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101.
Which network topology uses a token-based access methodology?

  • A.
    Ethernet
  • B.
    Star
  • C.
    Bus
  • D.
    Ring
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Answer : [D]
Explanation :
Token ring networks use a token-based access methodology. Each node connected to the network must wait for possession of the token before it can send traffic via the ring.
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102.
Hubs operate at what layer of the OSI model?
  • A.
    Layer 1
  • B.
    Layer 2
  • C.
    Layer 3
  • D.
    Layer 4
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Answer : [A]
Explanation :
Hubs operate at Layer 1, the Physical layer of the OSI model. Hubs simply forward the data they receive. There is no filtering or directing of traffic; thus, they are categorized at Layer 1.
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103.
What is the proper sequence of the TCP three-way-handshake?
  • A.
    SYN-ACK, ACK, ACK
  • B.
    SYN, SYN-ACK, ACK
  • C.
    SYN-SYN, SYN-ACK, SYN
  • D.
    ACK, SYN-ACK, SYN
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Answer : [B]
Explanation :
Remember this three-way handshake sequence; you will see it quite a bit in packet captures when sniffing the network. Being able to identify the handshake process allows you to quickly find the beginning of a data transfer.
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104.
Which of these protocols is a connection-oriented protocol?
  • A.
    FTP
  • B.
    UDP
  • C.
    POP3
  • D.
    TCP
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Answer : [D]
Explanation :
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a connection-oriented protocol that uses the three-way-handshake to confirm that a connection is established. FTP and POP3 use connections, but they are not connection-oriented protocols.
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105.
A scan of a network client shows that port 23 is open; what protocol is this aligned with?
  • A.
    Telnet
  • B.
    NetBIOS
  • C.
    DNS
  • D.
    SMTP
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Answer : [A]
Explanation :
Port 23 is used for Telnet traffic.
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