N10-008 practice questions 541–550

1. Question 541 · 871 in bank

   Which of the following demarcation connections would be MOST appropriate to use with a cable modem being installed in a SOHO situation?

   • ARG6
   • BCat 6
   • CRJ11
   • DMultimode fiber

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   In a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) situation where a cable modem is being installed, the most appropriate demarcation connection to use would typically be option A: RG6. RG6 is a type of coaxial cable that is commonly used for connecting devices like cable modems to the cable wall outlet. It's designed to carry high-frequency signals and is widely used in cable television and internet connections, making it suitable for connecting the cable modem in a SOHO setup.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — IckyNicky

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2. Question 542 · 871 in bank

   A technician needs to allow a device to maintain the same IP address lease based on the physical address of a network card. Which of the following should the technician use?

   • AMAC address reservation
   • BStatic IP address
   • CCustom DNS server entry
   • DIP address exclusion

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   A. MAC address reservation To allow a device to maintain the same IP address lease based on the physical address (MAC address) of a network card, a technician should use MAC address reservation. MAC address reservation ensures that a specific IP address is assigned to a device based on its unique MAC address, preventing the DHCP server from assigning a different IP address to that device. Therefore, the correct answer is A. MAC address reservation.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — salah112

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3. Question 543 · 871 in bank

   A network technician is investigating why a core switch is logging excessive amounts of data to the syslog server. The running configuration of the switch showed the following logging information:

   

   Which of the following changes should the technician make to BEST fix the issue?

   • AUpdate the logging host IP.
   • BChange to asynchronous logging.
   • CStop logging SSH events.
   • DAdjust the logging level.

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   To BEST fix the issue of excessive logging to the syslog server, the network technician should D - Adjust the logging level! The current logging level is set to "debugging," which is the highest and most verbose logging level. This level logs all messages, including debugging messages, which can generate a large amount of data and overwhelm the syslog server. Therefore, the logging level should be lowered to reduce the amount of data being logged.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Jay987654

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4. Question 544 · 871 in bank

   A network technician wants to find the shortest path from one node to every other node in the network. Which of the following algorithms will provide the FASTEST convergence time?

   • AA static algorithm
   • BA link-state algorithm
   • CA distance-vector algorithm
   • DA path-vector algorithm

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   B. A link-state algorithm In the context of finding the shortest path from one node to every other node in the network with the fastest convergence time, a link-state algorithm is the most suitable. Link-state algorithms, such as OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) and IS-IS (Intermediate System to Intermediate System), provide a more efficient and faster convergence time compared to distance-vector algorithms.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — salah112

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5. Question 545 · 871 in bank

   After upgrading to a SOHO router that supports Wi-Fi 6, the user determines throughput has not increased. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?

   • AThe wireless router is using an incorrect antenna type.
   • BThe user's workstation does not support 802.11ax.
   • CThe encryption protocol is mismatched.
   • DThe network is experiencing interference.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   B. The user's workstation does not support 802.11ax. If the user's workstation does not support the Wi-Fi 6 standard (802.11ax), it will not be able to take advantage of the improved throughput offered by the new router. Wi-Fi 6 provides enhanced performance and efficiency, but the client devices (workstations, laptops, smartphones, etc.) must also support this standard to experience the benefits. Therefore, the most likely cause of the issue is that the user's workstation does not support 802.11ax (option B).

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — salah112

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6. Question 546 · 871 in bank

   A network administrator is troubleshooting a connection to a remote site. The administrator runs a command and sees the following output:

   

   Which of the following is the cause of the connection issue?

   • ARouting loop
   • BAsymmetrical routing
   • CBroadcast storm
   • DSwitching loop

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   Routing loops : A routing loop is a problem which happens when a data packet is continually routed through the same routers over and over. The data packets continue to be routed within the network in an endless circle. A routing loop can have a catastrophic impact on a network, and in some cases, completely disabling the network. Normally Routing Loop is a problem associated with Distance Vector Protocols.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — ThatDetroitGuy

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7. Question 547 · 871 in bank

   While using a secure conference call connection over a corporate VPN, a user moves from a cellular connection to a hotel wireless network. Although the wireless connection and the VPN show a connected status, no network connectivity is present. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?

   • AMAC filtering is configured on the wireless connection.
   • BThe VPN and the WLAN connection have an encryption protocol mismatch.
   • CThe WLAN is using a captive portal that requires further authentication.
   • DWireless client isolation is enforced on the WLAN settings.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   C. The WLAN is using a captive portal that requires further authentication. The most likely cause of the issue described is that the hotel wireless network is using a captive portal that requires additional authentication. Captive portals often prompt users to log in or agree to terms of service before providing full internet access. In this scenario, the user may have connected to the wireless network, but until they complete the captive portal authentication, they won't have full network connectivity.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — salah112

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8. Question 548 · 871 in bank

   An engineer was asked to update an MX record for an upcoming project. Which of the following server types is MOST likely to be in scope for the project?

   • AEmail
   • BWeb
   • CFile
   • DDatabase

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   The server type that is most likely to be in scope for a project involving updating an MX record is A - Email! MX (Mail Exchange) records are DNS (Domain Name System) records that map a domain name to a list of mail exchange servers responsible for handling emails for that domain. They are used to route email messages to the correct email server for delivery. Therefore, updating an MX record is directly related to email services and would likely involve configuring email servers.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Jay987654

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9. Question 549 · 871 in bank

   Select 2

   A customer has an attached USB printer that needs to be shared with other users. The desktop team set up printer sharing. Now, the network technician needs to obtain the necessary information about the PC and share it with other users so they can connect to the printer. Which of the following commands should the technician use to get the required information? (Choose two.)

   • Aarp
   • Broute
   • Cnetstat
   • Dtcpdump
   • Ehostname
   • Fipconfig

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   Answer: EF

   Explanation

   Per chat GPT which I agree with To obtain the necessary information about the PC and share it with other users for connecting to the shared USB printer, the network technician should use the following commands: F. ipconfig - This command provides information about the IP configuration, including the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, which can help other users configure their connections to the shared printer. E. hostname - This command provides the hostname of the PC, which can be useful for identifying the PC on the network. The commands arp (A), route (B), netstat (C), and tcpdump (D) provide different types of network information but may not be directly relevant for obtaining the required information to connect to the shared printer.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — TacosInMyBelly

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10. Question 550 · 871 in bank

    A help desk supervisor reviews the following excerpt of a call transcript:

    

    Which of the following was the agent trying to accomplish with this exchange?

    • AThe agent was questioning the obvious.
    • BThe agent was verifying full system functionality.
    • CThe agent was identifying potential effects.
    • DThe agent was trying to duplicate the problem.

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    Answer: D

    Explanation

    It is D) as an Agent trying to determine whether the issue is occurring from the customer side only or everyone trying to access that website.

    Source: Adapted from community discussion — Ghost713

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