CompTIA exam questions
A client wants a wireless network set up in the office, but does not want unauthorized users to be able to access the network. Which of the following provides the BEST protection?
A. Change the default channel
B. Disable the SSID
C. AP placement
D. Strong encryption
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.
A wireless network is experiencing intermittent connectivity. Which of the following would BEST resolve this issue?
A. Enable MAC filtering
B. Change broadcast channel
C. Enable wireless encryption
D. Disable SSID broadcasting
A client wants a wireless SOHO installed in the building that already has other wireless networks in it. The client wants the network to not be easily seen. Which of the following can the technician disable to help the network from being seen?
A. SSID broadcast
B. DHCP
C. MAC filtering
D. Wireless encryption
A newly deployed Windows PC cannot connect to the antivirus server on the local network for updates, but it can connect to other file servers and printers without issue. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?
A. The PC’s Windows firewall is misconfigured
B. The PC has an incorrect IP address configured
C. The PC is on the wrong wireless network
D. The PC does not have remote assistance turned on
A technician is configuring a SOHO wireless router for a small business with three employees. After the three employees’ laptops have successfully connected to the wireless network, the company would like to prevent additional access to the wireless network. The technician enables WPA2 on the wireless router. Which of the following additional settings should the technician change?
A. Enable MAC filtering
B. Disable SSID broadcast
C. Reduce radio power level
D. Update router firmware
A network administrator notices a new WiFi connection has appeared as a wireless network choice and is always at the top of the list. As a result, users are constantly trying to connect to the wrong network. Which of the following should the administrator do to correct this issue?
A. Adjust the wireless router antennas to 90 degrees clockwise from the current position.
B. Ask the new wireless network owner to adjust the radio power level so it is listed below the company’s network.
C. Set all of the WiFi users’ wireless profiles to automatically connect to the company network.
D. Change the company’s channel to a lower number than the new network’s channel.
A technician is configuring wireless for a home office. The customer wants to prevent others from accessing the wireless network. The customer has a small number of devices on the network and does not want to have to remember a complicated password. Which of the following should the technician recommend?
A. Enable MAC filtering
B. Disable SSID broadcast
C. Assign static IP addresses
D. Turn on content filtering
Emily, a small business client, requests a secure SOHO wireless network setup. Emily wants to minimize interference as much as possible from the surrounding businesses yet needs the flexibility for her guests to access the network when authorized. Which of the following would be a feasible solution for Ann?
A. SSID broadcast off
B. No wireless password
C. Channel change
D. MAC filtering
Peter, a home user, reports that on occasion he cannot print from his laptop to his wireless printer. The problem seems to occur only when Peter is at one end of his home. A technician checks the signal strength of the laptop in that location and finds it to be good. The technician notes that Peter’s router is using the default SSID with no encryption. Which of the following could be the issue?
A. The printer drivers need to be updated on the laptop.
B. The wireless printer does not have wake on LAN set properly.
C. The laptop is picking up another router with default settings.
D. The wireless network needs to have encryption turned on in order to print.