(Q&A) CompTIA A+ Core 1: Networking Concepts & Configurations

 

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Crimping refers to which process?

• Installing a physical connector onto bare wire ends

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Which statement most accurately defines the configuration, or the features of a virtual local area network?

• Network divisions configured by using software on switches

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Which type of network configuration would be comprised of only a few devices used by an individual?

• PAN

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Which type of DNS record used to specify which email server will accept incoming messages?

• MX

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In which scenario would you be most likely to use a punchdown tool?

• When you need to connect bare wires to a patch panel

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Which type of VPN would be best suited when two branch offices with many users need to maintain a persistent connection to each other?

• Site-to-site

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Which characteristic about a wireless signal would you be unable to determine by using a WiFi analyzer?

• The password or passphrase

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Which type of packet is the last one issued between a DHCP client and a server when an IP address configuration is being negotiated?

• Ack

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255.255.255.0 would represent which value of a complete IP address configuration?

• Subnet mask

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Which type of Internet connection currently supports the fastest speeds and most combined services?

• Fiber Optic

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In which scenario would you be most likely to use a toner and probe?

• When you need to identify unknown endpoints of a cable run

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In which scenario would you be most likely to use a loopback plug tool?

• When you need to test if the physical interface of a switch is functioning