CompTIA exam questions
A technician has installed the hardware for a SOHO wired network. Which of the following is the FIRST step to securing the network?
A. Enable MAC filtering
B. Change default usernames and passwords
C. Disable unused ports
D. Assign static IP addresses
A technician recently setup a new wired network and wants to ensure only their computers can use it. Which of the following is the MOST secure way to accomplish this?
A. Make sure the computers are using strong passwords.
B. Enable an intrusion detection system.
C. Assign the computers static IP addresses.
D. Disable the extra ports on the router.
A SOHO location is being remodeled and the users are concerned about unauthorized traffic on their network during the remodel. The WLAN needs to be able to allow various types of devices to securely connect 24 hours a day while requiring the least amount of overhead to manage. Which of the following security implementations would MOST likely be implemented?
A. Setting encryption
B. Resetting all user-names and passwords
C. Assign static IP addresses
D. Enable MAC filtering
A user calls the helpdesk and states that they suddenly cannot connect to the Internet or any other network resources. The user is on a company network that uses DHCP. The technician runs IPCONFIG from the command prompt and the PC has an IP address of 0.0.0.0. Which of the following steps should the technician perform FIRST to troubleshoot this issue?
A. Check the network cable
B. Replace network card
C. Assign a static IP address
D. Reinstall the network drivers
Which of the following should a technician implement to prevent external contractors from physically plugging devices into the company’s network jacks unless such jacks are designated for guest use?
A. Disable DHCP and assign a static IP address to each network device physically connected to the network.
B. Enable MAC address filtering across all network jacks and record the MAC address of guest devices.
C. Disable all switch ports when they are not utilized and enable them on an as needed basis.
D. Place guest network jacks in public areas and all other jacks in secure areas as needed.
A user has installed a new wireless router and is unable to connect their game console to the manufacturers service. Which of the following should the technician look for FIRST?
A. Ensure the game system has a static IP address.
B. Contact the manufacturer to see if service is available.
C. Ensure the game system has updated firmware.
D. Ensure the correct ports are open.
The technician is dispatched to a users home to secure a wireless network. The SOHO user has only one system to connect wirelessly, yet wishes to protect their Wi-Fi from unauthorized use. Which of the following will BEST meet the users requirements?
A. Configure the router to allow access by MAC address.
B. Configure the use of DHCP.
C. Configure the use of static IP addresses.
D. Configure the network to utilize a proxy.
An employee recently departed under bad terms, and the client is concerned for their SOHO network security. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?
A. Physically secure the access point
B. Change default password
C. Lower the transmission power
D. Assign static IP addresses
A small business owner wants to prevent employees from disconnecting company computers from the network jacks and connecting their personal computers. Which of the following must a technician implement to ensure only company authorized computers will be given access when connected to the office network jacks?
A. MAC filtering
B. Disable unused ports
C. Static IP addresses
D. Use computer cable locks