Chap 5 - Network Troubleshooting Flashcards
What are the CompTIA troubleshooting steps?
- Identify symptoms of the problem
- Establish a theory of probable cause (attempt to duplicate problem)
- Test the theory to determine cause (includes replacing hardware components)
- Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and identify potential effects
- Implement the solution or escalate as necessary
- Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures
- Document findings, actions and outcomes
5-5: Which of the following troubleshooting stpes involves asking the user preliminary questions such as, “What were you doing when the problem occurred?”
- Identify symptoms of the problem
- Establish a theory of probable cause
- Test the theory to determine cause
- Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and identify potential effects
- Implement the solution or escalate as necessary
- Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures
- Document findings, actions and outcomes
Identify symptoms of the problem
5-7: In which troubleshooting step do you try to duplicate a network problem and logically and methodically elminate elements that are not the source of the problem?
- Identify symptoms of the problem
- Establish a theory of probable cause
- Test the theory to determine cause
- Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and identify potential effects
- Implement the solution or escalate as necessary
- Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures
- Document findings, actions and outcomes
Establish a theory of probable cause
5-8: Ralph is a first-tier technician working the help desk. After identifying a network problem submitted by multiple users, Ralph comes up with a theory specifying a possible source of the problem and sets about testing his theory, Unfortunately, testing indicates that Ralph’s theory is wrong; the source he suspected is not the cause of the problem. Which of the following should not be the next step in Ralph’s troubleshooting steps?
Reinterview the users to gather more information about the problem
Escalate the problem to a second-tier technician
Repeat the process of establishing a theory of probable cause
Begin replacing components that might contribute to the problem
Begin replacing components that might contribute to the problem
5-10: You have a problem with a server or other network component that prevents many users from working. What type of problem is this?
A networkwide problem
A shared resource problem
A systemwide problem
A user application problem
A shared resource problem
Shared Resource problem
a problem with a server or other network component that prevents many users from working
Networkwide problem
A problem that lies within resources that provide services to the entire network
OSI top-bottom troubleshooting
starting with Layer 7 and troubleshooting items going down the OSI mode
- Application
- Presentation
- Session
- Transport
- Network
- Data link
- Physical
OSI bottom to top troubleshooting
starting with Layer 1 and troubleshooting items going down the OSI mode
- Physical
- Data link
- Network
- Transport
- Session
- Presentation
- Application
5-14: Alice is working the help desk when a user calls and reports that she is unable to connect to the internet. Which of the following steps is the one Alice is least likely to perform when first troubleshooting the problem
- Check the configuration of the router connecting the LAN to the internet
- Ask the user if she can access resources on the local network
- Check to see if anyone else is experiencing the same problem
- Check to see the user’s job title, to see if she is an important person in the company
Check the configuration of the router connecting the LAN to the internet
5-20: Which of the following are reasons for documenting a network problem or incident (Choose all that apply)
Documentation makes it easier to escalate calls to senior technicians
Documentation makes it easier to prioritize administrative tasks
Documentation makes it easier to prioritize each help call
Documentation makes it easier to escalate calls to first-tier techicians
Documentation makes it easier to escalate calls to senior technicians
Documentation makes it easier to prioritize each help call
5-25: When you troubleshoot a network problem, it is possible to introduce another problem while attempting to fix the original one. In which step of the troubleshooting process should you be aware of the residual effects that changes might have on the network?
- Identify symptoms of the problem
- Establish a theory of probable cause
- Test the theory to determine cause
- Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and identify potential effects
- Implement the solution or escalate as necessary
- Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures
- Document findings, actions and outcomes
Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and identify potential effects
5-28: A user calls Alice at the help desk to report that her mouse has stopped working, she cannot access the internet and all of her email has disappeared from her inbox. Which of the following would be the best course of action for Alice to take?
Create a separate ticket for each problem
Escalate the call to a senior technician
Have the caller’s computer replaced with a new one
Send a technician to the user’s site to address all of the problem
Create a separate ticket for each problem
5-30: Which of the following types of UTP wiring faults cannot be detected by a wiremap tester?
Split pairs
Open circuits
Closed circuits
Transposed wires
Split pairs
Wiremap tester
- a tool for testing network cabling to ensure proper connectivity and configuration
- primarily used to check the continuity of conductors in cables, verifying that each conductor is correctly connected.
- Can identify faults such as :open circuits, shorts, crossed pairs, and reversed connections in twisted pair cables.
Split pairs
- one wire from each of two different pairs gets swapped identically on both ends of the cable
- resulting cable will pass a standard continuity test
- will have serious cross-talk problems
- will most likely not perform adequately at specified data rates.
5-31: After connecting a tone generator to the green wire at one end of a TP run, Ralph proceeds to the other end of the cable and touches the locator to each of the 8 pins in turn. The green wire and the green striped wire both produce a ton. What type of wiring fault has Ralph discovered?
Split pair
Far end crosstalk
Transposed wires
Short circuit
Delay skew
Short circuit
Delay skew
- to the difference in propagation delay between any two pairs within the same cable sheath
- it impacts the timing and synchronization of signals transmitted through network cables.
5-32: Which of the following types of cables is used to connect a terminal to the console port of a router or switch?
Rollover
Straight through
Crossover
Plenum
Shielded
Tap
Rollover
Rollover cable
A rollover cable, also known as a Yost cable or Cisco console cable, is a type of serial cable used to connect to a router or switch’s console port.
Straight Through cable
standard network patch cable used to connect a computer to a wall plate
Crossover cable
designed to connect two network adapters directly
5-34: What is the name for a device that determines the length of a cable by transmitting a signal at one end and measuring how long it takes for a reflection of the signal to return from the other end?
Fox and hound tester
Wiremap tester
Time-domain reflectometer
Butt set
Spectrum analyzer
Time-domain reflectometer
Time-domain reflectometer
device that determines the length of a cable by transmitting a signal at one end and measuring how long it takes for a reflection of the signal to return from the other end
Spectrum analyzer
tool used to scan for radio frequency (RF) sources in order to identify interference
Fox and Hound tester
also known as a wire tracer or tone and probe kit, is a tool used for tracing and identifying wires in network and electrical systems.
This device typically consists of two parts: a tone generator (Fox) and a probe (Hound)
Butt set
- A butt set, also known as a lineman’s handset, is a tool used in networking and telecommunications for troubleshooting and testing connections.
- Allows technicians to tap into the middle of a connection to diagnose issues effectively
- https://images.datacomtools.com/images4/nav/butt-set-link.jpg
Voltage Event Recorder
- also known as a voltage quality recorder
- a device that tracks voltage over time by plugging into a power outlet
- is utilized for monitoring and recording voltage levels
- can be critical for identifying and diagnosing power quality issues, including voltage sags, swells, and interruptions
5-36: (Abbreiated) - Which of the following is the most inexpensive tool for associating unlabelled wall plates with the correct patch panel ports?
A wiremap tester
A cable certifier
A tone generator and locator
A time-domain reflectometer (TDR)
A tone generator and locator
OLTS
Optical Loss Test Set
identifies signal loss in fibre optical cabling
5-38: Which of the following tools might you use when connecting internal TP cable runs to the kystone connectors that snap into wall plates? (Choose all that apply)
A crimper
A punchdown tool
A pigtail splicer
A wire stripper
A fusion splicer
A punchdown tool
A wire stripper
Cable Certifier
used to identify cable performance characteristics, including:
- cable lengths
- signal attenuation
- crosstalk
- propagation delay
- delay skew
- return loss
- and does the same functions as a wiremap tester
5-40: Which of the following troubleshooting tools can test cabling for length, attenutation, nearend crosstalk (NEXT), equal level far-end crosstalk (ELFEXT), propagation delay, delay skew, and return loss?
Wiremap tester
Cable certifier
TDR
OLTS
Spectrum analyzer
Cable certifier
OTDR
Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
transmits light pulses over a fibre-optic network and measures the time-interval and strength of the returning pulse to measure the length of the cable run.
Can also be used to:
* locate cable breaks
* determine optical return loss
* charcaterize a cable run’s reflectance
Propagation delay
time it takes for a signal to be received after it has been sent, caused by the time it takes for the signal to travel through a medium
5-44: Ralph is a new hire for a consulting firm that frequently performs cable installations. He is trying to learn more about the tools needed to install internal cable runs. To that end, which of the following statements about cable crimpers has Ralph found to be true?
- Cable installers use a crimper to attach keystone connectors to lengths of bulk cable
- Cable installers use a crimper to attach RF45 connectors to lengths of bulk cable
- You need to purchased a separate crimper for esach type of cable to which you want to attach connectors
- Making your own patch cables by applying connectors yourself is always more economical than buying prefabricated patch cables
Cable installers use a crimper to attach RF45 connectors to lengths of bulk cable
5-45: Which of the following statements about cable certifiers are true? (Choose all that apply)
A cable certifier eliminates the need for tools like tone generators and wiremap testers
Cable certifiers are the most inexpensive cable testing solution
Cable certifiers must be reconfigured whenevr a new cable specification is standardized
Cable certifiers can only test copper based cables
- A cable certifier eliminates the need for tools like tone generators and wiremap testers
- Cable certifiers must be reconfigured whenevr a new cable specification is standardized
5-55: Ralph is testing a TP cable run using a tone generator and locator. When he applies the tone generator to one particular wire at oine end of the cable, he fails to detect a tone at the other end. Which of the following faults has Ralph discovered?
Open
Short
Split pair
Crosstalk
Open
Open
fault or open circuit
A situation where one or more wires in a cable do not connect from one end of the cable to the other, resulting in a lack of continuity in the signal.
Crosstalk
The phenomenon where an electrical signal from one pair of wires bleeds into another pair, creating interference.
Split pair
- one wire from each of two different pairs gets swapped identically on both ends of the cable
- resulting cable will pass a standard continuity test
- will have serious cross-talk problems
- will most likely not perform adequately at specified data rates.
5-56: Ralph is testing a TP cable run using a tone generator and locator. When he applies the tone generator to a particular pin at one end of the cable, he dtects a tone on two pins at the other end. Which of the following faults has Ralph discovered?
Open
Short
Split-pair
Crosstalk
Short
Short
fault or circuit
- when a wire is connected to two or more pins at one end of the cable
- when the conductors of two or more wires are touching inside the cable
5-57: Ralph is using a tone generator and locator to test some newly installed TP cable runs on his network. Which of the following cable faults will he be unable to detect?
Open
Short
Split pair
Transposed pairs
Split pair
Transposed pairs
Both of the wires in a pair are connected the wrong pins at the end of the cable
5-58: Which of the following cable faults increases a twisted pair cable’s susceptibility to crosstalk?
Open
Short
Split pair
Transposed pairs
Split pair
5-59: Alice has been told by a consultant that the newly installed TP cable runs on her network might have split pairs. Which of the following cable testing tools can she use to detect split pairs?
Tone generator and locator
Wiremap tester
Multimeter
Cable certifier
Cable certifier
5-60: Ralph is testing some newly installed TP Cable runs on his network using a wiremap tester, and he has found one run that appears to have a cable break. However, the connectors at both ends are correctly installed, so the break must be somewhere inside the cable itself, which is nearly 100 meters long. Which of the follow tools can Ralph use to detemine the location of the cable break? (Choose all that apply)
Tone generator and locator
Multimetere
TDR
Cable Certifier
TDR
Cable Certifier
5-67: Which of the following should a troubleshooter look for when a duplex mismatch is suspected on an Ethernet network? (Choose all that apply)
Colisions
Runt frames
CRC errors
Failed ping tests
Collisions
Runt frames
CRC errors
No collisions on a full-duplex network
5-68: Ed is trying to troubleshoot a problme that has caused a wired network to fail completely. Which of the following wired network problems will cause a complete failure of a network connection? (Choose all that apply)
Bottleneck
Speed mismatch
Duplex mismatch
TX/RX reversal
Bad switch port
Speed mismatch
TX/RX reversal
Bad switch port
TX pins
Transmit pins
must be connected to RX pins
RX pins
Receive pins
must be connected to TX pins
Speed Mismatch
Two devices on a wired network are configured to different specific transmissions speeds. This will cause the network to fail
No longer occurs in Gigabit networks as they are set for autonegoitaion
Duplex mismatch
- One side of a network is configured for half duplex and the other is configured for full duplex.
- In this scenarion, collisions will occur (doesn’t happen on full duplex)
- also CRC errors
- and runt frames
- caused by the jam signal sent by the half duplex side
- The frames are cut off and interpretted as runt frames by the network
No longer occurs in Gigabit networks as they are set for autonegoitaion
Bottleneck
when a component involved in a network is not functioning correctl, causing a traffic slowdown that affects the entire network
5-74: Ralph wants to use PoE to supply power to security cameras located throughout his company’s datacenter. The ethernet network is currently running at Gigabit Ethernet speed, btu Ralph is planning to download the camera connections to 100Base-TX, because that standard has two wire pairs free for the transmission of power. Which of the following statements about Ralph’s plan is true?
- Ralph’s planning is correct; only 10Base-T and 100Base-TX support PoE.
- Ralphs’ plan will not work because 100Base-TX is not compatible with PoE
- Ralphs’ plan will work, but it is not necessary to downgrade the connections to 100Base-TX
- Ralphs’ plan will not work, because PoE cannot supply enough power for the cameras
Ralphs’ plan will work, but it is not necessary to downgrade the connections to 100Base-TX
5-76: Ralph’s company has expanded to include an additional building on the far end of the corporate campus, approx 4 km away from the building housing the datacenter. A single mode fibre-optic cable connection has been installed between the new building and the datacenter for a 1000Base-BX10 connection, but the cable is not yet connected to a transceiver at the datacenter end. Noticing that there is a 1000Base-SX transceiver module in the datacenter storeroom, Ralph is wondering if he could use this on the new cable run. Which of the following are reasons why this might not work? (Choose all that apply)
Transceiver mismatch
Incorrect cable type
Excessive cable Length
Wavelenght mismatch
Transceiver mismatch
Incorrect cable type
Excessive cable Length
Wavelenght mismatch