CompTIA ITF+ ITF+ Networking Fundamentals

Question 1

What does LAN stand for in networking?

Accepted Answer

Local Area Network

Answer

Large Access Node

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Linked Area Network

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Local Access Number

Question 2

Which network topology connects all devices to a single central hub or switch?

Accepted Answer

Star

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Bus

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Ring

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Mesh

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the OSI model?

Accepted Answer

To provide a standardized framework for network communication

Answer

To encrypt all network data

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To assign IP addresses to devices

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To manage wireless radio frequencies

Question 4

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing packets between different networks?

Accepted Answer

Network (Layer 3)

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Data Link (Layer 2)

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Transport (Layer 4)

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Session (Layer 5)

Question 5

Which networking device connects multiple networks and forwards traffic based on IP addresses?

Accepted Answer

Router

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Switch

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Hub

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Repeater

Question 6

Which type of network spans a large geographic area, such as connecting offices across multiple cities?

Accepted Answer

WAN

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LAN

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PAN

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CAN

Question 7

What is the function of a MAC address?

Accepted Answer

To uniquely identify a network interface on a local network

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To identify a device globally on the internet

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To automatically assign IP addresses

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To encrypt network communications