Networking Practice Questions Flashcards by Luis Bautista

Which type of Wi-Fi network typically requires no password and is most common in public spaces?

A. Private networks
B. Captive networks
C. Public/Open networks
D. Enterprise networks

C. Public/Open networks

Reference: Network - Identify common Wi-Fi network types

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What visual indicator identifies a secured Wi-Fi network on Apple devices?

A. A star icon
B. A lock icon beside the Wi-Fi name
C. Bold text
D. A shield icon

B. A lock icon beside the Wi-Fi name

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Which type of network is commonly found in hotels and airports that requires authentication via a portal page?

A. Open networks
B. Private networks
C. Captive/Subscription networks
D. Hidden networks

C. Captive/Subscription networks

Reference: Network - Identify common Wi-Fi network types

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Which Wi-Fi authentication standard is currently recommended and provides the best security?

A. WEP
B. WPA
C. WPA2 Personal
D. WPA3 Enterprise

D. WPA3 Enterprise

Reference: Network - Identify Wi-Fi authentication and encryption protocols that Apple devices support

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Which of these Wi-Fi standards is deprecated and should NOT be used?

A. WPA3 Personal
B. WPA2 Enterprise
C. WEP
D. WPA2/WPA3 Transitional

C. WEP

Reference: Network - Identify Wi-Fi authentication and encryption protocols that Apple devices support

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Which enterprise authentication method is considered the most secure?

A. EAP-FAST
B. EAP-PEAP
C. EAP-TTLS
D. EAP-TLS

D. EAP-TLS

Reference: Network - Identify Wi-Fi authentication and encryption protocols that Apple devices support

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What is the primary privacy benefit of Apple devices using different MAC addresses for each Wi-Fi network?

A. Faster connection speeds
B. Better signal strength
C. Prevents cross-network device tracking
D. Reduces battery usage

C. Prevents cross-network device tracking

Reference: Network - Explain why Apple devices use a different MAC address with each Wi-Fi network

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In iOS 18+ and macOS Sequoia+, which Private Wi-Fi Address setting provides maximum privacy?

A. Off
B. Fixed
C. Rotating
D. Dynamic

C. Rotating

Reference: Network - Explain why Apple devices use a different MAC address with each Wi-Fi network

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Which Private Wi-Fi Address setting uses the hardware MAC address?

A. Fixed
B. Rotating
C. Off
D. Auto

C. Off

Reference: Network - Explain why Apple devices use a different MAC address with each Wi-Fi network

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If a captive portal login page doesn’t appear automatically, what can you type in Safari to manually access it?

A. portal.apple.com
B. captive.apple.com
C. login.apple.com
D. wifi.apple.com

B. captive.apple.com

Reference: Network - Configure advanced Wi-Fi network settings on Apple devices

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What happens when you select ‘Forget This Network’ on a Wi-Fi network?

A. Only the password is removed
B. Only the network name is removed
C. Saved passwords and connection settings are removed
D. The network is blocked permanently

C. Saved passwords and connection settings are removed

Reference: Network - Configure advanced Wi-Fi network settings on Apple devices

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Where can you configure DNS settings on a Mac?

A. System Settings > Network > Wi-Fi > Advanced
B. System Settings > Network > [Interface] > Details > DNS
C. System Settings > General > Network > DNS
D. System Settings > Privacy > Network > DNS

B. System Settings > Network > [Interface] > Details > DNS

Reference: Network - Manage Network settings on Mac

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What determines which network interface a Mac uses when multiple connections are active?

A. The fastest bandwidth interface
B. The most secure interface
C. The interface that’s first in the service order
D. The interface with the lowest MTU

C. The interface that’s first in the service order

Reference: Network - Explain the purpose of changing the network service order on Mac

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Where do you configure network service order on Mac?

A. System Settings > Network > Advanced > Service Order
B. System Settings > Network > Action menu > Set Service Order
C. System Settings > General > Network Order
D. System Settings > Network > Priority Settings

B. System Settings > Network > Action menu > Set Service Order

Reference: Network - Explain the purpose of changing the network service order on Mac

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What color indicator shows an active and connected network service on Mac?

A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Green
D. Blue

C. Green

Reference: Network - Explain the purpose of changing the network service order on Mac

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How do you access Wireless Diagnostics on Mac?

A. Click the Wi-Fi icon in menu bar
B. Option-click the Wi-Fi icon in menu bar
C. Command-click the Wi-Fi icon in menu bar
D. Control-click the Wi-Fi icon in menu bar

B. Option-click the Wi-Fi icon in menu bar

Reference: Network - Analyze a Mac computer’s Wi-Fi connection using wireless diagnostics

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Where are Wireless Diagnostics reports saved on Mac?

A. ~/Downloads/
B. ~/Documents/WirelessDiagnostics/
C. /private/var/tmp/
D. ~/Library/Logs/

C. /private/var/tmp/

Reference: Network - Analyze a Mac computer’s Wi-Fi connection using wireless diagnostics

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What command can you use to test basic network connectivity between devices?

A. traceroute
B. ping
C. netstat
D. ifconfig

B. ping

Reference: Network - Troubleshoot Wi-Fi network configurations and connections on Apple devices

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What does a successful ping test show?

A. 100% packet loss
B. 50% packet loss
C. 0.0% packet loss
D. 25% packet loss

C. 0.0% packet loss

Reference: Network - Troubleshoot Wi-Fi network configurations and connections on Apple devices

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What does APIPA stand for and when does it occur?

A. Apple Private Internet Protocol Addressing; when Wi-Fi is disabled
B. Automatic Private Internet Protocol Addressing; when unable to obtain IP from DHCP
C. Advanced Private Internet Protocol Addressing; when using VPN
D. Apple Public Internet Protocol Addressing; when using cellular

B. Automatic Private Internet Protocol Addressing; when unable to obtain IP from DHCP

Reference: Network - Troubleshoot Wi-Fi network configurations and connections on Apple devices

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What IP address range indicates APIPA is being used?

A. 192.168.x.x
B. 10.x.x.x
C. 169.254.x.x
D. 172.16.x.x

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C. 169.254.x.x

Reference: Network - Troubleshoot Wi-Fi network configurations and connections on Apple devices

Where do you enable Personal Hotspot on iPhone or iPad?

A. Settings > Cellular > Personal Hotspot
B. Settings > Personal Hotspot
C. Settings > Wi-Fi > Personal Hotspot
D. Both A and B are correct

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D. Both A and B are correct

Reference: Network - Troubleshoot issues with connecting to Personal Hotspot

What must be enabled for Personal Hotspot to allow connections?

A. Cellular Data
B. Wi-Fi
C. Allow Others to Join
D. Bluetooth

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C. Allow Others to Join

Reference: Network - Troubleshoot issues with connecting to Personal Hotspot

Which Personal Hotspot connection method supports multiple devices simultaneously?

A. USB
B. Bluetooth
C. Wi-Fi
D. All methods support multiple devices

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C. Wi-Fi

Reference: Network - Troubleshoot issues with connecting to Personal Hotspot

What are the requirements for Instant Hotspot? A. Different Apple Accounts on each device B. Same Apple Account, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled, devices in proximity C. Only cellular data enabled D. VPN connection active

B. Same Apple Account, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled, devices in proximity Reference: Network - Troubleshoot issues with connecting to Personal Hotspot

After how many seconds of no IP traffic do third-party devices disconnect from Personal Hotspot? A. 30 seconds B. 60 seconds C. 90 seconds D. 120 seconds

C. 90 seconds Reference: Network - Troubleshoot issues with connecting to Personal Hotspot

What frequency does Personal Hotspot use by default on newer iPhones? A. 2.4GHz B. 5GHz C. 6GHz D. Both 2.4GHz and 5GHz

B. 5GHz Reference: Network - Troubleshoot issues with connecting to Personal Hotspot

What does the 'Maximize Compatibility' option do for Personal Hotspot? A. Increases speed and security B. Switches to 2.4GHz with reduced security and performance C. Enables more device connections D. Improves battery life

B. Switches to 2.4GHz with reduced security and performance Reference: Network - Troubleshoot issues with connecting to Personal Hotspot

What should you do first when troubleshooting Wi-Fi connectivity issues? A. Reset network settings B. Restart the device C. Verify Wi-Fi is enabled and check basic settings D. Contact the ISP

C. Verify Wi-Fi is enabled and check basic settings Reference: Network - Troubleshoot Wi-Fi network configurations and connections on Apple devices

Which network troubleshooting step can resolve IP configuration issues? A. Forget and rejoin network B. Renew DHCP lease C. Reset network settings D. All of the above

D. All of the above Reference: Network - Troubleshoot Wi-Fi network configurations and connections on Apple devices

Where do you renew DHCP lease on Mac? A. System Settings > Network > Wi-Fi > Renew Lease B. System Settings > Network > [Interface] > Details > TCP/IP > Renew DHCP Lease C. System Settings > General > Reset > Network Settings D. Terminal > sudo dhcp renew

B. System Settings > Network > [Interface] > Details > TCP/IP > Renew DHCP Lease Reference: Network - Troubleshoot Wi-Fi network configurations and connections on Apple devices

What enterprise consideration exists for Private Wi-Fi Addresses? A. They improve enterprise security B. They may interfere with MAC address filtering C. They are required for enterprise networks D. They only work on enterprise networks

B. They may interfere with MAC address filtering Reference: Network - Explain why Apple devices use a different MAC address with each Wi-Fi network

How can organizations manage Private Wi-Fi Address settings? A. Through iCloud settings B. Via MDM with Wi-Fi profiles C. Only through device settings D. They cannot be managed

B. Via MDM with Wi-Fi profiles Reference: Network - Explain why Apple devices use a different MAC address with each Wi-Fi network

What encryption protocol does WPA3 use? A. TKIP B. AES C. WEP D. RC4

B. AES Reference: Network - Identify Wi-Fi authentication and encryption protocols that Apple devices support

Which authentication protocol replaces pre-shared key in WPA3? A. EAP-TLS B. SAE (Simultaneous Authentication of Equals) C. PEAP D. RADIUS

B. SAE (Simultaneous Authentication of Equals) Reference: Network - Identify Wi-Fi authentication and encryption protocols that Apple devices support

What is the main security benefit of WPA3 over WPA2? A. Faster connection speeds B. Enhanced protection against password attacks C. Better range D. Lower power consumption

B. Enhanced protection against password attacks Reference: Network - Identify Wi-Fi authentication and encryption protocols that Apple devices support

When using iCloud Keychain, what happens when you forget a Wi-Fi network? A. Only the current device forgets the network B. All synced devices forget the network C. The network is blocked on all devices D. Nothing happens to other devices

B. All synced devices forget the network Reference: Network - Configure advanced Wi-Fi network settings on Apple devices

What should you be cautious about when using Auto-Join for Wi-Fi networks? A. Battery usage B. Using Auto-Join with unsecured networks C. Connection speed D. Data usage

B. Using Auto-Join with unsecured networks Reference: Network - Configure advanced Wi-Fi network settings on Apple devices

Which captive network option allows you to use the network without internet access? A. Other Network B. Cancel C. Without Internet D. Skip Setup

C. Without Internet Reference: Network - Configure advanced Wi-Fi network settings on Apple devices

What happens when you select 'Other Network' on a captive portal? A. Connects without authentication B. Dismisses welcome page and disassociates from network C. Connects with limited access D. Automatically retries connection

B. Dismisses welcome page and disassociates from network Reference: Network - Configure advanced Wi-Fi network settings on Apple devices

Which EAP method uses tunneled TLS with inner authentication? A. EAP-TLS B. EAP-TTLS C. EAP-PEAP D. EAP-FAST

B. EAP-TTLS Reference: Network - Identify Wi-Fi authentication and encryption protocols that Apple devices support

What does EAP-FAST stand for? A. Enhanced Authentication Protocol - Fast B. Extensible Authentication Protocol - Fast C. Fast authentication via secure tunneling D. Fast access secure transmission

C. Fast authentication via secure tunneling Reference: Network - Identify Wi-Fi authentication and encryption protocols that Apple devices support

Which type of network connection automatically takes priority over others on Mac? A. Ethernet B. Wi-Fi C. VPN connections D. Bluetooth

C. VPN connections Reference: Network - Explain the purpose of changing the network service order on Mac

What indicates a network service that is active but not connected on Mac? A. Green indicator B. Yellow indicator C. Red indicator D. Blue indicator

B. Yellow indicator Reference: Network - Explain the purpose of changing the network service order on Mac

What indicates a network service that hasn't been set up on Mac? A. Green indicator B. Yellow indicator C. Red indicator D. Gray indicator

C. Red indicator Reference: Network - Explain the purpose of changing the network service order on Mac

How can you improve Personal Hotspot discovery? A. Turn off Bluetooth B. Stay on Personal Hotspot settings screen C. Disable Wi-Fi on other devices D. Restart the cellular connection

B. Stay on Personal Hotspot settings screen Reference: Network - Troubleshoot issues with connecting to Personal Hotspot

What determines the number of simultaneous Wi-Fi connections to Personal Hotspot? A. Device model B. iOS version C. Carrier and plan D. Battery level

C. Carrier and plan Reference: Network - Troubleshoot issues with connecting to Personal Hotspot

What Personal Hotspot setting can improve performance on 5G networks? A. Maximize Compatibility B. Allow More Data on 5G C. Low Data Mode D. Family Sharing

B. Allow More Data on 5G Reference: Network - Troubleshoot issues with connecting to Personal Hotspot

What can Wireless Diagnostics monitor on Mac? A. Only current connection status B. Intermittent connection issues over time C. Only signal strength D. Only network speed

B. Intermittent connection issues over time Reference: Network - Analyze a Mac computer's Wi-Fi connection using wireless diagnostics

What information does Wireless Diagnostics provide? A. Only signal strength B. Signal strength, interference analysis, channel usage, configuration recommendations C. Only network passwords D. Only connection history

B. Signal strength, interference analysis, channel usage, configuration recommendations Reference: Network - Analyze a Mac computer's Wi-Fi connection using wireless diagnostics

How long can Wireless Diagnostics monitoring continue? A. 5 minutes maximum B. 1 hour maximum C. As long as Monitor pane is open and Wi-Fi network doesn't change D. 24 hours maximum

C. As long as Monitor pane is open and Wi-Fi network doesn't change Reference: Network - Analyze a Mac computer's Wi-Fi connection using wireless diagnostics

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