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Practice Test 12 Flashcards

1
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What are the characteristic features of the 100BaseTX Ethernet standard? (Select 3 answers)

  • Twisted-pair copper cabling (Category 3 or higher)
  • Maximum cable segment length of 100 meters
  • Transfer rate of 100 Mbps over two-pair Cat 5 or better cable
  • Maximum cable segment length of 55 meters
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling (Category 5 or higher)
  • Transfer rate of 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over four-pair Cat 5 or better cable
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  • Maximum cable segment length of 100 meters
  • Transfer rate of 100 Mbps over two-pair Cat 5 or better cable
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling (Category 5 or higher)
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What are the characteristic features of the 1000BaseT Ethernet standard? (Select 3 answers)

  • Maximum cable segment length of 185 meters
  • Single-mode fiber-optic cabling
  • Maximum cable segment length of 100 meters
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling (Cat 5 or higher)
  • Uses two pairs of wires in a cable for data transmission
  • Multimode fiber-optic cabling
  • Uses all four pairs of wires in a cable for data transmission
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  • Maximum cable segment length of 100 meters
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling (Cat 5 or higher)
  • Uses all four pairs of wires in a cable for data transmission
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Which of the answers listed below refer to the 1000BaseLX Ethernet standard? (Select 3 answers)

  • Twisted-pair copper cabling
  • Transfer rate of 1 Gbps over two-pair Cat 5e or better cable
  • Maximum cable segment length of up to 5 km over single-mode fiber
  • Fiber-optic cabling
  • Maximum cable segment length of 100 meters
  • Transfer rate of 1 Gbps over four-pair Cat 5e or better cable
  • Maximum cable segment length of up to 500 m over multimode mode fiber
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  • Maximum cable segment length of up to 5 km over single-mode fiber
  • Fiber-optic cabling
  • Maximum cable segment length of up to 500 m over multimode mode fiber
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Which of the following answers refer to the 1000BaseSX Ethernet standard? (Select 2 answers)

  • Single-mode fiber-optic cabling
  • Maximum cable segment length between 220 and 500 meters
  • Multimode fiber-optic cabling
  • Maximum cable segment length of 185 meters
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling
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  • Maximum cable segment length between 220 and 500 meters

- Multimode fiber-optic cabling

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Which of the answers listed below refer to the 10GBaseT Ethernet standard? (Select 3 answers)

  • Single-mode fiber-optic cable
  • 10 Gbps transfer rate over a maximum cable segment length of 55 meters (Cat 6 cable)
  • Multimode fiber-optic cable
  • 10 Gbps transfer rate over a maximum cable segment length of 100 meters (Cat 6A and Cat 7 cable)
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling
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  • 10 Gbps transfer rate over a maximum cable segment length of 55 meters (Cat 6 cable)
  • 10 Gbps transfer rate over a maximum cable segment length of 100 meters (Cat 6A and Cat 7 cable)
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling
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Which of the following answers refers to a software or hardware that monitors network traffic and depending on the configuration settings applied to each data packet either blocks it or allows it to pass through?

  • HIDS
  • Firewall
  • Packet filter
  • vulnerability scanner
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Firewall

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A device designed to filter and transfer data packets between dissimilar types of computer networks is called:

  • Hub
  • Load balancer
  • Router
  • Switch
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Router

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Which of the answers listed below refers to a data link layer (layer 2) device designed to forward frames between network segments?

  • Hub
  • Switch
  • Firewall
  • Router
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Switch

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The disadvantage from using this device results from the fact that any incoming signal on any of its ports is re-created and sent out on any connected ports which has a negative impact on network performance.
 Router
 Switch
 Bridge
 Hub
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Hub

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Which of the following answers describe the features of a network bridge? (Select 3 answers)

  • Makes forwarding decisions in hardware (ASIC)
  • Newer and more effective type of network device in comparison to network switch
  • Typically capable of connecting more network segments than switch (more physical ports)
  • Makes forwarding decisions in software
  • Typically capable of connecting fewer network segments than switch (fewer physical ports)
  • Older and less effective type of network device in comparison to network switch
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  • Makes forwarding decisions in software
  • Typically capable of connecting fewer network segments than switch (fewer physical ports)
  • Older and less effective type of network device in comparison to network switch
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What are the characteristic traits of a network switch? (Select all that apply)

  • Makes forwarding decisions in hardware (ASIC)
  • Typically capable of connecting more network segments than bridge (more physical ports)
  • Older and less effective type of network device in comparison to network bridge
  • Makes forwarding decisions in software
  • Sometimes referred to as multiport bridge
  • Newer and more effective type of network device in comparison to network bridge
  • Typically capable of connecting fewer network segments than bridge (fewer physical ports)
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  • Makes forwarding decisions in hardware (ASIC)
  • Typically capable of connecting more network segments than bridge (more physical ports)
  • Sometimes referred to as multiport bridge
  • Newer and more effective type of network device in comparison to network bridge
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12
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A type of layer 2 network switch with configuration features that can be modified through a user interface is referred to as:

  • Virtual switch
  • Multilayer switch
  • PoE switch
  • Managed switch
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Managed switch

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Which of the answers listed below refer to the characteristic features of a modem? (Select 3 answers)

  • Converts digital data into analog signal
  • Allows a computer to send and receive information over telephone lines
  • Forwards frames between network segments
  • Converts analog signal into digital data
  • Filters and transfers data packets between dissimilar types of computer networks
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  • Converts digital data into analog signal
  • Allows a computer to send and receive information over telephone lines
  • Converts analog signal into digital data
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Which of the following answers lists an example of a modern network bridging device?

  • WAP
  • Active hub
  • VoIP endpoint
  • Wireless range extender
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WAP

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A network link consisting of two dissimilar transmission medium types requires an intermediary device known as:

  • Coupler
  • Patch panel
  • Content filter
  • Media converter
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Media converter

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16
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A type of network device used for improving wireless signal strength within homes and small offices is called:

  • Wireless hotspot
  • Distributed switch
  • Wireless range extender
  • Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF)
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Wireless range extender

17
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The term “VoIP endpoint” refers to a dedicated hardware device or an application program that enables Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone calls from computing devices.

  • True
  • False
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True

18
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A network device that apart from the function of an ordinary network switch can also provide additional functions at higher levels of the OSI reference model is known as a multilayer switch.

  • True
  • False
A

True

19
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Which network device enables centralized management of WAPs?

  • VPN concentrator
  • Load balancer
  • Multilayer switch
  • Wireless LAN controller
A

Wireless LAN controller

20
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A network device designed for managing the optimal distribution of workloads across multiple computing resources is referred to as:

  • Content filter
  • Network Attached Storage (NAS)
  • Load balancer
  • Domain controller
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Load balancer

21
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The term “Intrusion Detection System” (IDS) refers to a device or software application designed to detect malicious activities and violations of security policies on a network or computer host. An IDS designed to monitor networks is known as Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS). A type of IDS installed on a host monitoring only that host is called Host Intrusion Detection System (HIDS). IDSs do not take any active steps to prevent or stop the intrusion relying only on passive response which may include sending an alert to a management console or saving information about the event in logs.

  • True
  • False
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True

22
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Which of the answers listed below illustrates the difference between passive and active security breach response?

  • HIPS vs. NIPS
  • UTM vs. Firewall
  • NIPS vs UTM
  • IDS vs. IPS
A

IDS vs. IPS

23
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In computer networking, a computer system or application that acts as an intermediary between another computer and the Internet is commonly referred to as:

  • Bridge
  • Active hub
  • Server
  • Proxy
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Proxy

24
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Which of the following answers refers to a dedicated device designed to manage encrypted connections established over an untrusted network, such as the Internet?

  • VPN concentrator
  • Proxy server
  • Distributed switch
  • UTM appliance
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VPN concentrator

25
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Which part of the AAA security architecture deals with the verification of the identity of a person or process?

  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Accounting
A

Authentication

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