- (Exam Topic 1)
A fiber link connecting two campus networks is broken. Which of the following tools should an engineer use to detect the exact break point of the fiber link?
Correct Answer:
A
To detect the exact break point of a fiber link, an engineer should use an OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer). This device sends a series of pulses into the fiber, measuring the time it takes for the pulses to reflect back, and can pinpoint the exact location of the break.
References:
Network+ N10-007 Certification Exam Objectives, Objective 2.5: Given a scenario, troubleshoot copper cable issues. FS: OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) Testing Principle and Applications
- (Exam Topic 3)
Which of the following topologies is designed to fully support applications hosted in on-premises data centers, public or private clouds, and SaaS services?
Correct Answer:
A
- (Exam Topic 3)
A network administrator needs to monitor traffic on a specific port on a switch. Which of the following should the administrator configure to accomplish the task?
Correct Answer:
C
Port mirroring is a feature that allows a network technician to monitor traffic on a specific port on a switch by copying all the traffic from that port to another port where a monitoring device is connected. Port mirroring can be used for troubleshooting, analysis, or security purposes, such as detecting network anomalies, performance issues, or malicious activities. References:
https://www.comptia.org/training/books/network-n10-008-study-guide (page 156)
- (Exam Topic 3)
An engineer is gathering data to determine the effectiveness of UPSs in use at remote retail locations. Which of the following statistics can the engineer use to determine the availability of the remote network equipment?
Correct Answer:
A
Uptime is a statistic that can be used to determine the availability of the remote network equipment. Uptime is the amount of time that a device or system has been running without experiencing any failures or disruptions. It is commonly expressed as a percentage of total time, such as 99.99% uptime. By measuring the uptime of the network equipment at the remote retail locations, the engineer can determine how reliable and available the equipment is.
- (Exam Topic 3)
A network technician 13 troubleshooting a specific port on a switch. Which of the following commands should the technician use to see the port configuration?
Correct Answer:
B
To see the configuration of a specific port on a switch, the network technician should use the "show interface" command. This command provides detailed information about the interface, including the current configuration, status, and statistics for the interface.
