Topic 3: Network Media & Topologies Flashcards
Which of the following can MOST likely cause intermittent connection problems with a CAT5 network cable?
A. Cable has been looped too many times.
B. Cable has a twist tie attached too close to the connector.
C. Cable is too warm.
D. Cable is run too close to a fluorescent light.
Answer: D
Explanation: Cat 5 is a twisted pair cable for carrying signals. This type of cable is used in structured cabling for computer networks such as Ethernet. The cable standard provides performance of up to 100 MHz and is suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX (Fast Ethernet), and 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet).
Which of the following is an example of a CSMA/CD medium? A. WEP B. SONET C. Token ring D. Ethernet
Answer: D
Explanation: CSMA/CD is a Media Access Control method in which a carrier sensing scheme is used and also a transmitting data station that detects another signal while transmitting a frame, stops transmitting that frame, transmits a jam signal, and then waits for a random time interval before trying to resend the frame
Which of the following copper cable types should be chosen to run gigabit speeds through a dropped ceiling that returns airflow? A. Non-Plenum CAT5 B. Non-Plenum CAT5e C. Plenum CAT5 D. Plenum CAT5e
Answer: D
Explanation: Cat 5e is a twisted pair cable for carrying signals. This type of cable is used in structured cabling for computer networks such as Ethernet. The cable standard provides performance of up to 100 MHz and is suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX (Fast Ethernet), and 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet).
A technician tests a cable going to the patch panel and notices the following output from the cable tester: 1------------------1 2------------------2 3------------------3 4------------------4 5------------------5 6------------------6 7------------------7 8------------------8 On a T568A standard CAT5e cable, which of the following wire strands is the cause of this connectivity issue? A. White Orange B. Solid Brown C. Solid Orange D. White Green
Answer: D
Explanation:
In a T568A Cable, the White/Green is the TX+
Which of the following components of wiring distribution is referred to as the core communications closet for an organization? A. MDF B. Smart jack C. IDF D. Demarc extension
Answer: A
Explanation: MDF stands for Main Distribution Frame and is the main computer room for servers, hubs, routers, DSL’s, etc. to reside.
Users notice a problem with their network connectivity when additional lights are turned on. Which of the following would be the cause for this problem? A. DDOS B. Cross talk C. Open short D. EMI
Answer: D
Explanation:
External Machine Interface (EMI), an extension to Universal Computer Protocol (UCP), is a protocol primarily used to connect to short message service centres (SMSCs) for mobile telephones.
A user does not have network connectivity. While testing the cable the technician receives the below reading on the cable tester:
1———–1
2———–2
3———–3
4———–4
5———–5
6———–6
7———–7
8———–8
Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?
A. Cable is a crossover, continue troubleshooting
B. Pin 3 is not used for data, continue troubleshooting
C. Pin 3 is not used for data, replace the NIC
D. Redo the cable’s connectors
Answer: D
Management wants to be sure that the existing wiring infrastructure conforms to CAT5e standards. Which of the following is the correct tool? A. Cable certifier B. Cable tester C. OTDR D. Protocol analyzer
Answer: A
Explanation:
A cable certifier is used to verify that a cable meets its specifications such as the bandwidth and frequency. For example, it can verify a CAT 5e cable meets specifications and supports speeds of 1000Mbps.
In contrast to earlier Wi-Fi speeds, which of the following BEST describes the antenna and channelization properties used in 802.11n? A. MIMO, DSSS B. MIMO, OFDM C. CSMA, DSSS D. CSMA, CDMA
Answer: B
Explanation: 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding multiple-input multipleoutput (MIMO). The additional transmitter and receiver antennas allow for increased data throughput through spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity through coding schemes like Alamouti coding. The speed is 150 Mbit/s (even 250 Mbit/s in PHY level)
A CAT5e network cable run needs to be installed over fluorescent lighting arrays in an office building. Which of the following cable types would be BEST suited for such an installation? A. UTP B. Plenum C. Coaxial D. STP
Answer: D
Explanation: Shielded twisted pair is a special kind of copper telephone wiring used in some business installations. An outer covering or shield is added to the ordinary twisted pair telephone wires; the shield functions as a ground.
Twisted pair is the ordinary copper wire that connects home and many business computers to the telephone company. To reduce crosstalk or electromagnetic induction between pairs of wires, two insulated copper wires are twisted around each other. Each signal on twisted pair requires both wires
Which of the following wireless standards provide speeds up to 150Mbps? A. 802.11a B. 802.11b C. 802.11g D. 802.11n
Answer: D
Explanation: 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding multiple-input multipleoutput (MIMO). The additional transmitter and receiver antennas allow for increased data throughput through spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity through coding schemes like Alamouti coding. The speed is 150 Mbit/s (even 250 Mbit/s in PHY level)
Which of the following defines a rack located in an office building between the main rack and other office equipment? A. DSU B. MDF C. CSU D. IDF
Answer: D
Explanation: An intermediate distribution frame (IDF) is a distribution frame in a central office or customer premises, which cross-connects the user cable media to individual user line circuits and may serve as a distribution point for multipair cables from the main distribution frame (MDF) or combined distribution frame (CDF) to individual cables connected to equipment in areas remote from these frames.
IDFs are used for telephone exchange central office, customer-premise equipment, wide area network (WAN), and local area network (LAN) environments, among others.
The ISP needs to terminate the WAN connection. The connection should be located in the network server room where the company LAN equipment resides. Which of the following identifies the location? A. Smart jack B. MDF C. VPN D. 66 block
Answer: B
Explanation:
Short for main distribution frame, a cable rack that interconnects and manages the telecommunications wiring between itself and any number of IDFs. Unlike an IDF, which connects internal lines to the MDF, the MDF connects private or public lines coming into a building with the internal network
A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) decided that only a limited number of authorized company workstations will be able to connect to the Internet. Which of the following would BEST accomplish this goal? A. Use content filtering B. Install and configure IDS C. Enable MAC address filtering D. Enable RAS on the network firewall
Answer: C
Explanation:
Most Wi-Fi access points and routers ship with a feature called hardware or MAC address filtering. This feature is normally turned “off” by the manufacturer, because it requires a bit of effort to set up properly. However, to improve the security of your Wi-Fi LAN (WLAN), strongly consider enabling and using MAC address filtering.
Multiple computers are connected to a hub near a wall plate. In order to get to the computers, students step on and around the cable that connects the teacher’s station, a few feet away, to the same hub. The teacher is experiencing no network connectivity. Which of the following is MOST likely the problem? A. Cross-talk B. Split cables C. Distance D. EMI
Answer: B
Explanation: A split cable is invisible to wire maps and continuity testers, making it very difficult to troubleshoot.
Which of the following network topologies describes a network where each node is connected to every other node? A. Bus B. Star C. Mesh D. Ring
Answer: C
Explanation: In a true mesh topology every node has a connection to every other node in the network.
Which of the following supports faster wireless broadband speeds? A. Satellite B. Wi-MAX C. ISDN D. OC-3
Answer: B
Explanation: Wi-MAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a wireless communications standard designed to provide 30 to 40 megabit-per-second data rates with the 2011 update providing up to 1 G bit/s for fixed stations
Ann, a home user, wishes to confine a wireless network to devices ONLY inside of her house. Which of the following will accomplish this? A. Decreasing radio strength B. MAC filtering C. WEP encryption D. SSID broadcast disable
Answer: A
Explanation: Decreasing Radio Strength will reduce signal strength outside the house and will accomplish what she is intending to do.
Which of the following WAN technologies has the HIGHEST latency? A. ADSL B. LTE C. Satellite D. WiMAX
Answer: C
Explanation:
Satellite WAN latency is the delay caused by the physical distance a signal must travel from earth, to the satellite, and back to earth to complete a round-trip transmission. Because of the physics involved in the round-trip-time (RTT), end-to-end latency can take 600 milliseconds or more due to geosynchronous satellites orbiting miles above the earth.
Which of the following connectors are MOST commonly used on a POTS line? A. RJ-45 B. MTRJ C. DB-9 D. RJ-11
Answer: D
Which of the following cable types is required to run through an air duct? A. UTP B. Fiber C. PVC D. Plenum
Answer: D
Explanation: Plenum rated cable has a special insulation that has low smoke and low flame characteristics.
Which of the following technologies can cause interference for 802.11g? A. RADAR B. 802.11a C. IrDA D. Bluetooth
Answer: D
Which of the following reduces the deployment cost of a wireless LAN? A. WPA B. 802.1x C. MIMO D. PoE
Answer: D
Explanation: Power over Ethernet or PoE describes any of several standardized or ad-hoc systems which pass electrical power along with data on Ethernet cabling.
Which of the following is the MAXIMUM rated speed for CAT5 cabling? A. 10Mbps B. 100Mbps C. 1000Mbps D. 10Gbps
Answer: B
Which of the following connector types would be found with a VoIP system utilizing CAT6 cabling? A. SC B. RJ-45 C. RJ-11 D. BNC
Answer: B
A technician notices a newly installed CAT5 cable is longer than the standard maximum length. Which of the following problems would this MOST likely cause? A. Split cable B. EMI C. DB loss D. Crosstalk
Answer: C
Explanation: The maximum length for a cable segment is 100 m per TIA/EIA 568-5-A. If longer runs are required, the use of active hardware such as a repeater or switch is necessary.
Which of the following could be installed to allow a home user with one desktop computer to economically have Internet access in every room in the house? A. Fiber optic B. CAT6 C. Broadband over powerline D. CAT5
Answer: C
Which of the following 802.11 standards transmits the signals the GREATEST distance? A. a B. b C. g D. n
Answer: D
Explanation:
802.11n uses multiple antennas to increase data rates.
Which of the following fiber types is MOST often used indoors? A. Plenum B. Modal conditioning C. Multimode D. Singlemode
Answer: C
Explanation: Multi-mode optical fiber is a type of optical fiber mostly used for communication over short distances, such as within a building or on a campus.
Users are reporting wired connectivity drops in a new office with brand new CAT6 infrastructure. Which of the following tools should a technician use to BEST troubleshoot this issue? A. OTDR B. Protocol analyzer C. Toner probe D. Cable certifier
Answer: D
Explanation:
A cable certifier is an electronic device used to verify the source of electric current, voltage and a switching matrix used to connect the current source and the volt meter to all of the contact points in a cable.
Which of the following wireless technologies only uses the 5GHz spectrum but reaches a theoretical throughput of only 54Mbps? A. A B. B C. G D. N
Answer: A
Which of the following WAN technology types has the GREATEST latency? A. ISDN B. Fiber C. Satellite D. Cable
Answer: C
Multiple networked devices running on the same physical hardware that provide central access to applications and files, where each device runs as a piece of software are known as: A. Virtual desktops. B. Switches. C. PBXs. D. Virtual servers.
Answer: D
Which of the following is the Telco end of a T1 demarc? A. Smart jack B. Network tap C. Proxy server D. IDF
Answer: A
Explanation: Smartjacks provides diagnostic capabilities. A very common capability provided by a smartjack is loopback, such that the signal from the telephone company is transmitted back to the telephone company.
The network administrator installed a new dipole antenna that extends 100 feet (30.48 meters) from the existing AP. All components are correct, functional, and installed properly. However, during validation, there is a very weak signal coming from the antenna. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?
A. The installation exceeds the link limitations
B. The antenna is mounted for vertical polarization
C. The dBi output of the antenna is too low
D. The radio is too powerful for the installation
Answer: A
Explanation: Unlike isotropic antennas, dipole antennas are real antennas. Dipole antennas have a different radiation pattern compared to isotropic antennas. The dipole radiation pattern is 360 degrees in the horizontal plane and 75 degrees in the vertical plane (assuming the dipole antenna is standing vertically) and resembles a donut in shape.
Which of the following WAN technologies uses an analog phone line to transmit data? A. LTE B. DSL C. Satellite D. Cable
Answer: B
A newly hired technician is sent to an alternate site to complete the build out of large scale LAN. Which of the following tools should the technician have on hand to install the bulk CAT6 cable? (Select TWO). A. Loopback plug B. Multimeter C. OTDR D. Crimper E. Cable tester F. TDR
Answer: D,E
802.11n can operate at which of the following frequencies? (Select TWO). A. 2.4Mhz B. 2.5Mhz C. 5Mhz D. 2.4Ghz E. 2.5Ghz F. 5Ghz
Answer: D,F
Which of the following connector types are used in terminating singlemode fiber cables? (Select TWO). A. LC B. F-connector C. DB-9 D. BNC E. RJ-11 F. SC
Answer: A,F
Which of the following cable types supports the FURTHEST distance when connecting various MDFs? A. Multimode B. UTP C. Singlemode D. CAT6
Answer: C
Single-mode optical fiber (SMF) is an optical fiber designed to carry only a single ray of light (mode).
Which of the following would be used to connect a singlemode fiber cable to a CAT6 connection? A. Media converter B. T1-crossover C. Multimode cable D. Coaxial
Answer: A
A small office client is requesting a network redesign. Both wired and wireless devices must connect to the network. All of the wireless devices can communicate using the latest standards. The building has a long courtyard in the middle with reinforced walls, which extends up through all the floors. The distance from the switch to the furthest drop is 88 meters. Which of the following is the correct network redesign choice?
A. Fiber optic cabling is necessary due to distance limitations.
B. The wireless network should be 802.11b due to equipment limitations.
C. One WAP will be sufficient to provide wireless coverage to the floor.
D. The wired network should be run with at least CAT6 cabling.
Answer: D
A network administrator tests a multimode fiber cable from end-to-end on a new link that is down and notices that the dB loss is -.09. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause? A. TXRX reversed B. dB loss too high C. dB loss too low D. Bad connectors
Answer: A
Which of the following wireless standards would BEST allow a company to utilize new and old devices on the 5GHz spectrum while allowing for the highest possible speeds? A. A B. B C. G D. N
Answer: D
Which of the following is the MAXIMUM potential speed of CAT5e UTP cable? A. 10BaseT B. 100BaseT C. 100BaseFX D. 1000BaseT
Answer: D
A network administrator is deploying a new wireless network with over 50 thin WAPs and needs to ensure all WAPs use consistent firmware and settings. Which of the following methods provides this functionality? A. Use WAP auto-configuration B. Use a wireless controller C. Use PXE to load and track WAPs D. Use DHCP scope options
Answer: B
While preparing to replace an old CAT3 cable with a CAT6 cable to implement VoIP, a facilities employee mistakenly disconnects the entire patch panel, including valid wiring to live workstations. Which of the following should an administrator use in order to connect those ports FIRST? A. Toner B. Multimeter C. Reflectometer D. Cable tester
Answer: A
Which of the following technologies is used on cellular networks? A. Ethernet B. CDMA C. CSMA/CA D. POTS
Answer: B
Which of the following technologies allows multiple staff members to connect back to a centralized office? A. Peer to Peer B. VPN C. PKI D. VLAN
Answer: B
Which of the following technologies is used to connect public networks using POTS lines? A. OC3 B. OC12 C. PSTN D. Cable
Answer: C
An administrator needs to install a WAP in a location where there is no electrical wiring. Which of the following should the administrator use to complete a successful installation? A. Coaxial B. Wireless bridge C. PoE D. Multimode fiber
Answer: C
Explanation: PoE provides both data and power connections in one cable, so equipment doesn’t require a separate cable for each need
Which of the following is the only standard that can operate at either frequency? A. 802.11a B. 802.11b C. 802.11g D. 802.11n
Answer: D
Explanation: Only 802.11n can operate at 2.4 Ghz and 5Ghz
Which of the following wireless standards provide speed of 11Mbps? A. 802.11a B. 802.11b C. 802.11g D. 802.11n
Answer: B Explanation: 802.11a - 54Mbps - OFDM 802.11b - 11Mbps - DSSS 802.11g - 54Mbps - OFDM/DSSS 802.11n - 150/300Mbps (MIMO) – OFDM
Which of the following WAN technologies has synchronous up/down speeds? A. T1 B. ADSL C. Satellite D. Cable broadband
Answer: A
Which of the following can operate on BOTH the 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz frequencies? A. 802.11a B. 802.11b C. 802.11g D. 802.11n
Answer: D
Which of the following standards can operate at 40MHz channel spacing? A. 802.11a B. 802.11b C. 802.11g D. 802.11n
Answer: D
Which of the following cable types is unshielded? A. STP B. Twinax C. UTP D. Coax
Answer: C
Which of the following wireless standards can transmit data up to 540Mbps? A. 802.11a B. 802.11b C. 802.11g D. 802.11n
Answer: D
A consultant has been hired to wire a simple small office of ten computers to a layer 2 Ethernet 100BaseT switch. Which of the following cabling will be needed for the installation? A. Multimode fiber B. RG-59 coaxial C. CAT6a D. CAT3
Answer: C
The network technician is troubleshooting a connectivity issue on a CAT5 cable with a wire map and notices that only pins 1, 3, and 6 are mapping correctly. Which of the following pins are open and keeping traffic from flowing correctly? A. 2 B. 4 C. 5 D. 8
Answer: A
Which of the following wireless standards can operate on the same frequency but are not compatible? A. 802.11a / 802.11b B. 802.11a / 802.11n C. 802.11b / 802.11g D. 802.11g / 802.11n
Answer: B
Which of the following is a fiber connector that is slightly smaller than a standard copper network cable connector? A. BNC B. GBIC C. MT-RJ D. SC
Answer: C
Which wireless standard works at a MAXIMUM data rate of up to 11Mbps? A. 802.11a B. 802.11b C. 802.11g D. 802.1q
Answer: B
Which of the following is the radio frequency and data rate for 802.11g as specified by the IEEE standards? A. 2.0 GHz at 33 Mbps B. 2.4 GHz at 54 Mbps C. 2.4 GHz at 128 Mbps D. 5.0 GHz at 54 Mbps
Answer: B