bits are there in an Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) address?

a)

32

b)

64

c)

128

d)

256

25.

If a router cannot determine the next hop for a packet, the router will:

a)

Forward the packet to the default route.

b)

Send the packet back to the packet's source.

c)

Broadcast the packet.

d)

Store the packet in the memory buffer.

26.

In which physical network topology is each computer connected to a central point?

a)

Star

b)

Mesh

c)

Ring

d)

Bus

27.

What type of record does DNS use to find a mail service?

a)

Service (SRV) DNS record

b)

Canonical (CNAME) DNS record

c)

Mail Exchanger (MX) DNS record

d)

Host (A) DNS record

28.

What is the bit rate for a North American T3 circuit?

a)

6.312 Mbit/s

b)

44.736 Mbit/s

c)

274.176 Mbit/s

d)

400.352 Mbit/s

29.

The default gateway address identifies the:

a)

Device that will connect the computer to the local network.

b)

Device that will connect the computer to a remote network.

c)

Server that will provide name services for the computer.

d)

Server that will authenticate the user of the computer.

30.

You are home for vacation, and a family member wants your help to purchase and install network cable for a home office. The cable needs to support at least 300 Mbps. What is the least expensive option that meets this requirement?

a)

Cat3

b)

CAT5

c)

Cat5e

d)

Cat6

31.

According to the OSI model, encryption takes place on the transport layer.

a)

Presentation

b)

Network

c)

Application

d)

No change is needed

32.

What is the maximum cable length for a single Cat5 UTP cable run?

a)

285 feet/86.87 meters

b)

328 feet/99.97 meters

c)

432 feet/131.67 meters

d)

600 feet/

33.

In addition to switching, multilayer switches also:

a)

Provide Layer 3 routing functions.

b)

Interface with CAT3, CATS, CAT5e, and fiber optics.

c)

Support 10 MB, 100 MB, and 1 GB local area network (LAN) ports.

d)

Operate by using only Layer 1 and 2 protocols.

34.

Which of these addresses is a multicast address?

a)

127.0.0.1

b)

169.254.0.1

c)

192.168.0.1

d)

224.0.0.1

35.

Which of these cable types transmits data the greatest distance?

a)

Multi-mode fiber

b)

Single-mode fiber

c)

Cat5e

d)

Cat6

36.

The maximum throughput of an 802.llg network is:

a)

2.4 GHz.

b)

54 GHz.

c)

2.4 Mbps

d)

54 Mbps.

37.

VPNs are implemented to provide:

a)

A secure connection within a private network.

b)

A secure connection through public networks.

c)

Additional encryption by using IPSec.

d)

Additional security for selected computers.

38.

Which feature of Category 5e STP cable reduces external interference?

a)

Crosstalk

b)

Shielding

c)

Length

d)

Twisting

39.

To protect a network when it is connected to the Internet, you should use a:

a)

Bridge

b)

Firewall

c)

Switch

d)

Router

40.

In a wireless network that requires an SSL certificate, WEP handles the SSL certificate.

a)

802.1X

b)

WPA2-PSK

c)

WPA-PSK

d)

No change is needed

41.

At what layer in the OSI model are hardware addresses referenced?

a)

Network

b)

Application

c)

Data link

d)

Physical

42.

Which protocol can be used to encrypt packets on the Internet?

a)

SNMP

b)

HTTPS

c)

TFTP

d)

HTTP

43.

Which metric does Routing Information Protocol (RJP) use to determine the least costly route?

a)

Delay

b)

Host ID

c)

Hop count

d)

Interface

44.

The process of replicating a zone file to multiple DNS servers is called zone replication. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select 'No change is needed' if the underlined text makes the statement correct.

a)

Zone transfer

b)

Zone synchronization

c)

Start of authority

d)

No change is needed

45.

What is the maximum cable length for a single Cat5 UTP cable run?

a)

285 feet/86.87 meters

b)

328 feet/99.97 meters

c)

432 feet/131.67 meters

d)

600 feet/182.88 meters

46.

The topology of a local area network (LAN) is defined by the:

a)

A. Number of devices to connect.

b)

B. Physical and logical characteristics.

c)

C. Distance between workstations.

d)

D. Type of cable being used.

47.

One purpose of a perimeter network is to:

a)

Make resources available to the intranet.

b)

Link campus area networks (CANs).

c)

Link local area networks (LANs).

d)

Make resources available to the Internet.

48.

A computer that has an IP address of 169.254.0.1 cannot access the network. Which of the following services should you confirm is available?

a)

WINS

b)

DNS

c)

DHCP

d)

TFTP

49.

What happens when an 802.11a node broadcasts within the range of an 802.11g access point?

a)

The access point transmits, but the node is unable to receive.

b)

A connection occurs.

c)

Both the node and the access point are unable to transmit.

d)

The node transmits, but the access point is unable to receive.

50.

Which of the following is a public IP address?

a)

10.156.89.1

b)

68.24.78.221

c)

172.16.152.48

d)

192.168.25.101

51.

Connecting to a private network address from a public network requires:

a)

Network address translation (NAT)

b)

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

c)

Network Access Protection (NAP)

d)

Dynamic domain name system (DDNS)

52.

What happens when an 802.11b node starts broadcasting within the range of an 802.llg access point?

a)

The access point will transmit, but the node will be unable to receive.

b)

A connection will be established,

c)

Both the node and the access point will be unable to transmit.

d)

The node will transmit, but the access point will be unable to receive.

53.

You discover that the computer's IP address is 169.254.48.97. You need to restore access to network resources. What should you do next?

a)

Flush the cache on the DNS server.

b)

Reset the user's password on the server.

c)

Check your router's current routing tables.

d)

Verify that the DHCP service is available.

54.

You need to run four Ethernet network drops. Each drop is approximately 125 feet/46.33 meters. An interference exists along the path of each drop. You need to ensure that interference is reduced. Which cable type should you use?

a)

STP Cat5e

b)

UTPCat5e

c)

Cat3

d)

UTPCat6

55.

A network device that associates a Media Access Control (MAC) address with a port is a:

a)

A. DSL modem

b)

B. Hub

c)

C. Router

d)

D. Switch

56.

One reason to incorporate VLANs in a network is to:

a)

Increase the number of available IP addresses.

b)

Increase the number of available Media Access Control (MAC) addresses.

c)

Reduce the number of broadcast domains.

d)

Reduce the number of nodes in a broadcast domain.

57.

Which DNS record type specifies the host that is the authority for a given domain?

a)

NS

b)

MX

c)

CNAME

d)

SOA

58.

Which type of network covers the broadest area?

a)

A. WAN

b)

B. CAN

c)

C. LAN

d)

D. PAN

59.

The function of a router is to:

a)

Provide IP subnet masks for hosts.

b)

Forward traffic to other networks.

c)

Broadcast routing tables to clients.

d)

Store tables for name resolution.

60.

What is the default subnet mask for a Class C Internet network?

a)

255.255.255.252

b)

255.255.255.240

c)

255.255.255.192

d)

255.255.255.0

61.

You are helping a friend set up a public-facing web server for a home office. Your friend wants to protect the internal network from intrusion. What should you do?

a)

Set the web server in a perimeter network.

b)

Set the web server to block access on ports 80 and 443.

c)

Configure the firewall to block access on ports 80 and 443.

d)

Set the IP address of the web server to be within the LAN.

62.

This question requires that you evaluate the underlined text to determine if it is correct. An Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table is used to associate IP addresses with host names. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select 'No change is needed' if the under

a)

Extranet

b)

Firewall

c)

Intranet

d)

No change is needed

63.

This question requires that you evaluate the underlined text to determine if it is correct. A/an virtual private network (VPN) protects a network's perimeter by monitoring traffic as it enters and leaves. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select 'No change is needed' if the underlined text makes the statement correct.

a)

Extranet

b)

Firewall

c)

Intranet

d)

No change is needed

64.

This question requires that you evaluate the underlined text to determine if it is correct. The four IEEE standards, 802.11a, b, g, and n, are collectively known as mobile ad hoc networks. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select 'No change is needed' if the underlined text makes the statement correct.

a)

WiMAX

b)

Bluetooth

c)

WiFi

d)

No change is needed

65.

What is an example of a network device that associates a network address with a port?

a)

Switch

b)

Router

c)

Hub

d)

DSL modem

66.

A university has network links between various locations. Where would a T3 connection be appropriate?

a)

Server to network in the main campus server room

b)

Main campus to a large satellite campus

c)

Computer lab PC to lab printer

d)

Library laptop PC to Internet

67.

You run the ipconfig command. The output is shown in the following image: From these settings, you can tell that the computer:

a)

Will have limited Internet access

b)

Will have full Internet access

c)

Will not be able to access the Internet

d)

Will not be able to access the local network

68.

Security is a concern on wireless networks due to:

a)

The radio broadcast access method.

b)

Spread spectrum issues.

c)

Frequency modulation issues.

d)

The potential for cross-talk.

69.

Which of these factors has the biggest impact on data transmission speed in a wireless network?

a)

The access method used for the network

b)

The transmission standard of the equipment used

c)

The use of strong encryption for transmissions

d)

The transmission wattage rating used on the NIC

70.

A router's static route is set by the:

a)

Adjacent network

b)

Next upstream router

c)

Network administrator

d)

Routing protocol

71.

The service that resolves fully qualified domain names (FQDN) to IP addresses is:

a)

Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)

b)

Domain Name Service (DNS)

c)

Internet Service Provider (ISP)

d)

Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

72.

Which type of port is used to support VLAN traffic between two switches?

a)

Virtual port

b)

WAN port

c)

Trunk port

d)

LAN port

73.

A characteristic of the mesh topology is that it:

a)

Uses a central hub.

b)

Cannot use wired connections.

c)

Uses redundant paths.

d)

Cannot use wireless connections.

74.

One reason to replace an unmanaged switch with a managed switch is to:

a)

Manage the routing tables.

b)

Support multiple VLANS.

c)

Reduce collision domains.

d)

Route between networks.

75.

Which of these represents the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) loopback address?

a)

127.0.0.1

b)

192.168.0.1

c)

FEC0:A8C0::AA01

d)

::1

76.

A service that resolves NetBIOS names to IP addresses is:

a)

Domain Name Service (DNS).

b)

Internet Service Provider (ISP).

c)

Address Resolution Protocol (ARP).

d)

Windows Internet Name Service (WINS).

77.

The command-line tool used to list a host's active incoming connections is:

a)

NETSTAT

b)

IPCONFIG

c)

NSLOOKUP

d)

PING

78.

Which of these is an application layer protocol?

a)

A. TCP

b)

B. FTP

c)

C. IP

d)

D. UDP

79.

What type of DNS record maps host names to addresses?

a)

A. Mail Exchanger (MX) DNS record

b)

B. Service (SRV) DNS record

c)

C. Host (A) DNS record

d)

D. Canonical (CNAME) DNS record

80.

You ping a server by using fully qualified domain name (FQDN) and do not receive a response. You then ping the same server by using its IP address and receive a response. Why do you receive a response on the second attempt but not on the first attempt?

a)

A. PING is improperly configured.

b)

B. The DNS is not resolving.

c)

C. The DHCP server is offline.

d)

D. NSLOOKUP is stopped.

81.

Which network device interconnects computers in a workgroup, is able to be remotely configured, and provides the best throughput?

a)

A. Unmanaged switch

b)

B. Hub

c)

C. Router

d)

D. Managed switch

82.

Which type of network is most vulnerable to intrusion?

a)

A. Dial-up

b)

B. Wireless

c)

C. Broadband

d)

D. Leased line

83.

You are setting up a network computer game. You need to open up ports on your firewall so your friends can join the network. Which command displays the ports that your computer is listening for?

a)

A. nslookup

b)

B. nbtstat

c)

C. ping

d)

D. netstat

84.

Which of the following is a Layer 2 WAN protocol?

a)

Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)

b)

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

c)

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

d)

Internet Protocol (IP)