Microsoft Networking Essentials Exam Network Hardware & Infrastructure

Question 1

What is the primary function of a network switch?

Accepted Answer

Forward frames based on MAC addresses within a network

Answer

Connect different networks together

Answer

Assign IP addresses to devices

Answer

Filter traffic based on IP addresses

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Fiber optic

Answer

Cat 5e

Answer

Coaxial

Answer

Cat 6a

Question 3

What device operates at Layer 3 and forwards packets between different networks?

Accepted Answer

Router

Answer

Hub

Answer

Switch

Answer

Bridge

Question 4

What is the maximum cable length for a standard Cat 5e Ethernet (100BASE-TX) run?

Accepted Answer

100 meters

Answer

50 meters

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150 meters

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200 meters

Question 5

Which type of network topology connects all devices to a single central cable?

Accepted Answer

Bus topology

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Star topology

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Ring topology

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Mesh topology

Question 6

What is the function of a repeater in a network?

Accepted Answer

Amplify and regenerate signals to extend network range

Answer

Filter network traffic

Answer

Assign IP addresses

Answer

Connect different network types