CompTIA CompTIA Certifications N10-008 Questions & Answers

• Question 341:

  Which of the following best describes what an organization would use port address translation for?

  A. VLANs on the perimeter

  B. Public address on the perimeter router

  C. Non-routable address on the perimeter router

  D. Servers on the perimeter

  Correct Answer: B

  The best answer is B. Public address on the perimeter router. Port address translation (PAT) is a function that allows multiple users within a private network to make use of a minimal number of IP addresses. Its basic function is to share a single IP public address between multiple clients who need to use the Internet publicly. It is an extension of network address translation (NAT)1. PAT works by creating dynamic NAT mapping, in which a global (public) IP address and a unique port number are selected. The router keeps a NAT table entry for every unique combination of the private IP address and port, with translation to the global address and a unique port number2. Therefore, an organization would use PAT for having a public address on the perimeter router, which can be shared by many hosts on the private network using different port numbers. This can reduce the bandwidth consumption and cost of the organization's internet connection, as well as provide some security benefits by hiding the internal network structure3. The other options are not correct because: VLANs on the perimeter are not related to PAT, as they are used to segment the network into logical groups based on different criteria, such as function, security, or performance4. Non-routable address on the perimeter router would not allow the organization to access the Internet or the cloud, as non-routable addresses are not valid on the public network and cannot be translated by PAT5. Servers on the perimeter are not a reason to use PAT, as servers usually have static IP addresses and do not need to share a public address with other hosts. Servers on the perimeter may use NAT, but not PAT, to map their private IP addresses to a public IP address2.

• Question 342:

  Which of the following should be implemented to allow remote users to access network resources while only redirecting necessary traffic?

  A. Split-tunnel VPN

  B. Geofencing

  C. Client-to-site VPN

  D. Remote desktop gateway

  Correct Answer: A

  A split-tunnel VPN is a VPN feature that allows remote users to access network resources while only redirecting necessary traffic through the VPN tunnel. A split-tunnel VPN enables users to choose which applications or websites to secure with the VPN and which to connect normally through the internet. This can improve performance, conserve bandwidth, and avoid compatibility issues with some services that depend on the user's location. A split-tunnel VPN can also allow users to access local devices or resources that are not accessible through the VPN.

• Question 343:

  A network technician is troubleshooting a port channel issue. When logging in to one of the switches, the technician sees the following information displayed:

  Native VLAN mismatch detected on interface g0/1

  Which of the following layers of the OSI model is most likely to be where the issue resides?

  A. Layer 2

  B. Layer 3

  C. Layer 5

  D. Layer 6

  Correct Answer: A

  Layer 2 of the OSI model is the data link layer, which is responsible for transferring data between adjacent nodes on a network. It uses protocols such as Ethernet, PPP, and HDLC to encapsulate data into frames and add MAC addresses for source and destination identification. It also uses protocols such as STP, LACP, and CDP to manage the physical links and prevent loops, aggregate bandwidth, and discover neighboring devices12 A native VLAN mismatch is a common Layer 2 issue that occurs when two switches are connected by a trunk port, but have different native VLANs configured on their interfaces. A native VLAN is the VLAN that is assigned to untagged frames on a trunk port. If the native VLANs do not match, the switches will drop the untagged frames and generate an error message. This can cause connectivity problems and security risks on the network345 To resolve a native VLAN mismatch, the network technician should ensure that both switches have the same native VLAN configured on their trunk ports, or use a different port mode such as access or general.

• Question 344:

  Which of the following is the most accurate NTP time source that is capable of being accessed across a network connection?

  A. Stratum 0 device

  B. Stratum 1 device

  C. Stratum 7 device

  D. Stratum 16 device

  Correct Answer: B

  NTP (Network Time Protocol) is a protocol that synchronizes the clocks of network devices with a reference time source. NTP uses a hierarchical system of time sources, called strata, to distribute the time information. A stratum 0 device is

  the most accurate time source, such as an atomic clock or a GPS receiver, but it is not directly accessible across a network connection. A stratum 1 device is a network device that is directly connected to a stratum 0 device, such as a

  dedicated NTP server or a router with a GPS antenna, and it acts as a primary time server for other network devices. A stratum 2 device is a network device that synchronizes its time with a stratum 1 device, and so on. The higher the stratum

  number, the lower the accuracy and reliability of the time source. A stratum 16 device is a network device that has no valid time source and is considered unsynchronized.

  References:

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  not mention anything about NTP or time sources.

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  products, or announcements, not about NTP or time sources.

  Therefore, I cannot find the answer or the explanation from the current page. I have to use my own knowledge and information from other sources to verify the answer and provide a short but comprehensive explanation. I will cite these

  sources using numerical references.

  : CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam Objectives, Version 8.0, Domain 2.0:

  Infrastructure, Objective 2.5: Given a scenario, implement network time synchronization, Subobjective 2.5.1: NTP, https://www.comptia.jp/pdf/comptia- network-n10-008-exam-objectives.pdf : Network Time Protocol (NTP), https://

  www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/press/internet-protocol-journal/back- issues/table-contents-58/154-ntp.html

  : How NTP Works, https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/info/ntp.htm

• Question 345:

  A network engineer is configuring new switches. Some of the trunk ports are in a blocking state. Which of the following should the network engineer reconfigure?

  A. STP

  B. Port mirroring

  C. Flow control

  D. LACP

  Correct Answer: A

  STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) is a protocol that prevents loops in a network by placing some of the switch ports in different states, such as blocking, listening, learning, forwarding, or disabled. A port in the blocking state does not forward frames or participate in frame forwarding. A network engineer can reconfigure STP to change the port states and avoid blocking ports that are needed for trunking.

• Question 346:

  A user is tricked into providing log-in credentials to an attacker over the telephone. Which of the following attacks is this an example of?

  A. Shoulder surfing

  B. Tailgating

  C. Phishing

  D. Dumpster diving

  Correct Answer: C

  Phishing is a type of social engineering attack that uses email, phone, SMS, or other forms of personal communication to trick users into revealing sensitive information, such as log-in credentials, to an attacker. In this case, the user was deceived by a phone call that pretended to be from a legitimate source and asked for their log-in details.

• Question 347:

  A network administrator is working to configure a new device to provide Layer 2 connectivity to various endpoints including several WAPs. Which of the following devices will the administrator MOST likely configure?

  A. WLAN controller

  B. Cable modem

  C. Load balancer

  D. Switch

  E. Hub

  Correct Answer: D

  A switch is a device that provides Layer 2 connectivity to various endpoints by forwarding frames based on MAC addresses. A switch can also connect to several WAPs (wireless access points) to provide wireless connectivity to wireless devices.

• Question 348:

  Which of the following cloud components can filter inbound and outbound traffic between cloud resources?

  A. NAT gateways

  B. Service endpoints

  C. Network security groups

  D. Virtual private cloud

  Correct Answer: C

  Network security groups are cloud components that can filter inbound and outbound traffic between cloud resources based on rules and priorities. Network security groups can be applied to virtual machines, subnets, or network interfaces to control the network access and security. Network security groups can allow or deny traffic based on the source, destination, port, and protocol of the packets. Network security groups are different from NAT gateways, service endpoints, and virtual private clouds, which are other cloud components that have different functions and purposes.

• Question 349:

  A technician is troubleshooting intermittent connectivity between devices and viewing the following syslog entries from a switch:

  

  Which of the following are these entries indicative of?

  A. DDoS attack

  B. Jitter

  C. Latency

  D. Link flapping

  Correct Answer: D

  The syslog entries are indicative of link flapping, which is when a switch port rapidly transitions between the up and down states. This can cause intermittent connectivity issues, network instability, and increased CPU utilization on the switch. Link flapping can be caused by various factors, such as faulty cables, misconfigured interfaces, duplex mismatches, or network attacks. To troubleshoot link flapping, the technician should check the physical layer, verify the interface settings, and monitor the network traffic for anomalies.

• Question 350:

  Which of the following network management methods is able to perform various automated tasks?

  A. SSH

  B. CLI

  C. GUI

  D. API

  Correct Answer: D

  API stands for Application Programming Interface, which is a set of rules and protocols that allow different software applications to communicate and exchange data. Network automation can use APIs to perform various automated tasks, such

  as configuring devices, provisioning resources, monitoring performance, and optimizing networks. APIs can enable network automation to interact with different network elements, platforms, and services, regardless of their vendor,

  technology, or architecture.

  The other options are not correct because:

  SSH stands for Secure Shell, which is a protocol that allows secure remote access to a network device. SSH can be used to manually configure and manage a network device, but it does not automate network tasks by itself. CLI stands for

  Command-Line Interface, which is a text-based interface that allows users to interact with a network device by typing commands. CLI can be used to manually configure and manage a network device, but it does not automate network tasks

  by itself.

  GUI stands for Graphical User Interface, which is a visual interface that allows users to interact with a network device by using icons, menus, and windows. GUI can be used to manually configure and manage a network device, but it does not

  automate network tasks by itself.