________ is a protocol used by switches to automatically adjust port settings for optimal speed and duplex mode.

  • CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol)
  • DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
  • PAgP (Port Aggregation Protocol)
  • STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)
STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) is a protocol used by switches to automatically adjust port settings for optimal speed and duplex mode.

Which cloud computing deployment model is exclusively operated for a specific organization, either managed internally or by a third-party?

  • Public Cloud
  • Private Cloud
  • Hybrid Cloud
  • Community Cloud
A private cloud deployment model is exclusively operated for a specific organization, either managed internally or by a third party.

________ technology is vital for monitoring network performance by continuously measuring traffic and bandwidth usage on network links.

  • QoS (Quality of Service)
  • MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)
  • NetFlow
  • OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)
NetFlow technology is vital for monitoring network performance by continuously measuring traffic and bandwidth usage on network links.

A network designer is selecting cable types for a new corporate office. The requirement is for a reliable, high-speed network that supports data, voice, and video transmission. Which cable type should be prioritized?

  • Cat 5e
  • Cat 6
  • Coaxial
  • Fiber Optic
Fiber optic cables are known for their high-speed transmission and reliability, making them suitable for supporting data, voice, and video in a corporate office.

What role does packet classification play in Quality of Service (QoS)?

  • Identifying and marking packets
  • Filtering out unwanted packets
  • Encrypting sensitive packets
  • Fragmenting large packets
Packet classification in QoS involves identifying and marking packets to facilitate proper prioritization and treatment.

Which routing method requires manual configuration of routing entries by network administrators?

  • Default Routing
  • Dynamic Routing
  • Hybrid Routing
  • Static Routing
Static routing requires manual configuration of routing entries by network administrators.

What is the primary function of a firewall in a network security infrastructure?

  • Protect against unauthorized access
  • Speed up network traffic
  • Manage IP addresses
  • Monitor server performance
The primary function of a firewall is to protect against unauthorized access by controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic.

In SNMP, a _________ is a message sent from an agent to a network manager, indicating a significant event.

  • Get-Request
  • Set-Request
  • Trap
  • Get-Response
In SNMP, a Trap is a message sent from an agent to a network manager, indicating a significant event.

The ________ feature of PPP allows for multiple network layer protocols to operate on the same link.

  • Multiplexing
  • Demultiplexing
  • Link Control
  • Multilink
The Multiplexing feature of PPP allows for multiple network layer protocols to operate on the same link.

SDN helps in separating which two key functions of traditional networking for more efficient network management?

  • Data and control planes
  • Physical and logical planes
  • Switching and routing
  • LAN and WAN
SDN separates the data and control planes, allowing centralized control for more efficient network management.

What is the primary purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation) in a home or small office network?

  • Conserving public IP addresses
  • Enhancing network security
  • Improving wireless connectivity
  • Increasing network speed
The primary purpose of NAT is to conserve public IP addresses by allowing multiple devices in a private network to share a single public IP address.

For high-speed data transmission over long distances, which type of cable is most appropriate?

  • Coaxial
  • Ethernet
  • Fiber Optic
  • Twisted Pair
Fiber optic cables are most appropriate for high-speed data transmission over long distances due to their high bandwidth and immunity to electromagnetic interference.