Microsoft Networking Essentials Exam Network Hardware & Infrastructure 2

Question 1

Which connector type is standard for most modern Ethernet twisted-pair cables?

Accepted Answer

RJ-45

Answer

BNC

Answer

RJ-11

Answer

SC

Question 2

What is the difference between a hub and a switch?

Accepted Answer

A hub broadcasts to all ports; a switch forwards only to the destination port

Answer

A hub is faster than a switch

Answer

A switch operates at Layer 1; a hub at Layer 2

Answer

A hub uses IP addresses; a switch uses MAC addresses

Question 3

Which type of fiber optic cable is designed for long-distance transmission and uses a single light path?

Accepted Answer

Single-mode fiber

Answer

Multimode fiber

Answer

Plastic optical fiber

Answer

Coaxial fiber

Question 4

What is a VLAN used for in a network?

Accepted Answer

Logically segmenting a network without physical separation

Answer

Extending Wi-Fi range

Answer

Assigning public IP addresses

Answer

Encrypting network traffic

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a patch panel in a network infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

Provide a central point for organizing and connecting network cables

Answer

Amplify network signals

Answer

Route traffic between VLANs

Answer

Assign IP addresses to devices

Question 6

Which wireless network standard introduced MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology?

Accepted Answer

802.11n

Answer

802.11a

Answer

802.11b

Answer

802.11g