1. A network technician is installing a new SOHO branch office that requires the use of a DOCSIS-compatible modem. The modem needs to be connected to the ISP's network at the demarc. Which of the following cable types should be used?
A) A. UTP B) B. Multimode C) C. Coaxial D) D. Serial
2. A network technician needs to install a new access switch. After installing the new switch, the technician begins to move connections from the old switch to the new switch. The old switch used a GBIC with SC connectors, and the new switch uses an SFP with LC connectors. After connecting the SC connector to the SC- to-LC adapter and plugging it into the switch, the link does not come up as expected. Which of the following should a network technician perform NEXT?
A) A. Replace SFP with a new one. B) B. Fall back to the old switch. C) C. Transpose the fiber pairs. D) D. Replace multimode with single-mode cable.
3. A company has just refreshed the hardware in its datacenter with new 10G Ethernet switches. A technician wishes to set up a new storage area network but must use existing infrastructure. Which of the following storage standards should the technician use?
A) A. iSCSI B) B. Fibre Channel C) C. NAS D) D. InfiniBand
4. A network administrator is redesigning network security after an attack. During the attack, an attacker used open cubicle locations to attach devices to the network. The administrator wants to be able to monitor future attacks in a safe environment and determine the method of attack. Which of the following should the administrator do to BEST meet this requirement?
A) A. Create a VLAN for the unused ports and create a honeyspot on the VLAN. B) B. Install a BPDU guard on switchports and enable STP. C) C. Create a DMZ for public servers and secure a segment for the internal network. D) D. Install antivirus software and set an ACL on the servers.
5. A network technician is attempting to troubleshoot a connectivity issue. The issue is only reported during the evening hours, and only a single workstation loses connectivity. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?
A) A. The router has a time-based ACL, applied for the network segment. B) B. A light source is creating EMI interference, affecting the UTP cabling. C) C. Nightly backups are consuming excessive bandwidth. D) D. The user has violated the AUP, and Internet access has been restricted.
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