Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Networking Fundamentals Practice Test

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• What advantage do managed switches offer over unmanaged switches?
• Which IP address class is used for large networks?
• What protocol defines a method for assigning IP addresses dynamically?
• What does the TCP/IP arp command do?
• What is the main purpose of Network Address Translation (NAT)?
• Which type of connector is typically used to connect a network interface card to the network using UTP cable?
• If you want to create a subnet separate from your local area network (LAN) that filters traffic based on specific parameters, what device should you use?
• Which WAN carrier uses 23 B channels and one D channel?
• Which DNS record is used to resolve a fully-qualified domain name (FQDN) to an IPv6 address?
• What is the IPv6 local loopback address?
• An IPv6 address assigned to multiple nodes sends a message to only one node. What is this called?
• Which routing topology maintains traffic flow to all locations if one communication path fails?
• What is the primary purpose of the DHCP server in a network?
• Modern Ethernet networks are typically wired using which topology?
• An IPv6 address assigned to multiple nodes sends a message to only one node. What is this called?
• Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for the establishment, management, and termination of connections?
• When would you need to deploy Windows Routing and Remote Access (RRAS) services?
• What is the transmission rate of a T1 connection?
• What is the IPv6 address prefix for a link-local unicast address?
• Which of the following is true about a mesh topology?
• What does a layer 2 switch use to direct packets?
• Which method of configuring a VLAN offers the best scalability?
• What does a layer 2 switch use to direct packets?
• Which tool can you use to delete the entries in the Domain Name System (DNS) cache on a client computer?
• What type of server would you place in a perimeter network?
• You want to allow external users access to a specific Web server but block access to resources on your intranet. What do you need to configure?
• Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for end-to-end communication?
• What does CSMA/CA stand for?
• At which layer of the OSI model is the routing information processed?
• Which DNS resource record type identifies the primary DNS server for a DNS zone?
• Which address range is valid for preventing internal LAN computers from communicating directly on the Internet?
• Which of the following provides a means to translate domain names into IP addresses?
• Which network service is primarily responsible for authentication and authorization of VPN clients?
• Which of the following protocols operates on port 53?
• In which of the following topologies does data travel in a circle?
• What type of address is a MAC address?
• What is most likely indicated by an IP address of 0.0.0.0 on a Windows computer?
• What is the primary characteristic of ADSL?
• What is the role of a DHCP server in a network?
• The maximum throughput of an 802.11n network is what?
• Which two WLAN standards operate at the 2.4 GHz frequency?
• Which of the following is a link-local unicast address?
• What is the primary function of IPSec?
• In the context of networking, what does DHCP stand for?
• What is the IPv6 address ::1 commonly known as?
• In networking, what does a 'ping' command primarily test?
• Which media access protocol is utilized by 802.11 wireless communications?
• At which layer of the OSI model is packet sequence managed?
• Which technology allows a client computer to securely connect to a remote private network across the Internet?
• What is the role of an access point in a network?
• Which of the following protocols is classified as a distance vector routing protocol?
• Which device operates at Layer 3 of the OSI model?
• Which type of server must be associated with an NS record?
• What does the acronym DHCP stand for in networking?
• Which of the following is classified as an APIPA address?
• Which physical topology can often be implemented through a logical ring topology?
• You have a subnet mask of 255.255.255.192. What represents the calculated CIDR?
• Which layer of the OSI model does IP operate at?
• The primary advantage of using a Layer 2 switch instead of a hub is to?
• Using a switch on an Ethernet network helps to reduce what?
• Which Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) type provides 1.544 duplex transmission on a single twisted pair line?
• Which media is immune to electromagnetic interference (EMI)?
• The address FE80::5EFE:131:107:4:92 is an example of which kind of IPv6 address?
• What technology is responsible for domain name to IP address resolution?
• Which protocol at the TCP/IP reference model Transport Layer ensures reliable, connection-oriented communication?
• You need to see if your computer has connectivity with a server on the same subnetwork. What command do you use?
• What does the acronym VLAN stand for in networking?
• A three-homed perimeter network configuration requires what?
• Which method does a DHCP client use to locate a DHCP server?
• What type of network is characterized by a star topology among its devices?
• In which scenario would DHCP be utilized?
• When using unshielded twisted pair (UTP) for a 100BaseT Ethernet network, which cable type is recommended?
• Port 110 is associated with which protocol?
• What is a key feature of a VPN?
• Which protocol provides error detection and correction in data transmission?
• What type of firewall filtering would you implement to filter traffic based on packet content?
• What is a primary reason to implement a VLAN?
• Which network device makes decisions based on MAC addresses?
• Which protocol is used for sending mail from a client to a server?
• Which topology allows for the addition and removal of devices without impacting the entire network?
• Which protocol is used for securely accessing and managing network devices over an unsecured network?
• What is the primary function of a router in a network?
• Which of the following can be characterized as an extranet?
• In which of the following situations would you want to configure a virtual private network (VPN)?
• What is the purpose of Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR)?
• The speed at which packets are transferred between modules in a modular switch is known as its?
• After starting up your computer, it is unable to communicate with any other computers on the network. What is most likely wrong with an IP address of 169.254.19.21?
• A Network Address Translation (NAT) server does what?
• Which two utilities can be used to identify a router experiencing issues?
• Which port numbers are considered dynamic, or private, port numbers?
• Which protocol uses port 53 for communication?
• What method allows for the management of IP addressing without manual configuration in a network?
• What does NAT stand for, and what is its primary function?
• Which of the following is an IPv4 multicast address?
• The term "intranet" refers to what?
• Which protocol is used to automatically assign IP addresses to host computers from a predefined address range?
• What is the primary difference between STP and UTP cables?
• A layer 2 switch determines which port to send a packet through by examining what?
• What is used to provide Internet access to computers that are configured with private IP addresses?
• What type of device primarily connects multiple networks together?
• How does a standard hub differ from a standard switch?
• What does a firewall primarily help protect against?
• What type of network topology connects all devices to a single central point?
• Which DNS record type is used to resolve an IP address to a fully-qualified domain name (FQDN)?
• What access method is specified in the 802.5 standard?
• Which type of network is exclusively used to connect computers within a single company?
• For what purpose is ad hoc networking mode used in wireless networking?
• What is a common issue if a computer cannot establish an IP address due to network media connection issues?
• Which protocol operates at the link layer of the OSI model and is responsible for network media access control?
• What is the maximum segment length for wiring a 100BaseT network using Cat 5 cable?
• A firewall separates a management workstation from a router. What traffic must the firewall allow for managing the router using telnet?
• You want to configure computers in different locations on your network as if they were all part of the same subnet. What do you need to set up?
• Which protocol is primarily used for sending email?
• What is the typical communication rate for a dial-up connection over a standard dial-up analog line in the United States?
• Which of the following is a function of a router?
• Why should fluorescent lights be avoided when running unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable?
• Which type of address is assigned permanently to a network interface card (NIC)?
• In networking, what does NAT stand for?
• What device is used to prevent traffic destined for a specific port from being received from the Internet?
• Which layer of the OSI networking model provides the ability for application processes on different machines to create and use a connection?
• Which network topology is recognized for offering superior fault tolerance?
• Which functionality is NOT provided by a Layer 2 switch?
• Which of the following describes a link-local address?
• What is the primary role of routing protocols?
• Which address format is used to specify IPv6 addresses?
• What does Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) map?
• What is the primary purpose of a subnet mask in networking?
• What is a set of interconnected local area networks (LANs) commonly known as?
• A ring topology is commonly used in which type of network?
• What is the most sophisticated method for managing traffic through a router when configured as a firewall?
• What is provided by IPSec?
• Which of the following is an example of a private IP address?
• In the context of network traffic, what role does a Layer 3 Switch serve?
• What do you need to enable on the router to support a single DHCP server in a routed network?
• An attacker gains access to a server on a managed switch connected to port 2. What statement describes the impact to network security?
• Which two cable specifications are used for coaxial cable?
• To improve network efficiency, which address scheme can be used for managing IP address allocation?
• Which kind of device is used to connect a wireless LAN segment to a wired LAN segment?
• How does a switch improve network performance compared to a hub?
• What happens when RouterA receives a packet that does not match any routes in its static routing table?
• What is the highest bit rate supported by 802.11g?
• What device generates the routing table using CIDR notations?
• Which component is responsible for assigning IP addresses in a network?
• What is true about an infrastructure mode WLAN?
• What type of network device is primarily responsible for directing traffic between different networks?
• Which of the following is considered a valid private IP address?
• Your network is configured to allow select business partners access to resources on your internal network through virtual private network (VPN) connections. What is this an example of?
• What kind of Domain Name Service (DNS) resource record contains the IPv6 addresses of IPv6 nodes?
• Which media type is least susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI)?
• Which technology is commonly used to enhance network security by creating a private connection over a public network?
• Which layer of the OSI model does a Layer 2 switch operate on?
• Which access method is defined for Ethernet within its standard?
• Which type of network utilizes CSMA/CD as its access method?
• You need to add a device to the network that will allow you to create virtual local area networks (VLANs). What device should you use?
• Which of the following is a dial-up WAN connection type?
• You are configuring virtual private network (VPN) access for home-based users. What can provide communication security?
• Which devices are known to use IP addresses to control network traffic?
• Which topology is exemplified by computers connected to an Ethernet hub?
• Which WLAN security standard supports AES encryption?
• Which can be used to create a virtual local area network (VLAN)?
• What type of address is used to identify a device on a local network?
• Which application operates at the Application layer of the TCP model?
• Which cable type has the strictest fire code requirements?
• In IP addressing, what does CIDR stand for?
• In a network using DHCP, what does DHCP stand for?
• What is the default class C subnet mask?
• Which address range is valid to ensure that computers on your internal LAN cannot communicate directly on the Internet?
• What is the primary purpose of using a firewall in a network?
• What type of cable is typically used for connecting devices to an Ethernet network?
• What is the primary function of a switch in a network?
• Which is used to resolve a fully-qualified domain name (FQDN) to an IP address?
• When a router does not have an entry in its routing table for the destination address, where will it send the packet?
• Which device is primarily used to connect multiple devices within a local area network (LAN)?
• Which of the following describes a subnet mask?
• The nslookup command is used to troubleshoot a:
• What is the role of a RADIUS server in a network secured with WPA?
• Your network is configured to allow select business partners access to resources on your internal network through virtual private network (VPN) connections. This is an example of what?
• Which protocol is used for secure data transfer over the Internet?
• What does OSPF do when a change in the network configuration is detected?
• Which two protocols are categorized as Application Layer protocols in the TCP/IP reference model?
• Which command would you use to view detailed TCP/IP configuration information on a computer?
• At which layer of the OSI model are Media Access Control (MAC) addresses used?
• The Internet security zone includes which of the following?