Network CH2

What does a statement of work document do?

It documents in detail the work that must be completed for a particular object, and includes specifics such as tasks deliverables standards payment schedule and work timeline.

What is the first step of inventory management?

List all components on the network.

How might you decide whether the ISP is responsible for a device such as a transceiver due to a storm or you?

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

Your company is setting itself up to distribute software made by another company. What type of document should your company procure from the developing company?

Master License agreement

Which of the following devices are you likely to find in the MDF?

Routers, switches, KVM switches

What does backbone cabling consist of?

The cables or wireless links that provide interconnection between the entrance facility and MDF, and between the MDF and IDFs.

What type of diagram shows a graphical representation of a network's wired infrastructure?

Wiring schematic

You have been asked to set up a new data center. Before you proceed with the actual setup, you need to create a rack diagram of an existing rack that you want to use. what could be the reason for you to create one such diagram?

determine the quantity of servers you need to purchase & the size of the equipment to fit into the rack.

What statement correctly identifies the purpose of a software patch?

A software patch is a correction, improvement, or enhancement to software.

You need to highlight the location of physical servers and network devices mounted on standardized frames that are installed within a data center to a new colleague. What diagram would you use?

Rack diagram

In a rack setup a device called a KVM allows multiple consoles to connect to a single device on the rack.

False

Cable that is coated with flame-resistant polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is acceptable for use in plenum areas.

False (PVC is toxic when it burns )

Where is a demarc located in relation to the structured cabling of an enterprise environment?

MDF (main distribution frame).

Which of the following is a document that is sent as a request to vendors to submit a proposal for a product or service that your company wants to purchase?

Request for proposal

Refer to the following statements: This type of diagram depicts how devices are interconnected to each other using wires and cabling2) This type of diagram depicts the arrangement of devices and how they communicate with each other.Which diagram types are being described?

Statement 1 describes a physical network diagram while statement 2 describes a logical one

What standard describes uniform enterprise-wide cabling systems regardless of who manufactures or sells the various parts used in the system?

TIA/EIA-568

converts signals from a campus's analog phone equipment into IP data that can travel over the Internet?

VoIP Gateway

A dedicated telephone switch or virtual switching device that connects and manages calls within a private organization and manages call connections that exit the network through a VoIP gateway is known by what term?

VoIP PBX (private branch exchange)

In a voice over IP setup (VoIP) what kind of device converts signals from a campus's analog phone equipment into IP data that can travel over a phone company's analog telephone lines?

VoIP gateway

Zenmap

What is the name of the GUI front end that is available for the Nmap utility?

Which of these is considered a secure place to store a list of documented network passwords?

a password manager

You need to connect a new network printer to a nearby wall jack. What kind of cable should you use?

patch cable

what component on the switch tells you it can be mounted to a rack?

rack ears

A technician from your ISP has arrived to help you troubleshoot a weak WAN connection. To what location do you take them?

the entrance facility

When interconnecting a switch port to a patch panel, what information should be documented according to best practices?

which ports of the switch are in use as well as what devices are being connected to those ports.

You've decided to run an Nmap scan on your network. What app could you open to perform this task?

zenmap, cmd &powershell

When creating network diagrams what icon description typically represents a network router?

An icon that has a hockey-puck shape with two arrows pointing inward and two arrows pointing outward.

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

True

Each type of cable has a prescribed bend radius which is the radius of the maximum arc into which you can loop a cable without impairing data transmission.

True

The TIA/EIA standard for wall jacks in a work area requires that at least one outlet be provided for data and one for voice.

True

The industry standard height for a rack in rack units is 42U.

True (its about 6ft tall)

When creating network diagrams what icon description typically represents a network firewall?

Brickwall looking rectangle

Which of the following is NOT a best practice when performing cable management?

Cable ties should be pulled tightly to keep cables from moving around in a bundle. (if its too snug it will break up the signal in the wires same as a harsh bend )

no more than 1 inch cables exposed

During termination of twisted-pair cabling, what should be done to ensure minimal crosstalk is introduced?