Exam Preparation Guide
HPE Network Technician Exam
Exam description
Exam ID HPE3-U01
This exam tests candidates on fundamental wireless and wired
networking concepts that will be taught in 'Get the Edge - An Exam type Web based
Introduction to Aruba Networking Solutions' course. Exam du ration 1 hour 30 minutes
Exam le n gth 60 questions
Ideal candidate for this exam Passin g sc ore 73%
Ideal candidates are those with little to no experience with De live ry lan gu age s English
computer networking. Register for this Exam
You need an HPE Learner ID and a Pearson VUE login and password.
Exam contents No reference material is allowed at the testing site. This exam may
contain beta test items for experimental purposes.
This exam has 60 questions.
Advice to help you take this exam
Complete the training and review all course materials and documents before you take the exam.
Successful completion of the course or study materials, does not ensure you will pass the exam.
Objectives
This exam validates that you can:
Percentage Sections/Objectives
of Exam
9% Network Fundamentals
Defining networking, LAN, WAN and their components
Explain Different Media type
Compare Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast
Convert Numbering Systems/ Numerical Conversion
Network Communications Model
Explain OSI model layers
Describe the encapsulation process and headers
Explain the TCP 3-way handshake
Describe how common L2 to L7 protocols works
Common Networking Services- DHCP, DNS, HTTP, SSH, FTP, LLDP, ICMP
20%
18% Networking Devices
Switches
Routers
Multilayer switches
AP
Wireless Router
OOBM
Switch interfaces
Aruba OS-CX Network Operating System- CLI contexts,
Show Commands
Basic config
12% L2 Switching
Compare and describe Collison and Broadcast domains
Describe L2 devices
Describe MAC address and ARP forwarding tables
Explain MAC table-based switching
Describe VLANs
Explain and avoid L2 loops
9% Internetwork Communication
IP Addressing
Default Gateway
IP Routing
Inter-VLAN routing process
IPv6 address describe
23% WLAN Fundamentals
801.11 standards and amendments
RF Communications – RF signal propagation
RF Channels
Interference ACI & CCI
RF design basics
Antenna usage and fundamentals
RF transmit power levels
WLAN Mobility and Roaming
Management and control frames
802.11 Header
9% Deploying WLANs with Central
Network Device planes
Differentiate between local and server-based mgmt.
Aruba Central as a Cloud-Based Mgmt platform
Central requisites and communication to AP
Stages of the Central wizard to deploy a WLAN
Sample questions
Sample questions are provided only as examples of question style, format and complexity/difficulty. They do not represent all
question types and do not reflect all topic areas. These sample questions do not represent a practice test.
1. What is the purpose of a Local Area Network (LAN)?
a. to interconnect devices over long distances
b. to interconnect devices using radio communications
c. to interconnect devices across the internet
d. to interconnect devices on the same campus
2. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for moving data packets across different network segments?
a. network
b. transport
c. data link
d. physical
3. What is one of the consequences of deploying redundant Layer 2 links between Switches?
a. It forces a new Root bridge election.
b. It may generate Layer 2 loops.
c. A link gets administratively disabled.
d. It briefly bounces all switch ports.
4. What is the equivalent of .1 milliwatt to dBms?
a. 0 dBm
b. 1 dBm
c. -10 dBm
d. -13 dBm
5. Which devices can be managed by Aruba Central On Prem (COP)? (Select three.)
a. Aruba access points
b. gateways
c. mobility conductors
d. Aruba and third-party access points
e. switches
f. routers
Answers
This section provides answers to and references for the sample questions.
1. What is the purpose of a Local Area Network (LAN)?
a. to interconnect devices over long distances
b. to interconnect devices using radio communications
c. to interconnect devices across the internet
d. to interconnect devices on the same campus
2. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for moving data packets across different network segments?
a. network
b. transport
c. data link
d. physical
3. What is one of the consequences of deploying redundant Layer 2 links between Switches?
a. It forces a new Root bridge election.
b. It may generate Layer 2 loops.
c. A link gets administratively disabled.
d. It briefly bounces all switch ports.
4. What is the equivalent of .1 milliwatt to dBms?
a. 0 dBm
b. 1 dBm
c. -10 dBm
d. -13 dBm
5. Which devices can be managed by Aruba Central On Prem (COP)? (Select three.)
a. Aruba access points
b. gateways
c. mobility conductors
d. Aruba and third-party access points
e. switches
f. routers
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