Networking Tools and Techniques Quiz
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Networking Tools and Techniques Quiz

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What is the most common way to perform an on-path attack on a wireless network?

Creating a rogue wireless access point

What could a secret key mismatch cause in the context of RADIUS authentication?

Login problems

What is the purpose of conducting firmware flash on routers?

Removing software vulnerabilities

What does an evil twin refer to in the context of wireless networks?

<p>A rogue wireless access point</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using a program like Wireshark in the context of network security?

<p>Analyzing packet captures</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of attack involves sitting between the connection of two parties and either observing or manipulating traffic?

<p>MITM or on-path attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of DNS record is used to link a hostname to an IPv6 address?

<p>AAAA record</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which DNS record is used to point a domain to another domain name or subdomain?

<p>CNAME record</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an SOA record in DNS?

<p>Storing important information about a domain or zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

In networking, what is the function of CSU/DSU?

<p>Converting digital data frames from LAN to WAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Multipoint GRE (mGRE) in networking?

<p>Creating tunnels over another network to communicate with many nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MLPS) in telecommunications networks?

<p>Directing data based on short path labels instead of long network addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Remote Access Server (RAS) provide in networking?

<p>Suite of services to connect users to a network or the internet remotely</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an autonomous system number (ASN) in networking?

<p>Controlling routing with BGP routing protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does POTS stand for in the context of telecommunications?

<p>'Plain Old Telephone Service'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tool is used to connect a network cable such as Cat 5e to a patch panel, 110-block, or the inside portion of a wall jack?

<p>Punchdown tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a cable crimper in networking?

<p>Joining internal wires of a twisted pair cable with metallic pins</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an MDF (Main Distribution Frame) in networking?

<p>Connecting equipment to cables and subscriber carrier equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an IDF (Intermediate Distribution Frame) in a network?

<p>Connecting user cable media to individual user line circuits</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a patch antenna in networking?

<p>Provides wireless coverage in a limited angle pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) benefit a network?

<p>Reduces broadcast traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a NetFlow analyzer primarily assist with in a network?

<p>Monitoring network traffic flow data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be determined by reviewing the network baseline during periods of high network traffic?

<p>Whether configurations are out of baseline causing issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of DHCP reservations in a network?

<p>Reserving IP addresses for specific clients based on their MAC addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an application-aware firewall primarily do in a network?

<p>Makes decisions about what applications are allowed or blocked by a firewall</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a stateful firewall?

<p>Tracks active network connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a tone generator in networking?

<p>Identifying location of cable pair or conductor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an analog modem?

<p>To convert digital pulses to tones for transmission over analog telephone lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of DHCP servers?

<p>To allocate IP addresses to clients on a LAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of degaussing a hard drive?

<p>To erase the stored data by demagnetizing the hard drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Wi-Fi protected access (WPA)?

<p>To provide improved encryption for protecting Wi-Fi communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Recovery Point Objective (RPO) refer to?

<p>The interval of time during a disruption before the quantity of data lost exceeds the allowable threshold</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)?

<p>To connect multiple computers in a LAN to the Internet through a single connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) primarily do?

<p>Route data between autonomous systems (AS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Data Wiping involve?

<p>Overwriting the data on a hard drive to destroy all electronic data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Network Access Control (NAC) used for?

<p>Defining and implementing a policy that describes how to secure access to network nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can a technician determine by checking if the link lights are lit for the switchports?

<p>If the L1 components are working properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which encryption scheme is designed to replace WEP in protecting Wi-Fi communications?

<p>RC4 cipher with temporal integrity protocol (TKIP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Wi-Fi protected access version 2 (WPA2) use for encryption?

<p>AES cipher with CCMP for encryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the management information base (MIB) contain?

<p>A translation file that describes the structure of the management data of a device subsystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a unique objective identifier (OID) in networking?

<p>To identify a variable that can be read or set using the SNMP protocol</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of high gain antennas in wireless networking?

<p>They put out increased signal strengths and can reach further distances</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) in computer networks?

<p>It is used to route data within an autonomous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a punchdown tool in networking?

<p>To join the internal wires of a twisted pair cable with metallic pins</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an MDF (Main Distribution Frame) in networking?

<p>To distribute point for multipair cables from the MDF to individual cables connected to equipment in areas remote from these frames</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a program like Wireshark in the context of network security?

<p>To observe or manipulate traffic between two parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an autonomous system number (ASN) in networking?

<p>To uniquely identify an autonomous system on the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of degaussing a hard drive in networking?

<p>To erase all data from a hard drive securely</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a VLAN in a network?

<p>To improve network routing performance and reduce broadcast traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a NetFlow analyzer in a network?

<p>To perform monitoring, troubleshooting, inspection, interpretation and synthesis of network traffic flow data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a DHCP reservation in a network ensure?

<p>Clients will always get the same IP address from the DHCP server based on their MAC address</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a web application firewall (WAF) in network security?

<p>To detect accessing of random ports and TLS encryption as suspicious</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to perform a rollback in networking?

<p>Changing everything back to the last known good configuration before the change started</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a patch antenna contribute to network communication?

<p>By providing coverage in a limited angle pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a conduit serve as in a network infrastructure?

<p>Passive component allowing cables to pass through for power or data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does dual control require in networking?

<p>Both people to act together for certain actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of raised floors in networking?

<p>To allow cabling to be placed under the floor but still accessible</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can an IP scanner be used for in networking?

<p>To monitor a network's IP address space in real-time and identify any devices connected to the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of DHCP reservations in a network?

<p>To ensure that clients always get the same IP address from the DHCP server when connecting to the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a web application firewall (WAF) in network security?

<p>To detect and make decisions about allowed or blocked applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does dual control require in a network setting?

<p>Both people to act together in performing certain actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a stateful firewall in network security?

<p>To maintain information about active network connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does separation of duties aim to achieve in a network environment?

<p>Requiring more than one person to complete a particular task to prevent fraud and errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of DHCP servers in a network?

<p>To assign IP addresses dynamically to clients based on their MAC address</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a DNS A record?

<p>Link hostname to IPv4 address</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an SOA record in DNS?

<p>Store important information about a domain or zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a program like Wireshark in the context of network security?

<p>Capture and analyze network packets for security vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an autonomous system number (ASN) in networking?

<p>Control routing with BGP routing protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a NetFlow analyzer in a network?

<p>Assist with traffic analysis and network monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an evil twin refer to in the context of wireless networks?

<p>A type of rogue access point</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Multipoint GRE (mGRE) in networking?

<p>Enable one node to communicate with many nodes by creating tunnels over another network</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a web application firewall (WAF) in network security?

<p>Secure and protect web applications from attacks and breaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of CSU/DSU in networking?

<p>Convert digital data frames from LAN to WAN and vice versa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does POTS stand for in the context of telecommunications?

<p>Plain Old Telephone System</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an MDF (Main Distribution Frame) in networking?

<p>Connect extension phones in one office to another office's telephone network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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