CompTIA exam questions
A user has moved into a building and is installing a new wired network. There is existing cabling throughout the building. The user would like to prevent hardware that they do not own from connecting to the network. Which of the following actions would BEST prevent outside users from connecting?
A. Enable static IPs
B. Disable DNS
C. Disable local proxy server
D. Enable MAC filtering
A technician is installing a webcam in a nursery for a user to monitor their baby. The user wants to ensure that the webcam is not broadcasting externally. Which of the following would the technician implement on the SOHO router to prevent the broadcast?
A. Enable MAC filtering
B. Enable static IPs
C. Block the outbound port
D. Change the default SSID
A user gets a warning from their ISP about illegally downloading copyrighted movies. The user insists that they did not download any movies and calls a technician to implement stronger small office home office (SOHO) security. Which of the following will allow only known workstations to connect to the SOHO router?
A. WPA password
B. Static IPs
C. MAC filtering
D. WEP password
A Bluetooth printer has been installed. Which of the following MUST be performed to allow users to print from a mobile device?
A. Enable MAC filtering
B. Configure print queue
C. Set static IPs
D. Device pairing
A technician is installing a network-enabled security system that features IP-based cameras. To access the system remotely, which of the following capabilities is MOST likely to require configuration?
A. VPN passthrough
B. QoS
C. Static IPs
D. Port forwarding
A technician has just installed a wireless access point in a customer’s home office. While testing the network and browsing the Internet, the technician finds that the connection is not stable, speeds are slow, and websites sometimes do not load. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?
A. Re-enable the broadcasting of the access point’s SSID so it is visible to mobile devices.
B. Use a WiFi analyzer to ensure neighboring networks are not using the same channel.
C. Reconfigure network devices to use static IPs instead of DHCP-assigned addresses.
D. Change the signal encryption from WPA2 to WEP to ease transmission overhead.
A small office would like to offer Internet access to customers while onsite. However, customers should not be able to access any corporate data. Which of the following networking features would BEST enable this?
A. Configure a guest wireless network
B. Implement a DMZ
C. Disable NAT on the wireless network
D. Disable the SSID
E. Assign static IPs for all devices