CompTIA Network+ Practice Tests

Assess and improve your networking skillset with proven Sybex practice tests

In the freshly revised Third Edition of CompTIA Network+ Practice Tests Exam N10-009, IT expert and author Craig Zacker delivers a set of accessible and useful practice tests for the updated Network+ Exam N10-009. You'll prepare for the exam, learn the information you need in an industry interview, and get ready to excel in your first networking role.

These practice tests gauge your skills in deploying wired and wireless devices; understanding network documentation and the purpose of network services; work with datacenter, cloud, and virtual networking concepts; monitor network activity; and more.

This book also offers:

• Comprehensive coverage of all five domain areas of the updated Network+ exam, including network concepts, implementation, operations, security, and troubleshooting
• Practical and efficient preparation for the Network+ exam with hundreds of domain-by-domain questions
• Access to the Sybex interactive learning environment and online test bank

Perfect for anyone preparing for the CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-009, the CompTIA Network+ Practice Tests Exam N10-009 is also an indispensable resource for network administrators seeking to enhance their skillset with new, foundational skills in a certification endorsed by industry leaders around the world.

Introduction xiii

Chapter 1 Networking Concepts 1

1.1 Explain concepts related to the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model 8

1.2 Compare and contrast networking appliances, applications, and functions 15

1.3 Summarize cloud concepts and connectivity options 25

1.4 Explain common networking ports, protocols, services, and traffic types 29

1.5 Compare and contrast transmission media and transceivers 37

1.6 Compare and contrast network topologies, architectures, and types 48

1.7 Given a scenario, use appropriate IPv4 network addressing 53

1.8 Summarize evolving use cases for modern network environments 59

Chapter 2 Network Implementation 63

2.1 Explain characteristics of routing technologies 66

2.2 Given a scenario, configure switching technologies and features 73

2.3 Given a scenario, select and configure wireless devices and technologies 83

2.4 Explain important factors of physical installations 94

Chapter 3 Network Operations 103

3.1 Explain the purpose of organizational processes and procedures 108

3.2 Given a scenario, use network monitoring technologies 118

3.3 Explain disaster recovery (DR) concepts 124

3.4 Given a scenario, implement IPv4 and IPv 6 network services 131

3.5 Compare and contrast network access and management methods 138

Chapter 4 Network Security 145

4.1 Explain the importance of basic network security concepts 148

4.2 Summarize various types of attacks and their impact to the network 160

4.3 Given a scenario, apply network security features, defense techniques, and solutions 167

Chapter 5 Network Troubleshooting 177

5.1 Explain the troubleshooting methodology 181

5.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cabling and physical interface issues 187

5.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with network services 201

5.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common performance issues 211

5.5 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool or protocol to solve networking issues 219

Chapter 6 Practice Test 1 241

Chapter 7 Practice Test 2 267

Appendix Answers to Review Questions 293

Chapter 1: Networking Concepts 294

Chapter 2: Network Implementation 328

Chapter 3: Network Operations 351

Chapter 4: Network Security 375

Chapter 5: Network Troubleshooting 396

Chapter 6: Practice Test 1 428

Chapter 7: Practice Test 2 443

Index 457

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Craig Zacker, is the author or co-author of dozens of books, manuals, articles, and web sites on computer and networking topics.

Smarter, faster prep for Exam N10-009

Your career in IT networking begins with successful completion of the N10-009 exam. Prepare for the test with CompTIA® Network+® Practice Tests: Exam N10-009, Third Edition. This fully updated Sybex guide offers over 1,000 practice questions, covering all five crucial domains and objectives. The perfect study companion to Sybex’s CompTIA® Network+® Study Guide: Exam N10-009, Sixth Edition, this book provides hundreds of domain-by-domain questions, all available on the Sybex interactive online learning environment and test bank. You’ll be confident and fully prepared for taking Exam N10-009.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in these practice tests means you’ll be ready for:

• Networking Concepts
• Network Implementation
• Network Operations
• Network Security
• Network Troubleshooting

ABOUT THE COMPTIA NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION

Updated regularly to align with the latest advances in technology and best practices, CompTIA Network+ meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. It is compliant with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Visit www.certification.comptia.org for more information.

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