Network+ Guide to Networks (Eighth Edition) Chapter 2 Review Questions
For what time period should you schedule a network change?
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How can you go about gathering the information needed to assemble a thorough operations manual?
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In a large organization, how do you typically request permission to preform a network change?
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List some good names for devices on your home network or on the network in your school's lab. Demonstrate the use of best practices when creating a naming scheme for devices on a computer network.
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There is only one _______ per network, but there can be many _______ connecting internal portions of the network.
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A technician from your ISP has arrived to help you troubleshoot a weak WAN connection. To what location do you take her?
Entrance facility
Why is it important to use plenum-rated cabling in the area above the ceiling tile?
It is coated with a flame-resistant jacket that produces less smoke
What is the first step of inventory management?
List all components on the network
A transceiver was recently damaged by a lightning strike during a storm. How might you decide whether the ISP is responsible for replacing this device, or whether your company must foot the bill?
Look at whether the device is located on the ISP's side of the demarc
You need to connect a new network printer to a nearby wall jack. What kind of cable should you use?
Patch cable
If you're shopping for a rack switch, what component on the switch tells you it can be mounted to a rack?
Rack ears
What type of diagram shows a graphical representation of a network's wired infrastructure?
Wiring schematic
What are some elements that are typically included in network diagrams?
Physical layout, logical topology, perimeter, access method, protocols, network devices and connections
Why is it important to minimize cable clutter in a rack?
To help prevent airflow blockages
Why is it important to use a structured cabling standard when installing and managing cabling systems?
To maximize performance and minimize upkeep
Which device converts signals from a campus's analog phone equipment into IP data that can travel over the Internet?
VoIP gateway
You've decided to run an Nmap scan on your network. What app could you open to perform this task? Choose all that apply.
Zenmap, Command Prompt, and Powershell
Which of these is considered a secure place to store a list of documented network passwords?
A password manager
What is the unit of measurement that defines the space available in a rack? How tall standard racks?
RU (Rack Unit); 42U (or 6 feet)
Which of the following devices are you likely to find in the MDF? Choose all that apply.
Routers, Switches, and KVM switch