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1
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The length of time a computer is allowed to use a dynamic Internet Protocol (IP) address provided by a DHCP server is known as the ________.

A

Lease Time

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True/False: A Network collision happens when two devices attempt to communicate on the same physical segment at the same time.

A

True

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True/False: A Firewall can permit, deny, encrypt, decrypt and proxy all computer traffic that flows through it.

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True

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True/False: Firewalls are not usually a combination of hardware and software.

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False

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5
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Which type of security device or software employs a redirection device known as a honeypot.

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IPS (Intrusion Prevention System)

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6
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Which Type of firewall keeps track of existing connections passing through it?

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Stateful

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7
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If you wanted to ensure that your firewall could block inflammatory email, which type of service would you look for?

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Content Filtering

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What is a firewall’s list of rules, which it uses to block traffic?

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Access Control list (ACL)

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9
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If you want to allow remote access to 500 users, which type of device is recommended?

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VPN Concertrator

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10
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What is a security zone that allows public traffic but is isolated from the private network called?

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DMZ

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11
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Which unsecure protocol uses port 80 by default?

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HTTP

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12
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What is 192.168 in Binary?

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1100000.1010100

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13
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What port number does Secure Shell (SSH) use by default?

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22

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14
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Logging, notification, and shunning are what types of reactions from type of security device?

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Passive reactions from an IDS

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True/False: A demilitarized zone (DMZ) is a network segment that is neither public nor local but halfway between.

A

True

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16
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You add a new cable to your network. What document do you update?

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Wiring schematics

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17
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True/False: An intrusion detection system replaces a firewall on your network.

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False

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18
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True/False: An intrusion detection system (IDS) can detect within encrypted traffic.

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False

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19
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An Intrusion detection system (IDS) monitors network traffic, looking for signs of an intrusion.

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True

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21
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192.168.10.28/28 is an example of which kind of notation?

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CIDR

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22
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Which terminal emulation program is insecure because it does not encrypt any data including usernames and passwords?

A

Telnet

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23
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Which network topology has the most physical connections per host, which means it will have the least collisions?

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Mesh

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24
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In a Class C Address, a network ID is how man bits?

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24

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25
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100BaseTF uses what type of cable medium?

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Ethernet over Fiber

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26
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True/False: A multimode fiber-optic cable (MMF) is terminated on a punch-down block?

A

False

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27
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A UTP cable running 1000Mbps can be a maximum distance of ________.

A

100 Meters

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28
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How can you verify that your DMZ is allowing TCP ports through?

A

Telnet to the ports in question on the DMZ server.

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29
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True/False: A parabolic is a type of omnidirectional antenna.

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False

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30
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True/False: A dipole is an omnidirectional antenna.

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True

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32
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A network administrator is going to implement a packet filter on a network for Internet connections. What port must be allowed through the firewall for users to connect to secure websites?

A

443

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33
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What protocol is used within a ping command?

34
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True/False: A repeater can be used to cache web pages for future retrieval.

35
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True/False: A proxy service can be used to cache web pages for future retrieval.

36
Q

What device can measure the time a signal goes down and back on a cable?

37
Q

What device connects a local area network (LAN) to a T1 circuit?

A

Channel service unit/data service unit (CSU/DSU)

38
Q

A OTDR is used to test what?

39
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When all routers in an autonomous system agree about the path from one point to another, the network is said to be what?

40
Q

Which two protocols allow secure access to a VPN?

A

PPTP and IPSec

41
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What tool is used to connect an RJ-45 to a UTP?

42
Q

What wire pairs connect to a 66 block from the telecommunication company?

43
Q

Implementing policies and procedures that define how corporate information is kept confidential and training on these procedures can help prevent what?

A

Social engineering

44
Q

At what layer of the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) model does a router function?

A

Network, Layer 3

45
Q

Which TCP/IP well-known port number identifies Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)?

46
Q

Which routing protocol uses a next hop as a metric in deciding how to route traffic?

47
Q

True/False: 156.144.226.123 is a valid IP Address?

48
Q

Which device monitors inbound and outbound network connections in order to identify suspicious activity?

49
Q

True/False: The Transport Layer converts digital data into electronic signals to be put on a wire?

50
Q

Which two commands can you type to see the DNS servers that your computer is using?

A

ipconfig and nslookup

51
Q

True/False: Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) encrypts data between web browsers and web servers.

52
Q

Which device or software can identify and react to an attack by shutting down a port or dropping certain type of packets?

53
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True/False: Using Domain Name Service (DNS) will segment a network.

54
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True/False: TCP is connection-oriented and UDP is unreliable.

55
Q

When configuring a wireless access point, what should you considering when selecting a channel?

A

Select a channel farthest from that of any other AP in the area.

56
Q

What does SNMP provide?

A

Automated alerts and reports on network devices.

57
Q

Your boss tells you to block certain ports on your firewall. What documentation do you need to update.

A

Policies, Procedures, and configurations

58
Q

You need to provide inter-VLAN communications. what device do you need?

A

A Layer 3 Switch (ROuter)

59
Q

True/False: Antivirus (AV) software will help protect a computer from hackers.

60
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True/False: Antivirus (AV) software will help protect a computer from Trojan horses.

61
Q

A packet-filtering firewall operates at which of the OSI Model?

A

Transport and Network

62
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True/False: A Packet-filtering firewall operates at the Network and Data Link layers of the OSE Model.

63
Q

Which networking topology connects computers via a central device?

64
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True/False: A Ring networking topology connects computers via a central hub.

65
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True/False: A cable modem selectively forwards data packets.

66
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True/False: A bridge can selective forward data packets.

67
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True/False: A Bridge is a network device that operates at Layer 2 of the OSI model.

68
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True/False: A switch is a network device that operates at the Layer 2 of the OSI model.

69
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True/False: A hub and a repeater operate at Layer 2 of the OSI Model.

70
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True/False: A Hub and a Switch operate at the same layer of the OSI Model.

71
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True/False: A router and a bridge operate at the same layer of the OSI Model.

72
Q

What is 0110001.00011010 in decimal?

73
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A company wants to have intranet. Where would the intranet web server be located in the network?

A

In the local area network (LAN), usually behind the wire wall to the WAN.

74
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True/False: A networking administrator wants all computers protected from Trojan horses and worms. Implementing a firewall will accomplish this requirement.

75
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True/False: A Hub and a router operate at the same layer of the OSI model.

76
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HTTPS uses what TCP destination port number?

77
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True/False: Virtual local area networks (VLANS) create collision domains.

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