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Question 1 of 10
Objective 2.4 Network Implementation

What feature of DHCP ensures network administrators can enforce specific policies for diverse hardware implementations?

Concept tested: Network Implementation (2.4)
Question 2 of 10
Objective 1.2 Networking Concepts

A small branch design requires every network device to have direct redundant links to other devices, accepting higher cabling complexity for resilience. Which topology matches this requirement?

Concept tested: Networking Concepts (1.2)
Question 3 of 10
Objective 2.3 Network Implementation

Which standard is recommended for ensuring strong encryption and secure authentication in a WLAN?

Concept tested: Network Implementation (2.3)
Question 4 of 10
Objective 1.6 Networking Concepts

Two WAN links have the same bandwidth, but voice traffic is delayed on one link while file transfers are unaffected. What should you check first?

Concept tested: Networking Concepts (1.6)
Question 5 of 10
Objective 2.1 Network Implementation

A trunk port receives frames with no 802.1Q tag. How does the native VLAN handle those frames?

Concept tested: Network Implementation (2.1)
Question 6 of 10
Objective 1.1 Networking Concepts

At which layer of the TCP/IP model is data encapsulated into IP packets for transmission over a network?

Concept tested: Networking Concepts (1.1)
Question 7 of 10
Objective 2.5 Network Implementation

When configuring a network device to use PoE, which component is necessary for providing power over twisted-pair cabling?

Concept tested: Network Implementation (2.5)
Question 8 of 10
Objective 1.4 Networking Concepts

Which protocol is commonly used for secure file transfer over port 22?

Concept tested: Networking Concepts (1.4)
Question 9 of 10
Objective 2.2 Network Implementation

A primary static route is already installed, and the administrator wants a backup route that is used only if the primary route disappears. Which route type should be configured?

Concept tested: Network Implementation (2.2)
Question 10 of 10
Objective 1.5 Networking Concepts

A provider hosts workloads from multiple customers on shared infrastructure while keeping each tenant logically isolated. Which cloud concept is described?

Concept tested: Networking Concepts (1.5)
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Question 1 What feature of DHCP ensures network administrators can enforce specific policies for diverse hardware implementations?

Answer choices

  1. A. DHCP relay agent
  2. B. DHCP server authentication
  3. C. DHCP scope configuration
  4. D. DHCP client validation

Correct answer

DHCP scope configuration

DHCP scope configuration defines the address pool and options that clients receive from the DHCP service.

Wrong-answer review

  • A. DHCP relay agent: A relay forwards DHCP messages between subnets but does not define the local scope or policy.
  • B. DHCP server authentication: Server authentication can help trust DHCP infrastructure, but it is not the scope configuration feature that defines client options.
  • D. DHCP client validation: Client validation identifies requesters, while scope configuration defines the address pool and options clients receive.

Objective/domain: Network Implementation (2.4)

Source: RFC 2131: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Question 2 A small branch design requires every network device to have direct redundant links to other devices, accepting higher cabling complexity for resilience. Which topology matches this requirement?

Answer choices

  1. A. Mesh
  2. B. Three-tier
  3. C. Collapsed core
  4. D. Star/hub and spoke

Correct answer

Mesh

Objective/domain: Networking Concepts (1.2)

Source: CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) exam objectives summary

Question 3 Which standard is recommended for ensuring strong encryption and secure authentication in a WLAN?

Answer choices

  1. A. WEP
  2. B. IEEE 802.11a
  3. C. WPA2
  4. D. IEEE 802.11b

Correct answer

WPA2

Objective/domain: Network Implementation (2.3)

Source: Troubleshoot Connectivity in a Wireless LAN Network | Cisco

Question 4 Two WAN links have the same bandwidth, but voice traffic is delayed on one link while file transfers are unaffected. What should you check first?

Answer choices

  1. A. Cable jacket color
  2. B. Matching SSIDs
  3. C. DNS TTL value
  4. D. QoS queue policy on that path

Correct answer

QoS queue policy on that path

Objective/domain: Networking Concepts (1.6)

Source: RFC 2474: Definition of the Differentiated Services Field

Question 5 A trunk port receives frames with no 802.1Q tag. How does the native VLAN handle those frames?

Answer choices

  1. A. It carries untagged frames on the trunk
  2. B. It carries untagged frames for all VLANs
  3. C. It performs inter-VLAN routing
  4. D. It encrypts all trunk traffic

Correct answer

It carries untagged frames on the trunk

Objective/domain: Network Implementation (2.1)

Source: Configure VLAN Trunks | Cisco

Question 6 At which layer of the TCP/IP model is data encapsulated into IP packets for transmission over a network?

Answer choices

  1. A. Transport Layer
  2. B. Network Access Layer
  3. C. Internet Layer
  4. D. Application Layer

Correct answer

Internet Layer

Objective/domain: Networking Concepts (1.1)

Source: Introducing the TCP/IP Protocol Suite | Oracle

Question 7 When configuring a network device to use PoE, which component is necessary for providing power over twisted-pair cabling?

Answer choices

  1. A. Injector
  2. B. Patch panel
  3. C. Transceiver
  4. D. Power supply unit

Correct answer

Injector

Objective/domain: Network Implementation (2.5)

Source: What Is Power over Ethernet? | Cisco

Question 8 Which protocol is commonly used for secure file transfer over port 22?

Answer choices

  1. A. HTTP
  2. B. SSH
  3. C. SMTP
  4. D. FTP

Correct answer

SSH

Objective/domain: Networking Concepts (1.4)

Source: Service Name and Port Number Registry | IANA

Question 9 A primary static route is already installed, and the administrator wants a backup route that is used only if the primary route disappears. Which route type should be configured?

Answer choices

  1. A. Directly connected interface
  2. B. Dynamic routing protocol
  3. C. Default route
  4. D. Floating static route

Correct answer

Floating static route

Objective/domain: Network Implementation (2.2)

Source: Administrative Distance and Route Selection | Cisco

Question 10 A provider hosts workloads from multiple customers on shared infrastructure while keeping each tenant logically isolated. Which cloud concept is described?

Answer choices

  1. A. SaaS (Software as a Service)
  2. B. PaaS (Platform as a Service)
  3. C. IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
  4. D. Multitenancy

Correct answer

Multitenancy

Objective/domain: Networking Concepts (1.5)

Source: NIST SP 800-145: The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing

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