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CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Practice Test

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Q1Networking Conceptseasy
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A network administrator is troubleshooting a connectivity issue and suspects the problem is related to the physical cabling. At which layer of the OSI model should the administrator begin their investigation?

ATransport layer
BData Link layer
Physical layerCorrect
DNetwork layer

The Physical layer (Layer 1) is the correct starting point because the administrator suspects the problem is related to physical cabling. The Physical layer defines the electrical, mechanical, and procedural specifications for transmitting raw bits over a physical medium, such as…Read full explanation

Q2Network Implementationmedium
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A network engineer needs to segment a single physical switch into multiple broadcast domains to improve security and reduce traffic. Which technology should be implemented?

ASpanning Tree Protocol (STP)
Virtual LAN (VLAN)Correct
CVLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
DAccess Control List (ACL)

A VLAN (Virtual LAN) segments a physical switch into multiple isolated broadcast domains at Layer 2. By assigning ports to different VLANs, broadcast traffic is confined to each VLAN, improving security and reducing unnecessary traffic. This directly meets the requirement without…Read full explanation

Q3Network Operationsmedium
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A network operations center uses SNMP to monitor device health. An administrator needs to retrieve the current CPU utilization from a router. Which SNMP operation is most appropriate?

GETCorrect
BSET
CTRAP
DINFORM

The SNMP GET operation is used by an NMS (Network Management System) to actively request a specific variable from a managed device, such as the current CPU utilization from a router's OID. This is a poll-based retrieval, making it the correct choice for an administrator who needs…Read full explanation

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