Part 1: Choose the Correct Answer b) Fiber optic

c) Twisted pair
1. Which network topology connects all devices to a single central hub? d) Coaxial and twisted
a) Star pair
b) Ring 8. Which network topology requires that each device is connected to exactly
c) Bus two other devices?
d) Mesh a) Star
b)
2. What type of cable is commonly used for high-speed internet connections Mesh
and has a high resistance to interference? c) Ring
a) Coaxial d) Bus
b) Twisted pair 9. Which of the following is a common connector type for twisted pair cables?
a) RJ45
c) Fiber optic b) LC
d) HDMI c) SC
3. Which network device amplifies signals to extend the range of a network? d) ST
a) Switch
b) Router 10.What is the purpose of a network patch panel?
c) a) To amplify network signals
Repeater b) To connect and organize
d) Hub cables
4. What is the primary benefit of using fiber optic cables over copper cables? c) To manage network traffic
a) Higher cost d) To provide power to devices
b) Higher speed and
bandwidth 11.Which network topology involves all devices being connected in a straight
c) Shorter distance coverage line?
d) Greater electrical a) Star
5. Which tool is used to remove the insulation from network cables? b)
a) Crimping tool Mesh
b) Stripping tool c) Bus
c) Cutting tool d) Ring
d) Drilling tool
12.Which of the following is a disadvantage of a bus topology?
6. In a network, what device is used to connect different network segments and a) High cost
route data between them? b) Difficult to install
a) Switch c) If one cable fails, the entire network goes
b) Router down d) High redundancy
c)
Repeater 13.Which tool is used to test the continuity of network cables?
d) Hub a) Crimping tool
7. What type of network cabling is suitable for outdoor installations? b) Testing tool
a) Coaxial c) Stripping tool
 14.What material is commonly used for trunking in network cable 1. Network cables with twisted pair configurations are less
installations? susceptible to interference.
a) Wood 2. Fiber optic cables are commonly used for short-distance connections due
b) Plastic to their high cost.
c) Metal 3. A network hub operates by sending data to all devices connected to it.
4. A switch can improve network performance by reducing data collisions.
d) Fabric
5. Coaxial cables are the most suitable for high-speed internet connections.
15.Which type of network cable is best suited for high-speed data transmission 6. The RJ45 connector is used for fiber optic cables.
over long distances? 7. Cable ties are used to secure and organize cables.
a) Coaxial 8. Patching refers to connecting different networks through a patch panel.
9. A UPS provides backup power to network equipment during outages.
b) Twisted
10.Tagging is the process of assigning labels to network devices and cables.
pair 11.A router is used to connect different networks and route data between
c) Fiber optic them. 12.Crimping tools are used for testing the continuity of network
d) HDMI cables.
13.The main advantage of using coaxial cables is their flexibility and
ease of installation.
Match the network components in Column 1 with their corresponding 14.Open-wire network installations are typically used for outdoor aerial
function in Column 2. Write the letter corresponding to the correct function. connections. 15.Fiber optic cables are resistant to electromagnetic
Network interference.
Answer Function
Component 16.Drilling tools are used to remove insulation from network cables.
…………... 1. Router a) Connects and organizes cables 17.Network topology refers to the physical or logical layout of a network.
18.A patch panel is used to split a network connection into multiple
…………... 2. Patch Panel b) Routes data between different networks connections. 19.Network labeling helps in identifying and managing network
…………... 3. Switch c) Amplifies network signals Part 1: Choose the Correct Answer
d) Connects devices within the same
…………... 4. Repeater
network segment 1. What is the primary purpose of an IP address?
…………... 5. Crimping Tool e) Joins network cables to connectors a) To provide security for data transmission
b) To identify devices on a network
…………... 6. Fiber Optic Cable f) Used for high-speed data transmission
c) To control data flow
…………... 7. RJ45 Connector g) Connects twisted pair cables d) To encrypt data packets
…………... 8. Network Diagram h) Visual representation of network setup 2. Which of the following is a characteristic of a static IP address?
a) It is assigned automatically by a DHCP server
…………... 9. Cable Tie i) Bundles and organizes cables b) It changes frequently based on network conditions
…………... 10. Drilling Tool j) Creates holes for cable routing c) It remains constant unless manually changed
k) Router configuration d) It is used only for temporary connections
3. What is the primary difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
a) IPv4 uses 128-bit addresses, while IPv6 uses 32-bit addresses
l) Switch management b) IPv4 addresses are written in hexadecimal, while IPv6 addresses are
written in binary
Answer the following questions using True or False: c) IPv4 addresses are 32-bit, while IPv6 addresses are 128-bit
d) IPv4 is designed for wireless networks, while IPv6 is for wired networks
4. Which class of IP addresses is typically used for multicast groups? 12.What is the purpose of a banner message on a network device?
a) Class A a) To configure device passwords
b) Class B b) To display a message when a user logs in
c) Class C c) To reload the device with new configurations
d) Class D d) To save the current configuration
5. In subnetting, what does the subnet mask 255.255.255.0 indicate? 13.Which of the following is NOT a device configuration mode in Cisco
a) The first 8 bits are the network portion networking?
b) The first 16 bits are the network portion a) User EXEC mode
c) The first 24 bits are the network portion b) Privileged EXEC mode
d) The entire address is used for the host c) Interface configuration mode
portion 6. Which of the following is a benefit of d) Host configuration mode
subnetting? 14.What is the purpose of saving a network device’s configuration?
a) Increases the available IP address space a) To apply temporary settings
b) Reduces network traffic by limiting broadcast domains b) To ensure the configuration is retained after a reboot
c) Automatically assigns IP addresses to devices c) To reset the device to factory settings
d) Enhances data encryption for secure communication d) To delete all current settings
7. Which binary number corresponds to the decimal number 192? 15.Which type of testing verifies that all network components work together as
a) 11000000 intended?
b) 10101010 a) Physical Testing
c) 11110000 b) Unit Testing
d) 10000000 c) Integration
8. Which type of subnetting is used to allocate IP addresses to subnets of Testing
varying sizes? d) Functional Testing
a) Fixed-Length Subnet Mask (FLSM) 1. What is the primary purpose of an IP address?
b) Variable-Length Subnet Mask (VLSM) a) To provide security for data transmission
c) Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) b) To identify devices on a network
d) Automatic Subnet Mask Allocation (ASMA) c) To control data flow
9. Which logical operator is used to determine the network address in d) To encrypt data packets
subnetting? 2. Which of the following is a characteristic of a static IP address?
a) OR a) It is assigned automatically by a DHCP server
b) AND b) It changes frequently based on network
c) XOR conditions c) It remains constant unless manually
d) NOT changed
10.What is the role of a DHCP server in assigning IP addresses? 3. d) It is used only for temporary connections
a) To manually assign IP addresses to devices What is the primary difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
b) To automatically allocate IP addresses within a network a) IPv4 uses 128-bit addresses, while IPv6 uses 32-bit addresses
c) To restrict IP address allocation to specific devices b) IPv4 addresses are written in hexadecimal, while IPv6 addresses are
d) To encrypt IP addresses for secure communication written in binary
11.Which command is used to set a hostname on a Cisco switch? c) IPv4 addresses are 32-bit, while IPv6 addresses are 128-bit
a) switch- 4. d) IPv4 is designed for wireless networks, while IPv6 is for wired
hostname networks Which class of IP addresses is typically used for multicast groups?
b) Hostname a) Class A
c) set hostname
 c) Class C 12.What is the purpose of a banner message on a network device?
d) Class D a) To configure device passwords
5. In subnetting, what does the subnet mask 255.255.255.0 indicate? b) To display a message when a user logs in
a) The first 8 bits are the network portion c) To reload the device with new configurations
b) The first 16 bits are the network portion d) To save the current configuration
c) The first 24 bits are the network portion 13.Which of the following is NOT a device configuration mode in Cisco
d) The entire address is used for the host networking?
portion 6. Which of the following is a benefit of a) User EXEC mode
subnetting? b) Privileged EXEC mode
a) Increases the available IP address space c) Interface configuration mode
b) Reduces network traffic by limiting broadcast domains d) Host configuration mode
c) Automatically assigns IP addresses to devices 14.What is the purpose of saving a network device’s configuration?
d) Enhances data encryption for secure communication a) To apply temporary settings
7. Which binary number corresponds to the decimal number 192? b) To ensure the configuration is retained after a reboot
a) 11000000 c) To reset the device to factory settings
b) 10101010 d) To delete all current settings
c) 11110000 15.Which type of testing verifies that all network components work together as intended?
d) 10000000 a) Physical Testing
8. Which type of subnetting is used to allocate IP addresses to subnets of b) Unit Testing
varying sizes? c) Integration
a) Fixed-Length Subnet Mask (FLSM) Testing
b) Variable-Length Subnet Mask (VLSM) d) Functional
c) Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) Testing
d) Automatic Subnet Mask Allocation (ASMA)
9. Which logical operator is used to determine the network address in Match each Term (A–J) with the correct Description (1–10) by writing the number in
subnetting? the blank.
a) OR
b) AND Answer Term Description
c) XOR ………… A. Class A IP Address 2. Used to uniquely identify a device on a
d) NOT
………… B. VLSM 5. Used to create subnets of different sizes
10.What is the role of a DHCP server in assigning IP addresses?
a) To manually assign IP addresses to devices ………… C. Binary System 10. The base-2 number system used in
b) To automatically allocate IP addresses within a networking
………… D. Dynamic IP Address 1. Provides automatic IP addresses within a
network c) To restrict IP address allocation to specific ………… E. Static IP Address 4. Assigns a fixed IP address manually
devices d) To encrypt IP addresses for secure
………… F. IPv4 6. Uses 32-bit addresses for IP networking
Cisco Configuration and Testing
………… G. IPv6 7. Uses 128-bit addresses for IP networking

11.Which command is used to set a hostname on a Cisco switch? ………… H. Subnet Mask 3. The subnet mask divides a network into
a) switch- ………… I. Integration Testing subnets the entire system
9. Network testing involving
hostname ………… J. Logical AND Operator 8. Used to calculate network and broadcast
b) Hostname addresses
c) set hostname
d) name-switch
1. Class B IP addresses have a default subnet mask of 255.255.0.0. 4. Why is it important to keep firmware up to date on network devices?
2. Static IP addresses are assigned automatically by a DHCP server. A) To ensure compatibility with older software
3. IPv6 addresses are written in hexadecimal format. B) To avoid overheating of hardware components
4. A subnet mask of 255.255.255.240 allows for 14 usable host addresses. C) To prevent unauthorized physical access to devices
5. Subnetting reduces the number of available IP addresses in a network. D) To patch security vulnerabilities and improve device
6. The binary equivalent of the decimal number 128 is 10000000. 5. performance What should be done before performing any hardware
7. CIDR allows for more flexible IP address allocation than traditional preventive maintenance on network equipment?
subnetting. 8. A logical OR operation is used to calculate network A) Disconnect the device from the
addresses. network B) Update the operating
9. Automatic IP address assignment can occur without a DHCP server. system
10.The hostname of a network device must be unique within the network. C) Back up the current configuration
11.A banner message is optional but recommended for providing login D) Install a new antivirus program
information. 12.Reloading a device will erase all saved configurations.
Part 5: Corrective Maintenance – True or False
13.Device passwords are set to control access to a network device’s
configuration.
14.A switch’s port configuration determines how devices connect to the network. 1 Corrective maintenance involves making changes to a network
15.Saving the configuration ensures it is retained after the device is configuration after a failure or problem has been identified.
powered off. 16.Physical testing checks the logical configuration of . Corrective maintenance in networking is only performed on
network devices. software components, not hardware.
17.Unit testing involves testing individual components of the network in isolation. 2 Replacing a faulty network switch with a new one is an example of
18.Integration testing is only performed after all network devices have corrective maintenance.
been installed. . Corrective maintenance is typically performed on a scheduled basis,
19.A Class C IP address has a default subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. even if no issues are present.
20.Bitwise operators are not used in network subnetting calculations. 3 The primary goal of corrective maintenance is to restore network
functionality after a disruption.
1. Which of the following is a common practice in hardware preventive . Corrective maintenance should always be documented to ensure a
maintenance for network equipment? record of what was done and why.
A) Updating firmware regularly 4 Updating antivirus software to protect against new threats is
B) Installing antivirus software considered corrective maintenance.
C) Cleaning dust from hardware components . Corrective maintenance is only necessary when a complete
D) Configuring network security settings network failure occurs.
2. What is the primary purpose of software preventive maintenance in a network 5
environment? Part 6: Short Answer Questions
A) To increase the physical lifespan of devices
B) To prevent hardware failures
C) To enhance software performance and security 1. What are the three main ways of reporting the outcome of a network
D) To reduce the need for hardware upgrades maintenance activity?
3. Which tool is most commonly used to check the integrity of network cables during Why is it important to include the tools, materials, and equipment
preventive maintenance? used in a maintenance report?
2.
A) Multimeter
B) Cable tester
C) Network
analyzer