Lesson 5 Practice Test

A network technician is configuring hosts to request IP configuration from a server. What protocol is the technician configuring?

DHCP

A company hires a network technician who is reviewing the network setup documentation. The technician sees that the company has fiber optic cable running all the way up to the building. This represents what type of connection?

FTTP

A technician is sent to the personal office space of the organizations board to set up a SOHO environment for the executive. While preparing for the home installation, the technician creates a list of items that will be needed to successfully setup and configure the SOHO network. What is the function of using a switch in a SOHO environment?

It allows local computers and other host types to connect to the network via RJ-45 ports

A network technician is purchasing a digital subscriber line (DSL) service for a business that transfers large amounts of data back and forth between branches. What is the best connection type for the business?

Symmetric DSL

A network technician is setting static IPv4 addresses on servers. Which settings would be considered optional for ensuring proper communications within a local area network? (Select all that apply.)

The gateway; The alternate DNS

A network technician is checking the records to ensure all the host names match up with the proper IP addresses for the network. What records is the technician checking? (Select all that apply.)

A AAAA MX FQDN

An application developer wants to ensure packets arrive at the destination in the correct order and none are lost when an application communicates across the network. Which protocol will the application developer use?

TCP

An application uses Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) as it requires data to make it to the destination 100% intact. Which of the following are functions of this protocol? (Select all that apply.)

Uses SYN/ACK packets.; Uses negative acknowledgment.; Uses FIN.

A networking student is learning about IP addressing and discovers which of the following facts are NOT true regarding IPv6?

Expressed in dotted decimal notation.

A network technician must allow employee computers to securely connect to the corporate network from alternate locations. What is the best method for the technician to use?

VPN