Chapter 2 : Network Infrastructure and Documentation

Question 1

A change coordinator functions as what type of manager?

Human resources manager

Project Manager

Inventory Manager

Time Manager

Answer 1

Project manager

Question 2

During termination of twisted pair cabling, what should be done to ensure minimal cross-talk introduced?

Each pair should be stripped of insulation so that it does get caught in the jack.

No more than 1-inch of the cable should be exposed.

No less than 1-inch cable should be exposed.

Each pair should be twisted around another pair to reduce cross talk.

Answer 2

No more than 1-inch of the cable should be exposed.

Question 3

In a voice-over IP setup (VOIP), what kind of device converts signals from a campus’s analog phone equipment into IP data that can travel over a phone company’s analog telephone lines?

VoIP MTA

VoIP PBX

VoIP translator

VoIP gateway

Answer 3

VoIP gateway

Question 4

In order to ensure that the cable is not affected by electromagnetic interference, how far away should the cable be from fluorescent lighting?

at least 3 inches

at least 12 feet

at least 3 feet

at least 6 feet

Answer 4

at least 3 feet

Question 5

What component of the backbone runs between a building’s floors and can be used to connect an MDF and IDF or multiple IDFs?

Vertical cross-connect

diagonal cabling

patch cable

horizontal cross connect

Answer 5

vertical cross connect

Question 6

What does backbone cabling consist of?

a) Short length cables with connectors at both ends.

b) The cables or wireless links that provide interconnection between the entrance facility and MDF, and between the MDF and IDFs.

c) The shielded cables that are used for high data transmission rates betweenan organization and an ISP.

d) It is cabling that connects workstations to the closest data room and to
switches housed in the room.

Answer 6

b) The cables or wireless links that provide interconnection between the entrance facility and MDF, and between the MDF and IDFs.

Question 7

What is the name of the GUI front end that is available for the Nmap utility?

VizMap

GUINmap

iMap

Zenmap

Answer 7

Zenmap

Question 8

What standard describes uniform, enterprise-wide cabling systems, regardless of who manufactures or sells the various parts used in the system?

ISO 9001

IEEE 802.3

ITU 922

TIA/EIA-568

Answer 8

TIA/EIA-568

Question 9

What statement correctly identifies the purpose of a software patch?

a) A software patch is a major change to a software package that enhances the functionality and features of the software, while also correcting bugs and vulnerabilities.

b) A software patch is a correction, improvement, or enhancement to software.

c) A software patch is a container for new software, and must be installed on relevant devices and incorporated with network resources.

d) A software patch involves the process of reverting

Answer 9

b) A software patch is a correction, improvement, or enhancement to software.

Question 10

What type of diagram is a graphical representation of a network’s wired infrastructure?

wiring schematic

topology map

network diagram

system diagram

Answer 10

wiring schematic

Question 11

What type of tool would you utilize to terminate twisted pair wire on a 66 or 110 block?

punchdown tool

wire crimper tool

block trimmer tool

wire cinching tool

Answer 11

punchdown tool

Question 12

When creating network diagrams, what icon description typically represents a network firewall?

a) An icon that resembles a brick wall.

b) An icon that is rectangular, which contains four arrows pointing in
opposite directions.

c) An icon that is rectangular in shape, with squiggly lines on the front.

d) An icon that has a hockey-puck shape with two arrows pointing inward
and two arrows pointing outward

Answer 12

a) An icon that resembles a brick wall.

Question 13

When planning horizontal cabling, what is the maximum allowable distance that can
be used?

100 feet

300 meters

1,000 feet

100 meters

Answer 13

100 meters

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a best practice when performing cable management?

a) A cable tester should be used to verify that each segment of cable is transmitting reliably.

b) Cable should not be placed across a floor where they might be damaged by traffic.

c) Grounding requirements should be followed when running cables.

d) Cable ties should be pulled tightly to keep cables from moving around in a
bundle.

Answer 14

d) Cable ties should be pulled tightly to keep cables from moving around in a
bundle.

Question 15

Why should you not leave more than 1 inch of exposed cable before a twisted-pair termination?

a) The cable will lose its conductive properties.

b) The termination will fail over time due to oxidation.

c) Exposing more cable than necessary can cause corrosion of the copper
wire.

d) The exposure of the cable can cause transmission interference between wires

Answer 15

d) The exposure of the cable can cause transmission interference between wires

Question 16

Where is a demarc located in relation to the structured cabling of an enterprise
environment?

a) between the MDF and the IDF

b) at the Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF)

c) in the work area

d) in the Main Distribution Frame (MDF)

Answer 16

d) in the Main Distribution Frame (MDF)

Question 17

In general, how much can a twisted-pair’s cable be bent before data transmission may be impeded?

Twisted pair cable has a near infinite bend radius.

No more than ten times the diameter of the cable.

No more than four times the diameter of the cable.

No more than two times the diameter of the cable.

Answer 17

No more than four times the diameter of the cable.

Question 18

What does a statement of work document do?

a) It documents the intentions of two or more parties to enter into a binding agreement, or contract, and is sometimes used between an informal handshake and the legally binding signatures on contracts.

b) It documents in detail the work that must be completed for a particular object, and includes specifics such as tasks, deliverables, standards, payment schedule, and work timeline.

c) It is a legally binding contract or part of a contract that defines, in plain language and in measurable terms, the aspects of a service provided to a customer, such as the service provided by an ISP.

d) It is a contract that defines the terms of future contracts between parties, such as payment terms or arbitration arrangements.

Answer 18

b) It documents in detail the work that must be completed for a particular object, and includes specifics such as tasks, deliverables, standards, payment schedule, and work timeline.

Question 19

What kind of document serves as a legally binding contract or part of a contract that defines, in plain language and in measurable terms, the aspects of a service provided to a customer?

master service agreement

memorandum of understanding

service-level agreement

statement of work

Answer 19

service-level agreement

Question 20

When creating network diagrams, what icon description typically represents a network switch?

a) An icon that has a hockey-puck shape with two arrows pointing inward and two arrows pointing outward.

b) An icon that is rectangular in shape, with squiggly lines on the front.

c) An icon that is rectangular, which contains four arrows pointing inopposite directions.

d) An icon that resembles a brick wall

Answer 20

c) An icon that is rectangular, which contains four arrows pointing inopposite directions.