CCST Networking Fundamentals 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of the ARP protocol?

Accepted Answer

Map IP addresses to MAC addresses

Answer

ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) resolves a known IP address to its corresponding MAC address on a local network segment.

Question 2

Which cable type uses light pulses to transmit data and is immune to electromagnetic interference?

Accepted Answer

Fiber optic

Answer

Fiber optic cable transmits data as pulses of light through glass or plastic strands, making it immune to EMI and capable of long-distance transmission.

Question 3

A device receives the IP address 169.254.45.10 automatically. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

DHCP was unavailable and APIPA assigned a link-local address

Answer

A 169.254.x.x address is an APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) address assigned by Windows when no DHCP server is reachable.

Question 4

Which topology connects all devices to a single central device such as a switch or hub?

Accepted Answer

Star

Answer

In a star topology, all end devices connect to a central switch or hub, making troubleshooting easier and limiting the impact of a single cable failure.

Question 5

What is the maximum cable length for a standard Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet run?

Accepted Answer

100 meters

Answer

IEEE 802.3 standards specify a maximum horizontal cable run of 100 meters (328 feet) for copper Ethernet (Cat5e/Cat6).

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CCST Networking Fundamentals 3