Microsoft Networking Essentials Exam Communication & Stakeholder Relations 3

Question 1

A stakeholder insists on a networking solution that conflicts with security policy. What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Explain the security risks, propose a compliant alternative, and escalate if needed

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Implement the solution as requested to satisfy the stakeholder

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Refuse without explanation and ignore further requests

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Submit a request to remove the conflicting security policy

Question 2

Which metric is most useful when reporting network performance to non-technical business stakeholders?

Accepted Answer

Percentage of business hours with acceptable network availability (uptime %)

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Average ICMP round-trip time in milliseconds

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Number of ARP table entries on core switches

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OSPF convergence time in seconds

Question 3

When communicating a network upgrade plan to department heads, which element is most critical to include?

Accepted Answer

Expected downtime windows and impact on department operations

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Detailed VLAN configuration commands

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Full BGP routing table before and after migration

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Cable specifications and hardware model numbers

Question 4

A help desk analyst escalates a network issue to you with insufficient detail. Which response promotes effective communication?

Accepted Answer

Return the ticket with a clear list of additional information needed before you can assist

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Resolve the ticket without investigating since escalations are auto-approved

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Reject the escalation and ask the analyst to solve it themselves

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Call the analyst's manager to report the inadequate ticket

Question 5

A vendor proposes a new network switch product. Which approach best demonstrates professional stakeholder evaluation communication?

Accepted Answer

Request a formal proof-of-concept with documented test criteria and share results with decision-makers

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Accept the proposal immediately to maintain vendor relations

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Decline without evaluation to avoid vendor dependency

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Ask the vendor to configure the switches in production for testing

Question 6

What is the purpose of a communication plan in a network project?

Accepted Answer

To define who receives what information, how often, and through which channel

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To document IP addressing schemes for the project

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To list the hardware ordered for the project

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To serve as the network topology diagram for the project

Question 7

A remote office reports intermittent VPN disconnections. To gather useful diagnostic information from end users, what should you ask first?

Accepted Answer

Ask when disconnections occur, how long they last, and what activities precede them

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Ask users to run a traceroute and send the output

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Tell users the VPN is functioning correctly based on server logs

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Schedule an on-site visit without gathering any user input