N10-009 Free Practice Test

- (Exam Topic 3)
Which of the following types of connections would need to be set up to provide access from the internal network to an external network so multiple satellite offices can communicate securely using various ports and protocols?

1. A. Client-to-site VPN
2. B. Clientless VPN
3. C. RDP
4. D. Site-to-site VPN
5. E. SSH

Correct Answer: D

- (Exam Topic 1)
A technician needs to configure a Linux computer for network monitoring. The technician has the following information:
Linux computer details:

Switch mirror port details:

After connecting the Linux computer to the mirror port on the switch, which of the following commands should the technician run on the Linux computer?

1. A. ifconfig ecth0 promisc
2. B. ifconfig eth1 up
3. C. ifconfig eth0 10.1.2.3
4. D. ifconfig eth1 hw ether A1:B2:C3:D4:E5:F6

Correct Answer: A
The ifconfig eth0 promisc command should be run on the Linux computer to enable promiscuous mode, which allows the computer to capture all network traffic passing through the switch mirror port. References: CompTIA Network+ Certification Study Guide, Chapter 7: Network Devices.

- (Exam Topic 3)
A technician notices that equipment is being moved around and misplaced in the server room, even though the room has locked doors and cabinets. Which of the following would be the BEST solution to identify who is responsible?

1. A. Install motion detection
2. B. Install cameras.
3. C. Install tamper detection.
4. D. Hire a security guard.

Correct Answer: B
Installing cameras in the server room is the best solution to identify who is responsible for the equipment being moved and misplaced. Cameras provide a way to monitor the server room in real time and can be used to identify suspicious activity. Additionally, they provide a way to review past activity and allow you to review footage to determine who may be responsible for the misplacement of equipment.

- (Exam Topic 1)
Which of the following is MOST likely to generate significant East-West traffic in a datacenter?

1. A. A backup of a large video presentation to cloud storage for archival purposes
2. B. A duplication of a hosted virtual server to another physical server for redundancy
3. C. A download of navigation data to a portable device for offline access
4. D. A query from an IoT device to a cloud-hosted server for a firmware update

Correct Answer: B
East-West traffic refers to data flows between servers or devices within the same datacenter. When a hosted virtual server is duplicated to another physical server for redundancy, it generates significant East-West traffic as the data is replicated between the two servers. References:
Network+ N10-008 Objectives: 3.3 Given a scenario, implement secure network architecture concepts.

- (Exam Topic 3)
Which of the following would be used when connecting devices that have different physical characteristics?

1. A. A proxy server
2. B. An industrial control system
3. C. A load balancer
4. D. A media converter

Correct Answer: D