IT APPLICATIONS 5: Managing Windows Networking

Question 1

The administrator sets up the IP address on a 24-bit subnet. What should the administrator set the subnet mask to?

Answer 1

255.255.255.0

Question 2

A desktop technician is setting up a new PC on a local network and is trying to install software as a part of the setup process. They try to access a network share via a UNC path of \fileserv01\Setup\Apps and get a message that the location cannot be reached. They ping the file server by IP and get a reply. What network configuration on the PC should be prioritized for investigation?

Answer 2

DNS (Domain Name System)

Question 3

A network administrator responds to users calling in about a slow network. Which command should the administrator use to diagnose the chokepoint?

Answer 3

pathping

Question 4

A user is experiencing what seems to be latency, which is affecting their ability to work. They decide to validate their theory with a ping test. What will indicate latency?

Answer 4

RTT (Round Trip Time)

Question 5

A server administrator wants to connect to a user’s computer and push a file through Server Message Block (SMB). How should the administrator connect to the computer?

Answer 5

\userhost\C$

Question 6

A way of dividing a domain up into different administrative realms

Answer 6

OU

Question 7

The devices will connect to their cloud servers through a 4G WWAN. What will the company need to ensure the devices connect to the cloud resources?

Answer 7

SIM (Subscriber Identity Module)

Question 7

Permissions are applied for both network and local access and can be applied to folders and to individual files.

Answer 7

NTFS (New Technology File System)

Question 8

The user also explains that they can somehow reach the share via the IP at \192.168.8.20\ShareDrive. Which of the following should the technician check first?

Answer 8

DNS

Question 9

Which of the following is the most important setting to verify in order to ensure the PC is capable of connecting to an existing network?

Answer 9

Protocol Support

Question 10

Used to investigate open ports and connections on the local host.

Answer 10

netstat

Question 11

The administrator wants to copy the file to users’ automatically hidden shares. Which of the following could the administrator use?

Answer 11

C$ or ADMIN$

Question 12

Trace the path a packet of information takes to get to its target

Answer 12

tracert

Question 13

This allows the administrator to hop on to any of the company’s computers. What technique was set up?

Answer 13

Roaming Profile

Question 14

Two IT friends are best friends and want to map each other’s root shares. Which of the following commands will accomplish this?

Answer 14

net use M: \BestFriend\C$

Question 15

The user must submit at least two different kinds of credentials

Answer 15

MFA (Multifactor Authentication)

Question 16

A penetration tester looks to harvest credentials from users who log in locally. Where should the penetration tester look for users who authenticated locally?

Answer 16

SAM ( Security Accounts Manager)

Question 17

What would be an example of the FQDN? (Fully Qualified Domain Name)

Answer 17

userhost.comptia.com

Question 18

Support legacy applications

Answer 18

Power Users