NetWork+ Certification Test (373 questions) --> 20 December 2001


Most of the questions from MCSEBrainDump, some duplicates, and some new questions.  Every attempt has been made to check and correct erroneous answers.


Caveat Emptor:  There are most assuredly still some wrong answers in here.


Good luck - Bob...


1. Maria, who works in the finance department, calls you and states that she cannot print to the network printer. She is member of a group who has the correct permissions to print. However, all other users of the same group can print to the printer. What is the problem?



a. Her user access permissions are set wrong

b. Her printer domain is set wrong

c. Her share access is set wrong

ans:A

2. What layer of the OSI model ensures packets are delivered error free in sequence, and without losses?



a. Network

b. Transport

c. Physical

d. Data Link

ans:B

3. Which device operates in the Network layer and the Data Link layer?



a. Router

b. Brouter

c. NIC

d. Bridge

ans:B

4. What are the most common IEEE standards? (Select 3)



a. 802.2

b. 802.3

c. 802.4

d. 802.5

ans:ABD

5. What is the directory service called in Netware 4.xx?



a. SPX

b. IPX

c. DFS

d. NDS

ans:D

6. "Mirroring" uses what RAID level?



a. 2

b. 1

c. 3

d. 4

ans:B

7. Tom is trying to back up data to a DLT tape drive. He receives an error message that the tape drive is not available, this occurs even if Tom tries a new cartridge. What can you do to resolve the problem?



a. Replace the cable

b. Replace the tape drive

c. Put a tape cleaner into the drive

d. Replace the adapter card

ans:C

8. What layer of the OSI model places the signal on the cable?



a. Physical

b. Network

c. Data Link

d. Transport

ans:A

9. You are sending an email to them@theirmail.au. Your email address is me@mymail.com. In what order are the domain names resolved?



a. .com, .au, theirmail.au, mymail.com,

b. mymail.com, .com, theirmail.au, .au

c. .com, mymail.com. au, theirmail.au

d. theirmail.au, mymail.com, .com, .au,

ans:B

10. What is one security function of a firewall?



a. Allows people on the Internet to see just one IP address

b. Does not allow any connections to the server

c. Manages password functions

d. Restricts unauthorized users from accessing sensitive data

ans:D

11. What network utility is the following printout from?


Internet Address   Physical Address   Type

 10.36.14.92       00-60-08-75-43-d7  static

 197.45.367.42     20-53-32-45-00-00  dynamic

 123.34.34.34      20-53-54-67-00-00  dynamic

a. NETSTAT

b. NBTSTAT

c. ARP

d. Ipconfig

ans:C

12. A user complains of slow access to a server. What utility can you use to find the bottleneck?



a. PING

b. TELNET

c. TRACERT

d. NBTSTAT

ans:C

13. A user complains of slowness accessing a web page on the intranet. What utility can you use to find the bottleneck?



a. TELNET

b. PING

c. TRACERT

d. NBTSTAT

ans:C

14. What can be used to transfer a file from a UNIX server to your computer?



a. Telnet

b. Netstat

c. FTP

d. NBTSTAT

ans:C

15. You set up a dialup network using the SLIP protocol. You cannot transfer files with FTP and have problems connecting to the Internet. What is a possible alternative?



a. Install a proxy with TCP/IP

b. Try pinging the FTP server

c. Try pinging the local host

d. Change to PPP

ans:D

16. You install a new virus suite in your network of 120 computers. In the same afternoon, you configure RAID on one system. You are experiencing system crashes throughout your network. What can you do to correct the problem?



a. Get the newest virus update from the vendor

b. Disable the RAID system

c. Check the virus vendor for system patches or service packs

d. Uninstall the virus suite

ans:C

17. What must you have on your workstation to implement a full suite of network card diagnotics?



a. Router

b. Hardware loopback connector

c. Protocol analyzer

d. Additional NIC

ans:B

18. What utility do you use to check your IP configuration on a Windows 95/98 workstation?



a. NETSTAT

b. PING

c. WINIPCFG

d. IPCONFIG

ans:C

19. What UART chip is needed to provide a modem connection of 115200 bps?



a. 85.xx

b. 65.xx

c. 100.xx

d. 165.xx

ans:D

20. A UNIX server on the Internet is configured to host a web site and an FTP site. How will the server know what service incoming packets are intended for?



a. Protocol ID

b. Port number

c. Host header

d. TCP address

ans:B

21. Your entire network of 100 computers is bogged down. Everything is connected correctly and there are no conflicts that you are aware of. What can you use to help isolate the problem?



a. NETSTAT

b. NBTSTAT

c. Loopback hardware

d. Network Monitor

ans:D

22. Which of the following security scenarios is the most restrictive?



a. Share level access

b. User level access

c. None of these

ans:B

23. Which of the following is true of user level security?



a. It has less permissions than share level security

b. Permissions are assigned to resources

c. It is centrally administrated

ans:C

24. You place a new NIC in your workstation. Everything is configured correctly yet you have no light on the back of the NIC. What can you use to check to see if the NIC is sending data?



a. Ping

b. Loopback hardware connector

c. TDR

d. Test probe

ans:B

25. What does a patch cable connect to in a token ring network?



a. A workstation to a router

b. To workstations

c. Two MAU's

ans:C

26. What layer of the OSI model does a bridge operate in?



a. Transport

b. Session

c. Data Link

d. Network

ans:C

27. Which of these protocols is not routable?



a. IPX

b. TCP

c. NetBEUI

d. DECnet

ans:C

28. What utility can you use to troubleshoot an HTTP server?



a. PING

b. TDR

c. Telnet

d. NBTSTAT

ans:C

29. What file can be edited on a UNIX (or Windows 95) machine to resolve the name www.myserver.com?



a. LMHOSTS

b. HOSTS

c. NetBEUI

d. ARP entries

ans:B

30. What network topology is most fault tolerant and has the most redundancy?



a. BUS

b. RING

c. STAR

d. MESH

ans:D

31. A user complains that he can't log onto a server. What troubleshooting steps should you take to resolve the problem? (Select 3)



a. Ask a user on the same segment to try and connect

b. Ask a user on a remote segment to try and connect

c. Replace the NIC

d. Ping the server

ans:ABD

32. What three things do you need to specify on a workstation for DNS resolution?



a. Domain name

b. Host name

c. NetBIOS name

d. IP address of the DNS server

ans:ABD

33. What cable can you use to connect to a server 1 KM away without having to use a repeater?



a. Cat3

b. Cat5

c. UTP

d. Fiber Optic

ans:D

34. What can convert media types?



a. Transceiver

b. Hub

c. Gateway

d. Switching Hub

ans:A

35. You want to connect your network to the Internet but are concerned that users will download viruses. What can you do to protect the systems?



a. Install virus protection on each workstation

b. Install a network virus protection suite

c. Install a firewall

d. Install a proxy

ans:B

36. You want to check your local TCP/IP connection. How? (Select 2)



a. Ping host

b. Ping localhost

c. Ping 127.0.0.1

d. Ping 127.0.0.0

e. Ping local

ans:BC

37. Which hub type boosts signal strength?



a. Passive

b. Hybrid

c. Token

d. Active

ans:D

38. Which network resource provides services for users?



a. Local host

b. Server

c. Workstation

d. ISDN

ans:B

39. Which routing method requires the most administrative overhead?



a. Bridging

b. Static

c. Dynamic

d. Relay

ans:B

40. You are installing a NetWare-based server system. You have 10 Windows 95 workstations and 4 Unix workstations. What do you install on the Windows 95 systems that will allow you to connect to the NetWare server? (Select 2)



a. Novell Client for Microsoft Windows systems

b. Novell Client for Windows

c. Microsoft Client for Novell NetWare

d. Novell install suite

ans:BC

41. What client software is required on Windows 95/98 to browse an NDS tree?



a. Novell Client for Windows

b. Microsoft Client for Novell NetWare

c. Novell Client for Microsoft Windows systems

d. Novell install suite

ans:AB

42. On an NT4 system what command do you use to determine what the workstation's IP address is?



a. IP

b. WINIPCONFIG

c. IPCONFIG

d. IPSTAT

ans:C

43. A client needs to send email to the mail server. What protocol is used?



a. POP3

b. SNMP

c. SMTP

d. FTP

ans:C

44. You have many users who access the Internet. You are worried about security. What can you use so that only one IP is visible when users connect to the Internet?



a. FTP

b. HTTP

c. Proxy Server

d. NBT Server

ans:C

45. You are concerned about security in your organization and decide to implement a secure password policy. What can you do to make your password policy more secure?



a. Require users to change passwords randomly

b. Set password expiration to 2 days

c. Require password changes regularly

d. Require passwords with random numbers of characters

ans:C

46. Computers are rebooting spontaneously. The room is cold and there are space heaters in use. What is the problem?



a. Bad NICs

b. BAD UPS

c. Bad wiring

d. Voltage drop at the outlet

ans:D

47. What is the best strategy for implementing a continuous power supply?



a. UPS

b. SPS

c. CPU

ans:A

48. With regard to NT and NetWare 5 connectivity, what protocols can be used to connect the two? (Select 2)



a. IP

b. IPX

c. NetBEUI

d. DLC

ans:AB

49. Which type of IP routing encorporates RIP?



a. CRC

b. Static

c. Dynamic

d. Circular

ans:C

50. Which device on your segment is sent all the packets destined for the remote network?  (Choose two)



a. Bridge

b. Switch

c. Default Gateway

d. Router

ans:CD

51. Which of these protocols are in the TCP/IP suite? (Select 3)



a. NetBEUI

b. IP

c. DHCP

d. HTTP

e. SAP

ans:BCD

52. Which of these is the most secure choice for a user password?



a. Uone

b. UserO

c. Password

d. User$one

ans:D

53. To configure TCP/IP to use WINS what settings on your PC must be set properly? (Select 2)



a. Primary WINS Server

b. Scope ID

c. Enable WINS Resolution

d. Secondary WINS Server

ans:AC

54. Which of these parameters can be configured in your Network Properties? (Choose 4)



a. WINS server IP address

b. DNS server IP address

c. IP address

d. Gateway

e. IP address of DHCP server

ans:ABCD

55. You transfer data via a WAN and want to secure data. Which of the following is the best approach?



a. Share level security

b. Encrypt Data

c. Password protect data

d. Use ISDN

ans:B

56. You must implement a remote access strategy for your corporate network.



Required objectives:

Full WAN connectivity.



Optional objectives:

Secure connection.

Access via Internet Service Provider (ISP).



Proposed solution:

Use PPTP.



Which objectives are met by the proposed solution?



a. The required and both of the optional results

b. The required and one optional result

c. The required and no optional results

d. None of the objectives are met

ans:A

57. E-mail and FTP services work at which OSI layer?



a. Presentation

b. Session

c. Application

ans:C

58. You can access your Web server by its IP but not by its host name. What type of problem could be present?



a. WINS

b. LMHOSTS

c. DNS

ans:C

59. Which of the following uses FDM (Frequency Division Multiplexing)?



a. Broadband

b. Baseband

c. Wideband

ans:A

60. Which of the following uses TDM (Time Division Multiplexing)?



a. Broadband

b. Baseband

c. Wideband

ans:B

61. You use NetBEUI exclusively on your network. Traffic is heavy. What can you do to improve performance?



a. Segment the network with a bridge

b. Use a gateway

c. Use a repeater

d. Use a router

ans:A

62. What device translates protocols?



a. Router

b. Gateway

c. Bridge

ans:B

63. If you need to have 115 kbps of transmission rate for serial communication, your equipment needs to conform to which UART standard?



a. UART

b. 6200 UART

c. 8250 UART

d. 16450 UART

e. 16550

ans:E

64. What device operates in the Transport Layer?



a. Router

b. Bridge

c. Gateway

d. Hub Repeater

ans:C

65. Which device operates in both the Network Layer and the Data link Layer?



a. Router

b. Brouter

c. Bridge Gateway Hub

d.

ans:B

66. Which protocol is the most popular TCP/IP protocol for receiving E-Mail?



a. SMTP

b. SNMP

c. POP3

d. UDP

e. IPX

ans:C

67. IEEE 802.5 Committee covers which one of the following subjects?



a. Token ring

b. DLL layer

c. Ethernet High speed Ethernet

d. Optical fiber system

ans:A

68. Which two of the following TCP/IP utilities can help you generate a route table?



a. NETSTAT

b. NBSTAT

c. ROUTE

d. TRACERT PING

ans:AC

69. Which one of the following provides name resolution?



a. DHCP

b. ARP

c. DNS

d. NDS

ans:C

70. Which one of the following communication methods uses a public key?



a. Symmetric cryptography

b. Asymmetric cryptography

c. Non-encrypted communication

d. Serial communication

ans:B

71. If a few PCs on your LAN have the tendency to reboot all by themselves inexplicably several times a day, what is most likely the problem?



a. Faulty cable

b. connection A bad hub

c. Voltage drop

d. Power surge

ans:C

72. Servers are rebooting. An investigation indicates humidity of 40% and a temperature of 95 degrees Fahrenheit. All UPS units are working. What should you do?



a. Lower the temperature

b. Increase temperature

c. Do nothing

ans:A

73. Your local area network is connected to the Internet. You have become concerned about unauthorized user connecting into your network to access confidential information residing on the hard disks in the PCs on your network, which of the following should you implement (check all correct answers):



a. Install a proxy server

b. Implement NAT

c. Implement Dynamic Host Filtering Protocol

d. Packet Filtering

e. Install a firewall

f. Disable file and printer sharing on all PCs on the network

ans:ABDE

74. What is the maximum allowable segment length of a 10BaseT network?



a. 85 meters

b. 100 meters

c. 200 meters

d. 1,000 meters

ans:B

75. If a user on your local area network cannot login, what should you do first?



A. Ask the user to reboot the PC.

B. Ask the other users whether they were able to login.

C. Check on the hub

D. Check the NIC on the user's PC.

E. Make sure the user is following the correct login procedures

ans:E

76. Which 2 of the following protocols work at the Network layer.



a. IPX

b. SPX

c. IP

d. TCP

e. NETBIOS

ans:AC

77. Select which of the following protocols that provide LAN-to-LAN communication.



a. NETBEUI

b. APPLETALK

c. IPX/SPX

d. TCP/IP

e. NETBIOS

f. PPP

g. NWLink

ans:BCDG

78. Which one of following addresses is a valid class B address?



a. 127.0.0.1

b. 47.25.18.149

c. 148.155.0.1

d. 148.256.0.1

ans:C

79. Which one of the following addresses is a valid class C address?



a. 48.155.24.3

b. 148.155.24.3

c. 194.155.24.3

d. 226.155.24.3

ans:C

80. Your class C LAN started out 4 years ago with only 20 users. In the last couple of years, the LAN has grown to support more than 270 users, who all need to have access to the Internet. Which 2 of the following solutions will help you provide Internet connection to your users?



a. Implement NAT

b. Upgrade your class C network to a class D network

c. Apply for more IP addresses for your LAN

d. Add a router to your network

e. Add a bridge to your network

ans:AC

81. Which Internet port does SMTP use?



a. 80

b. 20

c. 25

d. 110

e.120

ans:C

82. You are using your Windows 98 PC to connect remotely to a TCP/IP network via a dialup modem. The TCP/IP network supports dynamic assignment of addresses. You set up your PC to use SLIP protocol and were not able to connect during startup. What should you do to resolve the problem?



a. Windows 98 PC will never connect to a TCP/IP network

b. Change the SLIP protocol to PPP protocol

c. Change the SLIP protocol to ARP protocol

d. Check your modem for problems

ans:B

83. You have been given the task of implementing an IP connection at your business. A former employee began this project. Info: "The Former employee applied for and received a Class C address from Inter NIC".  All users must connect to the Internet,  All users must be able to connect at one time.  There are 270 workstations.  Which 2 solutions provide IP connectivity? Select 2.



a. Instead of IP use IPX

b. Instead of IP use NetBIOS

c. Install firewall and use NAT

d. Apply for additional Class C address space

e. Nothing else needs to be done

ans:CD

84. Name 2 applications that are connection oriented.



a. FTP

b. PING

c. SNMP

d. TELNET

ans:AC

85. Name 2 protocols that are connection oriented.



a. FTP

b. TFTP

c. UDP

d. NetBEUI

ans:AD

86. What is the function of a Web Proxy?



a. manage web ports

b. manage web server

c. manage SNMP Web Traffic

d. manage DHCP Web ports

ans:D

87. When a UNIX host receives an IP package, how does it know which service is to receive it?



a. server IP

b. IP address

c. Port number

d. MAC

e. Connection number

ans:C

88. What is the default port for FTP?



a. 21

b. 22

c. 23

d. 80

ans:A

89. Which protocol performs name resolution on a UNIX network?



a. DNS

b. WINS

c. DHCP

d. LMHOSTS

ans:A

90. What is the correct syntax for adding IP address 199.266.10.5 and MAC address 00 90 32 98 34 06 as a static entry in the ARP table?



a. arp -s 199.266.10.5 / 00-90-32-98-34-06

b. arp -s 00-90-32-98-34-06 / 199.266.10.5

c. arp -R 00-90-32-98-34-06 / 199.266.10.5

d. arp -R 199.266.10.5 / 00-90-32-98-34-06

ans:A

91. Which switch produces a continuous ping?



a. -Vn

b. -t

c. -a

d. -l

e. -f

f. -i

g. -v

h. -j

i. -k j. -w

ans:B

92. Which network device has multiple ports that connect multiple segments and can guarantee full network bandwidth on each port?



a. hub

b. MAU

c. Switch

d. Transceiver

ans:C

93. What are two dangers to network security?



a. rogue employee

b. dial in connections

c. events auditing

d. disable user account

ans:AB

94. Which 2 are used with digital signature? Choose 2



a. encryptAPI

b. certificate of authority

c. asymmetric algorithm

d. complete data encryption

ans:BC

95. What fault tolerant storage technique requires 2 disk controllers?



a. mirror

b. duplex mirror

c. striping with parity

d. striping without parity

ans:B

96. What protocol uses names as addresses?



a. IP

b. IPX

c. TCP

d. SPX

e. NetBEUI

ans:E

97. When a UNIX host receives an IP package, how does it know which service is to receive it?



a. servo IP

b. IP address

c. Port number

d. MAC

e. Connection number

ans:C

98. Which two terms are synonymous?  (Choose 2 answers)



a. RAM

b. ROM

c. Drive Space

d. Firmware

ans:BD

99. Which 2 are used with digital signature? (Choose 2)



a. encryptAPI

b. certificate of authority

c. asymmetric algorithm

d. complete data encryption

ans:BC

100. What commands can you use to show the route table in NT 4.0? (choose 2)



a. ping

b. tracert

c. route

d. nbstat

e. netstat

ans:CE

101. What do you do after installing an Ethernet NIC, configure the software and resolve any conflicts? Choose 2.



a. terminate the NIC card

b. connect cable to the NIC

c. connect cable to MAU

d. install client software

ans:BD

102. Which type of IP routing incorporates RIP?



a. circular

b. static

c. CRC

d. Dynamic

ans:D

103. What protocols can work under Application proxies choose 2:



a. FTP

b. HTTP

c. SMTP

d. POP3

e. Telnet

ans:AB

104. Which 802.x is The Logical Link Control related to?



a. 802.1

b. 802.2

c. 802.3

d. 802.4

e. 802.5

ans:B

105. What network OS uses partitions?



a. unix

b. novell

ans:B

106.  You have a group of employees who visit the same web page on the Internet. They utilize a T-1 connection that goes through a proxy server.  What is a possible way to speed up performance?



a. Use a HTTP proxy

b. Use a IP proxy

c. Use a FTP proxy.

d. None of the above

ans:A

caches web pages for faster loading

107. What layer of the OSI model does the Router operate under?



a. Transport

b. Network

c. Data Link

d. Network

ans:B

108. What layer of the OSI model ensures packets are delivered error free, in sequence, without losses?



a. Network

b. Transport

c. Data Link

d. Physical

ans:B

109. What operates in the Data Link and the Network layer?



a. Router

b. Brouter

c. Bridge

d. NIC

ans:B

110. IEE 802.5 maps to..



a. Token bus

b. Ethernet

c. Token Ring

d. Voice data transmissions

ans:C

111. What RAID level is "Mirroring"?



a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

ans:A

112. You try to back up your data to a DLT tape drive. You receive an error message that the tape drive is not available, this occurs even if you try a new cartridge, what do you do?



a. Replace the tape drive

b. Replace the cable

c. Clean the drive with a tape cleaner

d. Replace the adapter card

ans:C

113. What layer of the OSI model places the signal on the cable?



a. Physical

b. Network

c. Data Link

d. Transport

ans:A

114. What can be used to transfer a file from a UNIX server to yours?



a. Telnet

b. FTP

c. Netstat

d. NBTSTAT

ans:B

115. You setup a network with FTP and use a SLIP protocol. You cannot transfer files with FTP and have problems connecting to the Internet, what is a possible alternative?



a. Install a proxy with TCP/IP

b. Change to PPP

c. Try pinging the ftp server

d. Try pinging the local host

ans:B

116. You install new a virus suite in your network of 120 computers. You configure RAID in one system. You are experiencing sporadic system crashes throughout your network, what do you do?



a. Get the newest virus update from the vendor

b. Disable the RAID system

c. Check the virus vendor for system patches or service packs

d. Uninstall the virus suite

ans:C

The key on this one is ALL workstations are crashing; hence the RAID configuration is not the problem.

117. You place a new NIC card in a workstation. You cannot connect to the network. There are no resource conflicts. Everything is configured and installed correctly yet you still can't connect. What do you do?



a. Call the vendor

b. Replace the NIC with another one

c. Utilize system trouble shooting software

d. Apply a patch

ans:C

118. What UART chip is needed to provide a modem connection of 115200 bps?



a. 85.xx

b. 95.xx

c. 100.xx

d. 165.xx

ans:D

119. How does a server on the Internet know where to send data packets?



a. Data IP number

b. Packet ID number

c. Port Number

d. IP protocol

ans:A

120. Which security scenario is more restrictive?



a. Share level access

b. User level access

ans:B

121. You place a new NIC in your workstation. Everything is configured correctly yet you have now light on the back of the NIC card and it is not working. What can you use to check to see if the NIC is sending data?



a. Fox and Hound

b. TDR

c. Loop back hardware connector

d. Test probe

ans:C

122. What layer of the OSI model does a bridge operate in?



a. Network

b. Transport

c. Physical

d. Data Link

ans:D

123. What is the default port for the Telnet protocol?



a. 21

b. 22

c. 23

d. 25

ans:C

124. What network topology has the most multiple redundancy?



a. BUS

b. MESH

c. RING

d. STAR

e. FDDI.

ans:B

125. A user complains that he can't log onto a server. What troubleshooting steps should you take to resolve the problem? Select 3



a. Ask a user on the same segment to try and connect

b. Ask a user on a remote segment to try and connect

c. Replace the NIC card

d. Ping the server

ans:ABD

126. What three things do you need to specify on a workstation for DNS resolution?



a. Domain name

b. Host name

c. Netbios name

d. IP address of the DNS server

ans:ABD

127. You cannot connect to a network server. The light in the back of the NIC card is not flashing. You change the patch cable and it is still not flashing. You go into the wiring closet and switch the connector from one connection on the hub to another. You check the NIC light and it is blinking. What should you do next?



a. Replace the HUB

b. Replace the NIC

c. Log in and try to transfer a file

d. Replace the cable

ans:C

128. What cable can you use to connect to a server 1 KM away without having to use a repeater?



a. Cat5

b. Cat3

c. UTP

d. 100baseFX

ans:D

129. You want to connect your network to the Internet but are concerned that users will download viruses. What can you do to protect the system?



a. Install virus protection in each workstation

b. Install a network virus protection suite

c. Install a firewall

d. Install a proxy

ans:B

130. How can you check your local TCP/IP connection? Select 2



a. Ping host

b. Ping localhost

c. Ping 127.0.0.1

d. Ping 127.0.0.0

e. Ping local

ans:BC

131. Which network resource provides services for users?



a. Local host

b. Server

c. Workstation

d. ISDN

ans:B

132. Which routing method requires the most administrative overhead?



a. Bridging

b. Static

c. Dynamic

d. Relay

ans:B

133. You are installing a NetWare based server system. You have 10 win95 workstations and 4 Unix. What do you install on the win95 systems that will allow you to connect to the NetWare server?



a. Service for Netware Directory Services

b. Microsoft Client for Novell NetWare

c. Novell Client for Microsoft windows systems

d. Novell install suite

ans:A

134. An employee is complaining that when he turns his lights on in the office, he can't connect to the network. With the light off his system works fine. What can be the problem?



a. There is a voltage drop when the lights are turned on

b. The cabling system is faulty

c. The NIC needs to be replaced

d. All of the above

ans:B

135. You need to send email to the mail server. What protocol is used?



a. POP3

b. SNMP

c. SMTP

d. FTP

ans:C

136. What is a secure password policy?



a. Change passwords daily

b.Change passwords regularly

c. Change passwords randomly

D.change password every 90 days

ans:B

137. Computers are rebooting spontaneously. The room is cold and there are space heaters in use. What is the problem?



a. Bad wiring

b. Bad NIC

c. BAD UPS

d.Voltage drop at the outlet

ans:D

138. What TCP/IP utility displays all current connections and ports to a workstation?



A.Tracert

B.Nbtstat

C.Arp

D.Netstat

ans:D

139. Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a bus topology on a 100 user network?



A. You have to terminate each node

B. Requires expensive cabling

C. Prone to cable faults

D. Extremely sensitive to electrical interference

ans:C

140. What IEEE specification does CSMA/CD map to?



A. 802.2

B. 802.3

C. 802.4

D. 802.6

ans:B

141. What file can be edited on a windows NT4 server to help resolve the name www.microsoft.com <http://www.microsoft.com> to an IP address?



A. DNS

B. HOST

C. LMHOSTS

D. HOSTS

ans:D

142. You cannot connect to a network server. The light in the back of the NIC card is not flashing. You change the patch cable and it is still not flashing. You go into the wiring closet and switch the connector from one connection on the hub to another. You check the NIC light and it is blinking. What should you do next?



A. Replace the NIC

B. Log in and try to transfer a file

C. Replace the cable

D. Replace the HUB

ans:B

If it is not blinking then and only then replace the cable.

143. You cannot connect to a printer on the server after you login. What do you use to find the problem?



A. Server logs

B. Server monitor

C. Network monitor

D. Crossover cable

ans:A

144. What RAID level is Striping with no fault tolerance?



A. 1

B. 0

C. 5

D. 2

ans:B

As well as Disk Duplexing

145. What is the directory service called in Netware 4.xx?



A. SPX

B. IPX

C. DFS

D. NDS

ans:D

146. What is a disavantage of using a Bus topology for a hundred users?



A. Complex topology

B. Prone to cable faults

C. Requires expensive cabling

D. Cannot be terminated on each side

ans:B

147. What translates between dissimilar protocols?



A. Hub

B. Router

C. Switch

D. Gateway

ans:D

148. Which OSI layer places electric signals onto the cable?



A. Network

B. Transport

C. Physical

D. DataLink

ans:C

It also transmits the packets on the network.

149. You have 10 windows 95 workstations, Novell NetWare server and Unix clients. What can you install on Windows workstations to connect to NetWare server?



A. Print services for NetWare

B. Gateway services for NetWare

C. Novell Client for Windows

D. Print services for NetWare

ans:C

It also allows full administration of NDS.

150. Which of the following are commonly PC based LANs? Choose two.



A. 802.4

B. 802.2

C. 802.3

D. 803.5

ans:CD

151. Which OSI layer is responsible for reliable, sequencing, error free delivery of packets?



A. Network

B. Transport

C. Physical

D. Application

ans:B

152. What is the most secure password?



A. userone

B. password

C. User0

D. User$one

ans:D

A password should have a minimum of seven characters and include letters, numbers,and other characters.

153. What is the best security method for passwords?



A. Change password on a regular basis

B. Change password randomly

C. Use the same password

D. Never change the password

ans:A

154. What is the default port of a SMTP server



A. 23

B. 21

C. 25

D. 80

ans:C

Know all your ports.

155. The UNIX server on the internet is configured to host a web site and an FTP site. How will the server know what service the packet is intended for?



A. Protocol ID

B. Host header

C. Port number

D. TCP address

ans:C

156. Which of the following uses a broadcast technique and cannot be configured on your workstation?



A. Subnet Mask

B. IP address

C. Default Gateway

D. DHCP Server address

ans:D

157. What utility produces this information?



254ms 93ms hostname.com 93.235.68.185

195ms 84ms hostname.ca 122.134.135.12

A. Tracert

B. Ping

C. Netstat

D. Nbtstat

ans:A

158. What UART chip is needed to provide a modem connection of 115200 bps?



A. 165.xx

B. 100.xx

C. 95.xx

D. 85.xx

ans:A

159. Which security scenario is more restrictive?



A. Peer to peer

B. Share level access

C. User level access

D. Windows 95

ans:C

160. Which of the following are connectionless? (Select 2)



a. TFTP

b. FTP

c. UDP

d. HTTP

ans:AC

TFTP uses UDP port 69 and NetBEUI uses UDP port 137. To stop NetBIOS service from display stats to potential hackers, you can block this port (UDP 137) at your firewall.

161. What UART chip is needed to provide a modem connection of 115200 bps?



a. 85.xx

b. 95.xx

c. 100.xx

d. 165.xx

ans:D

UART'S are: 16550 (256 Kbps) & 16450 (115 Kbps).

162. Which uses FDM (Frequency Division Multiplexing).



a. Broadband

b. Baseband

ans:A

Broadband uses different frequencies on the same cable (good for long distance) and Baseband uses a MUX to create more channels. Frequency is the key word here.

163. Which two Internet protocols can work with application layer proxies?



a. FTP

b. HTTP

c. PPTP

d. SMTP

e. POP3

f. Telnet

ans:AB

The key word is PROXIES. This means caching of some kind. Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0 and Accelerator 2000 (ISA 2000) provides these features.

164. What type of Protocol is UDP?



a. Connection Oriented

b. Connectionless Oriented

c. Neither

ans:B

165. You get a call from Betty who works in the accounting department. She states that she cannot print to the network printer. She is in a group who has the correct permissions to print. All other users of the same group can print to the printer. What can be the problem?



a. Her User access permissions are set wrong

b. Her share access is set wrong

c. Her printer domain is set wrong

ans:A

166. You have a group of employees who visit the same web page on the Internet. They utilize a T-1 connection that goes through a proxy server.  What is a possible way to speed up performance?



a. Use a HTTP proxy

b. Use a IP proxy

c. Use a FTP proxy

d. None of the above

ans:A

167. What is used to resolve a host name on a UNIX server?



a. IPX

b. ARP

c. HOSTS

d. LMHOSTS

ans:C

168. What layer of the OSI model does the Router operate under?



a. Transport

b. Network

c. Data Link

d. Network

ans:B

169. What layer of the OSI model ensures packets are delivered error free, in sequence, without losses?



a. Network

b. Transport

c. Data Link

d. Physical

ans:B

170. What Fast Ethernet protocol uses two sets of CAT 5 cable?



a. 100BaseTX

b. Fiber Optic

c. UTP

d. 10Base2

ans:A

171. What operates in the Data Link and the Network layer?



a. Router

b. Brouter

c. Bridge

d. NIC

ans:B

172. IEE 802.5 maps to



a. Token bus

b. Ethernet

c. Token Ring

d. Voice data transmissions

ans:C

173. Which of the following is connectionless and used for file transfers?



a. TFTP

b. FTP

c. NetBEUI

d. HTTP

ans:A

174. What is the directory service called in NT?



a. IPX

b. NTDS

c. DFS

d. NDS

ans:D

175. What RAID level is Stripe with parity across all drives?



a. 1

b. 2

c. 0

d. 5

ans:D

176. You try to back up your data to a DLT tape drive. You receive an error message that the tape drive is not available, this occurs even if you try a new cartridge, what do you do?



a. Replace the tape drive

b. Replace the cable

c. Put a tape cleaner into the drive

d. Replace the adapter card

ans:C

177. What layer of the OSI model is responsible for encryption and compression?



a. Presentation

b. Network

c. Session

d. Transport

ans:A

178. You want to send a message to a friend at Richard@networ.au, your address is mickey@usa.com. What is the order that your domain names are resolved?



a. usa.com, com, networ.au, au

b. networ.au, usa.com, au, com

c. usa.com, com, network.au, au

ans:A

179. What IP address is in the A class?



a. 125.123.123.2

b. 11.023.21.54

c. 192.128.32.56

d. 0.120.15.113

ans:B

180. What is one security function of a firewall?



a. Allows people on the Internet to see just one IP address

b. Does not allow any connections to the server

c. Restricts unauthorized users from accessing sensitive data

d. Manages password functions

ans:C

181. A user complains that it is so slow to access a server. What utility can you use to find the bottleneck?



a. Ping

b. Telnet

c. Tracert

d. Nbtstat

ans:C

182. A user complains that it is slow to access a web page. What utility can you use to find the bottleneck?



a. Ping

b. Telnet

c. Tracert

d. Nbtstat

ans:C

183. What can be used to transfer a file from a UNIX server to yours?



a. Telnet

b. FTP

c. Netstat

d. NBTSTAT

ans:B

184. You setup a network with FTP and use a SLIP protocol. You cannot transfer files with FTP and have problems connecting to the Internet, what is a possible alternative?



a. Install a proxy with TCP/IP

b. Change to PPP

c. Try pinging the ftp server

d. Try pinging the local host

ans:B

185. You install new a virus suite in your network of 120 computers. You configure RAID in one system. You are experiencing sporadic system crashes throughout your network, what do you do?



a. Get the newest virus update from the vendor

b. Disable the RAID system

c. Check the virus vendor for system patches or service packs

d. Uninstall the virus suite

ans:C

186. What connectors are used on SCSI cables? Select 3



a. DB 25, female

b. 36 pin Centronics

c. 50 Pin Centronics

d. 68 Pin

e. 9 pin male

ans:ACD

All you really need to remember for SCSI connectors is:   25, 50, and 68 pins

187. You place a new NIC card in a workstation. You cannot connect to the network. There are no resource conflicts. Everything is configured and installed correctly yet you still can't connect. What do you do?



a. Call the vendor

b. Replace the NIC with another one

c. Use a hardware loopback connector

d. Apply a patch

ans:C

188. You place a new NIC card in a workstation. You cannot connect to the network. There are no resource conflicts. Everything is configured and installed correctly yet you still can't connect. What do you do?



a. Call the vendor

b. Replace the NIC with another one

c. Check it with system trouble shooting software

d. Apply a patch

ans:C

189. What Utility do you use to check your IP configuration on a Windows 95/98 workstation?



a. Netstat

b. Ping

c. Winipcfg

d. Ipconfig

ans:C

The key on this one is Check (Not TEST), for a test you would use ping

190. A workstation cannot communicate with server. You have ruled out the software. The workstation is furthest from the cable closet - it uses 10BaseT. Cable tester shows one cable to be 90 meters from walljack to patch panel. A 10-meter patch from the W/S to the wall. A 3-meter patch from the panel to the hub.



Required Result: Get the workstation to communicate with server

Optimum Results: 1)Increase overall network performance 2)Decrease network down time

Proposed Solution- Replace 10 Meter patch with 5 Meter patch

a. The proposed solution produces the required result and produces one of the optional desired results.

b. The proposed solution produces the required result and none of the optional desired results.

c. The proposed solution does not produce the required result or the opitional results.

d. The proposed solution produces only the optional results.

ans:B

191. How does a server on the Internet know where to send data packets?



a. Data IP number

b. Packet ID number

c. Port Number

d. IP protocol

ans:C

192. Your entire network of 100 computers is bogged down. Every thing is connected right and there are no conflicts that you are aware of. What can you use to help you narrow down the problem?



a. Netstat

b. NBTSTAT

c. Loopback hardware

d. Network Monitor

ans:D

193. Which security scenario is more restrictive?



a. Share level access

b. User level access

c. None of the above

d. Make everyone an Administrator

ans:B

194. Each computer that is assigned a network ID is called?



a. Workstation

b. Server

c. Host

d. Name server

ans:C

195. Which backup method clears the archive bit? Select 2



a. Differential

b. Sequential

c. Full

d. Incremental

ans:CD

196. What is a patch cable used for in a token ring network?



a. Connect two work stations

b. Connect a workstation to a router

c. Connect two MAU's together

d. Connect a workstation to a switch

ans:C

197. What IEEE specification does CSMA/CD map to?



a. 802.2

b. 802.3

c. 802.4

d. 802.6

ans:B

198. What layer of the OSI model does a bridge operate in?



a. Transport

b. Session

c. Data Link

d. Network

ans:C

199. Which protocol is not routable?



a. IPX

b. TCP

c. NetBEUI

d. DECnet

ans:C

200. What utility can you use to troubleshoot an http server?



a. Ping

b. Telnet

c. TDR

d. NBTstat

ans:B

201. What file can be edited on a UNIX machine to resolve the name www.myserver.com?



a. LMHOSTS

b. HOSTS

c. NetBeui

d. APR list

ans:B

202. What network topology is most fault tolerant and has the most redundancy?



a. BUS

b. MESH

c. RING

d. STAR

ans:B

203. A user complains that he can't log onto a server. What troubleshooting steps should you take to resolve the problem? Select 3



a. Ask a user on the same segment to try and connect

b. Ask a user on a remote segment to try and connect

c. Replace the NIC card

d. Ping the server

ans:ABD

204. What three things do you need to specify on a workstation for DNS resolution?



a. Domain name

b. Host name

c. NetBIOS name

d. IP address of the DNS server

ans:ABD

205. What is the default port for HTTP?



a. 25

b. 23

c. 80

d. 21

ans:C

206. You cannot connect to a network server. The light in the back of the NIC card is not flashing. You change the patch cable and it is still not flashing. You go into the wiring closet and switch the connector from one connection on the hub to another. You check the NIC light and it is blinking. What should you do next?



a. Replace the HUB

b. Replace the NIC

c. Log in and try to transfer a file

d. Replace the cable

ans:C

207. What cable can you use to connect to a server 1 KM away without having to use a repeater?



a. Cat5

b. Cat3

c. UTP

d. Fiber Optic

ans:D

208. You have a workstation over 103 meters from the server, there is no repeater and it is using 10baseT wiring. You cannot connect to the network.



Required objectives: Connect to the server

Optional Objectives: Faster connection, easier access for users

Proposed solution: replace the NIC with a 100baseFX NIC



a. This meets the required and optional objectives

b. This meets only the required objective and not the optional

c. This meets the optional objective only

d. This does not meet the required or optional objectives

ans:D

209. You want to connect your network to the Internet but are concerned that  users will download viruses. What can you do to protect the system?



a. Install virus protection in each workstation

b. Install a network virus protection suite

c. Install a firewall

d. Install a proxy

ans:B

210. How can you check your local TCP/IP connection? Select 2



a. Ping host

b. Ping localhost

c. Ping 127.0.0.1

d. Ping 127.0.0.0

e. Ping local

ans:BC

211. Which hub boosts the signal strength?



a. Passive

b. Hybrid

c. Active

d. Token

ans:C

212. What is the advantage of ISDN over PSTN?



a. ISDN is cheaper

b. PSTN is faster

c. ISDN is faster

d. They are the same

ans:C

213. Which network resource provides services for users?



a. Local host

b. Server

c. Workstation

d. ISDN

ans:B

214. Which routing method requires the most administrative overhead?



a. Bridging

b. Static

c. Dynamic

d. Relay

ans:B

215. On a NT4 system what command do you use to determine what the workstation's IP address is?



a. IP

b. Winipcfg

c. IPconfig

d. Ipstat

ans:C

216. You need to send email to the mail server. What protocol is used?



a. POP3

b. SNMP

c. SMTP

d. FTP

ans:C

217. You have many users who access the Internet. You are worried about security, what can you use so that only one IP is visible when users connect to the Internet?



a. HTTP

b. FTP

c. Proxy Server

d. NBT Server

ans:C

218. Your organization has 2 offices. One in London and another one in Boston. You want to use the internet to establish a secure and encrypted communication between two locations, also known as Virtual Private Network. What connection protocol should you use?



A. SLIP

B. UDP

C. PPP

D. PPTP

ans:D

219. Repeaters and Hubs operate at which level?



a. Network

b. Data Link

c. Transport

d. Physical

e. Session

ans:D

220. What is a secure password policy?



a. Change passwords daily

b. Change passwords regularly

c. Change passwords randomly

ans:B

221. A user calls and complains that he can't log on to the Intranet site. You try logging on with his user name and password from your workstation and you're successful. What is the most likely problem?



a. The user doesn't have correct permissions

b. The user's password expired

c. The user is not a member of the domain

d. The user has caps lock on

ans:D

222. What are the most common 802.X standard used? (Choose three)



a. 802.5

b. 802.2

c. 802.3

d. 802.4

ans:ABC

223. Email and FTP work at which layer of the OSI model?



a. Network

b. Transport

c. Data link

d. Application

ans:D

224. You are a network administrator for a big company. One of the company managers calls you and complains that he can't connect to the Internet. You tried to connect from his workstation and were able to connect using his account and password. But the employee complains that he still can't connect to the Internet. What is the problem?



A. The server is down.

B. The network is down

C. The web server is down

D. The employee is trying to connect incorrectly

ans:D

225. You network has 8 Windows 95 workstations, Novell NetWare Server, and 10 Unix clients. Which protocols can you use to connect windows workstations to Novell NetWare server?



A. FTP

B. TCP/IP

C. IPX

D. UDP

ans:C

226. On a Windows NT4 workstation what command should you use to find out workstation's TCP/IP configuration?



A. WINIPCFG

B. IPCONFIG

C. NETSTAT

D. NBTSTAT

ans:B

Note For Win95/98 Use Winipcfg and if they say test use Ping

227. The UNIX server on the Internet is configured to host a web site and an FTP site. How will the server know what service the packet is intended for?



A. TCP address

B. Protocol ID

C. Port number

D. Host header

ans:C

228. Your network has 80 computers. You have decided to connect your network to the Internet using the T1 line and you want every workstation to be able to browse the web. But you don't want every computer on your network to send its IP address to the Internet. You want only one IP address to be seen on the Internet. What device can you use?



A. Remote connection manager

B. Proxy server

C. Router

D. Bridge

ans:B

229. What IEEE specification is used to define the standards for the Ethernet?



A. 802.3

B. 802.4

C. 802.5

D. 802.12

ans:A

230. What IEEE specification is used to describe the 100VG - ANY LAN protocol?



A. 802.3

B. 802.4

C. 802.5

D. 802.12

ans:D

231.  Your organization has 2 offices. One in London and another one in Boston. You want to use the Internet to establish a secure and encrypted communication between two locations, also known as Virtual Private Network. What connection protocol should you use?



A. SLIP

B. UDP

C. PPP

D. PPTP

ans:D

232. An Internet IP address 128.192.223.1 belongs to what Network class?



A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

ans:B

233. What is the default subnet mask for class C network?



A. 255.255.255.224

B. 255.255.255.0

C. 255.255.0.0

D. 255.0.0.248

ans:B

234. What file can be edited on a windows NT4 server to help resolve the name www.microsoft.org to an IP address?



A. HOST

B. HOSTS

C. LMHOSTS

D. DNS

ans:B

235. Your network has 1000 computers. You want to connect your network to the Internet, but you are concerned about hackers getting into your network and tempering with files. To protect your network you decided to install a firewall. What will the firewall do?



A. It will authenticate users after they accessed your network.

B. It will require password to access confidential files

C. It will restrict unauthorized access to your network

D. It will add fault tolerance to your network

ans:C

236. A user complains that he can't log in to network. What steps you should not take to start solving the problem?



A. Ask the user on the local segment if he has the same problem

B. Ask the user on the remote segment if he has the same problem

C. Replace the NIC card

D. Check the configuration and try to ping the server

ans:C

237. What 3 parameters do you need to specify on a windows workstation for a DNS resolution?



A. Host name, Domain name, Net Bios name

B. Domain name, Net Bios name, IP address of DNS server

C. Host name, Domain name, IP address of DNS server

D. Host name, Net Bios name, IP address of DNS server

ans:C

238. What IEEE specification describes the token ring?



A. 802.2

B. 802.3

C. 802.4

D. 802.5

ans:D

239. What can you use to connect two servers that are 800 meters apart without using a repeater or router?



A. 10BaseT

B. 100Baset

C. 10Base5

D. 100BaseFX

ans:D

240. A workstation is located more than 100 meters from the hub and is having problem connecting to the network. The network is 10BaseT network. You need to make sure that the workstation can access the network. What is the best solution?



A. Install an active hub

B. Replace the NIC with a 10Base5 card

C. Replace the NIC with a 100BaseFX card

D. Move workstation closer to the hub

ans:D

241. You want to determine the hardware address of your NIC card. What command can you use to see the hardware address of your Windows NT workstation's NIC card?



A. WINIPCFG

B. ARP

C. IPCONFIG

D. NETSTAT

ans:C

242. You have been asked to design a network for a manufacturing company. The company runs mission critical applications and each computer on the network must have guaranteed access to the network. What network access method will be the most appropriate in this situation?



A. Ethernet

B. Token Ring

C. CSMA/CA

D. Mesh topology

ans:B

243.  You are troubleshooting a token ring network. Each node on the network is connected to the MAU (multistation access unit) by a dedicated cable segment. What physical topology is used on your network?



A. Bus

B. Ring

C. Star

D. Mesh

ans:C

244. Disk mirroring requires a minimum of how many hard drives and hard disk controllers?



A. 2 hard drives 2 hard disk controllers

B. 2 hard drives 1 hard disk controller

C. 3 hard drives 3 hard disk controllers

D. 3 hard drives 1 hard disk controller

ans:B

245. Windows NT4 server can be configured for what categories of RAID?



A. 0,1,3

B. 1,3,5

C. 1,2,5

D. 0,1,5

ans:D

246. Which protocols are in TCP/IP suite (3 apply)



A. NetBEUI

B. IP

C. DHCP

D. HTTP

E. SAP

ans:BCD

247. How many devices can communicate simultaneously within a Token-ring LAN?



a. One for each MAU on the LAN

b. One

c. Two

d. As many devices as the administrator defines within the NOS

e. Between 1 and 5 if the ring speed is 16 mbp/s

ans:B

248. What is an advantage of a Client/Server network over a Peer-to-Peer network?



a. Performance is better on a Peer-to-Peer

b. Security is better on a Client/Server

c. Performance is better on a Client/Server

d. Security is better on a Peer-to-Peer

e. Client/Server is easier to administrate

ans:B

249. What is the file name that resides locally on a host and contains host names and their IP addresses?



a. Lookup file

b. Address file

c. Host file

d. ARP file

e. Names file

ans:C

250. When is NetBIOS routable?



a. Never

b. Only on an IP network

c. Only on an IPX network

d. When combined with NetBEUI or TCP/IP

e. When using a router

ans:A

251. Which of the following provides a simple email service and is responsible for moving messages from one mail server to another?



a. POP3

b. FTP

c. SMTP

d. DHCP

e. IMAP

ans:C

252. How many layers are in the DOD TCP/IP protocol?



a. 4

b. 5

c. 6

d. 7

e. 8

ans:A

253. Multiple signals sharing the same cable is known as:



a. Sideband

b. Duplex

c. Baseband

d. Multiplexing

e. Broadband

ans:D

254. Which of the following are true of a WAN? (Choose 3)



a. They require X.25

b. They cover great distances

c. They can use either full or half-duplex communications

d. They can be connected permanently or on demand

e. NetBEUI cannot be used

ans:BCD

255. You change your DHCP configuration on your Windows NT 4.0 Workstation. What command will verify that the changes were made properly?



a. Ping

b. Arp

c. Rarp

d. Winipcfg

e. Ipconfig /all

ans:E

256. What is the port number for NNTP?



a. 23

b. 70

c. 79

d. 80

e. 119

ans:E

257. What level of RAID is defined by using 3 or more disk drives where the data is striped across all drives in the array?



a. 0

b. 1

c. 3

d. 4

e. 5

ans:E

258. A company is opening a small branch office within the local dialing zone. They need 3 people to have access to the main computer to run the 32bit Windows version of Microsoft Office suite. It is not important for these users to be connected at all times, but they may need simultaneous access. The company's network hardware is centrally located with easy access to the company's PBX telephone system. Which remote solution would best suit these needs?



a. Remote Control

b. Remote Node

c. WinFrame or Terminal Server

d. VPN

ans:A

259. What is the reserved loopback IP address that can be used to test the configuration of the local IP device?



a. 128.0.0.1

b. 127.0.0.127

c. 255.255.255.0

d. 127.0.0.1

e. 255.0.0.0

ans:D

260. What name resolution protocol is most commonly used in large environments including the Internet?



a. Hosts

b. WINS

c. NetBIOS

d. DNS

e. ARP

ans:D

261. What bridging method is commonly used in Ethernet with only one bridge.



a. Collision

b. Routing

c. Transparent

d. Spanning Tree

e. Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)

ans:C

262. Name two protocols in the TCP/IP suite that function at the Transport layer of the OSI model.



a. TCP

b. IP

c. UDP

d. SNMP

e. ARP

ans:DE

263. Which two are used with digital signature? (Choose two)



a. EncryptAPI

b. certificate authority

c. asymetric algorithm

d. complete data encryption

ans:BC

264. Which three would cause the archive attribute to change.(Choose 3)



a. differential backup

b. incremental backup

c. full backup

d. user file modification

e. daily

ans:BCD

265. Which protocol is the fastest and suitable for a small local intranet of 10 workstations?



a. IPX/SPX

b. HTTP

c. TCP/IP

d. netBEUI

ans:D

266. Which 2 terms are synonymous?



a. ROM

b. FIRMWARE

c. FREEWARE

d. RAM

ans:AB

267. What TCP/IP protocol is used to download email from a server?



a. POP3

b. SMTP

c. ICMP

d. SNMP

ans:A

268. What is used to resolve a host name on a unix machine?



a. dns

b. lmhost

c. hosts

d. host

ans:A

269. A workstation cannot connect to the server for a specific application. They can connect for all other applications on this same server. What do you do next?



a. Ping the server

b. Have the user try same the application on another workstation

c. Go through the users access procedure

d. Have another user try the same application on the user's workstation

ans:B

270. What is similar to Ethernet?



a. 802.2

b. 802.3

c. 802.4

d. 802.5

ans:B

271. You are required to set up a link between your field office and headquarters.



Required result: Connect the two locations for file sharing over internet.

Optional results: Provide a secure connection, Provide a permanent connection.

Proposed solution: Enable PPTP on the headquarters web server, use an ISP from the field office to connect to the internet and use PPTP to connect to headquarters.

a. Meets required results

b. Meest required result and one optional

c. Meets required result and both optional results.

d. Does not meet the required result.

ans:B

272. What devices operate in the Data Link Layer? (Choose 3)



a. Router

b. Bridge

c. Gateway

d. Hub

e. Brouter

f. Switch

ans:BEF

273. What device operates in the Transport Layer?



a. Router

b. Bridge

c. Gateway

d. Hub

e. Repeater

ans:C

274. Which one of the following provides name resolution?



a. DHCP

b. ARP

c. DNS

d. NDS

ans:C

275. Which TCP/IP port does SMTP use?



a. 80

b. 20

c. 25

d. 110

e. 120

ans:C

276. You have been given the task of implementing an IP connection at your business. A former employee began this project. Former employee applied for and received a Class C address from Inter NIC All users must connect to the Internet. All users must be able to connect at one time.  There are 270 clients. Which 2 solutions provide IP connectivity? (Select 2).



a. Instead of IP use IPX

b. Instead of IP use NetBIOS

c. Install firewall and use NAT

d. Apply for additional Class C address space

e. Nothing else needs to be done

ans:CD

277. Which of the following would be used to manage a router remotely?  (Choose two)



a. FTP

b. PING

c. SNMP

d. TELNET

e. HTTP

f. SMTP

ans:CD

278. Which of the following protocols would be used to access a web page?



a. FTP

b. TFTP

c. HTTP

d. NetBEUI

ans:C

279. What is the function of a Web Proxy?



a. manage web ports

b. manage web server

c. manage SNMP Web Traffic

d. manage DHCP Web ports

ans:D

280. You want to specify a static IP address using the workstation display. (An exhibit with a window is shown.) What do you do?



a. enter the IP address

b. click specify an IP address

c. click obtain an IP address automatically

d. click TCP/IP tab / click specify IP address / enter IP address

ans:D

281. When a UNIX host receives an IP package, how does it know which service is to receive it?



a. servo IP

b. IP address

c. Port number

d. MAC

e. Connection number

ans:C

282. Which file must you edit to add NetBIOS name to IP address resolution?



a. hosts

b. LMHosts

c. Service

d. protocol

ans:B

283. What class IP address is 190.67.13.12?



a. Class A

b. Class B

c. Class C

d. Class D

ans:B

284. What command purges remote cache name table?



a. nbtstat -r

b. nbtstat -R

c. netstat -r

d. netstat -R

ans:B

285. Which network device has multiple ports that connect multiple segments and can guarantee full network bandwidth on each port?



a. hub

b. MAU

c. Switch

d. Transceiver

ans:C

286. What are two dangers to network security?



a. rogue employee

b. dial in connections

c. events auditing

d. disable user account

ans:AB

287. Which 2 are used with digital signature? (Choose 2)



a. encryptAPI

b. certificate of authority

c. asymmetric algorithm

d. complete data encryption

ans:BC

288. You have a network in your home involving 3 workstations.  You access the Internet.  What 4 actions can you take to establish security from hackers?



a. shut down the computers at night

b. disable file and print sharing

c. implement screen saver passwords on all workstations

d. insert proxy server

e. insert router with NAT

ans:ABDE

289. What fault tolerant storage technique requires 2 disk controllers?



a. mirror

b. duplex

c. striping with parity

d. striping without parity

ans:B

290. What protocol uses names as addresses?



a. IP

b. IPX

c. TCP

d. SPX

e. NetBIOS

ans:E

291. What 3 LAN protocols does Novell NetWare natively support?



a. PPP

b. TCP/IP

c. IP

d. IPX/SPX

e. Apple Talk

f. Frame Relay

ans:ABD

292. What commands can you use to show the route table in NT 4.0? (choose 2)



a. arp

b. tracert

c. route

d. nbstat

e. netstat

ans:AC

293. What do you do after installing an Ethernet NIC, configure the software and resolve any conflicts? (Choose 2)



a. terminate the NIC card

b. connect cable to the NIC

c. connect cable to MAU

d. install client software

ans:BD

294. Which type of IP routing incorporates RIP?



a. circular

b. static

c. CRC

d. Dynamic

ans:D

295. If your network is bogged down and you are using a hub what can you install to reduce network traffic?



a. switch

b. bridge

c. gateway

d. router

ans:A

296. What needs to be configured so a NIC performs properly? (Choose 3)



a. driver

b. IDE port

c. IRQ

d. BUS Connection

e. Transceiver type

ans:ACE

297. What method is used to prevent looping in a bridged subnet?

a. Collision

b. Transparent

c. Active

d. Spanning tree

e. Passive

ans: D

298. What route-learning protocol is used with TCP/IP? (Choose two)

a. Spanning tree

b. DLC

c. OSPF

d. RIP

e. DHCP

ans:CD

299. Which type of IP routing incorporates RIP?



a. dynamic
b. CRC
c. static
d. circular

ans:A

300. Which IEEE 802 specification specifies a logical ring, physical star topology with a token passing media access method?



a. 802.5
b. 802.1
c. 802.3
d. 802.2

ans:A

301. You have a 10baseT Ethernet network and want to add one more client. You only have an old AUI Ethernet port on the card. What network device can you use to adapt the AUI port to your 10baseT network?



a. transceiver
b. repeater
c. media filter
d. gender changer

ans:A

302. Which is a MAC address



a. 199.222.110.22
b. 255.255.255.0
c. 00.29.3f.39.31.a3
d. 00000df.239f3931b6

ans:C

303. Which IEEE defines the LLC



a. 802.1
b. 802.2
c. 802.3
d. 802.4
e. 802.5

ans:B

304. You are an administrator of a network with 250 nodes, you want to implement video conferencing but your network is performing poorly. By using network analysis software you determine that the hub is the bottleneck. Which device should your replace with the hub to relieve the bottle neck?



a. hub
b. Mau
c. switch
d. repeater
e. transceiver

ans:C

305. Which two are good password practices? (choose two)



a. keep passwords indefinitely
b. change passwords every 90 days
c. maintain minimum password length
d. use only alpha numeric symbols in passwords

ans:BC

306. At which layer of the OSI Model does UDP work at?



a. Physical
b. Session
c. Transport
d. Logical

ans:C

307. Which is a network transmission medium that is limited to 10 Mbps per second and can support cable segments up to maximum of 185 meters and 607 feet?



a. 10base2
b. 10base5
c. 10baseF
d. 10baseT
e. 10base36

ans:A

308. Which network topology provides multiple redundant links?



a. bus
b. star
c. ring
d. mesh

ans:D

309. Which two protocols provide network layer addresses? (choose two)



a. ip
b. ipx
c. tcp
d. spx

ans:AB

310. Which OSI layer provides routing functionality



a. network
b. physical
c. transport
d. application

ans:A

311. Which is a network transmission medium is limited to 10 Mbps per second and can support cable segments up to maximum of 500 meter cable segment or 1640 feet ?



a. 10base2
b. 10base5
c. 10basef
d. 10baset
e. 10base36

ans:B


312. Which network component can work at Data link or Network layer



a. router
b. bridge
c. brouter
d. repeater

ans:C

313. If a protocol is to be routable it must operate at which layer of the OSI Model?



a. network
b. physical
c. transport
d. application

ans:A

314. What protocol uses computer names as addresses? (This protocol does not have a source or destination network address in the packet)



a. NETBEUI
b. IP
c. IPX
d. TCP

ans:A

315. Which two technical support mechanisms typically provide patch files? (Choose 2)



a. manufacture website
b. readme files
c. manufacture tech support
d. manufacture support cd rom

ans:AD

316. You have installed a nic in a workstation and now the hub where the workstation is connected has stopped working. What are two possible causes for the problem. (Choose Two)



a. faulty cable
b. incorrect DMA setting
c. incorrect IRQ
d. incorrect data transfer rate

ans:AD

317. You have replaced a nic in a workstation connected to a token ring network but the workstation cannot communicate with the server. What is the most likely cause of this problem?



a. the nic has the wrong ip
b. nic is set for the wrong speed
c. nic is plugged into the wrong slot
d. nic does not have enough memory
e. user does not have access to the server

ans:B

318. Printing services will not load on one of your servers after a recent reboot.  Where should you look to determine the source of the problem.



a. server log file
b. protocol analyzers
c. server connection monitor
d. server perf monitors

ans:A

319. A user cannot log on to a server.  What is the first step to resolve the problem?



a. reboot the server
b. reboot the router
c. reboot the w/s
d. determine if other users can log on

ans:D

320. What NOS uses partitions as part of its directory services?



a. Unix
b. Nt4
c. Windows for workgroups
d. NetWare 4

ans:D

321. You have several lans in your organization. Which 3 protocols might you use on these lans to enable LAN to LAN communication? (Choose 3)



a. IPX

b. PPP

c. LAT

d. TCP\IP

e. Netbeui

f. Appletalk

ans:ADF

322. Which three parameters can be dynamically configured with DCHP



a. ip
b. mac
c. default gateway
d. domain name server

ans:ACD

323. Which protocol performs name resolution on a unix network



a. dns
b. wins
c. dhcp
d. lmhost

ans:A

324. Which tcp/ip protocol gives a logical address to a host



a. ip
b. tcp
c. udp
d. smtp

ans:A

325. Which ip address is a class B?



a. 201.100.200.13
b. 112.145.16.1
c. 129.60.117.12
d. 10.4.102.3

ans:C

326. What is the default TCP port for SMTP?



a. 25
b. 80
c. 119
d. 110
e. 21

ans:A

327. Identify a class c address



a. 10.4.102.16
b. 202.15.118.9
c. 191.115.168.6
d. 138.156.112.45

ans:B

328. Which TCP\IP protocol does a UNIX server use to send email to another UNIX server



a. http
b. pop3
c. smtp
d. snmp

ans:C

329. Which 2 internet protocols can work with application layer proxies?



a. ftp
b. http
c. pptp
d. smtp
e. pop3
f. telnet

ans:AB
      
330. Which TCP\IP protocol will your client use to upload mail to the server?



a. ftp
b. pop3
c. smtp
d. snmp

ans:C

331. Which method does Unix use to resolve machine names to IP addresses?



a. dns
b. ping
c. wins
d. lmhost

ans:A

332. Which cross platform name resolution method do all o/s's have support for in their TCP/IP stack?



a. NFS
b. NDS
c. DNS
d. WINS

ans:C

333. Which 4 ip parameters can you configure on a workstation



a. frame type
b. dns server
c. ip address
d. wins server
e. default server
f. default gateway
g. address of dhcp server

ans:BCDF

334. Which two ping commands verify that your local tcp/ip interface is functioning correctly?



a. ping host
b. ping localhost
c. ping 127.0.0.1
d. ping remote host
e. ping 255.255.255.255

ans:BC

335. Which command shows all listening ports



a. arp-a
b. arp-A
c. netstat -a
d. netstat-A
e. nbtstat-a
f. nbtstat-A

ans:C
     
336. Which tcp\ip utility shows all current connections for a workstation



a. ping
b. nbtstat
c. netbios
d. netstat

ans:D

337. You manage a windows nt network with 5 clients. Which two commands can you use to view the routing table of your nt server



a. arp
b. ping
c. route
d. tracert
e. netstat
f. nbtstat

ans:CE

338. Which command diplays the per protocol statistics (be careful to distinguish between uppercase and lower case)



a. arp -s
b. arp -S
c. nbtstat -s
d. nbtstat -S
e. netstat -s
f. netstat -S

ans:E

339. What is the NBTSTAT option -r used for?



a. to purge and reload the name table
b. to list the resolved adapters mac address
c. to list remote name cache including ip addressed
d. to list names resolved by broadcast and via wins

ans:D

340. A user is complaining that they cannot log into the network. The network is connected for TCP/IP protocol. Which three actions will help you determine the scope of the problem? (choose three)



a. check for correct ping responses
b. change the nic in the workstation
c. ask users on other segments if they are having the same problem
d. ask users on local segment if they are having the same problem

ans:ACD

341. PPP supports authentication using PAP and Chap?  True or False?

a. True
b. False

ans:B


342. You have a problem using SMTP. You think that the problem is with port 25. How do you check to see if the problem is the port?



a. telnet
b. tracert
c. netstat
d. protocol analyzer

ans:A

343. What application supports NetBIOS over TCP/IP?


 
a. WINS
b. IP
c. netbeui
d. DNS

ans:A

344. What relates to terminal emulation?



a. TELNET
b. ARP
c. TRACERT
d. PING

ans:A

345. What utility is used to see how many hops there are between a host and a remote destination?


 
a. TRACERT
b. PING
c. ARP
d. TELNET

ans:A

346. Which ping do you use to determine the number of echo requests to send?



a. ping -a
b. ping -r
c. ping -n
d. ping -t

ans:C

347. Which file is needed for name resolution if you are not running a DNS server?



a. CACHE.DNS
b. LMHOSTS
c. HOSTS
d. DOMAIN.DNS

ans:C

348. You installed a NIC. All software, hardware, and settings have been verified, and are OK. You still can't connect. What would you use to continue to troubleshoot?



a. use external loopback
b. use internal loopback
c. use MAU external loopback
d. use MAU internal loopback

ans:A

349. For ISDN BRI how many 64Kbps channels are used?



a. 2
b. 12
c. 64
d. 128

ans:A

350. Which transport protocol does PPTP use?



a. tcp/ip
b. IPX/SPX
c. APPLE TALK
d. SNA

ans:A

351. You have multiple servers configured the same way which are experiencing sporadic crashes. Recently you installed a virus protection program on all of your servers and configured a raid in one server. What should you do to first fix the problem?



a. Verify patch and update levels
b. check the network cable for breaks
c. replace the Raid server with a spare
d. Check all hard drives for surface faults

ans:A

352. Which network device provides public to private network security and may also use NAT?



a. bridge
b. switch
c. firewall
d. router

ans:C

353. You are implementing disk striping with parity what is the fewest number of drives required?



a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5

ans:B

354. You are the network administrator for a company. The primary requirement is that all data be available for recovery in the event of a hardware failure.  As a secondary requirement the data should be protected from loss due to: #1. Onsite disasters such as fire or flood, # 2. Theft or vandalism

Proposed Solution:

Backup the data
Perform manual verification 
Store tapes in a controlled access cabinet at the worksite

a. Meets primary requirement only
b. Does not meet the primary requirement
c. Primary requirement and one of the secondary is met
d. Primary and both secondary requirements are met

ans:C

355. You are working on a workstation and the operator complains that they cannot log into server1 after lunch. They logged in ok in the morning.  What is your first step?



a. check the ip
b. slap the user
c. check the gateway address
d. check the nic IRQ values
e. check the logon error message

ans:E

356. Which of the following media types are commonly used in 10B2 and 10B5 installations?



a. RG6

b. RG8

c. RG11

d. RG56

e. RG58

ans: BCE

357. What is the minimum required for 10BaseT wiring?



a. Cat 2

b. Cat 3

c. Cat 4

d. Cat 5

ans:B

358. What is the minimum required for 100BaseT wiring?



a. Cat 2

b. Cat 3

c. Cat 4

d. Cat 5

ans:D

359. Which cable type is preferred for routing 10BaseT through a dropped ceiling?



a. Cat 3

b. Cat 5

c. Type 5

d. Type 9

ans:D

360. Which well-known port is assigned to Gopher?



a. 29

b. 47

c. 70

d. 90

ans:C

361. Which of the following is NOT a valid private IP address?



a. 10.1.42.3

b. 172.16.43.88

c. 191.16.44.18

d. 192.168.18.33

ans:C

362. Which of the following would be used to resolve a MAC address to its IP address?



a. ARP

b. RARP

c. DNS

d. DHCP

ans:B

363. Which of the following is NOT a common WAN protocol?



a. X.25

b. TCP/IP

c. Frame Relay

d. ATM

ans:B

364. What is the maximum operable distance for a passive hub?



a. 10 meters

b. 25 meters

c. 30 meters

d. 50 meters

ans:C

365. What is the correct connector for an AUI port?



a. DB-9 pin

b. DB-15 pin

c. DB-25 pin

d. PS/2

ans:B

366. What non-routable protocol is used primarily for printers?



a. SMTP

b. SNMP

c. DLC

d. RMON

ans:C

367. What is handled by the Transport layer?



a. Datagram

b. Packet

c. Frame

d. Bit

ans:A

368. What is handled by the Network layer?



a. Datagram

b. Packet

c. Frame

d. Bit

ans:B

369. What is handled by the DataLink layer?



a. Datagram

b. Packet

c. Frame

d. Bit

ans:C

370. What is handled by the Physical layer?



a. Datagram

b. Packet

c. Frame

d. Bit

ans:D

371. What kind of hub would be used to connect both COAX and UTP?



a. Active

b. Passive

c. Hybrid

d. Translation

ans:C

372. What inexpensive device can be used to connect a Token Ring network to an Ethernet network?



a. bridge

b. switch

c. hub

d. router

ans:A

373. What device would be used to convert IP protocol to IPX protocol?



a. bridge

b. switch

c. hub

d. router

ans:D