HNS Exam: Build a small wireless LAN

1. What must be identified to design a network that meets customer needs?

A. Only the technical goals and constraints. B. Only the organizational goals. C. Only the financial budget. D. Organizational goals, organizational constraints, technical goals, and technical constraints.

2. After gathering all customer requirements, what should a designer do to get a comprehensive understanding of the customer's needs?

A. Immediately begin the installation. B. Report the project as complete. C. Identify and obtain any missing information and reassess the scope of the design project. D. Only use the initial requirements provided by the customer.

3. Where do initial design requirements typically come from?

A. The customer at the beginning of the project. B. The network technician at the end of the project. C. An external consultant. D. Industry best practices.

4. What is a key consideration when assessing the scope of a network design?

A. The color of the network cables. B. The number of employees in the company. C. The type of furniture in the office. D. Whether the design is for a new network or a modification of an existing one.

5. What might a network layer design assessment involve?

A. Installing new network cards in all computers. B. Introducing private IP addresses that require a new addressing plan. C. Upgrading all branch office LANs to Fast Ethernet. D. Conducting a campus wireless radio frequency (RF) site survey.

6. What might a data link layer design assessment involve?

A. A complete redesign of the central office backbone. B. Redesigning routing to support a new addressing plan. C. Conducting a campus wireless radio frequency (RF) site survey. D. Ensuring all equipment is the same brand.

7. What is the purpose of requirements in a wireless network design?

A. To specify the exact hardware models to be used. B. To define what the wireless network must do, which provides the foundation for the design. C. To determine the budget for the project. D. To select the location of the access points.

8. According to the document, what is no longer necessary for operating access points due to technological advancements?

A. IT technicians with specialized knowledge to operate them from a computer. B. A secure password. C. A power source. D. A wireless signal.

9. What are two key benefits of managed LAN services?

A. Free hardware and software. B. Unlimited data and no monthly fees. C. Reliability with guaranteed 99% uptime and 24-hour availability. D. Automatic system upgrades and data backup.

10. Why should the default SSID of an access point be changed?

A. To make the network easier to find. B. To improve the network speed. C. It is not necessary to change the default SSID. D. Because if it is not changed, the unit can easily be compromised.

11. What is required for a client station to associate with a WAP device using Shared Key authentication?

A. A unique MAC address. B. The correct WEP key. C. An updated operating system. D. A specific IP address.

12. What happens if a station with an incorrect WEP key tries to associate with a WAP device using Shared Key authentication?

A. It cannot associate with the WAP device. B. It is granted limited access to the network. C. The WEP key is automatically corrected. D. The WAP device restarts.

13. According to the document, what rule applies when using Static WEP?

A. Only one client station can connect at a time. B. The WAP device automatically assigns a WEP key to each client. C. The WEP key must be changed every 24 hours. D. All client stations must have the same Wireless LAN card configuration settings as the WAP device.

14. What is the process of manipulating the rate, volume, and direction of network traffic called?

A. Traffic management B. Packet filtering C. Traffic shaping D. Network routing

15. What is the process of enforcing policies and rules to ensure the quality and security of network traffic called?

A. Traffic management B. Traffic shaping C. Network sniffing D. Quality of Service (QoS)

16. What are some examples of requirements for a wireless network mentioned in the document?

A. Signal coverage in all elevators and support for voice telephony. B. The color of the access points and the length of the cables. C. The exact brand of all hardware components. D. A detailed financial report of the company.

17. What information does the `ping` command report?

A. The IP address of the destination only. B. The number of active users on the network. C. Errors and packet loss. D. The amount of data being transferred in real-time.

18. What should you do if you are having issues with a modem and its link lights?

A. Contact the internet service provider immediately. B. Reboot the modem. C. Ignore the link lights, as they are not important. D. Replace the modem with a new one.

19. What command-line utility is used to determine the route data takes to a destination?

A. `tracert` B. `ipconfig` C. `nslookup` D. `netstat`

20. What is essential to identify for designing a network that meets customer needs?

A. The type of wireless antenna to be used. B. The cost of the network components. C. The physical layout of the building. D. The organizational goals, organizational constraints, technical goals, and technical constraints.

21. What does the document state as being dependent on network availability?

A. The office furniture layout. B. The company's stock price. C. The physical location of the building. D. Organizational data and mission-critical applications.

22. What can the scope of a network design address?

A. Only a single function of the network. B. An entire enterprise network, a subset, or a single segment or module. C. Only the upgrade of existing hardware. D. Only the implementation of new software.

23. What happens if a managed LAN service provider fails to deliver 99% uptime?

A. They will reimburse you for the downtime. B. They will provide a new modem for free. C. The network will shut down permanently. D. The service contract is automatically extended.

24. What is the title of the module from which this document is taken?

A. "Confirm client and equipment requirements" B. "Installing and configuring an access point" C. "Build a small wireless LAN" D. "Cabling and power requirements"

25. What is the nominal duration of this module?

A. 20 hours B. 40 hours C. 60 hours D. 80 hours

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