MIDTERM ISM 4220 EXAM QUESTIONS WELL ANSWERED LATEST UPDATE 2026
Which of the following consists of high capacity data storage devices in a distinctly defined network
segment? - Answers SAN
Nan is the IT manager for a company that's expanding into new offices. She has three business units in
different offices: sales, engineering, and accounting. She wants to keep the networks separate but
also wants the devices on each network to communicate with each other in the same office. How
should the office be set up? - Answers A router with three routing ports serving the three offices and
a switch for the hosts.
What should be the ideal procedure after implementing the solution to a network troubleshooting
problem? - Answers Verify functionality and implement preventive measures.
What should you do once you have tested your theory to determine the cause of the problem at
hand? - Answers Establish a plan for resolving the problem.
Idris has recently started as an intern at a network outsourcing firm. His supervisor is conducting a
quiz for all the new interns to test their understanding of networking and the OSI model. One of the
questions posed to the interns is: "Which OSI layer is responsible for routing messages from one node
to another until they reach their intended destination host on that same network or even a different
network?" How should Idris answer? - Answers the network layer (Layer 3)
Connie is configuring the network for a new restaurant that her company is about to open. She has
five desktop computers, four LaserJet printers, and three laptops. She plans on using a peer-to-peer
environment. What makes peer-to-peer suitable for Connie's restaurant? Choose all that apply. -
Answers A peer-to-peer network is simple to configure and requires little technical expertise.
The computers on a peer-to-peer network can share folders and files without the need for an
expensive server.
Tia is using a smartwatch, a Bluetooth headset, and carrying her phone. What type of network is this
an example of? - Answers PAN (personal area network)
DNS (Domain Name System) helps clients find web servers over a network such as the Internet. It
translates domain names (e.g., www.example.com) into IP addresses (e.g., 192.0.2.1) that computers
use to communicate with each other over a network. - Answers True
Erin was studying for her Network+ certification exam when she encountered this question, "Which
OSI model layer is responsible for reformatting, compressing and encrypting data in a way that the
application on the receiving end can read?" What is Erin's answer? - Answers Presentation Layer
(Layer 6)
Irene enjoys working with a client-server architecture. Although it is typically more complex in design
and maintenance than its peer-to-peer counterpart, a client-server architecture offers many
advantages. What are some of the benefits of working in a client-server environment? Choose all that
apply. - Answers Centralized administration generally provides for a more secure environment.
Access to multiple shared resources (such as data files or printers) can be centrally granted to
individual users or groups of users.
User accounts and passwords to the network are assigned in one place.
Orien has recently discovered that two ports on one of his company's managed Layer 3 switches are
intermittently failing. Since all ports on the switch are already in use, replacing the switch would cause
significant disruption to the majority of the office staff. Orien must adhere to the change management
policy in place and develop a plan that will minimize any potential disruption to the staff. What
troubleshooting step is Orien on? - Answers Establish a plan for resolving the problem.
Which of the following client-server applications use Apache and Nginx? - Answers Web service
Emmi is her company's IT manager. Since her company is growing, she wants to switch from a peer-
to-peer (P2P) networking architecture to a client-server architecture. The company has grown to 30
users, so why is it better for her to use a client-server architecture over peer-to-peer? Choose all that
apply. - Answers Client-server users can sign on to the network from any computer and get access to
the resources that Active Directory allows. This process is managed by AD DS (Active Directory
Domain Services). Sharing files on a peer-to-peer network means creating 30 user accounts to share
documents and then set up each workstation with the same user accounts.
In a client-server network, an administrator can ensure only authorized users can access the network.
In a client-server network, an administrator can control what files a user can open, read, or edit.
Diana is seeking ways to effectively manage her network. There are protocols available that allow
network managers to check, monitor, and gather information about network traffic. These protocols
, can alert network administrators about any adverse conditions that require attention to maintain the
health of their network and host devices without relying on third-party software. Which protocol
offers this capability? - Answers SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
As in life, just as a journey starts with a first step, in troubleshooting that journey starts with the very
first question. To identify the problem and its symptoms, you first have to ask one simple but very
important question. What is that question? - Answers What has recently changed?
Katherine goes to her banking website to transfer money between her checking and savings accounts.
Before she makes a transaction, she looks at the top left of her browser's navigation bar and sees that
the website is using HTTP and not HTTPS. What should Kathrine do? - Answers Leave the website
since the connection is not secure.
When using IMAP4, email is downloaded to the client computer and then usually deleted from the
server. In contrast, with POP3, the client application manages the email while it remains on the
server, making it ideal for accessing email from multiple devices. - Answers False
What is a collection of accumulated insights and solutions to problems encountered in a particular
network known as? - Answers Knowledge base
An IP address is an address assigned to each node on a network, which the network layer uses to
uniquely identify them across multiple networks. - Answers True
Which of the following network devices does not fall under the category of "end devices" as certified
by CISCO? - Answers Router
David is new at his networking job, and his supervisor quizzes him on the differences between
physical and logical network topology. What is the correct answer? - Answers Logical network
topology refers to how data is transmitted between devices in a network. Physical topology deals with
the actual layout of devices and cables.
Kenneth toured the new building's telecom room and saw a dozen switches connected with a fiber
connection on one port and the rest of the ports connected to Cat 5E cable. What is the fiber conduit
called? - Answers A network is a group of computers and other devices (such as printers) that are
connected by some type of transmission media.
Hennessy is studying for the Network+ certification exam. The question asked is, "What is the
definition of a network?" How does Hennessy answer? - Answers A network is a group of computers
and other devices (such as printers) that are connected by some type of transmission media.
Hal is deciding whether to use the switch or hub in his network. So, he asks his best friend, a network
technician, for advice. Hal asks his friend, "What's the main difference between a switch and a hub?"
How does his friend answer? - Answers A hub broadcasts incoming data to all ports, while a switch
directs incoming data to the port(s) that will send it to its intended destination within the local
network.
A physical address is embedded on every network adapter on the globe. This is called a NAC (Network
Access Control) address. - Answers False
Warda just finished repairing a company desktop computer. There seemed to be a power supply
issue. The user told Warda that sometimes the computer would shut down for no reason and
occasionally they would hear strange noises coming from the power supply fan. Once there was a
burning smell coming from the computer. So after hearing those symptoms, Warda replaced the
power supply with a new, more powerful one. She then ran tests on the power supply through the
CMOS utilities, and the problem disappeared. What troubleshooting step did she end on? - Answers
Verify functionality and implement preventive measures.
Jenney wants to connect all her devices to one another without a central device, creating a fully
interconnected network. What is this physical topology called? - Answers mesh topology
Jacoby arranged five computers and two network-capable Laserjet printers in his office and connected
them to a switch. What is this physical topology called? - Answers star topology
Larkyn is in the process of setting up his email account and is being prompted for his SMTP server
address. What is the SMTP server address for? - Answers The SMTP server address is used whenever
Larkin's sends email.
Adrian is a new employee and as per company policy, he must undergo emergency training for the
building, regardless of the company he works for. During the training, he was shown around the
building and saw the fire sprinklers and fire extinguishers. He was also shown the gas system
suppression system and saw how it is activated. Later, when he reached his department, they
discussed targeted fire suppression and detection methods. They explained how they suppress fire
without damaging sensitive electronics. Adrian is then given a test about the emergency systems. The
Which of the following consists of high capacity data storage devices in a distinctly defined network
segment? - Answers SAN
Nan is the IT manager for a company that's expanding into new offices. She has three business units in
different offices: sales, engineering, and accounting. She wants to keep the networks separate but
also wants the devices on each network to communicate with each other in the same office. How
should the office be set up? - Answers A router with three routing ports serving the three offices and
a switch for the hosts.
What should be the ideal procedure after implementing the solution to a network troubleshooting
problem? - Answers Verify functionality and implement preventive measures.
What should you do once you have tested your theory to determine the cause of the problem at
hand? - Answers Establish a plan for resolving the problem.
Idris has recently started as an intern at a network outsourcing firm. His supervisor is conducting a
quiz for all the new interns to test their understanding of networking and the OSI model. One of the
questions posed to the interns is: "Which OSI layer is responsible for routing messages from one node
to another until they reach their intended destination host on that same network or even a different
network?" How should Idris answer? - Answers the network layer (Layer 3)
Connie is configuring the network for a new restaurant that her company is about to open. She has
five desktop computers, four LaserJet printers, and three laptops. She plans on using a peer-to-peer
environment. What makes peer-to-peer suitable for Connie's restaurant? Choose all that apply. -
Answers A peer-to-peer network is simple to configure and requires little technical expertise.
The computers on a peer-to-peer network can share folders and files without the need for an
expensive server.
Tia is using a smartwatch, a Bluetooth headset, and carrying her phone. What type of network is this
an example of? - Answers PAN (personal area network)
DNS (Domain Name System) helps clients find web servers over a network such as the Internet. It
translates domain names (e.g., www.example.com) into IP addresses (e.g., 192.0.2.1) that computers
use to communicate with each other over a network. - Answers True
Erin was studying for her Network+ certification exam when she encountered this question, "Which
OSI model layer is responsible for reformatting, compressing and encrypting data in a way that the
application on the receiving end can read?" What is Erin's answer? - Answers Presentation Layer
(Layer 6)
Irene enjoys working with a client-server architecture. Although it is typically more complex in design
and maintenance than its peer-to-peer counterpart, a client-server architecture offers many
advantages. What are some of the benefits of working in a client-server environment? Choose all that
apply. - Answers Centralized administration generally provides for a more secure environment.
Access to multiple shared resources (such as data files or printers) can be centrally granted to
individual users or groups of users.
User accounts and passwords to the network are assigned in one place.
Orien has recently discovered that two ports on one of his company's managed Layer 3 switches are
intermittently failing. Since all ports on the switch are already in use, replacing the switch would cause
significant disruption to the majority of the office staff. Orien must adhere to the change management
policy in place and develop a plan that will minimize any potential disruption to the staff. What
troubleshooting step is Orien on? - Answers Establish a plan for resolving the problem.
Which of the following client-server applications use Apache and Nginx? - Answers Web service
Emmi is her company's IT manager. Since her company is growing, she wants to switch from a peer-
to-peer (P2P) networking architecture to a client-server architecture. The company has grown to 30
users, so why is it better for her to use a client-server architecture over peer-to-peer? Choose all that
apply. - Answers Client-server users can sign on to the network from any computer and get access to
the resources that Active Directory allows. This process is managed by AD DS (Active Directory
Domain Services). Sharing files on a peer-to-peer network means creating 30 user accounts to share
documents and then set up each workstation with the same user accounts.
In a client-server network, an administrator can ensure only authorized users can access the network.
In a client-server network, an administrator can control what files a user can open, read, or edit.
Diana is seeking ways to effectively manage her network. There are protocols available that allow
network managers to check, monitor, and gather information about network traffic. These protocols
, can alert network administrators about any adverse conditions that require attention to maintain the
health of their network and host devices without relying on third-party software. Which protocol
offers this capability? - Answers SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
As in life, just as a journey starts with a first step, in troubleshooting that journey starts with the very
first question. To identify the problem and its symptoms, you first have to ask one simple but very
important question. What is that question? - Answers What has recently changed?
Katherine goes to her banking website to transfer money between her checking and savings accounts.
Before she makes a transaction, she looks at the top left of her browser's navigation bar and sees that
the website is using HTTP and not HTTPS. What should Kathrine do? - Answers Leave the website
since the connection is not secure.
When using IMAP4, email is downloaded to the client computer and then usually deleted from the
server. In contrast, with POP3, the client application manages the email while it remains on the
server, making it ideal for accessing email from multiple devices. - Answers False
What is a collection of accumulated insights and solutions to problems encountered in a particular
network known as? - Answers Knowledge base
An IP address is an address assigned to each node on a network, which the network layer uses to
uniquely identify them across multiple networks. - Answers True
Which of the following network devices does not fall under the category of "end devices" as certified
by CISCO? - Answers Router
David is new at his networking job, and his supervisor quizzes him on the differences between
physical and logical network topology. What is the correct answer? - Answers Logical network
topology refers to how data is transmitted between devices in a network. Physical topology deals with
the actual layout of devices and cables.
Kenneth toured the new building's telecom room and saw a dozen switches connected with a fiber
connection on one port and the rest of the ports connected to Cat 5E cable. What is the fiber conduit
called? - Answers A network is a group of computers and other devices (such as printers) that are
connected by some type of transmission media.
Hennessy is studying for the Network+ certification exam. The question asked is, "What is the
definition of a network?" How does Hennessy answer? - Answers A network is a group of computers
and other devices (such as printers) that are connected by some type of transmission media.
Hal is deciding whether to use the switch or hub in his network. So, he asks his best friend, a network
technician, for advice. Hal asks his friend, "What's the main difference between a switch and a hub?"
How does his friend answer? - Answers A hub broadcasts incoming data to all ports, while a switch
directs incoming data to the port(s) that will send it to its intended destination within the local
network.
A physical address is embedded on every network adapter on the globe. This is called a NAC (Network
Access Control) address. - Answers False
Warda just finished repairing a company desktop computer. There seemed to be a power supply
issue. The user told Warda that sometimes the computer would shut down for no reason and
occasionally they would hear strange noises coming from the power supply fan. Once there was a
burning smell coming from the computer. So after hearing those symptoms, Warda replaced the
power supply with a new, more powerful one. She then ran tests on the power supply through the
CMOS utilities, and the problem disappeared. What troubleshooting step did she end on? - Answers
Verify functionality and implement preventive measures.
Jenney wants to connect all her devices to one another without a central device, creating a fully
interconnected network. What is this physical topology called? - Answers mesh topology
Jacoby arranged five computers and two network-capable Laserjet printers in his office and connected
them to a switch. What is this physical topology called? - Answers star topology
Larkyn is in the process of setting up his email account and is being prompted for his SMTP server
address. What is the SMTP server address for? - Answers The SMTP server address is used whenever
Larkin's sends email.
Adrian is a new employee and as per company policy, he must undergo emergency training for the
building, regardless of the company he works for. During the training, he was shown around the
building and saw the fire sprinklers and fire extinguishers. He was also shown the gas system
suppression system and saw how it is activated. Later, when he reached his department, they
discussed targeted fire suppression and detection methods. They explained how they suppress fire
without damaging sensitive electronics. Adrian is then given a test about the emergency systems. The
