CompTIA Network+ #1
CompTIA Network+ Practice Exam
- 1.
Large networks are often broken down into more manegable pieces called _________.
- A.
Packets
- B.
Segments
- C.
Cells
- D.
Stations
Correct Answer
B. Segments -
- 2.
Which type of cable has the best wiring value and expansion capabilities?
- A.
Coaxial
- B.
Copper
- C.
Fiber
- D.
Composite
Correct Answer
D. Composite -
- 3.
The OSI Layer in which programs on a network node access network services.
- A.
Transport (L4)
- B.
Session (L5)
- C.
Data Link (L2)
- D.
Application (L7)
Correct Answer
D. Application (L7) -
- 4.
Thin net cables are which type? (choose all that apply.)
- A.
RG-6
- B.
RG-8
- C.
RG-11
- D.
RG-58
- E.
RG-59
Correct Answer(s)
B. RG-8
C. RG-11
D. RG-58 -
- 5.
What is the color scheme when wiring a RJ-45 jack using the commercial T568B standard?
- A.
Green, Orange white, Blue, Blue white, Orange, Brown white, Brown, Green white
- B.
Orange white, Orange, Green white, Blue, Blue white, Green, Brown white, Brown
- C.
Orange white, Blue, Blue white, Green, Green white, Orange, Brown white, Brown
- D.
Green white, Green, Orange white, Blue, Blue white, Orange, Brown white, Brown
Correct Answer
B. Orange white, Orange, Green white, Blue, Blue white, Green, Brown white, Brown -
- 6.
On which network type does one host on the LAN have the same authority as other hosts?
- A.
Peer to Peer Network
- B.
Local area Network
- C.
Client server Network
- D.
Wide Area Network
Correct Answer
A. Peer to Peer Network -
- 7.
Which eithernet standard uses copper? (Choose all that apply)?
- A.
Base-CX
- B.
Base-R
- C.
Base-T
- D.
Base-W
- E.
Base-X
Correct Answer(s)
A. Base-CX
C. Base-T -
- 8.
Which network type requires a network operating system (NOS)?
- A.
Peer to Peer Network
- B.
Local area Network
- C.
Client server Network
- D.
Wide Area Network
Correct Answer
C. Client server Network -
- 9.
Which tapology uses a central netwoking device called a multistation access unit (MSAU)?
- A.
Star
- B.
Hybrid
- C.
Mesh
- D.
Ring
- E.
Bus
Correct Answer
D. Ring -
- 10.
Which is a the WAN connection technology that uses encryption and security protocols to create a private network over a public one?
- A.
Cellular
- B.
DUN
- C.
VPN
- D.
DSL
- E.
802.11g
Correct Answer
C. VPN -
- 11.
Which WAN technology currently uses Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE), Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO), or High-Spees Downlink Packet Access (HSPDA)?
- A.
Cable
- B.
Cellular
- C.
DSL
- D.
Satellite
- E.
VPN
Correct Answer
B. Cellular -
- 12.
Which WAN technology thats used to conect small ISP or large business to a regional ISP, and a regional ISP to an internet backbone, uses fixed length packets called cells to transmit data, voice, video, and frame relay traffic?
- A.
E1/E3
- B.
Frame relay
- C.
ATM
- D.
T1/T3
Correct Answer
C. ATM -
- 13.
Which network type is a specifically designed configuration of computers and other devices located within a contined area?
- A.
Peer to Peer Network
- B.
Local area Network
- C.
Client server Network
- D.
Wide Area Network
Correct Answer
B. Local area Network -
- 14.
Which type of network is data broken up into packets before it's sent over the network?
- A.
Point-to-point
- B.
Point-to-multipoint
- C.
Packet-switching
- D.
Circut-switching
Correct Answer
C. Packet-switching -
- 15.
Which OSI Layer provides security, encryption and compression for the data?
- A.
Layer-1-Physical
- B.
Layer-2-Data Link
- C.
Layer-4-Transport
- D.
Layer-6-Presentation
- E.
Layer-7-Application
Correct Answer
D. Layer-6-Presentation -
- 16.
Which occurs because alternating electrical current flowing through the wire creates an electromagnetic field around the wire?
- A.
Attenuation
- B.
Crosstalk
- C.
Interference
- D.
Shorts
Correct Answer
B. Crosstalk -
- 17.
The diameter of fiber optic cable is expressed in which measurement?
- A.
Centemeters
- B.
Millimeters
- C.
Microns
- D.
Ohms
Correct Answer
C. Microns -
- 18.
An RJ-11 connector is which type?
- A.
6P2C
- B.
6P4C
- C.
6P6C
- D.
8P8C
Correct Answer
A. 6P2C -
- 19.
Which OSI Layer transmits bits from one computer to another and regulates the transmission stream over a medium?
- A.
Physical (L1)
- B.
Session (L5)
- C.
Transport (L4)
- D.
Presentation (L6)
Correct Answer
A. Physical (L1) -
- 20.
A standard BNC connector is considered how many pins?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
7
- E.
9
Correct Answer
A. 2 -
- 21.
What is the color scheme when wiring a RJ-45 jack using the residential T568A standard?
- A.
Green, Orange white, Blue, Blue white, Orange, Brown white, Brown, Green white
- B.
Orange white, Orange, Green white, Blue, Blue white, Green, Brown white, Brown
- C.
Orange white, Blue, Blue white, Green, Green white, Orange, Brown white, Brown
- D.
Green white, Green, Orange white, Blue, Blue white, Orange, Brown white, Brown
Correct Answer
D. Green white, Green, Orange white, Blue, Blue white, Orange, Brown white, Brown -
- 22.
An RJ-25 connector is which type?
- A.
6P2C
- B.
6P4C
- C.
6P6C
- D.
8P8C
Correct Answer
C. 6P6C -
- 23.
Impedance is measured in which?
- A.
Volts
- B.
Amps
- C.
Ohms
- D.
Watts
Correct Answer
C. Ohms -
- 24.
The device on a NIC card that converts the data that it receives from the system into a signal thats appropriate to the network is called a ____________.
- A.
Port
- B.
Prom chip
- C.
Receiver
- D.
Transceiver
Correct Answer
D. Transceiver -
- 25.
The OSI Layer that translates application layer data to an intermediate form that provides security, encryption, and compression for the data.
- A.
Data Link (L2)
- B.
Network (L3)
- C.
Presentation (L6)
- D.
Application (L7)
Correct Answer
C. Presentation (L6) -
- 26.
A 16-byte address displayed in hexadecimal is called which of the following?
- A.
IPv4
- B.
IPv6
- C.
Mac address
- D.
Port address
Correct Answer
B. IPv6 -
- 27.
A _________ name is a 16-charecter name, with the first 15 charecters available for the name and the 16th charecter is reserved to describe a particular service or functionality.
- A.
Bios
- B.
MAC
- C.
Server
- D.
NetBIOS
Correct Answer
D. NetBIOS -
- 28.
This is the OSI that Layer packages bits of data from the physical layer onto frames, transfers them from one computer to another, and receives acknowledgement from the addresses computer.
- A.
Data Link (L2)
- B.
Network (L3)
- C.
Presentation (L6)
- D.
Application (L7)
Correct Answer
A. Data Link (L2) -
- 29.
Modems use which of the following RJ connectors?
- A.
RJ-11
- B.
RJ-14
- C.
RJ-25
- D.
RJ-45
Correct Answer
A. RJ-11 -
- 30.
Which of the following cities host one of the four original NAPs? (choose all that apply)
- A.
Washington, DC
- B.
San Fransisco
- C.
New York
- D.
New Jersey
- E.
Chicago
Correct Answer(s)
A. Washington, DC
D. New Jersey
E. Chicago -
- 31.
Before data gets onto a T1 line, it must be cleaned and formatted by a device called what?
- A.
CSU/DSU
- B.
Router
- C.
Hub
- D.
Demarc device
Correct Answer
A. CSU/DSU -
- 32.
The point at which the communications network owned by one company connects to the communications network owned by another compamy is called what?
- A.
Cross-connect
- B.
Demarc
- C.
Entrance facility
- D.
Main distribution facility
Correct Answer
B. Demarc -
- 33.
Which OSI Layer divides long communications into smaller data packages, handles error recognition and correction, and acknowledges the correct receipt of data?
- A.
Layer-1-Physical
- B.
Layer-3-Network
- C.
Layer-4-Transport
- D.
Layer-5-Session
- E.
Layer-6-Presentation
Correct Answer
C. Layer-4-Transport -
- 34.
Which standard addresses the entrance facility, equipment room, backbone pathways, telecommunications room, and horizontal pathways?
- A.
TIA/EIA-568-A
- B.
TIA/EIA-568-B
- C.
TIA/EIA-568-C
- D.
TIA/EIA-606
- E.
No standard for these
Correct Answer
B. TIA/EIA-568-B -
- 35.
Which OSI Layer transmits bits from one computer to another and regulates the transmission stream over a medium?
- A.
Layer-1-Physical
- B.
Layer-2-Data Link
- C.
Layer-3-Network
- D.
Layer-5-Session
- E.
Layer-6-Presentation
Correct Answer
A. Layer-1-Physical -
- 36.
Which standard specifies UTP standards for workstation runs?
- A.
TIA/EIA-568-A
- B.
TIA/EIA-568-B
- C.
TIA/EIA-568-C
- D.
TIA/EIA-606
- E.
No standard for these
Correct Answer
C. TIA/EIA-568-C -
- 37.
What are the two choices you have for terminating network wiring in the telecommunications room?
- A.
Cross-connect
- B.
LAN router
- C.
Patch pannel
- D.
Punchdown terminal
Correct Answer(s)
C. Patch pannel
D. Punchdown terminal -
- 38.
The patch pannel is connected to athe multiport hub using ________ cables.
- A.
UTP
- B.
Eithernet
- C.
Patch
- D.
Fiber optic
Correct Answer
C. Patch -
- 39.
When terminating a Cat5e or Cat6 cable how far should you remove the cable jacket?
- A.
15mm
- B.
20mm
- C.
25mm
- D.
30mm
- E.
35mm
Correct Answer
C. 25mm -
- 40.
Backbones, workstation runs, and cross connects are part of what type of wiring?
- A.
Horizontal runs
- B.
Vertical runs
- C.
Permanent wiring
- D.
Vertical cabling
Correct Answer
C. Permanent wiring -
- 41.
What are TWO popular options for horizontal runs to modular office systems?
- A.
Cable trays
- B.
Consolidation points
- C.
Multiuser outlets
- D.
Straight runs
- E.
Splices
Correct Answer(s)
B. Consolidation points
C. Multiuser outlets -
- 42.
Which AWG gauge is the most common for cross connect jumpers?
- A.
20
- B.
22
- C.
24
- D.
26
- E.
30
Correct Answer
C. 24 -
- 43.
LAN cross-connects have how many pairs of wires in the cable?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
4
- D.
6
Correct Answer
C. 4 -
- 44.
Which of the following terminating devices has the following advantages?- It's a permanent link- Channel testing is easier- It's a solid connection- Moves easy
- A.
Connecting Block
- B.
Patch pannel
- C.
Brouter
- D.
Loopback
Correct Answer
B. Patch pannel -
- 45.
When the signal from one pair of wires interferes with the signal on another wires it is called __________.
- A.
Attenuation
- B.
Imedance
- C.
Near End Crosstalk
- D.
Signal degradation
Correct Answer
C. Near End Crosstalk -
- 46.
Which device is responsible for determining the best path for data to pass between networks?
- A.
Hub
- B.
Bridge
- C.
Brouter
- D.
Router
Correct Answer
D. Router -
- 47.
Which device acts as a safe electrical buffer between the LAN and the public network?
- A.
CSU (Channel service unit)
- B.
DSU (Data service unit)
- C.
ISP (Internet service provider)
- D.
NAP (network access point)
Correct Answer
A. CSU (Channel service unit) -
- 48.
Which OSI Layer addresses data messages, translates local addressing into actual phisical address, and routes data to address on the netork?
- A.
Layer-1-Physical
- B.
Layer-2-Data Link
- C.
Layer-3-Network
- D.
Layer-5-Session
- E.
Layer-7-Application
Correct Answer
C. Layer-3-Network -
- 49.
Which device is responsible for verifying that data is formatted correctly before it is sent into the T1 line?
- A.
CSU (Channel service unit)
- B.
DSU (Data service unit)
- C.
ISP (Internet service provider)
- D.
NAP (network access point)
Correct Answer
B. DSU (Data service unit) -
- 50.
A ______ bridge can interconnect different types of networks, such as Token Ring and Eithernet. It can link dissimilar MAC layer protocols.
- A.
Heterogeneous / Translating
- B.
Verticle
- C.
Learning / Transparent
- D.
Encapsulating
Correct Answer
A. Heterogeneous / Translating -
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