By CompTIA Network+ Exam Code N10-006
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A new version of Network+ (N10-006) will launch on February 28, 2015. The new exam has been updated to reflect the current thinking of industry professionals as well as to reflect technologies used today, with a greater emphasis on practical knowledge, especially how to identify and use elements of a network infrastructure. Significant changes include:
Additional IPv6 concepts.
Emphasis on troubleshooting.
Additional security knowledge.
Knowledge of how to administer key systems.
The main differences between CompTIA Network+ N10-005 and Network+ N10-006 are the following:
Updated terms and technologies in the IT networking field.
More hands-on experiences such as installing, configuring, implementing, managing and troubleshooting.
Three new topics:
Compare and contrast physical security controls.
Summarize basic forensic concepts.
Summarize safety practices.
Companies such as Dell, HP, Ricoh, Sharp and Xerox recommend or require CompTIA Network+ for their networking technicians. It is also a technical prerequisite option for IT technicians seeking to join the Apple Consultants Network, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense.
The CompTIA Network+ce program is included in the scope of this accreditation, and may be kept current through the CompTIA Continuing Education program.
Test Details
Exam Codes N10-005
JK0-019 (for CompTIA Academy Partners only) N10-006
JK0-023 (for CompTIA Academy Partners only)
Launch Date 1-Dec-11 28-Feb-15
Number of Questions Maximum of 100 questions Maximum of 90 questions
Type of Questions Multiple choice and performance-based
Passing Score
720 (on a scale of 100-900)
Recommended Experience
CompTIA A+ Certification (9) months of networking experience
Languages English, Japanese, German, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
English at launch (2/28/15) Japanese and German – in development
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QUESTION 1
A technician has verified that a recent loss of network connectivity to multiple workstations is due
to a bad CAT5 cable in the server room wall. Which of the following tools can be used to locate its
physical location within the wall?
A. Cable certifier
B. Multimeter
C. Cable tester
D. Toner probe
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 2
Which of the following is used to authenticate remote workers who connect from offsite? (Select
TWO).
A. OSPF
B. VTP trunking
C. Virtual PBX
D. RADIUS
E. 802.1x
Answer: D,E
Explanation:
QUESTION 3
Which of the following network infrastructure implementations would be used to support files being
transferred between Bluetooth-enabled smartphones?
A. PAN
B. LAN
C. WLAN
D. MAN
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 4
Which of the following would be used in an IP-based video conferencing deployment? (Select
TWO).
A. RS-232
B. 56k modem
C. Bluetooth
D. Codec
E. SIP
Answer: D,E
Explanation:
QUESTION 5
Which of the following helps prevent routing loops?
A. Routing table
B. Default gateway
C. Route summarization
D. Split horizon
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 6
Which of the following is MOST likely to use an RJ-11 connector to connect a computer to an ISP
using a POTS line?
A. Multilayer switch
B. Access point
C. Analog modem
D. DOCSIS modem
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 7
An administrator has a virtualization environment that includes a vSAN and iSCSI switching.
Which of the following actions could the administrator take to improve the performance of data
transfers over iSCSI switches?
A. The administrator should configure the switch ports to auto-negotiate the proper Ethernet
settings.
B. The administrator should configure each vSAN participant to have its own VLAN.
C. The administrator should connect the iSCSI switches to each other over inter-switch links (ISL).
D. The administrator should set the MTU to 9000 on the each of the participants in the vSAN.
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 8
A network topology that utilizes a central device with point-to-point connections to all other devices
is which of the following?
A. Star
B. Ring
C. Mesh
D. Bus
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 9
A technician is connecting a NAS device to an Ethernet network. Which of the following
technologies will be used to encapsulate the frames?
A. HTTPS
B. Fibre channel
C. iSCSI
D. MS-CHAP
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 10
The network install is failing redundancy testing at the MDF. The traffic being transported is a
mixture of multicast and unicast signals. Which of the following would BEST handle the rerouting
caused by the disruption of service?
A. Layer 3 switch
B. Proxy server
C. Layer 2 switch
D. Smart hub
Answer: A
Explanation:
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