Microsoft Networking Essentials Exam Technology & Digital Applications 5

Question 1

Which protocol does Windows use for securely authenticating domain users by default, replacing NTLM in modern Active Directory environments?

Accepted Answer

Kerberos

Answer

LDAP

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RADIUS

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TACACS+

Question 2

A switch port is configured in 'access mode' with VLAN 10. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The port carries untagged traffic for only VLAN 10

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The port can carry traffic for all VLANs

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The port forwards packets using routing protocols

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The port is blocked by Spanning Tree Protocol

Question 3

What is the main advantage of using fiber optic cable over copper twisted-pair cabling?

Accepted Answer

Immunity to electromagnetic interference and longer transmission distances

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Lower cost per meter

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Easier to terminate with standard tools

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Support for PoE (Power over Ethernet)

Question 4

Which security practice involves granting users only the minimum level of access required to perform their job functions?

Accepted Answer

Least privilege

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Defense in depth

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Network segmentation

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Role separation

Question 5

What is the purpose of a default gateway configured on a host device?

Accepted Answer

Forward packets destined for networks outside the local subnet

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Resolve hostnames to IP addresses

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Assign IP addresses to new devices

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Manage VLAN tagging on the uplink port

Question 6

Which type of backup copies only files that have changed since the last full or incremental backup and clears the archive bit?

Accepted Answer

Incremental backup

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Full backup

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Differential backup

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Mirror backup

Question 7

A company is implementing two-factor authentication (2FA). Which combination correctly represents 'something you know' and 'something you have'?

Accepted Answer

Password and hardware token

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Fingerprint and retina scan

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Smart card and biometric

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PIN and security question