Network+ Guide to Networks (Eighth Edition) Chapter 2 Review Questions
In a large organization, how do you typically request permission to preform a network change?
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Why is it important to minimize cable clutter in a rack?
To help prevent airflow blockages
What is the first step of inventory management?
List all components on the network
A technician from your ISP has arrived to help you troubleshoot a weak WAN connection. To what location do you take her?
Entrance facility
For what time period should you schedule a network change?
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If you're shopping for a rack switch, what component on the switch tells you it can be mounted to a rack?
Rack ears
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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You need to connect a new network printer to a nearby wall jack. What kind of cable should you use?
Patch cable
Which device converts signals from a campus's analog phone equipment into IP data that can travel over the Internet?
VoIP gateway
What type of diagram shows a graphical representation of a network's wired infrastructure?
Wiring schematic
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
How can you go about gathering the information needed to assemble a thorough operations manual?
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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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Which of these is considered a secure place to store a list of documented network passwords?
A password manager
Which of the following devices are you likely to find in the MDF? Choose all that apply.
Routers, Switches, and KVM switch
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
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
What are some elements that are typically included in network diagrams?
Physical layout, logical topology, perimeter, access method, protocols, network devices and connections
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)
Why is it important to use a structured cabling standard when installing and managing cabling systems?
To maximize performance and minimize upkeep
