Network Troubleshooting and Diagnosis: Master Network Issue Resolution

Question 1

Which diagnostic tool is most commonly used to diagnose network connectivity issues by sending and receiving ICMP echo request and reply packets?

Accepted Answer

Ping

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Wireshark

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Tracert

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IPconfig

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the 'tracert' command?

Accepted Answer

Map the route taken by packets from a source to a destination IP address and display the latency at each hop

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Capture network traffic packets for analysis

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Resolve hostnames to IP addresses

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Configure network interfaces

Question 3

What is the most prevalent cause of network performance degradation?

Accepted Answer

Network congestion

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Hardware malfunctions

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Malware infections

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Software bugs

Question 4

Which network topology provides the greatest resilience to component failures, ensuring that if one component fails, communication can still be maintained?

Accepted Answer

Mesh

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Bus

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Ring

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Star

Question 5

What is the primary role of a subnet mask in an IP address?

Accepted Answer

To identify the network portion of an IP address, distinguishing between the host and network parts

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To determine the broadcast address for a given subnet

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To assign IP addresses to individual devices on a network

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To configure network security settings

Question 6

Which protocol is responsible for establishing and maintaining connections between network devices and ensuring reliable data delivery?

Accepted Answer

TCP

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UDP

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ICMP

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HTTP

Question 7

Which troubleshooting technique involves systematically isolating a network issue to a specific device or component by dividing the network into smaller segments?

Accepted Answer

Divide and conquer

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Packet sniffing

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Port scanning

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Log analysis

Question 8

What should be the initial step when troubleshooting a network issue?

Accepted Answer

Identify the symptoms

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Gather diagnostic data

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Apply a solution

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Verify the fix

Question 9

Which diagnostic tool is specifically designed to trace the path of packets in a network?

Accepted Answer

Traceroute

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Ping

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Wireshark

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Netstat

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of using a sniffer tool?

Accepted Answer

To capture and analyze network traffic

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To identify routing issues

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To troubleshoot hardware problems

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To scan for viruses

Question 11

What is the primary objective of network security troubleshooting?

Accepted Answer

Detecting and resolving cyber threats

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Optimizing network performance

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Improving user experience

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Maintaining compliance

Question 12

What is the final stage in the systematic troubleshooting process?

Accepted Answer

Verifying the effectiveness of the solution

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Identifying the problem

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Gathering diagnostic data

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Applying a solution

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a symptom commonly associated with a network failure?

Accepted Answer

Increased network availability

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Slow network performance

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Loss of connectivity

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Frequent error messages

Question 14

Which tool is primarily used to capture and analyze network traffic, aiding in problem diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Wireshark

Answer

Ping

Answer

Traceroute

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Netstat

Question 15

In Ethernet networks, which type of cabling is the most commonly utilized?

Accepted Answer

Twisted pair

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Coaxial

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Fiber optic

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USB

Question 16

Which network topology offers the greatest redundancy by providing multiple paths for data transmission?

Accepted Answer

Mesh

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Bus

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Star

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Ring

Question 17

What is the primary function of a DHCP server in a network environment?

Accepted Answer

Assigning IP addresses to devices

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Resolving domain names

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Providing network security

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Routing network traffic

Question 18

Firewalls play a critical role in network security. What is their primary function?

Accepted Answer

Preventing unauthorized access to a network

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Optimizing network performance

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Providing network connectivity

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Monitoring network traffic

Question 19

Which type of network security threat involves the interception and theft of sensitive data?

Accepted Answer

Sniffing

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Malware

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Phishing

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DDoS

Question 20

When troubleshooting network issues, which approach is recommended for effective problem resolution?

Accepted Answer

Following a structured and systematic approach

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Trial and error

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Blind guessing

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Waiting for the problem to resolve itself

Question 21

You're troubleshooting a network connectivity issue where a device can't get an IP address. Which command-line tool would you use to check the device's network configuration and diagnose the problem?

Accepted Answer

ipconfig /all

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tracert

Answer

ping

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netstat

Question 22

A user complains about slow internet speeds. You suspect a network bottleneck. Which tool would be most helpful to pinpoint the location and cause of the bottleneck?

Accepted Answer

Network Performance Monitor

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DNS Lookup Tool

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ipconfig

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Packet Analyzer

Question 23

You need to examine network traffic to identify potential security threats. Which tool would be most suitable for this task?

Accepted Answer

Packet Analyzer

Answer

ping

Answer

netstat

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ipconfig

Question 24

A user reports slow file transfers between two devices. After analyzing network traffic, you observe a high number of retransmissions. What's the most likely cause of this issue?

Accepted Answer

Network congestion

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Incorrect IP address configuration

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DNS server failure

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Firewall blocking traffic

Question 25

You need to determine the path a network packet travels from its source to its destination. Which tool would you use for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

tracert

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ping

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ipconfig

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netstat

Question 26

A device can't connect to the internet but can ping other devices on the local network. What's the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Incorrect DNS settings

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Faulty network cable

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Overloaded network switch

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Firewall blocking traffic

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a standard network troubleshooting step?

Accepted Answer

Restarting the router and all connected devices

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Conducting a physical inspection of network cables

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Checking system logs for error messages

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Verifying network connectivity with ping

Question 28

You're troubleshooting a network issue where users experience intermittent connectivity problems.  You observe unusually high network traffic at specific times. What's the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Network bandwidth limitations

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Firewall malfunction

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Faulty network cable

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DNS server overload