CCNA Discovery 1 Module 9 Exam Answers Version 4.0

1. What should a network administrator do first after receiving a call from a user who cannot access the company web server? 
• Ask the user what URL has been typed and what error message displays. 

2. A customer called the cable company to report that the Internet connection is unstable. After trying several configuration changes, the technician decided to send the customer a new cable modem to try. What troubleshooting technique does this represent? 
• substitution 

3. Only one workstation on a particular network cannot reach the Internet. What is the first troubleshooting step if the divide-and-conquer method is being used? 
• Check the workstation TCP/IP configuration. 

4. Which two troubleshooting techniques are suitable for both home networks and large corporate networks? (Choose two.) 
• documenting the troubleshooting process 
• keeping a record of system upgrades and software versions 

5. Identify two physical-layer network problems. (Choose two.) 
• hardware failure 
• loose cable connections 

6. Which ipconfig command requests IP configuration from a DHCP server? 
• ipconfig /renew 

7. What command is used to determine the location of delay for a packet traversing the Internet? 
• tracert 

8. What command is used to determine if a DNS server is providing name resolution? 
• nslookup 

9. Which troubleshooting method begins by examining cable connections and wiring issues? 
• bottom-up 

10. A technician suspects that a Linksys integrated router is the source of a network problem. While troubleshooting, the technician notices a blinking green activity LED on some of the ports. What does this indicate? 
• The ports are operational and are receiving traffic. 

11. A PC is plugged into a switch and is unable to connect to the network. The UTP cable is suspected. What could be the problem? 
• A crossover cable is being used. 

12. Refer to the graphic. What configuration is incorrect in the network shown? 
• The wired connection is the wrong type of cable. 

13. Which three settings must match on the client and access point for a wireless connection to occur? (Choose three.) 
• SSID 
• authentication 
• encryption key 

14. A technician is troubleshooting a security breach on a new wireless access point. Which three configuration settings make it easy for hackers to gain access? (Choose three.) 
• configuring NAT 
• broadcasting the SSID 
• using open authentication 
• using the default internal IP address 

15. Refer to the graphic. The wireless host cannot access the Internet, but the wired host can. What is the problem? 
• The host WEP key is incorrect. 

16. Refer to the graphic. What configuration is incorrect in the network shown? 
• The host IP address is incorrect. 

17. When acting as a DHCP server, what three types of information can an ISR provide to a client? (Choose three.) 
• default gateway 
• dynamic IP address 
• DNS server address 

18. What two items could be checked to verify connectivity between the router and the ISP? (Choose two.) 
• router status page 
• connectivity status as indicated by LEDs 

19. A technician is unsuccessful in establishing a console session between a PC and a Linksys integrated router. Both devices have power, and a cable is connected between them. Which two troubleshooting steps could help to diagnose this problem? (Choose two.) 
• Ensure the correct cable is used. 
• Ensure the link status LED on the integrated router is lit. 

20. Network baselines should be performed in which two situations? (Choose two.) 
• after the network is installed and running optimally 
• after major changes are implemented on the network 

21. Typically, help desk personnel assist end users in which two tasks? (Choose two.) 
• identifying when the problem occurred 
• implementing the solution to the problem 

22. How does remote-access software help in the troubleshooting process? 
• Diagnostics can be run without a technician being present at the site. 

23. Which two items should be added to the documentation following a troubleshooting event? (Choose two.) 
• final resolution 
• results of successful and unsuccessful troubleshooting steps