CompTIA CompTIA Certifications N10-009 Questions & Answers

• Question 41:

  Which of the following is the most accurate NTP time source that is capable of being accessed across a network connection?

  A. Stratum 0 device

  B. Stratum 1 device

  C. Stratum 7 device

  D. Stratum 16 device

  Correct Answer: B

  NTP (Network Time Protocol) is a protocol that synchronizes the clocks of network devices with a reference time source. NTP uses a hierarchical system of time sources, called strata, to distribute the time information. A stratum 0 device is

  the most accurate time source, such as an atomic clock or a GPS receiver, but it is not directly accessible across a network connection. A stratum 1 device is a network device that is directly connected to a stratum 0 device, such as a

  dedicated NTP server or a router with a GPS antenna, and it acts as a primary time server for other network devices. A stratum 2 device is a network device that synchronizes its time with a stratum 1 device, and so on. The higher the stratum

  number, the lower the accuracy and reliability of the time source. A stratum 16 device is a network device that has no valid time source and is considered unsynchronized.

  References:

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  products, or announcements, not about NTP or time sources.

  Therefore, I cannot find the answer or the explanation from the current page. I have to use my own knowledge and information from other sources to verify the answer and provide a short but comprehensive explanation. I will cite these

  sources using numerical references.

  : CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam Objectives, Version 8.0, Domain 2.0:

  Infrastructure, Objective 2.5: Given a scenario, implement network time synchronization, Subobjective 2.5.1: NTP, https://www.comptia.jp/pdf/comptia- network-n10-008-exam-objectives.pdf : Network Time Protocol (NTP), https://

  www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/press/internet-protocol-journal/back- issues/table-contents-58/154-ntp.html

  : How NTP Works, https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/info/ntp.htm

• Question 42:

  A network administrator is working to configure a new device to provide Layer 2 connectivity to various endpoints including several WAPs. Which of the following devices will the administrator MOST likely configure?

  A. WLAN controller

  B. Cable modem

  C. Load balancer

  D. Switch

  E. Hub

  Correct Answer: D

  A switch is a device that provides Layer 2 connectivity to various endpoints by forwarding frames based on MAC addresses. A switch can also connect to several WAPs (wireless access points) to provide wireless connectivity to wireless devices.

• Question 43:

  Which of the following cloud components can filter inbound and outbound traffic between cloud resources?

  A. NAT gateways

  B. Service endpoints

  C. Network security groups

  D. Virtual private cloud

  Correct Answer: C

  Network security groups are cloud components that can filter inbound and outbound traffic between cloud resources based on rules and priorities. Network security groups can be applied to virtual machines, subnets, or network interfaces to control the network access and security. Network security groups can allow or deny traffic based on the source, destination, port, and protocol of the packets. Network security groups are different from NAT gateways, service endpoints, and virtual private clouds, which are other cloud components that have different functions and purposes.

• Question 44:

  A network administrator needs to create an SVI on a Layer 3-capable device to separate voice and data traffic. Which of the following best explains this use case?

  A. A physical interface used for trunking logical ports

  B. A physical interface used for management access

  C. A logical interface used for the routing of VLANs

  D. A logical interface used when the number of physical ports is insufficient

  Correct Answer: C

  An SVI, or switched virtual interface, is a logical interface that is created on a Layer 3- capable device, such as a multilayer switch or a router. An SVI is associated with a VLAN and can be used to route traffic between different VLANs on the same device or across multiple devices. An SVI can also provide management access, security features, and quality of service (QoS) for the VLAN. An SVI is different from a physical interface, which is a port that connects to a physical device or network. A physical interface can be used for trunking, which is a method of carrying multiple VLANs over a single link, or for connecting to a single VLAN. An SVI is also different from a subinterface, which is a logical division of a physical interface that can be assigned to different VLANs.

• Question 45:

  A network deployment engineer is deploying a new single-channel 10G optical connection. Which of the following optics should the engineer MOST likely use to satisfy this requirement?

  A. QSFP

  B. QSFP+

  C. SFP

  D. SFP+

  Correct Answer: D

  SFP+ is a type of optical transceiver that supports 10G single-channel transmission over fiber optic cables. SFP+ stands for small form-factor pluggable plus, and it is compatible with SFP slots on switches and routers.

• Question 46:

  Which of the following diagrams would most likely include specifications about fiber connector types?

  A. Logical

  B. Physical

  C. Rack

  D. Routing

  Correct Answer: B

  A physical diagram is a type of diagram that shows the physical layout and connections of the network devices and components, such as routers, switches, cables, and connectors. A physical diagram may include specifications about the fiber connector types, such as LC, SC, FC, ST, MPO, etc., that are used to link the fiber optic cables and devices. A physical diagram can help to visualize the network topology, troubleshoot network problems, and plan network changes

• Question 47:

  Which of the following requires network devices to be managed ustng a different set of IP addresses?

  A. Console

  B. Split tunnel

  C. Jump box

  D. Out of band

  Correct Answer: D

  Out of band management is a process for accessing and managing network devices and infrastructure at remote locations through a separate management plane from the production network. Out of band management requires network devices to be managed using a different set of IP addresses than the ones used for in-band management or data traffic. This provides a secure and dedicated alternate access method to administer connected devices and IT assets without using the corporate LAN.

• Question 48:

  After installing a series of Cat 8 keystones, a data center architect notices higher than normal interference during tests. Which of the following steps should the architect take to troubleshoot the issue?

  A. Check to see if the end connections were wrapped in copper tape before terminating.

  B. Use passthrough modular crimping plugs instead of traditional crimping plugs.

  C. Connect the RX/TX wires to different pins.

  D. Run a speed test on a device that can only achieve 100Mbps speeds.

  Correct Answer: A

  Cat 8 keystones are shielded to prevent interference from external sources, but they also require proper grounding to avoid interference from within the cable. Wrapping the end connections with copper tape before terminating them is one way to ensure a good ground connection and reduce interference. Using passthrough modular crimping plugs, connecting the RX/TX wires to different pins, or running a speed test on a slow device are not relevant or effective steps to troubleshoot the issue. References: CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Certification Study Guide, page 191 CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition, page 362 CAT8 RJ45 Keystone Problem : r/HomeNetworking2 How to Terminate Cat8 Shielded Keystone Jacks3

• Question 49:

  A network administrator replaced a faulty NIC in a printer, but the printer is still not reachable. The printer is configured with the correct IP address, mask, and gateway, and a link light is lit on the switch port that the printer is attached to. Which of the following is the best command for the administrator to run first on the switch?

  A. show vlan

  B. show route

  C. show arp

  D. show config

  Correct Answer: A

  The best command for the administrator to run first on the switch is show vlan, which displays the VLAN configuration information on the switch, such as the VLAN IDs, names, and ports. The show vlan command can help the administrator to verify if the printer is assigned to the correct VLAN, and if there is any mismatch or misconfiguration that prevents the printer from being reachable. The show route command displays the routing table on the switch, which is not relevant for the printer connectivity, as the printer is configured with the correct gateway. The show arp command displays the ARP cache on the switch, which maps the IP addresses to the MAC addresses of the devices. The show arp command can help the administrator to check if the switch has learned the MAC address of the printer, but it is not the best command to run first, as the ARP cache can be cleared or updated frequently. The show config command displays the running configuration on the switch, which includes the VLAN configuration, but it also includes other information that is not related to the printer issue, such as the hostname, the interface settings, the security settings, and so on. The show config command can be overwhelming and time-consuming to analyze, so it is not the best command to run first. References

  1: VLANs and Trunking -N10-008 CompTIA Network+ : 2.3

  2: N10-008 CompTIA Network+ : 5.5

  3: Interface Configurations -N10-008 CompTIA Network+ : 2.3

  4: Configuring VLANs -CompTIA Network+ N10-006 -2.6

• Question 50:

  Which of the following steps of the troubleshooting methodology would most likely include checking through each level of the OSI model after the problem has been identified?

  A. Establish a theory.

  B. Implement the solution.

  C. Create a plan of action.

  D. Verify functionality.

  Correct Answer: A