CompTIA A+ (220-1101): Networking Concepts & Configurations Flashcards
255.255.255.0 would represent which value of a complete IP address configuration?
Default gateway
Subnet mask
IP address
DNS server
APIPA address
Subnet mask
Which type of network configuration would be compromised of only few devices used by an individual?
PAN
MAN
WLAN
LAN
WAN
PAN
Which statement most accurately defines the configuration, or the features of a virtual local area network?
A private connection between two points using the Internet as the means to connect
A method of automatically distributing IP addresses to client systems
Network divisions configured by using software on switches
A means to connect to internal network to an external network such as the Internet
A means to resolve addresses to names
Network divisions configured by using software on switches
Which characteristic about a wireless signal would you be unable to determine by using a WiFi analyzer?
The effective coverage area
The frequency being used
The channels being used
The network name
The password or passphrase
The password or passphrase
Which type of Internet connection currently supports the fastest speeds and most combined seervices?
Satellite
Cellural
Cable
Fiber Optic
DSL
Fiber Optic
Which type of packet is the last one issued between a DHCP client and a server when an IP address configuration is being negotiated?
Request
Offer
Discover
Ack
Select
Ack
In which scenario would you be most likely to use a punchdown tool?
When you need to verify if a cable is broken
When you need to remove the protective jacket of a cable
When you need to identify unknown endpoints of a cable run
When you need to connect bare fires to a patch panel
When you need to install a connector on the end of a cable
When you need to connect bare fires to a patch panel
Which type of DNS record used to specifry which email server will accept incoming messages?
NS
TXT
A
AAAA
MX
MX
In which scenario would you be most likely to use a loopback plug tool?
When you need to connect two bare wire ends to each other
When you need to identify unknown endpoints of a cable run
When you need to verify if a cable is broken
When you need to connect bare wires to a patch panel
When you need to install a connector on the end of a cable
When you need to connect bare wires to a patch panel
Which type of VPN would be best suited whhen two branch offices with many users need to maintain a presistent connection to each other?
Site-to-site
Site-to-host
Host-to-site
Host-to-host
Site-to-site
255.255.255.0 would represent which value of a complete IP address configuration?
APIPA address
IP address
Subnet mask
DNS server
Default gateway
Subnet mask
Which type of packets is the last one issued between a DHCP client and a server when an IP address coniguration is being negotiated?
Request
Offer
Ack
Select
Discover
Ack
Crimping refers to which process
Removing the individual jacket of each wire inside a cable
Removing the outer protective casing of a cable
Connecting wire ends to a patch panel
Plugging a cable into a receptacle
Installing a physical connector onto bare wire ends
Installing a physical connector onto bare wire ends
In which scenario would you be most likely to use a loopback plug tool?
When you need to connect two bare wire ends to each other
When you need to test if the physical interface of a switch is functioning
When you need to install a connector on the end of a cable
When you need to test if a cable is broken
When you need to identify unknown endpoints of a cable run
When you need to test if the physical interface of a switch is functioning
In which scenario would you be most likely to use a toner and probe?
When you need to verify the internal wiring of a cable
When you need to identify unknown endpoints of of a cable run
When you need to verify if a cable is broken
When you need to install a connector on the end of a cable
When you need to connect bare wires to a patch panel
When you need to identify unknown endpoints of of a cable run
Which statement mot accurately defines the configuratio, or the features of a virtual local area network?
