CompTIA N10-007 Exam Dumps

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Question # 1

When using a network monitoring system, a network technician notices that a switch returns many object identifiers that do not have descriptions. Which of the following should be imported into the monitoring system to describe these object identifiers?

A. SNMPv3
B. SIEM
C. MIB
D. SYSLOG 

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Question # 2

Which of the following BEST describes the RADIUS authentication service protocol?

A. A protocol that sends passwords to the authentication server
B. A protocol that sends encrypted tickets from the authentication server
C. A protocol that sends X.500 service requests to the authentication server
D. A protocol that sends configuration information from the authentication server

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Question # 3

A company has decided to allow certain users lo work remotely by opening up a VPN connection through the firewall. The security policy has been updated to allow VPN connections only from certain users and lo specific areas on the network Along with configuring the correct policies on the firewall, which of the following also needs to be configured on users' mobile devices to allow these VPN connections? 

A. VNC application
B. Kerberos
C. Geotagging application
D. Credentials

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Question # 4

Which of the following WAN transmission mediums is the fastest and can travel the longest distance?

A. Satellite
B. Copper
C. Wireless
D. Fiber

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Question # 5

A network technician is assisting a SOHO environment with wireless connection issues. The business uses ........................................................... building and includes a router, firewall, and WAP. The users at the front of the building are experiencing very slow response due to distance limitations. Which if the following should be done to remediate the slow speed of the users? 

A. Configure MIMO.
B. Remove the channel overlap.
C. Add another AP.
D. Adjust the security type.

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Question # 6

At which of the following layers of the OSI model does compression occur?

A. Session
B. Transport
C. Data link
D. Presentation

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Question # 7

A technician has been assigned to capture packets on a specific switchport. Which of the following switch feature MUST be used to accomplish this?

A. Spanning tree
B. Trunking
C. Port aggregation
D. Port mirroring

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Question # 8

Which of the following MUST be installed on an employee’s computer if the remote access VPN implements an SSL VPN with PKI authentication?

A. Shared secret
B. HTTPS server
C. Soft spoken
D. Private certificate

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Question # 9

A network technician is assisting a user who has relocated to a newly constructed office space. The user has no network connectivity. A cable tester was used on the port and is reporting that the pairs are open. Which of the following should be used to remedy this problem?

A. Loopback adapter
B. Tone generator
C. Multimeter
D. Punchdown tool

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Question # 10

A company is contracting a new third-party organization that will handle storage of the company’s critical data. Which of the following policies would ensure the data remains confidential?

A. SLA
B. NDA
C. MOU
D. BYOD 

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Question # 11

Users have been experiencing connection timeout issues when using a web-based program. The network technician determines the problem happened due to a TTL setting that was set too low on the firewall. Which of the following BEST enabled the network technician to reach this conclusion?

A. Reviewing application logs
B. Reviewing a baseline report
C. Reviewing a vulnerability scan
D. Reviewing SLA requirements

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Question # 12

A network technician has deployed a new 802.11ac network and discovers some of the legacy POS equipment only supports WPA and 802.11a. Which of the following is the MOST secure method of connecting all devices while avoiding a performance impact to modern wireless devices?

A. Configure the APs to use LEAP authentication to support WPA rather than WPA2 for full compatibility.
B. Configure modern devices under the 5GHz band while dedicating the 2.4GHz band to legacy devices.
C. Connect the legacy devices with a PSK while the modern devices should use the more secure EAP.
D. Create two SSIDs, one to support CCMP-AES encryption and one with TKIP-RC4 encryption.

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Question # 13

A technician needs to add ten additional Ethernet ports to a small office network. A new basic function switch Is added. Hosts connected to the new switch are unable to see any computers on the network other than those connected to the new switch. Which of the following should the technician perform to ensure the hosts on the new switch can communicate with the existing network?

A. Replace the new switch with a hub to ensure Layer1 connectivity on the new network segment.
B. Move the straight-through Ethernet cable connecting the switches to the first port on both switches.
C. Connect the switches with a cable that has a TIA/EIA 586A wired connector end and a TIA/EIA 586B wired end.
D. Add a second cable connecting the switches for redundancy and disabling STP on both switches.

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Question # 14

Joe, a user, reports intermittent connectivity issues, but a technician notices that the only time Joe has issues is when he is logged into the database. Losing connection after authenticating to a database, but still having access to network resources such as file/print services and email, would MOST likely be caused by: 

A. an incorrect DHCP gateway setting
B. a duplicate IP address
C. NTP synchronization
D. ACL configuration

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Question # 15

A security manager asks a technician to install a network device that will provide information about attacks against the network but will not stop them. Which of the following devices is MOST suited for this task?

A. IDS
B. IPS
C. Layer7 firewall
D. RADIUS server

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Question # 16

A corporation has been the target of hackers who exploited TCP port 80. The network administrator is tasked with securing connections to the web server. Which of the following protocols should be implemented to BEST secure the web server? (Select TWO)

A. HTTPS
B. SSH
C. TLS
D. VNC
E. RDP
F. SFTP

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Question # 17

Which of the following statements about the OSI model is true? 

A. The application layer does not need to know what type of network is being used because that is dealt with by a layer below it.
B. The network layer deals with the network cabling and network device interface compatibility.
C. The transport layer deals with how the data is transported from one router to another based on the IP header.
D. The model consists of four layers that describe the requirements a technician follows to troubleshoot and support a network.

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Question # 18

A network technician is designing a network cable upgrade in a newly acquired office space. The IT manager wants to install a standardized twisted pair cable solution that supports speeds up to 1 Gbps and terminates with a standard RJ45 connector. Which of the following cable types should the technician suggest?

A. SMF
B. Cat 3
C. Cat 5
D. Cat 6
E. RG-6

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Question # 19

A university has a lecture hall containing 100 students. Currently, the lecture hall has two 802.11ac wireless access points, which can accommodate up to 50 devices each. Several students report they are unable to connect devices to the wireless network. Which of the following is MOST likely the issue?

A. One of the wireless access points is on the wrong frequency
B. The students are attempting to connect 802.11g devices
C. The students are using more than one wireless device port seat.
D. Distance limitations are preventing the students from connecting.

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Question # 20

Which of the following OSI layers do TCP and UDP operate within?

A. Data link
B. Network
C. Session
D. Transport
E. Presentation
F. Application

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Question # 21

A small team is overloaded with requests for database resources. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is concerned the company does not have the resources to deploy and manage these additional services efficiently. Which of the following types of cloud services would be the MOST effective?

A. PaaS
B. IaaS
C. BaaS
D. SaaS

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Question # 22

A network technician has purchased a 10GBase-T switch and wishes to connect it to 30 computers with 10GB network cards. The computers are 225ft (69m) away, and all need to establish a 10 Gbps connection to meet business requirements. To minimize costs while still meeting these requirements, which of the following cable types should the technician choose?

A. Cat 5e
B. Cat 6
C. Cat 6a
D. Cat 7

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Question # 23

A network technician has finished configuring a new DHCP for a network. To ensure proper functionality,which of the following ports should be allowed on the server’s local firewall? (Select TWO).

A. 20
B. 21
C. 53
D. 67
E. 68
F. 389

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Question # 24

Which of the following technologies is used when multiple Ethernet adapters work to increase speed and fault tolerance?

A. Clustering
B. Load balancing
C. Redundant circuits
D. NIC teaming

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Question # 25

A customer wants to set up a guest wireless network for visitors. The customer prefers to not have a password on the network. Which of the following should a technician set up to force guests to provide information before using the network?

A. Single sign-on
B. RADIUS
C. TACACS+
D. Captive portal

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Question # 26

A network technician receives reports indicating some users are unable to gain access to any network resources. During troubleshooting, the technician discovers the workstations have an IP address of 169.254.x.x. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

A. Expired IP address
B. Exhausted dynamic scope
C. Misconfigured VLSM
D. Rogue DHCP server

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Question # 27

Which of the following protocols are used to configure an email client to receive email? (Select TWO).

A. IMAP
B. SMTP
C. POP
D. SFTP
E. TFTP

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Question # 28

A network administrator is installing a campus network of two routers, 24 switches, 76 APs, and 492 VoIP phone sets. Which of the following additional devices should the administrator install to help manage this network?

A. VoIP PBX
B. Content filter
C. RADIUS server
D. Wireless controller

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Question # 29

A small company is requesting a quote to refresh its wireless network. The company currently runs 60 autonomous APs and has plans to increase wireless density by 50% in the near future. The requirements state that the chosen solution should significantly decrease the management overhead of the current wireless network.Which of the following should the vendors recommend in response to the quote request?

A. The use of lightweight APs with a load balancer
B. The use of autonomous APs with a wireless controller
C. The use of autonomous APs with a load balancer
D. The use of lightweight APs with a wireless controller

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Question # 30

A customer has submitted a request for a new wireless connection In the main office so visitors can reach the Internet to check their email. The customer is concerned about security and does not want visitors to be able to access the internal finance server. Which of the following BEST describes the correct configuration?

A. The LAN and WLAN should be configured In the same zone with dynamic DENY ALL rules.
B. The LAN and WLAN should be configured in the DMZ so traffic is denied automatically.
C. The LAN and WLAN should be marked as trusted during work hours and untrusted during off hours.
D. The LAN and WLAN should be configured In separate zones with a firewall in between.

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Question # 31

A technician discovered a company computer had a virus but was unable to remove it. The technician decided to erase the hard drive to eliminate the threat .Which of the following policies did the technician violate'?

A. Data loss prevention
B. Incident response
C. Asset disposal
D. Acceptable use

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Question # 32

Which of the following BEST describes the functionality of the root guard feature on a switch?

A. BPDUs entering the root bridge are Ignored.
B. The STP root bridge cannot be changed.
C. Broadcast storms entering from a root port are blocked.
D. Loop protection Is enabled on the root port of a switch.

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Question # 33

A network administrator has deployed a secure wireless network that authenticates using Active Directory network credentials so individual users are uniquely identified when connected to the WLAN. Which of the following wireless technologies has the administrator configured?

A. WEP
B. EAP-PEAP
C. PSK
D. CCMP-AES

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Question # 34

A company has experienced a major security breach. Which of the following should the network administrator reference to determine the next steps?

A. Non-disclosure policy
B. Data loss prevention policy
C. Acceptable use policy
D. Incident response policy

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Question # 35

An email server, which is called “Frederick,” has an IPv6 address of 2001:5689:23:ABCD:6A, but most users call it “Fred” for short. Which of the following DNS entries is needed so the alias “Fred” can also be used?

A. MX
B. AAAA
C. SRV
D. CNAME
E. TXT
F. NS

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Question # 36

Before upgrading the firmware on several routers, a technician must verify the firmware file received is the same one the vendor provided. Which of the following should the technician use?

A. 3DES encryption
B. SSL certificate
C. Digital signatures
D. MD5 hash

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Question # 37

Management is concerned there is excessive traffic on the network. A network technician wants to run a quick port scan to see any systems that have open ports. Which of the following tools should be used to do this? 

A. tcp dump
B. dig
C. nmap
D. netstat

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Question # 38

Log files show the admin user has logged into a public-facing device on several occasions in the evening. None of the technicians admit to doing any after-hours work, and the password has been changed several times but failed to prevent the logins. Which of the following should be the NEXT step to attempt to harden the device?

A. Disable unused ports.
B. Reset the two-factor token.
C. Disable virtual ports.
D. Upgrade the firmware.

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Question # 39

A vendor is installing an Ethernet network in a new hospital wing. The cabling is primarily run above the ceiling grid near air conditioning ducts and sprinkler pipes. Which of the following cable types is required for this installation'?

A. Plenum
B. PVC
C. Single-mode
D. Cat 7

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Question # 40

When configuring a new switch in a packet-switched network, which of the following helps protect against network loops?

A. Spanning tree
B. Flood guard
C. BPDU guard
D. DHCP snooping

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Question # 41

A network administrator is securing the wireless network in a multitenant building. The network uses a passphrase for authentication so it is easy to allow guests onto the wireless network, but management would like to prevent users from outside the office space from accessing the network. Which of the following security mechanisms would BEST meet this requirement? 

A. MAC filtering
B. WPA-PSK
C. 802.1X
D. Geofencing

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Question # 42

Which of the following protocols operates at Layer 4 of the OSI model?

A. TCP
B. ARP
C. IMAP
D. POP3

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Question # 43

A vulnerability that would allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to originate a DoS attack was found in a DHCP client implementation of a switch. Which of the following would BEST resolve the issue? 

A. Verify the default passwords have been changed.
B. Upgrade to the latest firmware
C. Generate new SSH keys.
D. Review and modify the firewall rules.

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Question # 44

A network administrator wants to ensure all traffic is inspected and abides by the AUP, and that malicious traffic is stopped. Which of the following features should be enabled on a firewall to meet this requirement?

A. Intrusion detection
B. Proxy service
C. Dynamic DNS
D. Content filtering

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Question # 45

Joe, a technician, is attempting to resolve an issue with an off-site router remotely. Joe needs to reset the WAN connection settings and wants to ensure he will have access to the router at all times to monitor the changes.Which of the following solutions would BEST meet this goal?

A. Use a secure SSH connection over the WAN link.
B. Telnet into the router over the company VPN.
C. Implement a modem on the AUX port.
D. Configure a DSL router to the console port.

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Question # 46

A business with a point-to-point fiber-optic connection is suddenly unable to communicate between locations. A fiber cut is suspected. Which of the following tools should the network technician use to determine the exact location of the cut?

A. Reflectometer
B. Cable tester
C. Loopback tester
D. Spectrum analyzers

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Question # 47

A user claims to have no Internet access but can access local resources. A technician determines the issue is with a configuration because a ping to a working public website shows a response that starts with:Ping request could not find hostWhich of the following is the MOST likely misconfiguration?

A. Incorrect netmask
B. DNS
C. DHCP
D. SSL certificate

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Question # 48

Which of the following is BEST for providing real-time equipment theft alerts to the security staff?

A. Biometric locks
B. Smart card reader
C. Asset tracking tags
D. Motion detection

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Question # 49

Am cloud user at an internet cafe tries to visit online retailers website; however, the website for a computer loads. The user checks the URL in the address bar and verifies. it is connect, but the still loads. Which of the following BEST describes what is occuring? 

A. Cross-site scripting
B. Session hijacking
C. Main in the middle
D. DNS poisoning

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Question # 50

A network technician is performing a firmware upgrade on a switch. The firmware needs to be downloaded to the device. Which of the following methods should the technician use to retrieve the updated firmware?

A. RDP
B. SSH
C. TFTP
D. Telnet

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Question # 51

A user reports network resources can no longer be accessed. The PC reports a link but will only accept static IP addresses. The technician pings other devices on the subnet, but the PC displays the message Destination unreachable. Which of the following are MOST likley the causes of this issue? (Select TWO). 

A. Damaged cables
B. Crosstalk
C. Bent pins
D. TX/RX reverse
E. VLAN mismatch
F. Duplex mismatch

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Question # 52

A network technician has been asked to install an additional switch in an IDF, but all of the single-mode fiber is in use between the IDF and MDF. The technician has deployed new transceivers that allow for the use of a single fiber stand, providing the additional fiber needed for the new switch. Which of the following has the technician deployed?

A. 1000BaseLX SFP
B. Duplex GBIC
C. Duplex SFP+
D. Bidirectional SFP

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Question # 53

To increase speed and availability, a high-traffic web application was split into three servers recently and moved behind a load balancer. Which of the following should be configured on the load balancer to allow for a single destination? 

A. SIP
B. PAT
C. NAT
D. VIP

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Question # 54

A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has decided to implement a secure and user-friendly way to connect to the corporate wireless network Each workstation will be authenticated individually using a unique certificate that will be deployed to the workstation by the organization's certificate authority. Which of the following authentication methods would meet this requirement?

A. PEAP
B. WP2-PSK
C. Captive portal
D. EAP-TLS

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Question # 55

The process of grouping network interfaces together to increase throughput is called:

A. VLAN tagging
B. load balancing
C. port aggregation
D. fault tolerance

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Question # 56

A network technician needs to install the latest firmware on the switch to address a recently discovered vulnerability. Which of the following should the technician do to have a rollback plan in case of issues with the new firmware? (Choose two.)

A. Label the switch with IP address and firmware version
B. Draw the switchport diagram
C. Create a change management document
D. Draw the network rack logical diagram
E. Confirm standard operating procedures documentation
F. Create a performance baseline of the switch

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Question # 57

A corporate manager says wireless phones do not work properly inside the main building. After a troubleshooting process, the network administrator detects that the voice packets are arriving on the wireless phones with different delay times. Which of the following performance issues is the company facing?

A. Jitter
B. Latency
C. Attenuation
D. Frequency mismatch

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Question # 58

Management at a company wants to increase the bandwidth available to users after receiving several complaints. A technician reports to management that 50% of the company bandwidth is being utilized by wireless devices outside the company’s property. Given budget constraints, which of the following solutions should the technician propose to management? 

A. Have the ISP double the bandwidth
B. Move from WPA2 to WEP
C. Enable WPA and change the SSID
D. Configure geofencing

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Question # 59

Which of the following should a network administrator deploy to control all preventive security measures?

A. UTM
B. Firewall
C. IDS
D. Proxy

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Question # 60

A network technician has provisioned a new Linux instance in a public cloud provider’s IaaS environment. The technician did not install a graphical user interface. The technician wants to connect to the server's public IP address securely to start a console session. Which of the following remote access methods should the technician use?

A. SSH
B. Telnet
C. VNC
D. RDP

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Question # 61

A network technician needs to subnet the network. The marketing department has 28 devices. Which of the following private IP address spaces should be used to ensure the MINIMUM number of unused IP addresses?

A. Gateway: 10.10.10.1Netmask: 255.255.255.192
B. Gateway: 172.15.18.128Netmask: 255.255.255.224
C. Gateway: 192.168.1.97Netmask: 255.255.255.224
D. Gateway: 224.102.113.65Netmask: 255.255.255.192

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Question # 62

A department is reporting network Issues. Users can ping each other and the switch, but not the default gateway. When looking at a wiring diagram and a physical blueprint, a technician notices the 1000BaseLX SFP connects to a distribution switch via a cable that runs behind a large Industrial refrigerator. The technician also notices both switches have been worked on recently. Which of the following Is MOST likely the issue? 

A. EMI
B. TX/RX reverse
C. Open/short
D. Attenuation

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Question # 63

A network technician is attempting to update firmware on a router but cannot physically locate the router. Which of the following would show where to locate the router?

A. Diagram symbols
B. Rack diagram
C. Logical diagram
D. Port locations

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Question # 64

A server rack was moved from one floor to another. The network engineer needs to determine what physical changes to make on the network to ensure the server rack has connectivity. Which of the following should the network engineer consult?

A. Standard operating procedures
B. Wiring diagram
C. Inventory documentation
D. Network baseline

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Question # 65

A network engineer wants to change how employees authenticate to the wireless network. Rather than providing a pre-shared key, the engineer wants employees to be able to authenticate with the same unique company user ID and password they use for accessing other services, such as email and document sharing. The engineer also wants to receive daily reports of login attempts on the wireless network. Which of the following should be installed to achieve this goal?

A. LDAP server
B. UTM appliance
C. Multilayer switch
D. AAA/RADIUS server

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Question # 66

A document outlining the types of actions allowed on the corporate network would be BEST defined as an:

A. AUP.
B. NDA.
C. MOU.
D. MOA.

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Question # 67

A network technician is reviewing the company phone system to make the necessary changes to a firewall configuration. Which of the following protocols are used in VoIP communication? (Choose two.)

A. SIP
B. NTP C. H.323
C. SNMP
D. IMAP
E. SMB
F. CSMA

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Question # 68

A technician is installing two new servers that collect logs. After installing the servers, the technician reviews the logical output from various commands. Which of the following should be included in a logical network diagram?

A. Rack location
B. Room number
C. Media type
D. Hostname

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Question # 69

A technician has received a report that details the need for a patch and a complete list of the affected systems. Which of the following activities MOST likely generated the report?

A. Port enumeration
B. Baseline review
C. Vulnerability scanning
D. Packet analysis

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