ITN 101 - Module 02 Infrastructure and Documentation

Which of the following cabling methods connects workstations to the closest data rooms?

Horizontal cabling - Connects workstations to the closest data rooms.

You are a network technician who, on inspection, has found that one of the cables is faulty as a result of which you now have to insert a new piece of twisted pair into the data receptors to complete the circuit. Which of the following will you apply to sort this issue?

Punchdown tool - This is a panel of voice or data receptors into which a twisted-pair wire is inserted, or punched down, using a punchdown tool to complete a circuit.

Which of the following is a component of backbone cabling that runs between building floors?

Vertical cross connect - Component of backbone cabling that runs between building floors.

You have been sent to the University of Yale to enable voice calls using a broadband connection instead of a regular analog phone line. Which of the following protocols would you apply in such a scenario?

VoIP - A Voice over IP, also known as IP telephony, is the use of any network to carry voice signals using TCP/IP protocols.

You are a junior technician at KVM Solutions. They have just received a query from a university who wants their network connection to be set up. You have been tasked with sketching a diagram for the various network devices that will be used to establish the connection. Which of the following options would you apply to identify the routers in that connection?

A hockey-puck shape with two arrows pointing inward and two arrows pointing outward - As per CISCO's iconography, a router is represented by a hockey-puck shape with two arrows pointing inward and two arrows pointing outward.

Which of the following diagrams is needed while tracking and troubleshooting equipment installed in a rack?

A rack diagram

Which of the following is an enclosed space that holds network equipment?

Data room - Is an enclosed space that holds network equipment together.

Which of the following will act as the centralized point of interconnection in reference to an organization's LAN, CAN, or WAN?

MDF - Is an environmentally controlled space that hosts the MC, and so it will act as the centralized point of interconnection for the organization's LAN, CAN, or WAN.

In reversing a software upgrade, which of the following types of upgrade uses the patch's automatic uninstall utility for reversing?

Operating system patch

Which of the following server racks would you use for a bolt-free mounting?

Square-hole racks

What is the maximum allowable distance for horizontal cabling?

100 m

If a twisted-pair cable has a diameter of 0.8 cm, which of the following options would you apply as the bend radius of the cable so that data transmission is not impaired?

3.2 cm - The twisted-pair cable's bend radius should be equal to or greater than four times the diameter of the cable.

What is a graphical representation of network devices and connections known as?

A network diagram

A client who has a small office setup has complained about a faulty wired connection in their LAN as a result of which they are unable to use the broadband service to access the Internet. You, as a network technician, have to solve the matter. Which of the following will you need to access the situation?

A wiring diagram

Which of the following is a contract that defines the terms of future contracts between parties, such as payment terms or arbitration arrangements?

An MSA - A master service agreement (MSA) is a contract that defines the terms of future contracts between parties, such as payment terms or arbitration arrangements.

You are the CEO of an ISP firm and you want to replace the existing routers of your clients with the new updated versions which are out in the market. What kind of a business document will you submit to request vendors to submit a good proposal for your product query?

An RFP - A request for proposal (RFP) is a request to vendors to submit a proposal for a product or service your company wants to purchase.

You are working as a network engineer with SkyNet Solutions. You have been sent to the Waylan Union High to establish a wireless link between the entrance facility and the main distribution frame. Which of the following cabling methods would you choose to complete the task at hand?

Backbone cabling - The backbone consists of cables or wireless links that provide interconnection between the entrance facility and MDF.

The Cambridge Law Department has complained of a loss of network signal from time to time. On inspection, it has been noticed that the loss of signal is due to noise interference at the physical layer. Analyze which of the following measures should be taken to sort out this issue.

Ensure that the cables are at least 3 feet away from fluorescent lights or other sources of EMI. - Doing so will reduce the possibility of noise interference affecting the network's signal.

The University of Mordor houses almost 1000 students in its campus. It has multiple buildings in the campus where free food and Internet services are provided for the students. The University boasts of providing one of the fastest Internet experiences in the country and there have never been any reports of the service going down. To ensure such efficient connectivity, the University adheres to the ANSI/TIA standards to better manage the data feed from the main data facilities.Which of the following can be reasonably inferred from the above scenario?

Every floor in the building has an individual IDF. - As per the ANSI/TIA standards, there should be at least one IDF per floor.

Yang, a network engineer, has been tasked with establishing a new long-distance connection for the branch offices between Manhattan and Texas by an ISP. In doing so, analyze which of the following cables he should opt for in order to obtain maximum speed and bandwidth.

Fiber optic cable - Ideally suited for this purpose as they generally provide better bandwidth and reliability than other cables.

Which of the following is an example of an industrial controls system?

HVAC - HVAC sensors are also known as industrial controls systems, which acquire real-time data from a physical system and manage the system or present the data to humans to monitor and manage the system.

Hari has been employed by Telnet Softtech Ltd. as a senior network engineer. Analyze which of the following statements he should keep in mind while visiting the data room of a multinational company for monitoring and security purposes.

He should have the HVAC sensors connected as network devices themselves. - HVAC sensors are often connected as network devices themselves so that they can alert the network technicians to unacceptable temperature, humidity, or airflow conditions.

A client contacted you to avail your services of cable installation. The requirement is to set up a connection which connects workstations to the data room, and the distance between them spans 87 meters. Which of the following cabling methods would be an ideal option for this assignment?

Horizontal cabling - Maximum allowable distance for horizontal cabling is 100 m, and hence it will ideally fit this scenario.

Royal Global University has just set up a new department for biotechnology and has hired you to extend the network connection to this department. Which of the following equipment do you think is necessary while extending the connection?

IDF - Provides an intermediate connection between the MDF and the end-user equipment on each floor and in each building.

As a network engineer, you have been sent to install a data outlet at BMC Corporation Ltd. Which of the following cable installation tips should you follow to prevent physical layer failures and to reduce the risk of damage from pests and water?

Install cable through conduits. - Cables should be installed through cable conduits and the ends of the pipes should be sealed to reduce the risk of damage from water and pests.

When Kyle visited Claremont Group of Institutions as a network professional to repair defective cable ends, he accidently left more than an inch of exposed cable before a twisted-pair termination. Analyze what the consequence of Kyle's error will be.

It will increase the possibility of transmission interference between wires. - This is a phenomenon also known as crosstalk wherein if you do not leave 1 inch of exposed cable before a twisted-pair termination, it will lead to the possibility of transmission interference between wires.

Larry is a senior technician who has to document the recent troubleshoot he carried out at Kroger Industries related to the baseline configuration of network devices. Larry is still unsure as to what category type he should document the troubleshoot so that it falls under standard operating procedures. Analyze which of the following category types Larry should opt for in such a scenario.

Network configuration - Includes the baseline configuration of network devices and their software, Larry should document it under this type.

Which of the following is not a recognized cabling type for horizontal cabling as per the ANSI/TIA standards?

Patch cable - Not standard cabling used for horizontal cabling as per the ANSI/TIA standards.

As a senior network engineer, which of the following would you use when you are setting up a network connection at a university and you have to connect and organize lines running from walls to racks to network devices?

Patch panels - Used to organize and connect lines. They also help in keeping the line organized.

Which of the following cables comes coated with a flame-resistant jacket?

Plenum cable - Since the cables have to run in plenum, that is, above the ceiling tile, plenum-rated cables should be preferred as they are coated with a flame-resistant jacket.

You are adding new cables to a data outlet where you have to run the cables above the ceiling tile. What kind of cables should you use in such a scenario?

Plenum-rated cable - Since the cables have to run in plenum, that is, above the ceiling tile, plenum-rated cables should be preferred as they are coated with a flame-resistant jacket.

What is the process of reverting to a previous version of the software after a failed upgrade attempt known as?

Rollback

You have been hired to implement a major change in the financial software used by the accountants at a fast-food chain. On implementation, you notice that the devices are not compatible with the upgrade and have started showing errors, as a result of which the organization is unable to function. What would you do in such a situation?

Rollback

Sphinx Infra Ltd. has doubts on how to meet the various privacy, security, and safety precautions installed for their network. You have been hired to analyze the existing modules for which you will need to go through the network documentation before suggesting any change. Which segment in the network document will contain the necessary information you require?

Special instructions - Special instructions include who to contact in an emergency, how to access backup information, and how to meet the requirements of various privacy, security, and safety restrictions.

What are larger data rooms also known as?

Telecommunications room

Hill Corporation Ltd., an Internet service provider, has been providing networking solutions to Riverdale High School for over a year. However, recently the administration at Riverdale high School has been complaining of an unstable connection. You are employed by Hill Corporation for the purpose of inspecting the issue at hand. What would be your first check point to ensure that there are no network issues from the service provider's end?

The entrance facility - Is the location where an incoming network, such as the Internet, connects with the school or corporate network and includes all the necessary components to make the transition from the WAN or MAN managed by the ISP to the LAN or CAN managed by the customer.

As a network engineer, you have been sent to ZoomCar Enterprises to have a routine check on the network devices. In doing so, you suddenly notice that there are still some old-generation routers installed at certain points. You plan on replacing these old routers with the new upgraded ones. At what life cycle phase can you remove an old device from the network?

The implementation phase - The new equipment is deployed at the implementation phase to replace the old equipment

Which of the following consists of one or more insulated twisted-pair wires encased in a plastic sheath?

UTP - UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable is a type of copper-based cable that consists of one or more insulated twisted-pair wires encased in a plastic sheath.

The process of designing, implementing, and maintaining an entire network is called _____.

a system life cycle