Transport Layer Protocols and Utilities
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Which two characteristics of switches are true?

  • Switches cause more data collisions of the data that they receive
  • Switches are capable of sending and receiving data at the same time (correct)
  • Switches send each frame to all of the computers that are connected to them
  • Switches identify the intended destination of the data that they receive (correct)

Which network device interconnects computers in a workgroup and provides the best throughput?

  • Hub
  • Managed switch (correct)
  • Router
  • Unmanaged switch

Which command-line tool in Linux should you use to list a host’s active incoming connections?

  • dig
  • host
  • ip addr
  • netstat (correct)

Which type of network covers the broadest area?

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Which is an advantage of dynamic routing?

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Which hardware is required to properly connect a LAN to a WAN?

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After migrating servers to cloud-based virtual machines, which two administrative responsibilities are reduced?

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In troubleshooting internet connectivity issues, which two actions should you complete?

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Which protocol operates at the transport layer of the TCP model?

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What are two purposes of the ping utility? (Choose 2)

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In addition to switching, which feature is specific to a multilayer switch?

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Which command displays the ports that your computer is listening for?

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What are two characteristics of a wired Ethernet network topology? (Choose 2)

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What does each IPv4 address consist of?

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Which feature is specifically relevant to a Type 2 hypervisor?

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Which service is associated with port number 25?

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What configuration is necessary to enable internal clients with private IPv4 addresses to access the internet?

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Which three actions should you complete first when troubleshooting a customer's inability to access the internet?

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Which protocol does the ping utility use for testing communication with a remote host?

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Which statement about IoT devices is true?

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Which address type corresponds to the range 224.0.0.0 – 239.255.255.255?

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Which statement regarding a switch's operation is false?

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What type of cable is most suitable for a distance of six miles between two locations?

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When communicating across a network, which option is NOT a typical protocol used?

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Which physical network topology provides fault-tolerant communication by providing redundant communication paths?

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On a Windows computer, which utility should you use to determine whether your DNS service is properly resolving fully qualified domain names (FQDNs) to IP addresses?

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Which option represents an IPv6 loopback address?

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What tool should you use to test the fiber network connection between two buildings that is experiencing attenuation?

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What is a primary concern regarding wireless network security?

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On a wireless router, what does SSID stand for?

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Which service primarily uses PTR and A records?

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What happens when a client's DHCP issued address expires?

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Which feature is unique to the Teredo tunneling protocol?

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What is the primary function of a VPN?

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Which network topology is foundational to the design of the internet?

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What is the top-level domain of ftp.sunsetweb.org?

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Which wireless encryption type presents the greatest risk of interception?

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What function is specific to a multilayer switch besides switching?

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To protect an internal network when setting up a public-facing web server, what should you do?

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Which technology is used to extend an internal network across shared or public networks?

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Which network hardware tool is best for determining the capability of a cable to support 1000Mbps full-duplex transmission?

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What is a key advantage of using STP cable in high interference areas?

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What type of network consists of routed private Wi-Fi networks at a single location?

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Which routing option is known for its fault tolerance capabilities?

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What is the primary purpose of incorporating VLANs into a network?

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Which medium is the least susceptible to external interference including EMI and RFI?

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What type of connection does a VPN provide?

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Which Ethernet cable type should be used for drops passing near heavy manufacturing equipment to reduce interface?

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Flashcards

Transport Layer Protocol

A protocol that manages the reliable delivery of data across a network between applications.

Ping Utility

A network tool used to test the reachability of a host on a network.

Multilayer Switch

A switch that operates at Layer 2 and 3 of the network model, providing routing capabilities.

Network Port

A communication endpoint on a computer or network device that is used to receive and send data.

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Type 2 Hypervisor

A hypervisor that runs on top of an existing operating system, creating virtual machines.

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Wired Ethernet Topology

A network topology that uses physical cables (twisted pair or fiber optic) for communication.

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IPv4 Address

A unique 32-bit address assigned to devices on an IPv4 network.

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Network listening ports

Ports on a computer that are actively awaiting network connections or communication.

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NAT

Network Address Translation; a method to map private IP addresses to public IP addresses, allowing multiple devices within a private network to share a single public IP address.

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Troubleshooting Internet Access

Identifying and resolving problems with a customer's internet connectivity.

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ICMP

Internet Control Message Protocol; a network protocol used for diagnostics and error reporting, crucial for tools like ping.

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IoT Device

An internet-connected device that can communicate and exchange data with other devices without constant human interaction. Examples include smart devices, and appliances.

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Loopback Address

A unique IP address (127.0.0.0 – 127.255.255.255) used for testing network functionality on the same machine.

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Multicast Address

IP address range (224.0.0.0 – 239.255.255.255) that allows data to be sent simultaneously to multiple recipients.

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Switch Unicast Frame

A frame sent by a switch to a specific destination device on the network.

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Switch Flooding

A switch forwards a frame to all ports except the one the frame originated from if the destination MAC address is not in the switch's MAC table.

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Switch characteristics

Switches forward data only to the intended recipient; they do not broadcast to all connected devices.

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Best network device for throughput

Managed switch provides the optimal data transmission speed in a workgroup.

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Linux command for active connections

The netstat command displays active network connections on a Linux host.

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Broadest network area

A WAN (Wide Area Network) covers a geographically dispersed area.

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Dynamic routing advantage

Dynamic routing automatically updates routing tables, efficient traffic management.

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LAN to WAN connection

A router connects a LAN to a WAN using network protocols and routing.

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Reduced cloud server admin tasks

Cloud migration reduces tasks in areas like hardware management and security setup.

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Troubleshooting network access

Check router connectivity, internet service provider (ISP), and computer configuration to fix external website access issues.

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Teredo Tunneling

A protocol that allows IPv6 traffic to pass through IPv4 networks.

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VPN

A secure connection through a public network.

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Internet Topology

The internet's network design is based on a mesh topology.

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Top-level domain (sunsetweb.org)

org

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Wireless Adapter IP Configuration

The IP address of the wireless adapter is usually configured through DHCP.

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Ethernet Adapter IP Configuration

The Ethernet adapter's IP address is configured via APIPA.

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Least Secure Wireless Encryption

WEP is the least secure wireless encryption type.

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Multilayer Switch Feature

A key feature of a multilayer switch is the ability to translate network protocols.

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Fault-tolerant network topology

A network topology that maintains communication even if one part fails, providing redundant paths.

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DNS resolution utility (Windows)

A Windows tool used to check if the DNS server correctly translates domain names into IP addresses.

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IPv6 loopback address

A special IPv6 address (::1) used to test network connections on the same device.

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Fiber attenuation tool

A tool for measuring signal loss in fiber optic cables.

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Wireless security concern

The vulnerability of a wireless network to unauthorized access due to broadcast nature.

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Wireless router SSID

The name of a wireless network.

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Service using PTR and A records

Domain Name System (DNS).

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VLAN traffic between switches

A switching port that allows traffic between VLANs.

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Cable type for Manufacturing Floor

For Ethernet drops near heavy equipment, requiring reduced interference, use UTP Cat5e cable.

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1000 Mbps Cable Check

Use a cable tester to verify if a cable supports 1000Mbps full-duplex transmission, to resolve slow data speeds.

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Fault-tolerant Routing

Dynamic routing is fault-tolerant; if one path fails, another is automatically used.

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Company's Private Wi-Fi Networks

A set of routed private Wi-Fi networks at a single geographic location describes an intranet.

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VLAN Purpose

VLANs reduce broadcast domains; this improves network performance by limiting unnecessary network traffic.

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STP vs UTP for Expansion

When routing cables through areas with high interference, use STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable to reduce attenuation.

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Least Susceptible Media to Interference

Fiber optic cable is the least susceptible to interference from EMI and RFI compared to other media types like UTP and Wi-Fi.

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VPN Definition

A VPN is a secure, encrypted connection over a public network.

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Study Notes

Protocol at Transport Layer

  • UDP operates at the transport layer of the TCP model.

Port Numbers and Services

  • Port 21: FTP
  • Port 25: SMTP
  • Port 53: DNS
  • Port 80: HTTP
  • Port 443: HTTPS

Ping Utility

  • Two purposes of the ping utility:
    • Self-test a host's network interface
    • Determine if a host is reachable

Multilayer Switch Feature

  • Translates between network protocols
  • Provides Layer 3 routing functions

Netstat Command

  • Used to display ports a computer is listening on

Type 2 Hypervisor and Virtual Machines

  • Rebooting one virtual machine does not automatically reboot the other virtual machines.
  • Rebooting the host machine does not affect other virtual machines.
  • Rebooting a virtual machine requires rebooting the physical server first.

Wired Ethernet Network Topology

  • Uses network adapters with physical IP addresses
  • Typically employs twisted pair or fiber optic media

IPv4 Address

  • Consist of a network ID and host ID

Network Address Translation (NAT)

  • Used to enable internal clients with private IPv4 addresses from a router

Troubleshooting Internet Access Issues

  • Perform a line test to check connectivity between the ISP and customer.
  • Ask the customer to restart the modem.
  • Ask the customer to check status lights on the modem.

Ping Utility Protocol

  • ICMP

Internet of Things (IoT)

  • IoT devices have IP addresses
  • IoT devices often communicate with a network automatically without human interaction.
  • Examples include smart thermostats and light bulbs.

IP Address Ranges

  • Loopback addresses: 127.0.0.0 - 127.255.255.255
  • Multicast addresses: 224.0.0.0 - 239.255.255.255
  • Private network addresses: 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255

Switch Functionality

  • Unicast frames are sent to a single destination port.
  • If a switch does not know where to send a frame, it floods the port.
  • Switches do not send broadcast frames to only the uplink port. (Incorrect).

Network Cable Type

  • Multi-mode fiber is appropriate for shorter distances (e.g., six miles/ten kilometers).

Switch Characteristics

  • Switches can send and receive data at the same time (simultaneously).
  • Switches identify intended destinations of data they receive (prevent collisions).

Network Device for Workgroup

  • Managed switch

Linux Command-Line Tool for Connections

  • Netstat is the command-line tool for listing a host's active incoming connections.

Broadest Network Type

  • WAN

Dynamic Routing Advantage

  • Automatically maintains routing tables

LAN to WAN Connection

  • Router

Cloud-Based Virtual Machines and Reduced Responsibilities

  • Backing up application data
  • Managing permissions to shared documents

Troubleshooting Website Access Issues

  • Checking the router for proper connectivity
  • Checking computer IP addresses
  • Contacting the internet service provider

Wireless Authentication Method

  • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)

Teredo Tunneling Protocol

  • Enables the passing of IPv6 traffic through IPv4 networks

VPN

  • Provides a secure connection through public networks

Internet Topology

  • Mesh topology

Top-Level Domain (TLD)

  • org

IP Address Configuration

  • Wireless adapter configured via DHCP
  • Ethernet adapter configured via APIPA

Wireless Encryption Susceptibility

  • WEP

Multilayer Switch Function

  • Provides Layer 3 routing functions

Perimeter Network (DMZ)

  • Deploy the web server in a perimeter network to protect the internal network from intrusion. (a DMZ).

Technology for Extending Internal Networks

  • VPN

Network Cable Testing Tool (cable bundle without labels)

  • Time-domain reflectometer (TDR)

Ethernet Cable Type for Shorter Distance

  • UTP Cat5e

Network Hardware Tool for 1000Mbps Transmission

  • Time-domain reflectometer (TDR)

Fault-Tolerant Routing Option

  • Dynamic routing

Type of Network for Private Wi-Fi Networks

  • Intranet

VLAN Purpose

  • To reduce the number of broadcast domains.

Justification for STP Cable

  • Routing cables through areas with high external interference.

Least Susceptible Media to Interference

  • Fiber optic

VPN Definition

  • A secure private connection over a public network

Fault-Tolerant Network Topology

  • Mesh

DNS Utility Tool

  • nslookup

IPv6 Loopback Address

  • ::1

Fiber Network Testing Tool

  • Optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR)

Wireless Network Security Concern

  • Inability to encrypt transmission

Wireless Router Broadcast ID

  • SSID

Service Utilising PTR and A Records

  • DNS

VLAN Traffic Port Type

  • Trunk port

DHCP Issue Indicator

  • 169.254.1.15 (this address is used when DHCP fails to assign an address)

DHCP Lease Expiration

  • The client attempts to renew its lease.

Linux Command for Incoming Connections

  • Netstat

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This quiz covers essential concepts at the transport layer, including the functions of UDP, common port numbers, and the ping utility. Additionally, it delves into multilayer switches, netstat command usage, hypervisors, and wired Ethernet network topology. Test your knowledge on these critical networking topics.

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