CompTIA A+ Core 1: Networking Concepts & Configurations

Question 1

255.255.255.0 would represent which value of a complete IP address configuration?

Answer 1

Subnet mask

Question 2

Which type of DNS record used to specify which email server will accept incoming messages?

Answer 2

MX

Question 3

Which type of packet is the last one issued between a DHCP client and a server when an IP address configuration is being negotiated?

Answer 3

Ack

Question 4

Which statement most accurately defines the configuration, or the features of a virtual local area network?

Answer 4

Network divisions configured by using software on switches

Question 5

Which type of VPN would be best suited when two branch offices with many users need to maintain a persistent connection to each other?

Answer 5

Site-to-site

Question 6

Which type of Internet connection currently supports the fastest speeds and most combined services?

Answer 6

Fiber Optic

Question 7

Which type of network configuration would be comprised of only a few devices used by an individual?

Answer 7

PAN

Question 8

Crimping refers to which process?

Answer 8

Installing a physical connector onto bare wire ends

Question 9

Which characteristic about a wireless signal would you be unable to determine by using a WiFi analyzer?

Answer 9

The password or passphrase

Question 10

In which scenario would you be most likely to use a toner and probe?

Answer 10

When you need to identify unknown endpoints of a cable run

Question 11

In which scenario would you be most likely to use a punchdown tool?

Answer 11

When you need to connect bare wires to a patch panel

Question 12

In which scenario would you be most likely to use a loopback plug tool?

Answer 12

When you need to test if the physical interface of a switch is functioning