WorksheetsCompTIA Network+
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What device separates broadcast domains in a network?
Router
Switch
Hub
Repeater
Which protocol is used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network?
DNS
DHCP
ARP
ICMP
What does an ACL (Access Control List) primarily control?
Device performance
Network traffic
User authentication
Bandwidth usage
Which of the following protocols is used to securely access a remote computer?
FTP
Telnet
SSH
SMTP
What does the ping command test?
DNS resolution
Network connectivity
Bandwidth capacity
Routing tables
Which of the following types of firewalls filters traffic based on the packet header information?
Application layer firewall
Stateful firewall
Packet filtering firewall
Proxy firewall
Which of the following is used to monitor and manage network devices?
SMTP
SNMP
FTP
DNS
Which of the following is used to prevent loops in a network?
Spanning Tree Protocol
Link Aggregation Control Protocol
Quality of Service
Border Gateway Protocol
Which protocol is used to send email from a client to a server?
IMAP
POP3
SMTP
FTP
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for data encryption?
Network
Data Link
Session
Presentation
Which of the following uses a tunneling protocol to establish a secure connection over a public network?
VPN
VLAN
IDS
NAT
What protocol is used to securely copy files between systems?
FTP
SCP
TFTP
HTTP
Which of the following uses port 443 by default?
FTP
HTTP
HTTPS
SMTP
Which of the following is a characteristic of a SAN (Storage Area Network)?
Utilizes RAID for data redundancy
Provides block-level storage
Uses IP-based communication exclusively
Typically has low storage capacity
What is the purpose of a DMZ in network security?
To encrypt sensitive data
To isolate public-facing servers
To segment internal networks
To monitor network traffic
What type of attack involves sending more data to a network buffer than it can handle?
Phishing
Buffer overflow
Man-in-the-middle
Denial of Service
Which of the following is used to remotely manage and troubleshoot network devices?
FTP
HTTP
Telnet
SSH
Which of the following is used to resolve IP addresses to MAC addresses?
DHCP
DNS
ARP
ICMP
Which type of cable is commonly used to connect a computer to a switch?
Crossover
Straight-through
Fiber optic
Coaxial
Which protocol provides reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data between applications?
UDP
TCP
IP
ICMP
Which of the following is the MOST common use of a web proxy?
Bandwidth monitoring
Content filtering
Data encryption
Network discovery
Which type of wireless security protocol is considered the most secure?
WEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
Which device is used to connect different network segments and manage traffic between them?
Hub
Bridge
Repeater
Modem
Which of the following protocols is commonly used for VoIP services?
HTTP
SIP
SMTP
FTP
Which of the following provides centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting?
DNS
DHCP
RADIUS
SNMP
What is the function of a load balancer?
Distributes network traffic across multiple servers
Filters incoming and outgoing traffic
Encrypts data transmissions
Monitors network performance
Which protocol is used for secure remote management and file transfer?
HTTP
FTP
SSH
SNMP
Which of the following tools is used to capture and analyze network traffic?
Netflow analyzer
Port scanner
Protocol analyzer
Bandwidth monitor
Which type of cable is immune to electromagnetic interference and can be used in long-distance data transmission?
Cat5e
Cat6
Coaxial
Fiber optic
Which of the following tools is used to identify open ports and services on a network device?
Packet sniffer
Network analyzer
Port scanner
Bandwidth monitor
Which type of network is characterized by the use of Z-wave or Zigbee?
LAN
WAN
MAN
PAN
Which device is used to extend the range of a wireless network?
Router
Switch
Access Point
Hub
Which of the following is used to provide high availability and redundancy in a network?
NAT
SNMP
Failover clustering
SMTP
Which of the following is an example of a hybrid cloud?
Using both public and private cloud resources
Hosting all services in a private cloud
Hosting all services in a public cloud
Using cloud services only for backup
What device typically acts as the default gateway for hosts in a network?
Switch
Router
Hub
Firewall
Which of the following is used to define how data is formatted and transmitted over the network?
Topology
Protocol
Gateway
Subnet
What type of attack exploits the trust relationship between a user's computer and a web server?
SQL injection
Cross-site scripting
Cross-site request forgery
DNS poisoning
Which technology can be used to create multiple VLANs on a single switch?
VPN
NAT
Trunking
Port mirroring
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for error detection and correction?
Data Link
Network
Transport
Application
A systems administrator needs to improve WiFi performance in a densely populated office tower and use the latest standard. There is a mix of devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Which of the following should the systems administrator select to meet this requirement?
802.11ac
802.11ax
802.11g
802.11n
Which protocol is used to provide automatic IP configuration, including address, subnet mask, and default gateway?
DNS
DHCP
ARP
ICMP
Which of the following is a benefit of using a VLAN?
Reduces network latency
Increases bandwidth
Improves network security
Simplifies network design
What type of attack involves redirecting traffic from a legitimate website to a malicious one?
Phishing
DNS spoofing
Man-in-the-middle
Denial of Service
What is the purpose of QoS (Quality of Service)?
Encrypt network traffic
Prioritize network traffic
Monitor network performance
Block unauthorized access
Which of the following represents an IP address that can be used on the internet?
192.168.1.1
10.0.0.1
172.16.0.1
8.8.8.8
Which command would you use to display the routing table on a Windows machine?
ipconfig
ifconfig
netstat -r
traceroute
Which of the following IP addresses would be a valid host IP address on the subnet 192.168.1.0/24?
192.168.1.0
192.168.1.255
192.168.1.1
192.168.2.1
Which of the following would be BEST to use to detect a MAC spoofing attack?
Internet Control Message Protocol
Reverse Address Resolution Protocol
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Intrusion Detection System
Which of the following is used to convert a private IP address to a public IP address?
DNS
DHCP
NAT
SNMP
Which of the following is a characteristic of IPv6?
32-bit address space
Uses NAT
128-bit address space
Uses subnet masks
