HCIF Final Theory Test - April 2022 (ChatGPT) Flashcards

1
Q

What is the purpose of introducing IT in healthcare?

a. To deliver fast and reliable healthcare services to large population.
b. To increase healthcare costs.
c. To increase hospital assets and hospital resources.
d. To hide all information.

A

a. To deliver fast and reliable healthcare services to large population.

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In healthcare IT implementations, _______________ are units of information that travel
from one device to another.

a. Rules
b. Messages
c. Devices
d. Media

A

b. Messages

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Which of the following is the most common type of computer networking used in hospitals?

a. Cloud computing.
b. Main frame computing.
c. Client-server computing.
d. None of the above.

A

c. Client-server computing.

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As a BME engineer, you are configuring a new device to connect to the hospital network.

With reference to Figure (Internet Protocol Properties) what is the next step if you have to configure the IP address manually?

a. Choose the ‘Use the following IP address’.
b. Choose the ‘Use the following DNS server address’.
c. Click ‘Ok’.
d. Click ‘Cancel’.

A

a. Choose the ‘Use the following IP address’.

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With reference to Figure, what information do you need to configure IP address manually for the device?

a. Network address.
b. IP address / MAC address.
c. No information is required.
d. IP address / subnet mask / default gateway.

A

d. IP address / subnet mask / default gateway.

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6
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Which application layer protocol is commonly used to support file transfers between a client and a server securely?

a. FTP.
b. HTTP.
c. SFTP.
d. SSH.

A

c. SFTP
(Secure File Transfer Protocol)

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7
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Which of the following is a valid subnet mask?

a. 255.225.0.0
b. 255.255.256.0
c. 255.255.0.0
d. 225.225.225.0

A

c. 255.255.0.0

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In OSI model, which layer is responsible for checking errors in the transmitted and received data?

a. Layer 2
b. Layer 3
c. Layer 4
d. None of the above

A

a. Layer 2 (Data Link)

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Refer to the Figure. Which set of devices contains only end user devices?

(End-user devices are desktop computer, server, laptop and IP phone)

(Networking devices are LAN switch, firewall, router and wireless router)

a. A,C, B, D, G
b. C, D, G, H, I, J
c. D, E, F, H, I, J
d. E, F, H, I, J

A

d. E, F, H, I, J

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10
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In TCP/IP model, which layer is responsible for determining the best path to the destination?

a. Application
b. Transport
c. Internet
d. Network access

A

c. Internet

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What is the proper order of the layers of the OSI model from the highest layer to the
lowest layer?

a. physical, network, application, data link, presentation, session, transport
b. application, presentation, physical, session, data link, transport, network
c. presentation, data link, session, transport, network, physical, application
d. application, presentation, session, transport, network, data link, physical

A

d. application, presentation, session, transport, network, data link, physical

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12
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The decimal dot notation of a /19 subnet mask is:

a. 255.255.255.0
b. 255.255.224.0
c. 255.255.255.224
d. 255.255.255.240

A

b. 255.255.224.0

To convert the subnet mask from binary to decimal dot notation:

Binary: 11111111.11111111.11100000.00000000
Decimal: 255.255.224.0

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13
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Which application layer protocol is responsible for configuring network devices remotely?

a. DNS
b. FTP
c. DHCP
d. Telnet

A

d. Telnet

allows users to remotely access and manage network devices over a network. It provides a command-line interface to interact with devices such as routers, switches, and servers.

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A network administrator is in charge of two separate networks that share a single building.

What device will be required to connect the two networks and add a common connection to the Internet that can be shared?

a. Hub
b. Router
c. access point
d. Ethernet switch

A

b. Router

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Which of the following statement is NOT true?

a. Hubs read the source and destination frames.
b. Devices are connected to the hub using UTP cable.
c. Hubs create a single network segment.
d. Hub regenerates the electrical signals.

A

a. Hubs read the source and destination frames.

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16
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Which is the preferred method for assigning IP address to a large number of clients?

a. Substitute using MAC addresses instead.
b. Create a static domain.
c. Use static IP addresses.
d. Use DHCP.

A

d. Use DHCP.

(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - is the preferred method for assigning IP addresses to a large number of clients. DHCP allows for automatic and centralized management of IP address allocation within a network)

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17
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The protocol data unit in layer 3 is referred to as:

a. Segments
b. Packets
c. Sequence
d. Frames

A

b. Packets (Layer 3)

Segments (Layer 4)
Frames (Layer 2)

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18
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Which of the following protocol resolves an IP address (like 207.46.19.254) to a symbolic name (like www.test.com)?

a. HTTP
b. DNS
c. RDP
d. TCP

A

b. DNS

(Domain Name System - helps users access websites using easy-to-remember domain names instead of numerical IP addresses)

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Which protocol supports encryption when accessing the network device remotely?

a. SSH.
b. Telnet.
c. HTTP.
d. TCP.

A

a. SSH.

(Secure Shell - ensures data confidentiality and integrity during remote connections, making it a more secure alternative to Telnet, which does not provide encryption)

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Any addressable location on the network is referred to as:

a. printer
b. node
c. client
d. server

A

b. node

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Which of the following describes the function of a WAN?

a. connects peripherals in a single location.
b. connects multiple networks in a single building.
c. provides connectivity on a LAN.
d. provides connectivity over a large geographic area.

A

d. provides connectivity over a large geographic area.

WAN is a type of network that spans a large geographical area and connects multiple LANs (Local Area Networks) or other networks together, often using public or private communication lines.

It also allows communication and data exchange over significant distances, such as between different cities or countries.

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In TCP/IP model, which layer is responsible for determining the best path to destination?

a. Internet layer
b. Network access layer.
c. Application layer.
d. Transport layer.

A

a. Internet layer

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Which is the preferred method for assigning IP address in the network with large number of clients?

a. Substitute using MAC addresses instead.
b. Create a static domain.
c. Use static IP addresses.
d. Use DHCP.

A

d. Use DHCP.

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When using Ethernet, hubs are used to extend the network range. Which one of the following statements is NOT true?

a. Hubs read the source and destination frames.
b. Devices are connected to the hub using UTP cable.
c. Hubs create a single network segment.
d. Hub regenerates the electrical signals.

A

a. Hubs read the source and destination frames

Hubs do not read the source and destination frames. They operate at the physical layer of the OSI model and simply broadcast incoming signals to all connected devices without any awareness of the source or destination.

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Which of the following protocols is used to configure network devices remotely?

a. Telnet.
b. FTP.
c. HTTP.
d. VPN.

A

a. Telnet.

26
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Any addressable location on the network is referred to as:

a. printer
b. node
c. client
d. server

A

b. node

27
Q

How many bits make up the IP address?

a. 8
b. 16
c. 32
d. 48

A

c. 32

28
Q

Identify the media type that will be used to connect the device to the network switch?

a. Ethernet LAN Media.
b. WAN media.
c. Bluetooth.
d. All of the above

A

a. Ethernet LAN Media.

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What is the purpose of using DNS servers in the network?

a. To translate domain names to IP address.
b. To map IP address.
c. To configure IP address automatically.
d. To store files for remote access.

A

a. To translate domain names to IP address.

DNS servers are responsible for translating human-readable domain names (like www.example.com) into IP addresses that computers use to identify and communicate with each other on a network.

30
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When testing the device IP address, the information shown in Figure is obtained.

Figure:
Physical Address: 54-E1-AD-6E-A1-CD
DHCP Enabled: Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled: Yes

What does the physical address refer to?
a. IP address.
b. Default Gateway.
c. Subnet Address.
d. MAC Address.

A

d. MAC Address.

The physical address, also known as the MAC (Media Access Control) address, is a unique identifier assigned to each network interface card (NIC) in a device.

31
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How many bits make up the physical address?

a. 8
b. 16
c. 32
d. 48

A

d. 48

54-E1-AD-6E-A1-CD. Each pair represents 8 bits, resulting in a total of 48 bits for the entire MAC address. This address uniquely identifies a network interface card (NIC) in a device on a network.

32
Q

In the Figure, it shows that “ DHCP Enabled : Yes”. What does it mean?

Figure:
Physical Address: 54-E1-AD-6E-A1-CD
DHCP Enabled: Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled: Yes

a. IP address of the device is obtained automatically from the DHCP server.
b. Wifi is enabled using DHCP.
c. Devices are connected using DHCP.
d. None of the above.

A

a. IP address of the device is obtained automatically from the DHCP server.

When “DHCP Enabled” is set to “Yes,” it means that the device is configured to obtain its IP address and other network configuration parameters automatically from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. This allows the device to join the network without requiring manual configuration of its IP settings.

33
Q

The decimal dot notation of a /20 subnet mask is:

a. 255.255.255.0
b. 255.255.240.0
c. 255.255.255.224
d. 255.255.255.240

A

b. 255.255.240.0

34
Q

Hosts on two separate subnets cannot communicate. The network administrator suspects
a missing route in one of the routing tables.

Which command can be used to help troubleshoot Layer 3 connectivity issues?

a. show arp
b. show ip route
c. show controllers
d. show cdp neighbor

A

b. show ip route

35
Q

Which piece of information is available from examining the output of the command show ip interface brief?

a. Interface speed and duplex
b. Errors
c. Interface MAC address
d. Interface IP address

A

d. Interface IP address

36
Q

What is the purpose of a routing protocol?

a. It is used to build and maintain ARP tables.
b. It provides a method for segmenting and reassembling data packets.
c. It allows a router to share information about known networks with other routers.
d. It provides a procedure for encoding and decoding data into bits for packet
forwarding.

A

c. It allows a router to share information about known networks with other routers.

37
Q

Which of the following best describes the operation of distance vector routing protocols?

a. They use hop count as their metric to decide the best path to destination.
b. They use bandwidth as their metric to decide the best path to destination.
c. They do not use any metric to decide the best path to destination.
d. They use multiple metrics to decide the best path to destination.

A

a. They use hop count as their metric to decide the best path to destination.

Routes with a hop count > 15 are unreachable
– Routing table updates are broadcast every 30 seconds.

38
Q

Refer to the exhibit.

C#show ip interface brief
Interface | IP Address | OK? | Method Status | Protocol

  1. FastEthernet0/0 | 10.1.1.1 | Yes | manual administratively down | down
  2. FastEthernet0/1 | unassigned | Yes | manual administratively down | down
  3. Serial0/0 | 10.1.2.1 | Yes | manual administratively down | down
  4. Serial0/1 | 10.1.3.1 | Yes | manual administratively down | down

The network administrator has configured the router with the interface IP addresses shown for the directly connected networks. Pings from the router to hosts on the connected networks or pings between router interfaces are not working.

What is the most likely problem?

a. The destination networks do not exist.
b. The IP addresses on the router interfaces must be configured as network addresses
and not host addresses.
c. The interfaces must be enabled with the no shutdown command.
d. Each interface must be configured with the clock rate command.

A

c. The interfaces must be enabled with the no shutdown command.

39
Q

Passwords can be used to restrict access to all or parts of the Cisco IOS. Select the mode that can be protected with passwords.

a. Ethernet interface
b. secret EXEC mode
c. privileged EXEC mode
d. router configuration mode

A

c. privileged EXEC mode

This mode is also known as “enable mode” and provides access to advanced and sensitive configuration commands. It allows users to configure and manage the router or switch, and it is a higher privilege level than the user EXEC mode. Setting a password for privileged EXEC mode helps ensure that only authorized personnel can access critical configuration settings and make changes that affect the device’s operation.

40
Q

Which statement correctly describe the components of a router?

a. RAM permanently stores the configuration file used during the boot sequence.
b. ROM contains diagnostics executed on hardware modules.
c. NVRAM stores a backup copy of the IOS used during the boot sequence.
d. ROM contains the most current and most complete version of the IOS.

A

b. ROM contains diagnostics executed on hardware modules.

41
Q

What is the main function of a router?

a. extension of network segments
b. create VLANs
c. selection of best path based on logical addressing
d. selection of best path based on physical addressing

A

c. selection of best path based on logical addressing

42
Q

Refer to the exhibit.

All routers have a route in its routing table to each network that is shown in the exhibit.
What can be concluded about how packets are forwarded in this network?

a. If RouterC receives a packet that is destined for 10.5.1.0/24 network, it will be forwarded out interface Fa0/0.
b. If RouterA receives a packet that is destined for 192.168.3.0/24 network, it will be forwarded out interface S0/0/1.
c. If RouterB receives a packet that is destined for 10.5.27.0/24 network, it will be forwarded out interface Fa0/0.
d. If RouterB receives a packet that is destined for 172.16.55.0/24 network, it will be forwarded out interface S0/0/1.

A

c. If RouterB receives a packet that is destined for 10.5.27.0/24 network, it will be forwarded out interface Fa0/0.

43
Q

A network administrator has just entered new configurations into Router1.

Which command should be executed to save configuration changes to NVRAM?

a. Router1# copy running-config flash
b. Router1# copy running-config startup-config
c. Router1# copy startup-config running-config
d. Router1(config)# copy startup-config running-config

A

b. Router1# copy running-config startup-config

44
Q

A network administrator is in charge of two separate networks that share a single
building.

What device will be required to connect the two networks and add a common connection to the Internet that can be shared?

a. Hub
b. Router
c. access point
d. Ethernet switch

A

b. Router

45
Q

Refer to the exhibit.

Router# show interfaces serial10/0/0
Serial10/0/0 is administratively down, line protocol is down (disabled)
Hardware is HD64570
MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1544 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec, reliability 255/255, txload 1/255, rxload 1/255
Encapsulation HDLC, loopback not set, keepalive set (10 sec)

<output>

Why is the state of the serial0/0/0 interface administratively down?

a. An IP address has not been configured on the interface.
b. The WIC was installed into the incorrect slot on the router.
c. The default encapsulation on the interface has been modified.
d. The no shutdown command has not been executed on the interface.
</output>

A

d. The no shutdown command has not been executed on the interface.

46
Q

Which port can be used for initial router configuration?

a. AUX
b. vty 0
c. s0/0/0
d. console

A

d. console

47
Q

Where is the startup configuration stored?

a. DRAM
b. NVRAM
c. ROM
d. startup-config.text

A

b. NVRAM

48
Q

Which layer of the hierarchical network design model is referred to as the high-speed backbone of the internetwork, where high availability and redundancy are critical?

a. access layer
b. core layer
c. data-link layer
d. distribution layer

A

b. core layer

49
Q

Which two characteristics are associated with enterprise level switches?

a. low port density and high forwarding rate
b. high forwarding rate and high latency level
c. support link aggregation and high forwarding rate
d. predefined number of ports and support link aggregation

A

c. support link aggregation and high forwarding rate

50
Q

Which command line interface (CLI) mode allows users to configure switch parameters, such as the hostname and password?

a. user EXEC mode
b. privileged EXEC mode
c. global configuration mode
d. interface configuration mode

A

c. global configuration mode

51
Q

Which statement about Layer 2 Ethernet switches are true?

a. Layer 2 switches prevent broadcasts
b. Layer 2 switches route traffic between different networks.
c. Layer 2 switches forward data based on IP address.
d. Layer 2 switches can send traffic based on the destination MAC address.

A

d. Layer 2 switches can send traffic based on the destination MAC address.

52
Q

Where is the information of newly created VLANs stored on a switch?

a. CPU
b. Flash
c. NVRAM
d. RAM

A

c. NVRAM

53
Q

What is the purpose of VLAN trunking?

a. It improves network performance by reducing broadcast traffic.
b. It selects the best path to transmit data in a switched network.
c. It carries the traffic of multiple VLANs through a single link.
d. It avoids spanning tree loops in a switched network.

A

c. It carries the traffic of multiple VLANs through a single link.

54
Q

Which parameter is used to uniquely identify one wireless network from another?

a. SSID
b. OFDM
c. WEP
d. DSSS

A

a. SSID

(Service Set Identifier - is a case-sensitive alphanumeric string assigned to a wireless access point or router in order to distinguish it from other nearby wireless networks)

55
Q

Refer to the exhibit.

Base Wireless Settings -
Network Mode: Mixed
Network Name (SSID): Academy

What can be determined from the configuration of this wireless device?

a. This configuration is commonly found in an ad hoc network.
b. All wireless devices that are connected to this access point must have the SSID of
Academy.
c. Any wireless clients that are attached to this access point would have the same IP
address and SSID.
d. Any wireless clients that are attached to this access point must be connected using the
802.11n WAN protocol.

A

b. All wireless devices that are connected to this access point must have the SSID of
Academy.

(The given configuration specifies the Network Name (SSID) as “Academy.” This means that any wireless devices attempting to connect to this access point must use the specified SSID, “Academy,” in order to establish a connection. The SSID serves as a unique identifier for the wireless network, and devices need to know the correct SSID to join the network)

56
Q

Refer to the exhibit.

Wireless Security -
Security Mode: WEP

What is the effect of setting the security mode to WEP on the Linksys integrated router?

a. WEP identifies the wireless LAN.
b. WEP translates IP addresses into easy-to-remember domain names.
c. WEP encrypts data between the wireless client and the access point.
d. WEP translates an internal address or group of addresses into an outside, public address.

A

c. WEP encrypts data between the wireless client and the access point.

(WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a security protocol used in wireless networks to encrypt data transmission between wireless clients and the access point. It ensures that the data transmitted over the wireless network is protected from unauthorized access by encrypting it)

57
Q

Refer to the exhibit.

S1(config)# ip domain-name mydomain.com
S1(config)# crypto key generate rsa
S1(config)# ip ssh version 2
S1(config)# line vty 0 4
S1(config)# transport input SSH

The given set of commands is used to:

a. Configure telnet in the switch
b. Configure interfaces in the router
c. Configure ssh in the switch
d. Create a static route in the router

A

c. Configure ssh in the switch

(The given set of commands configures SSH (Secure Shell) on the switch. SSH is a secure method for remote access to network devices. The commands configure the switch to generate an RSA key pair for secure communication, specify the SSH version to be used (version 2), and configure the VTY lines to accept SSH as the transport input method)

58
Q

What information in an Ethernet frame is used by a Layer 2 switch to build its address table?

a. source IP address
b. source MAC address
c. destination IP address
d. destination MAC address

A

b. source MAC address

(A Layer 2 switch uses the source MAC address in an Ethernet frame to build its address table (also known as MAC address table or CAM table). The address table is used to determine the forwarding of frames within the local network segment based on the MAC addresses of devices. The destination MAC address is used to make forwarding decisions for individual frames, while the source MAC address is used to update or populate the address table)

59
Q

What is the purpose of configuring a switch port as a trunk port?

a. to control the broadcast domain size
b. to eliminate the collisions that result from multiple VLANs
c. to transmit data from multiple VLANs through a single port
d. to increase the bandwidth between the switch and its upstream device

A

c. to transmit data from multiple VLANs through a single port

60
Q

Refer to the exhibit.

SW1# show interfaces fa0/1

FastEthernet0/1 is up, line protocol is up (connected)
Hardware is Lance, address is 0007.ec87.5e01 (bia 0007.ec86.5e01)
BW 100000 Kbit, DLY 1000 usec, reliability 255/255, txload 1/255, rxload 1/255
Encapsulation ARPA, loopback not set
Keepalive set (10 sec)
Half-duplex, 100Mb/s
input flow-control is off, output flow-control is off
ARP type: ARPA, ARP Timeout 04:00:00
Last input 00:00:08, output 00:00:05, output hang never
Last clearing of “show interface” counters never
Input queue: 0/75/0/0 (size/max/drops/flushes); Total output drops: 0
Queueing strategy: fifo
Output queue: 0/40 (size/max)
5 minute input rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
5 minute output rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec

<output>

Which statement is true about the status of interface Fa0/1?

a. The interface is not configured to transmit data.
b. The interface is configured to transmit data at 10 Mb/s speed.
c. The interface is configured to transmit data in half-duplex mode.
d. The interface is configured to use HDLC encapsulation to transmit data.
</output>

A

c. The interface is configured to transmit data in half-duplex mode.

(In the output provided, the line “Half-duplex, 100Mb/s” indicates that the interface FastEthernet0/1 is configured to operate in half-duplex mode and has a speed of 100 Mbps. Half-duplex mode means that the interface can either transmit or receive data at a given time, but not both simultaneously)

61
Q

Anything that runs a host operating system is referred to as:

a. host
b. node
c. client
d. server

A

a. host

62
Q

A computer that receives services from a server is referred to as:

a. host
b. node
c. client
d. server

A

c. client