CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-003) Part 3
30 CompTIA Network+ exam questions covering network standards and cables.
- 1.
Which access method is used in IEEE 802.5 networks?
- A.
Token passing
- B.
Half duplex
- C.
Carrier Sense Multiple Access / Collision Avoidance (CSMA / CA)
- D.
Carrier Sense Multiple Access / Collision Detection (CSMA / CD)
Correct Answer
A. Token passingExplanation
IEEE 802.5 is Token Ring which uses Token passingRate this question:
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- 2.
Which access method is used in IEEE 802.4 networks?
- A.
Token passing
- B.
Half duplex
- C.
Carrier Sense Multiple Access / Collision Avoidance (CSMA / CA)
- D.
Carrier Sense Multiple Access / Collision Detection (CSMA / CD)
Correct Answer
A. Token passingExplanation
IEEE 802.4 is Token Bus which uses Token passingRate this question:
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- 3.
Which access method is used in FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface)?
- A.
Token passing
- B.
Half duplex
- C.
Carrier Sense Multiple Access / Collision Avoidance (CSMA / CA)
- D.
Carrier Sense Multiple Access / Collision Detection (CSMA / CD)
Correct Answer
A. Token passingExplanation
Token passing is used in Token Ring and Token Bus. FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface) is a token ring network and uses token passing.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following statements regarding FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface) is true?
- A.
FDDI uses Carrier Sense Multiple Access / Collision Detection (CSMA / CD) for media access control
- B.
FDDI consists of two counter rotating token rings
- C.
FDDI has a maximum transmission speed of 54 Mpbs
- D.
FDDI has a maximum transmission distance of 1,000 meters
Correct Answer
B. FDDI consists of two counter rotating token ringsExplanation
FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface) is a token ring network that uses two counter rotating rings to provide data delivery and fault tolerance.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which IEEE standard describes Thinnet?
- A.
802.3a
- B.
802.3ab
- C.
802.3ae
- D.
802.3u
- E.
802.3z
Correct Answer
A. 802.3aExplanation
The IEEE 802.3 standard refers to Ethernet. Of these standards, IEEE 802.3a refers to Thin Ethernet, otherwise known as Thinnet.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which IEEE standard describes Fast Ethernet?
- A.
802.3a
- B.
802.3ab
- C.
802.3.ae
- D.
802.3u
- E.
802.3z
Correct Answer
D. 802.3uExplanation
The IEEE 802.3 standard refers to Ethernet. Of these standards, IEEE 802.3u refers to 100 Mbps Ethernet, otherwise known as Fast Ethernet.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which IEEE standard describes Gigabit Ethernet?
- A.
802.3a
- B.
802.3ae
- C.
802.3u
- D.
802.3z
Correct Answer
D. 802.3zExplanation
The IEEE 802.3 standard refers to Ethernet. Of these standards, IEEE 802.3z refer to Gigabit Ethernet, with IEEE 802.3ab referring to Gigabit Ethernet over CAT5 cable.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following is described in the IEEE 802.3a standard?
- A.
Thinnet
- B.
Fast Ethernet
- C.
Gigabit Ethernet
- D.
10 Gigabit Ethernet
Correct Answer
A. ThinnetExplanation
The IEEE 802.3 standard refers to Ethernet. Of these standards, IEEE 802.3a refers to Thin Ethernet, otherwise known as ThinnetRate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following is described in the IEEE 802.3u standard?
- A.
Thinnet
- B.
Fast Ethernet
- C.
Gigabit Ethernet
- D.
10 Gigabit Ethernet
Correct Answer
B. Fast EthernetExplanation
The IEEE 802.3 standard refers to Ethernet. Of these standards, IEEE 802.3u refers to 100 Mbps Ethernet, otherwise known as Fast EthernetRate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following is described in the IEEE 802.3z standard?
- A.
Thinnet
- B.
Fast Ethernet
- C.
Gigabit Ethernet
- D.
10 Gigabit Ethernet
Correct Answer
C. Gigabit EthernetExplanation
The IEEE 802.3 standard refers to Ethernet. Of these standards, IEEE 802.3z refer to Gigabit Ethernet, with IEEE 802.3ab referring to Gigabit Ethernet over CAT5 cable.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following uses copper cable? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
1000Base-CX
- B.
100Base-FX
- C.
100Base-TX
- D.
10 GBase-LR
- E.
10 GBase-SR
Correct Answer(s)
A. 1000Base-CX
C. 100Base-TXExplanation
1000Base-CX uses 150 Ohm copper cabling and a special 9-ping High Speed Serial Data Connector (HSSDC) while 100Base-TX uses UTP copper cabling.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which of the following does not use copper cable? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
1000Base-CX
- B.
100Base-FX
- C.
100Base-TX
- D.
10GBase-LR
Correct Answer(s)
B. 100Base-FX
D. 10GBase-LRExplanation
100Base-FX and 10GBase-LR use fiber-optic cableRate this question:
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- 13.
Which of the following uses multimode fiber-optic cabling? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
1000Base-SX
- B.
10 GBase-ER
- C.
10 GBase-LR
- D.
10 GBase-SR
Correct Answer(s)
A. 1000Base-SX
D. 10 GBase-SRExplanation
1000Base-SX and 10GBase-SR use multimode fiber optic cable.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which of the following uses single-mode fiber-optic cabling? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
1000Base-SR
- B.
10GBase-ER
- C.
10GBase-LR
- D.
10GBase-SR
Correct Answer(s)
B. 10GBase-ER
C. 10GBase-LRExplanation
10GBase-ER and 10GBase-LR use single-mode fiber optic cablingRate this question:
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- 15.
Which of the following uses a 1300 nm laser beam?
- A.
1000Base-SX
- B.
10 GBase-ER
- C.
10 GBase-LR
- D.
10 GBase-SR
Correct Answer
C. 10 GBase-LRExplanation
10GBase-LR uses long wavelength laser beams of 1300 nm.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which of the following uses a 1550 nm laser beam?
- A.
1000Base-SX
- B.
10GBase-ER
- C.
10GBase-LR
- D.
10GBase-SR
Correct Answer
B. 10GBase-ERExplanation
10GBase-ER uses extra long wavelength laser beams of 1550 nm.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Single-mode fiber-optic cable is used in which of these connections?
- A.
100Base-FX and 1000Base-SX
- B.
10GBase-ER and 10 GBase-LR
- C.
1000Base-SR and 10 GBase-SR
- D.
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)
Correct Answer
B. 10GBase-ER and 10 GBase-LRExplanation
10GBase-ER and 10GBase-LR uses single-mode fiber optic cable.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Multimode fiber-optic cable is used in which of these connections?
- A.
1000Base-CX
- B.
10GBase-SR
- C.
10GBase-ER
- D.
10GBase-LR
Correct Answer
B. 10GBase-SRExplanation
10GBase-SR uses multi-mode fiber optic cableRate this question:
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- 19.
Which media type is the most susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI)?
- A.
Category 5 UTP cable
- B.
RG-58 co-axial cable
- C.
Single-mode fiber-optic cable
- D.
Multi-mode fiber optic cable
Correct Answer
A. Category 5 UTP cableExplanation
UTP cable is susceptible to EMI.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which media type is not susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI)?
- A.
Unshielded twisted pair cable
- B.
Shielded twisted pair cable
- C.
Co-axial cable
- D.
Fiber-optic cable
Correct Answer
D. Fiber-optic cableExplanation
Fiber optic cable is immune to EMI.Rate this question:
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- 21.
What is the maximum length for a 1000Base-SX cable segment?
- A.
300 meters
- B.
550 meters
- C.
10 kilometers
- D.
40 kilometers
Correct Answer
B. 550 metersExplanation
1000Base-SX uses multi-mode fiber optic cable that has a maximum transmission distance of 550 metersRate this question:
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- 22.
What is the maximum length for a 100Base-FX cable segment?
- A.
300 meters
- B.
550 meters
- C.
2 kilometers
- D.
10 kilometers
- E.
40 kilometers
Correct Answer
C. 2 kilometersExplanation
100Base-FX uses multi-mode fiber optic cable that has a maximum transmission distance of 2000 meters.Rate this question:
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- 23.
What is the maximum length for a 10GBase-SR cable segment?
- A.
300 meters
- B.
550 meters
- C.
10 kilometers
- D.
40 kilometers
Correct Answer
A. 300 metersExplanation
10GBase-SR uses multi-mode fiber optic cable that has a maximum transmission distance of 300 meters.Rate this question:
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- 24.
What is the maximum length of a 100Base-TX cable segment?
- A.
25 meters
- B.
75 meters
- C.
100 meters
- D.
182 meters
- E.
550 meters
Correct Answer
C. 100 metersExplanation
100Base-TX uses UTP cable with a maximum transmission distance of 100 meters.Rate this question:
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- 25.
What is the maximum length of a 1000Base-CX cable segment?
- A.
25 meters
- B.
75 meters
- C.
100 meters
- D.
182 meters
- E.
550 meters
Correct Answer
A. 25 metersExplanation
1000Base-CX uses STP cable with a maximum transmission distance of 25 meters.Rate this question:
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- 26.
What is the maximum length of a 1000Base-T cable segment?
- A.
25 meters
- B.
75 meters
- C.
100 meters
- D.
182 meters
- E.
550 meters
Correct Answer
C. 100 metersExplanation
The maximum segment length on a 1000Base-T cable network with CAT5 cable is 100 meters.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Which of the following is copper-based? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
100Base-CX
- B.
100Base-FX
- C.
100Base-TX
- D.
10 GBase-LR
- E.
10 GBase-SR
Correct Answer(s)
A. 100Base-CX
C. 100Base-TXExplanation
100Base-CX uses 150 Ohm copper cabling and a special 9-pin High Speed Serial Data Connector (HSSDC) while 100Base-TX uses UTP copper cabling.Rate this question:
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- 28.
What is the maximum transmission distance supported by 10GBase-SR?
- A.
300 meters
- B.
550 meters
- C.
2000 meters
- D.
10 kilometers
- E.
40 kilometers
Correct Answer
A. 300 metersExplanation
10GBase-SR has a maximum transmission distance of 300 metersRate this question:
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- 29.
What is the maximum transmission distance supported by 1000Base-SX?
- A.
300 meters
- B.
550 meters
- C.
2000 meters
- D.
10 kilometers
- E.
40 kilometers
Correct Answer
B. 550 metersExplanation
1000Base-SX and 1000Base-LX using multi-mode fiber has a maximum transmission distance of 550 meters.Rate this question:
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- 30.
What is the maximum transmission distance supported by 10GBase-LR?
- A.
300 meters
- B.
550 meters
- C.
2000 meters
- D.
10 kilometers
- E.
40 kilometers
Correct Answer
D. 10 kilometersExplanation
10GBase-LR has a maximum transmission distance of 10 kilometers.Rate this question:
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