Microsoft Networking Essentials Exam Professional Standards & Competencies 5

Question 1

A network professional discovers that their company is unknowingly in violation of software licensing agreements. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Report the violation to management so corrective action can be taken

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Continue using the software and hope the violation goes unnoticed

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Uninstall all unlicensed software immediately without approval

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Notify the software vendor directly without telling management

Question 2

What is the professional significance of maintaining a lab or test environment before deploying network changes to production?

Accepted Answer

It reduces risk by validating changes before they affect live systems

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It allows technicians to bill clients for additional hours

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It is required by all software vendor license agreements

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It replaces the need for a change management process

Question 3

Which of the following best defines 'scope creep' in the context of a network project?

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized additions to project requirements without adjusting timeline or budget

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A gradual decline in network performance over time

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The expansion of IP address ranges beyond the initial allocation

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Security vulnerabilities discovered after a project is completed

Question 4

A junior network technician makes an error that causes a brief outage. What is the most professionally appropriate response from their senior colleague?

Accepted Answer

Use the incident as a learning opportunity with constructive feedback

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Publicly criticize the junior technician to deter future mistakes

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Report the junior technician to HR for disciplinary action immediately

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Ignore the incident to avoid creating conflict on the team

Question 5

What does 'due diligence' mean in the context of a network security assessment?

Accepted Answer

Thoroughly evaluating risks, controls, and compliance requirements before making recommendations

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Implementing every possible security control regardless of cost

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Deferring all security decisions to the client

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Installing the latest software updates as the only required step

Question 6

Which of the following is a key component of a professional service level agreement (SLA) for network support?

Accepted Answer

Defined response times, resolution targets, and escalation procedures

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A guarantee that no network outages will ever occur

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A clause requiring the client to purchase hardware from the provider

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An obligation for the client to staff their own help desk

Question 7

When a network professional leaves an organization, what is the most important professional and security step regarding their access?

Accepted Answer

Ensure all accounts, credentials, and VPN access are revoked on the last day of employment

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Allow access to persist for 30 days to assist with transition questions

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Transfer all credentials to a trusted colleague for safekeeping

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Only revoke access after the new hire has been fully trained as a replacement