Module 2: Infrastructure and Documentation

What is the first step of inventory management? a. Interview users. b. Identify network requirements. c. List an administrative account's username and password for each device on a network. d. List all components on the network.

d. 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? a. Look at whether the device is located on the ISP's side of the demarc. b. Look at the manufacturer information on the device's label. c. Look at purchase records for the device to determine when it was acquired. d. Look at what kinds of cables are connected to this device.

a. Look at whether the device is located on the ISP's side of the demarc.

Which of the following devices are you likely to find in the MDF (main distribution frame)? Choose all that apply. a. Routers b. Switches c. Network printer d. KVM (keyboard, video, & mouse) switch

a. Routers, b. Switches, d. KVM switch

You've decided to run an Nmap scan on your network. Which apps could you open to perform this task? Choose all that apply. a. Zenmap b. Microsoft Edge c. Command Prompt d. PowerShell

a. Zenmap, c. Command Prompt, d. PowerShell

You need to connect a new network printer to a nearby wall jack. What kind of cable should you use? a. Fiber-optic cable b. Patch cable c. Backbone cable d. Plenum-rated cable

b. Patch cable

If you're shopping for a rack switch, what component on the switch tells you it can be mounted to a rack? a. AC (alternating current) adapter b. Rack ears c. Padded feet d. Large fans

b. Rack ears

Which of these is considered a secure place to store a list of documented network passwords? a. The CEO's smartphone b. A sticky note under the keyboard c. A password manager d. The MDF (main distribution frame)

c. A password manager

What type of diagram shows a graphical representation of a network's wired infrastructure? a. Rack diagram b. Wiring diagram c. Network map d. Network topology

c. Network map

Which device converts signals from a campus's analog phone equipment into IP data that can travel over the Internet? a. Legacy PBX (private branch exchange) b. VoIP phone c. Voice gateway d. Dedicated telephone switch

c. Voice gateway

A technician from your ISP (internet service provider) has arrived to help you troubleshoot a weak WAN connection. To what location do you take them? a. IDF (intermediate distribution frame) b. Work area c. CEO's office d. EF (entrance facility)

d. EF