Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking Practice Exam

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• What does the term throughput refer to in networking?
• What does an amber LED on the port status indicate?
• Which device is used to connect different networks and route traffic between them?
• How is a metropolitan area network (MAN) best described?
• In a Cisco switch, what command enables an interface?
• In IPv6, what is the size of an address?
• In what frequency bands does the 802.11ax standard operate?
• When a port is administratively shut down, what will the port status LED indicate?
• What transmission method is common to both the 802.11g and 802.11n standards?
• Which transmission method is used by the 802.11a Wi-Fi standard?
• What is an APIPA address?
• What characterizes a WLAN compared to a wired LAN?
• What is a disadvantage of using Telnet?
• What mechanism is used to control traffic in a switched network?
• What innovation does Wi-Fi 7 introduce compared to its predecessors?
• What does PoE (Power over Ethernet) allow when connecting a device?
• What does the acronym NAT stand for?
• What does TCP/IP stand for?
• How does a switch learn the MAC addresses of devices on its network?
• What functionality does an SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) port provide?
• What is the primary function of the DHCP protocol?
• What is the maximum theoretical bandwidth of 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7)?
• Which of the following best describes Software as a Service (SaaS)?
• What speed is indicated by a green LED for the speed indicator?
• Which of the following best describes the use of SSH?
• How many layers are there in the OSI model?
• What is the purpose of the NTP service?
• What command is used to verify the connectivity between two hosts in a network?
• What is a defining feature of TCP as a transport protocol?
• In networking, what does VLAN stand for?
• What characterizes the operation of a full-duplex communication?
• What is a key advantage of using fiber optic cables over traditional copper cables?
• When is the 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) standard expected to be released?
• What is the main difference between speed test and Iperf?
• What protocol is used to secure logins for remote devices?
• Which service resolves domain names to IP addresses?
• What is the purpose of the OSI model in networking?
• Which device uses network addresses to make forwarding decisions?
• What is the primary function of encapsulation in networking?
• Which of the following represents the highest layer in the TCP/IP model?
• Which Wi-Fi standard has a theoretical maximum bandwidth of 574 mbps to 9.6 gbps?
• Which mode of key distribution involves preconfigured matching keys on wireless clients and access points?
• What characteristic distinguishes a stateful firewall from a packet-filtering firewall?
• Which of the following frequency bands is NOT included in 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7)?
• Which protocol is associated with ports 20 and 21?
• What is the function of a subnet mask?
• What does the term "throughput" refer to in networking?
• What type of attack is WPA3 designed to prevent through its authentication method?
• What is the primary purpose of an ACL (Access Control List) in networking?
• What does the term "bandwidth" refer to in a network context?
• What does the acronym RIPv2 stand for in routing protocols?
• What is the purpose of the TCP 3-way handshake?
• What transmission method does both 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) and 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) use?
• Which of the following statements is true about OFDMA?
• How can you secure a Cisco router?
• What is the primary role of a router in a network?
• What layer of the OSI model handles the physical connection between devices?
• What is the primary purpose of a VLAN?
• Which routing protocol uses a distance vector mechanism?
• Which acronym represents the process of verifying user identity in network security?
• Which term describes the goal of maintaining data accuracy in a network?
• What aspect does an SFP port's flexibility enhance?
• Which protocol is used for error-checking during data transmission?
• How did technology changes affect the use of terminal emulators?
• How does a relay agent operate in DHCP?
• What does NAT stand for in networking?
• What does an off status LED indicate for the system power?
• What is a common port number used by HTTPS?
• What is the primary role of a Certificate Authority (CA) in digital security?
• In terms of network data, what are packets generally associated with?
• Which command is used to check the status of interfaces on a Cisco device?
• Which device can function at both Layer 2 and Layer 3 of the OSI model?
• What type of frequency is used by Wi-Fi technologies in unlicensed spectrum?
• What is the theoretical bandwidth range of the 802.11n standard?
• What is the maximum theoretical bandwidth for the 802.11ac standard?
• Which network management system feature allows information access from different locations globally?
• What encryption method is primarily used in WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)?
• What does latency measure in a network?
• What is the function of ICMP in networking?
• What is the default subnet mask for Class C private IPv4 addresses?
• What does Platform as a Service (PaaS) provide in addition to infrastructure services?
• Which protocol is commonly used for secure network communication?
• What command is used to display the current configuration on a Cisco device?
• Which device functions at the data link layer of the OSI model?
• Which of the following protocols is used for exchanging messages in a local area network?
• What does a Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) analyze to block unwanted content?
• What is the primary function of a WAN?
• What does the acronym DHCP stand for?
• Which protocol operates at the Transport layer of the OSI model?
• What role does the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) play in networks?
• Which command is used to reset a device to factory defaults on a Cisco router?
• Which of the following best identifies the role of SaaS in cloud computing?
• What does multifactor authentication (MFA) include as a criterion?
• What is the function of the DNS protocol?
• In comparison to Wi-Fi 6E, how much theoretical bandwidth does Wi-Fi 7 offer?
• What is the term for the maximum amount of data that can theoretically be sent over a network link?
• What characterizes a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?
• Name the layer of the OSI model that is responsible for routing data packets.
• What does the acronym WAN stand for in networking?
• What is an ephemeral port?
• Which technology is likely to EXPERIENCE a major improvement in Wi-Fi 7?
• What is the primary characteristic of licensed spectrum?
• Which technology allows a device to become part of a home network without physical cabling?
• What is a significant risk associated with using unsecured connections like Telnet?
• What is phishing most commonly associated with?
• What is a common reason for adding serial ports to a router?
• Which of the following best describes the function of port mirroring in an IDS?
• What is the goal of confidentiality in networking?
• What type of cable is commonly used for Ethernet networks?
• What type of address does NAT (Network Address Translation) primarily deal with?
• What range of first octet values defines Class A IPv4 addresses?
• Which technology is paramount for increasing efficiency in data transmission in the 802.11 standard?
• What device connection method has replaced dumb terminals?
• What is a primary use for a packet-filtering firewall?
• What is included as part of the authentication process?
• What is the maximum theoretical bandwidth of the 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) standard?
• What layer of the OSI model is responsible for establishing, managing, and terminating connections?
• Which frequency band is added in the 802.11ax standard, also known as Wi-Fi 6E?
• Which layer of the OSI model deals with session management and handling?
• Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for data encryption?
• Which protocol is responsible for assigning link-local addresses in IPv6?
• What is the typical maximum length for a segment of Ethernet cable?
• What is the purpose of a subnet mask?
• What LED status indicates that no Power over Ethernet (PoE) is being supplied?
• What kind of devices typically benefit from Power over Ethernet?
• What is the role of a default gateway in networking?
• Which protocol is used to send email messages?
• What device is connected to the console port for administrative tasks?
• What is a primary characteristic of a hybrid cloud?
• Which protocol is considered an alternative to Telnet for secure data transfer?
• What device is primarily responsible for connecting different networks?
• What command can be used to view the MAC address of a specific interface on a Cisco device?
• What was the original purpose of terminal emulation software?
• What range of bandwidth does Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) theoretically support?
• What flexibility do remote workers have?
• Which of the following describes a private cloud?
• What is the address range of Class B private IPv4 addresses?
• Which protocol is used to send email messages?
• Which Wi-Fi standard was released in 1997 and operates on a 2.4 GHz frequency band?
• What does the term "redirection" refer to in the context of proxies?
• How do you display the routing table on a Cisco router?
• What is the difference between a static and a dynamic IP address?
• What year was the 802.11g standard released?
• Which year was the 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) standard released?
• What does the term "collision domain" refer to?
• What are the two main types of network protocols?
• What does the term malware refer to?
• Which term describes unsolicited messages sent in bulk, often aiming to sell something or collect personal information?
• What component provides uninterrupted access to data within network availability?
• Which protocol is considered connection-oriented and reliable?
• What aspect does a firewall at the internet boundary primarily focus on?
• In what way do IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems) and IPS (Intrusion Prevention Systems) differ in their operation?
• What type of cable is typically used to connect to the console port of a Cisco device?
• What does a green LED status indicate in relation to Power over Ethernet?
• What network device typically operates at the Data Link Layer of the OSI model?
• Which USB device can be plugged into a switch or router to add storage?
• What is a common symptom of a broadcast storm in a network?
• When utilizing PaaS, what are customers primarily focused on?
• What is the primary function of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)?
• Which of the following is a benefit of using a VLAN?
• Which of the following frequency bands is commonly used for unlicensed spectrum?
• What does the green LED status indicate for a duplex connection?
• Which IP address class supports the largest number of networks?
• What is an advantage of using a hybrid cloud model?
• In an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) model, what do customers pay for?
• What is the purpose of Quality of Service (QoS) in networking?
• Which security protocol was replaced by Device Provisioning Protocol (DPP) in WPA3?
• Which version of Wi-Fi Protected Access became a requirement for certification in 2006?
• What functionality does WPA2 require that enhances security measures over WPA?
• What type of device is primarily used to connect different network segments?
• What distinguishes Trivial FTP (TFTP) from other FTP protocols?
• What does HTTP primarily do?
• What feature is common to an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)?
• Which protocol uses UDP port 123?
• What type of connection does a fiber port typically offer compared to a copper port?
• What type of address does ARP resolve?
• What is the primary advantage of adding the 6 GHz band in Wi-Fi 6E?
• IPv6 link local addresses start with which address range?
• Which security principle involves using separate networks for sensitive information?
• Which device operates at the data link layer of the OSI model?
• Which protocol provides secure file transfer over an SSH connection?
• Which type of cable traditionally connected dumb terminals to mainframe computers?
• In networking, what does the term "latency" refer to?
• What does the "maximum theoretical bandwidth" refer to in Wi-Fi standards?
• What is the default subnet mask for Class B private IPv4 addresses?
• Which port does HTTPS use for secure transmission?
• What does a blinking green speed LED indicate?
• Which type of firewall is known to have content filtering capabilities?
• Which statement best describes hybrid workers?
• What type of encryption scrambles packets so that intercepted data is unreadable?
• Which tool is specifically designed to measure throughput between two network devices?
• What would a blinking amber LED status for RPS indicate?
• What is a common method for securing a wireless network?
• What does a green LED indicate for an RPS (Redundant Power System)?
• What is the purpose of Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)?
• If a port status LED is blinking green, what does that indicate?
• What does the acronym BGP stand for?
• What range of first octet values defines Class C IPv4 addresses?
• What does a Virtual Private Network (VPN) do?
• What command would you use to configure an interface with an IP address on a Cisco router?
• Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for the physical transmission of data?
• Which layer of the OSI model would you analyze if you are troubleshooting network connection issues?
• What is the theoretical maximum bandwidth of the 802.11b Wi-Fi standard?
• Which type of network topology involves a central hub with all nodes connected to it?
• Which type of firewall is built into many operating systems?
• What is a unique characteristic of global unicast IPv6 addresses?
• Which class of IPv4 addresses cannot be routed over the public internet?
• Which Wi-Fi standard uses OFDMA as its transmission method?
• What is the function of subnetting in IP networking?
• What is the primary function of a firewall in a network?
• What does the acronym SNMP stand for?
• Which security standard is known for using AES encryption in its enterprise mode?