A SOHO client has tasked Joe, a technician, with setting up a basic SOHO network to support four laptops and one desktop PC. The client would also like to have a basic wireless network to use for internal devices only that is secure. Given the list of requirements, which of the following devices would Joe need to purchase for his client? (Select TWO).
A. IDS
B. Repeater
C. Switch
D. WAP
E. UTM device
A user calls the helpdesk to report not being able to access network resources over the company's Wi-Fi connection. During information gathering, the user mentions that the wireless network their computer is signed into is not the same name as it had been previously.
Which of the following is the underlying cause?
A. SSID mismatch
B. Incorrect WPA key
C. Signal bounce
D. Antenna placement
A technician is troubleshooting a desktop computer that will not power on. After replacing the power supply, the technician tries to start the desktop, but it still fails to power on. Which of the following troubleshooting steps should the technician do NEXT?
A. Question users to determine if anything has changed
B. Re-establish theory of probable cause
C. Escalate problem to upper management
D. Document replacement of power supply
Which of the following supports faster wireless broadband speeds?
A. Satellite
B. Wi-MAX
C. ISDN
D. OC-3
Which of the following network topologies is ONLY possible between two users?
A. Star
B. Client-server
C. Hybrid
D. Peer-to-peer
A technician decides to upgrade a router before leaving for vacation. While away, users begin to report slow performance. Which of the following practices allows other technicians to quickly return the network to normal speeds?
A. Change management
B. Baselines
C. Asset management
D. Cable management
A technician is upgrading the wiring in an older office building. The building currently contains some CAT3, CAT5, and CAT6 cables. The technician cannot visually distinguish between the cables because they are all the same color. Which of the following tools would help the technician determine which wires are the CAT3 and CAT5 cables needing to be replaced with CAT6 ones?
A. Cable certifier
B. Toner probe
C. Cable tester
D. Crimper
The network technician is working in an office that has both VoIP telephone lines and analog lines. A user states that the fax machine is not sending or receiving faxes. The network technician determines that the fax machine uses an analog phone line.
Which of the following tools would the technician use to troubleshoot the issue?
A. Cable tester
B. Buttset
C. Toner probe
D. Cable certifier
A technician sets up a network with multiple WAN connections, backup power sources, multiple firewalls, and a mesh configuration for network switching. All of the software and hardware has fault detection designed to provide a system with minimal down time.
Which of the following is the BEST example of this optimization method?
A. Load balancing
B. High availability
C. Caching engines
D. Quality of Service
A network administrator has been tasked to deploy a new WAP in the lobby where there is no power outlet. Which of the following options would allow the network administrator to ensure the WAP is deployed correctly?
A. QoS
B. Install 802.11n WAP
C. PoE
D. Parabolic antenna