Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (Questions 1–40)
Question 1
What is the purpose of setting up a guest network in a wireless
environment?
a. To block access to specific websites
b. To improve network performance
c. To limit bandwidth usage
d. To provide internet access to visitors without compromising the
main network's security
Question 2
What is the purpose of a firewall in a network?
a. Filtering network traffic based on predefined rules
b. Translating domain names into IP addresses
c. Monitoring network performance and security
d. Assigning IP addresses to network devices dynamically
Question 3
Which Ethernet standard supports data transfer rates of up to 1
Gbps?
a. 1000BASE-T
b. 100BASE-TX
c. 10GBASE-T
d. 10BASE-T
Question 4
What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) in network
security?
a. Monitoring network devices for performance
b. Assigning IP addresses dynamically
c. Establishing a secure, encrypted connection over the internet
d. Filtering network traffic based on predefined rules
Question 5
What does the acronym DNS stand for in the context of network
applications?
a. Data Network Security
b. Dynamic Network Services
c. Domain Name System
d. Digital Network Solutions
Question 6
Which protocol is used for synchronizing time across network
devices?
a. NTP (Network Time Protocol)
b. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
c. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
d. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
Question 7
Which connector type is commonly used with fiber optic cables?
a. LC
b. RJ45
c. HDMI
d. BNC
Question 8
Which network topology uses a central device to connect all other
devices in a hub-and-spoke fashion?
a. Ring
b. Mesh
c. Star
d. Bus
Question 9
Which of the following is a common vulnerability in wireless
networks?
a. Ethernet cables
b. Printer drivers
c. Rogue access points
d. Power outlets
Question 10
What does PoE stand for in the context of networking?
a. Power over Ethernet
b. Patch over Ethernet
c. Protocol over Ethernet
d. Port over Ethernet
Question 11
Which IPv4 address range is reserved for loopback testing?
a. [Link] to [Link]
b. [Link] to [Link]
c. [Link] to [Link]
d. [Link] to [Link]
Question 12
Which of the following is a network hardening technique used to
secure wireless networks?
a. All of the above
b. Disabling SSID broadcasting
c. Configuring strong encryption
d. Enabling MAC filtering
Question 13
What is MAC filtering used for in wireless network security?
a. Restricting access to specific devices based on their MAC
addresses
b. Improving network speed
c. Blocking unwanted advertisements
d. Encrypting data transmitted over the network
Question 14
Which command is used to display the IPv6 address configuration
of a Linux device?
a. ifconfig
b. ipconfig
c. netstat
d. ping6
Question 15
Which remote access method creates a secure tunnel between
the user's device and the corporate network?
a. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)
b. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service)
c. IPsec (Internet Protocol Security)
d. SSL VPN (Secure Socket Layer Virtual Private Network)
Question 16
Which security protocol is used to encrypt data transmitted over
wireless networks?
a. FTP
b. SNMP
c. ICMP
d. WPA2
Question 17
What is the purpose of SSID broadcasting in a wireless network?
a. To hide the network from unauthorized users
b. To improve network performance
c. To increase signal strength
d. To make the network visible to nearby devices
Question 18
What type of routing table entry is created when a router learns
about a network from a directly connected interface?
a. Dynamic
b. Connected
c. Static
d. Default
Question 19
What technology allows for the creation of a secure tunnel over a
public network such as the internet?
a. VPN (Virtual Private Network)
b. LAN (Local Area Network)
c. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
d. WAN (Wide Area Network)
Question 20
Which disaster recovery strategy involves keeping redundant
copies of data in geographically separate locations?
a. Load balancing
b. Offsite backups
c. Round-robin DNS
d. Failover clustering
Question 21
What is the purpose of a media converter in networking?
a. Providing internet connectivity to network devices
b. Converting between different types of network media, such as
fiber optic and copper
c. Filtering network traffic based on IP addresses
d. Managing network security
Question 22
What is the purpose of using VLANs in wireless network
deployment?
a. To expand network coverage
b. To segment network traffic and improve security
c. To simplify network administration
d. To increase network speed
Question 23
Which IPv4 address range is reserved for Automatic Private IP
Addressing (APIPA)?
a. [Link] to [Link]
b. [Link] to [Link]
c. [Link] to [Link]
d. [Link] to [Link]
Question 24
Which application layer protocol is used for sending and receiving
emails?
a. SNMP
b. POP3
c. SSH
d. SMTP
Question 25
Which physical security measure involves securing network
cables to prevent unauthorized access or tampering?
a. Biometric access controls
b. VLANs
c. DHCP
d. Cable locks
Question 26
Which WAN link technology provides symmetrical bandwidth with
speeds up to 1.544 Mbps?
a. Satellite
b. T1
c. ISDN
d. DSL
Question 27
Which disaster recovery strategy involves having duplicate
hardware components ready to take over in case of failure?
a. Warm site
b. Offsite backups
c. Cold site
d. Hot site
Question 28
Which WAN link technology uses existing telephone lines to
provide internet access?
a. T1/E1
b. Satellite
c. Fiber optic
d. DSL
Question 29
What security measure can prevent unauthorized access to a
wireless network by requiring users to provide a unique code
generated by a physical token?
a. Encryption
b. Two-factor authentication (2FA)
c. SSID broadcasting
d. MAC filtering
Question 30
What is the purpose of a captive portal in a wireless network?
a. To authenticate users before granting access to the network
b. To redirect users to a specific webpage
c. To monitor network traffic
d. To block access to specific websites
Question 31
Which Ethernet standard operates at a data transfer rate of 10
Gbps?
a. 1000BASE-T
b. 10GBASE-T
c. 10BASE-T
d. 100BASE-TX
Question 32
Which security protocol is used to establish a secure connection
between a web browser and a website?
a. FTPS
b. SNMP
c. SSH
d. HTTPS
Question 33
Which WAN link technology provides high-speed internet access
through a dedicated fiber optic connection?
a. Satellite
b. T1/E1
c. Fiber optic
d. DSL
Question 34
Which authentication method is recommended for large-scale
wireless networks with centralized authentication servers?
a. WPA3
b. WPA2-Enterprise
c. WEP
d. WPA2-Personal
Question 35
What is the primary function of a proxy server in a network?
a. Encrypting network traffic for security purposes
b. Dynamically assigning IP addresses to network devices
c. Monitoring network devices for performance
d. Acting as an intermediary between clients and servers
Question 36
Which IPv6 address range is reserved for link-local addressing?
a. FE80::/10
b. FF00::/8
c. FD00::/8
d. FC00::/7
Question 37
Which protocol is commonly used for securely transferring files
over a network?
a. FTP
b. HTTP
c. TFTP
d. SFTP
Question 38
Which of the following is a method for troubleshooting wireless
network connectivity issues?
a. Disabling encryption
b. Resetting the router to factory defaults
c. Changing the network SSID
d. Checking signal strength and quality
Question 39
What is a common method for securing wireless network
communications?
a. Latency
b. Encryption
c. Bandwidth
d. Broadcasting
Question 40
Which protocol is commonly used for secure file transfers over a
network?
a. TFTP
b. SFTP
c. HTTP
d. FTP
Section B: True or False (Questions 41–80)
41. VLANs can enhance network security by segregating
traffic into separate broadcast domains. (True / False)
42. A ring network topology connects devices in a closed
loop, where each device is connected to exactly two other
devices. (True / False)
43. TCP provides unreliable, connectionless
communication. (True / False)
44. DHCP is primarily used for configuring and managing
routers. (True / False)
45. A subnet mask is used to determine the network and
host portions of an IP address. (True / False)
46. 1000BASE-T Ethernet operates at a data transfer rate
of 1 Gbps. (True / False)
47. Biometric access controls verify a user's identity using
something they know, such as a password or PIN. (True /
False)
48. Video surveillance is considered a preventive physical
security measure rather than a detective one. (True / False)
49. Plenum-rated Ethernet cables are suitable for use in
areas with high levels of air circulation, such as ceilings.
(True / False)
50. VLANs allow multiple physical networks to be combined
into a single logical network. (True / False)
51. Offsite backups are a type of disaster recovery
strategy that involves storing redundant copies of critical
data at a separate location. (True / False)
52. A punch-down tool is used for terminating twisted pair
cables onto a patch panel or keystone jack. (True / False)
53. NAT translates private IP addresses to public IP
addresses for internet communication. (True / False)
54. Cloud computing involves the delivery of computing
services over a local area network (LAN). (True / False)
55. Redundancy in datacenter architecture is implemented
to maximize network bandwidth. (True / False)
56. Authentication controls are a network hardening
technique used to verify the identity of users and devices
connecting to a network. (True / False)
57. Leased lines provide dedicated and constant
connections between two locations. (True / False)
58. A router forwards packets between devices on the
same network. (True / False)
59. NAT allows multiple devices on a local network to share
a single public IP address. (True / False)
60. Routers operate at the Data Link layer of the OSI
model. (True / False)
61. Account lockout policies can help prevent brute force
attacks by locking user accounts after a certain number of
failed login attempts. (True / False)
62. DHCP leases IP addresses to network devices
permanently. (True / False)
63. UDP is a connection-oriented protocol. (True / False)
64. NTP is used for resolving domain names to IP
addresses. (True / False)
65. The address range [Link]–[Link] is
reserved for private networks according to RFC 1918. (True /
False)
66. Cat6 cables are backward compatible with Cat5e ports.
(True / False)
67. A router uses MAC addresses to forward packets
between different networks. (True / False)
68. Cat5e cables are suitable for Gigabit Ethernet
connections. (True / False)
69. A datacenter's HVAC system is responsible for
providing cooling and ventilation to maintain optimal
operating conditions for network equipment. (True / False)
70. A mesh network topology provides a direct connection
between every device in the network. (True / False)
71. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) provides authentication,
encryption, and digital signatures for network
communication. (True / False)
72. A load balancer distributes network traffic across
multiple servers to improve performance and reliability.
(True / False)
73. In Ethernet networks, full-duplex communication allows
data to be transmitted and received simultaneously. (True /
False)
74. Port forwarding is a security measure used to open
specific ports on a firewall to allow traffic to reach a
designated internal server. (True / False)
75. A DMZ is typically placed inside the internal network to
protect critical resources from external threats. (True /
False)
76. APIPA assigns IP addresses to devices on a network
when DHCP is unavailable in IPv4. (True / False)
77. Network segmentation is a network hardening
technique used to isolate network segments and contain
security breaches. (True / False)
78. ICMP is used to dynamically assign IP addresses to
network devices. (True / False)
79. Cat6a Ethernet cables have a higher maximum
bandwidth compared to Cat6 cables. (True / False)
80. RIP is an example of a link-state routing protocol. (True
/ False)