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CompTIA N10-006 : CompTIA Network+ certification

N10-006

Exam Code: N10-006

Exam Name: CompTIA Network+ certification

Updated: Mar 31, 2025

Q & A: 880 Questions and Answers

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SectionObjectives
Network Architecture 22%
Explain the functions and applications of various network devices.1.Router
2. Switch
3.Multilayer switch
4. Firewall
5. HIDS
6. IDS/IPS
​7. Access point (wireless/wired)
8.Content filter
9.Load balancer
10.Hub
11.Analog modem
12.Packet shaper
13.VPN concentrator
Compare and contrast the use of networking services and applications.1.VPN
  • Site-to-site/host-to-site/host-to-host
  • Protocols
  • IPSec
  • GRE
  • SSL VPN
  • PTP/PPTP
2.TACACS/RADIUS
3.RAS
4.Web services
5.Unified voice services
6.Network controllers
Install and configure the following networking services/applications.1.DHCP
  • Static vs. dynamic IP addressing
  • Reservations
  • Scopes
  • Leases
  • Options (DNS servers, suffixes)
  • IP helper/DHCP relay
2.DNS
  • DNS servers
  • DNS records (A, MX, AAAA, CNAME, PTR)
  • Dynamic DNS
3.Proxy/reverse proxy
4.NAT
  • PAT
  • SNAT
  • DNAT
​5.Port forwarding

Explain the characteristics and benefits of various WAN technologies.1.Fiber
  • SONET
  • DWDM
  • CWDM
2.Frame relay
3.Satellite
4.Broadband cable
5.DSL/ADSL
6. ISDN
7.ATM
8.PPP/multilink PPP
9.MPLS
10.GSM/CDMA
  • LTE/4G
  • HSPA+
  • 3G
  • Edge
11.Dialup
​12.WiMAX
13.MetroEthernet
14.Leased lines
  • T-1
  • T-3
  • E-1
  • E-3
  • OC3
  • OC12
​15.Circuit switch vs. packet switch

Install and properly terminate various cable types and connectors using appropriate tools.1.Copper connectors
  • RJ-11
  • RJ-45
  • RJ-48C
  • DB-9/RS-232
  • DB-25
  • UTP coupler
  • BNC coupler
  • BNC
  • F-connector
  • 110 block
  • 66 block
2.Copper cables
  • Shielded vs. unshielded
  • CAT3, CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a
  • PVC vs. plenum
  • RG-59
  • RG-6
  • Straight-through vs. crossover vs. rollover
3.Fiber connectors
  • ST
  • SC
  • LC
  • MTRJ
  • FC
  • Fiber coupler
4.Fiber cables
  • Single-mode
  • Multimode
  • APC vs. UPC
5.Media converters
  • Single-mode fiber to Ethernet
  • Multimode fiber to Ethernet
  • Fiber to coaxial
  • Single-mode to multimode fiber
6.Tools
  • Cable crimpers
  • Punchdown tool
  • Wire strippers
  • Snips
  • OTDR
  • Cable certifier




Differentiate between common network topologies.1. Mesh
  • Partial
  • Full
2.Bus3. Ring
4.Star
5.Hybrid
6. Point-to-point
7.Point-to-multipoint
8. Client-server
9.Peer-to-peer
Differentiate between network infrastructure implementations.1.WAN
2.MAN
3.LAN
4.WLAN
  • Hotspot

5.PAN

  • Bluetooth
  • IR
  • NFC
6.SCADA/ICS
  • ICS server
  • DCS/closed network
  • Remote terminal unit
  • Programmable logic controller
7.Medianets
  • VTC
  • ISDN
  • IP/SIP
Given a scenario, implement and configure the appropriate addressing schema.1.IPv6
  • Auto-configuration
  • EUI 64
  • DHCP6
  • Link local
  • Address structure
  • Address compression
  • Tunneling 6to4, 4to6
  • Teredo, miredo
2.IPv4
  • Address structure
  • Subnetting
  • APIPA
  • Classful A, B, C, D
  • Classless
3. Private vs. public
4.NAT/PAT
5.MAC addressing
6.Multicast
7.Unicast
8.Broadcast
9.Broadcast domains vs. collision domains
Explain the basics of routing concepts and protocols.1.Loopback interface
2.Routing loops
3.Routing tables
4.Static vs. dynamic routes
5.Default route
6.Distance vector routing protocols
  • RIPv2

7.Hybrid routing protocols

  • BGP

8.Link state routing protocols

  • OSPF
  • IS-IS
9. Interior vs. exterior gateway routing protocols
10.Autonomous system numbers
11.Route redistribution
12.High availability
  • VRRP
  • Virtual IP
  • HSRP
13.Route aggregation
14.Routing metrics
  • Hop counts
  • MTU, bandwidth
  • Costs
  • Latency
  • Administrative distance
  • SPB

Identify the basics elements of unified communication technologies.1. VoIP
2.Video
3.Real-time services
  • Presence
  • Multicast vs. unicast
4. QoS
  • DSCP
  • COS
5.Devices
  • UC servers
  • UC devices
  • UC gateways
Compare and contrast technologies that support cloud and virtualization.1.Virtualization
  • Virtual switches
  • Virtual routers
  • Virtual firewall
  • Virtual vs. physical NICs
  • Software-defined networking
2.Storage area network
  • iSCSI
  • Jumbo frame
  • Fibre Channel
  • Network attached storage
3.Cloud concepts
  • Public IaaS, SaaS, PaaS
  • Private IaaS, SaaS, PaaS
  • Hybrid IaaS, SaaS, PaaS
  • Community IaaS, SaaS, PaaS

Given a set of requirements, implement a basic network.1. List of requirements
2.Device types/requirements
3.Environment limitations
4.Equipment limitations
5.Compatibility requirements
6.Wired/wireless considerations
7.Security considerations
Network Operations 20%
Given a scenario, use appropriate monitoring tools.1.Packet/network analyzer
2.Interface monitoring tools
3.Port scanner
4.Top talkers/listeners
5.SNMP management software
  • Trap
  • Get
  • Walk
  • MIBS
6.Alerts
  • Email
  • SMS
7.Packet flow monitoring
8.SYSLOG
9.SIEM
10.Environmental monitoring tools
  • Temperature
  • Humidity
11.Power monitoring tools
12.Wireless survey tools
13.Wireless analyzers

Given a scenario, analyze metrics and reports from monitoring and tracking performance tools.1.Baseline
2.Bottleneck
3.Log management
4.Graphing
5.Utilization
  • Bandwidth
  • Storage
  • Network device CPU
  • Network device memory
  • Wireless channel utilization
6.Link status
7.Interface monitoring
  • Errors
  • Utilization
  • Discards
  • Packet drops
  • Interface resets
  • Speed and duplex
Given a scenario, use appropriate resources to support configuration management.1.Archives/backups
2.Baselines
3. On-boarding and off-boarding of mobile devices
4.NAC
5.Documentation
  • Network diagrams (logical/physical)
  • Asset management
  • IP address utilization
  • Vendor documentation
  • Internal operating procedures/ policies/standards
Explain the importance of implementing network segmentation.1.SCADA systems/industrial control systems
2.Legacy systems
3.Separate private/public networks
4.Honeypot/honeynet
5.Testing lab
6.Load balancing
7.Performance optimization
8.Security
9.Compliance
Given a scenario, install and apply patches and updates.1.OS updates
2.Firmware updates
3.Driver updates
4.Feature changes/updates
5.Major vs. minor updates
6.Vulnerability patches
7.Upgrading vs. downgrading
  • Configuration backup
Given a scenario, configure a switch using proper features.1.VLAN
  • Native VLAN/default VLAN
  • VTP
2. Spanning tree (802.1d)/rapid spanning tree (802.1w)
  • Flooding
  • Forwarding/blocking
  • Filtering
3.Interface configuration
  • Trunking/802.1q
  • Tag vs. untag VLANs
  • Port bonding (LACP)
  • Port mirroring (local vs. remote)
  • Speed and duplexing
  • IP address assignment
  • VLAN assignment
4. Default gateway
5.PoE and PoE+ (802.3af, 802.3at)
6.Switch management
  • User/passwords
  • AAA configuration
  • Console
  • Virtual terminals
  • In-band/out-of-band management
7.Managed vs. unmanaged


Install and configure wireless LAN infrastructure and implement the appropriate technologies in support of wireless capable devices.1.Small office, home office wireless router
2.Wireless access points
  • Device density
  • Roaming
  • Wireless controllers
  • VLAN pooling
  • LWAPP
3.Wireless bridge
4.Site surveys
  • Heat maps
5.Frequencies
  • 2.4 Ghz
  • 5.0 Ghz
6.Channels
7.Goodput
8.Connection types
  • 802.11a-ht
  • 802.11g-ht
9.Antenna placement
10.Antenna types
  • Omnidirectional
  • Unidirectional
11.MIMO/MU-MIMO
12.Signal strength
  • Coverage
  • Differences between device antennas
13.SSID broadcast
14.Topologies
  • Ad hoc
  • Mesh
  • Infrastructure
15.Mobile devices
  • Cell phones
  • Laptops
  • Tablets
  • Gaming devices
  • Media devices





Network Security 18%
Compare and contrast risk related concepts.1. Disaster recovery2. Business continuity
3. Battery backups/UPS
4. First responders
5. Data breach
6.End user awareness and training
7.Single point of failure
  • Critical nodes
  • Critical assets
  • Redundancy
8.Adherence to standards and policies
9.Vulnerability scanning
10.Penetration testing
Compare and contrast common network vulnerabilities and threats.1.Attacks/threats
  • DoS
  • istributed DoS
  • Botnet
  • Traffic spike
  • Coordinated attack
  • Reflective/amplified
  • DNS
  • NTP
  • Smurfing
  • Friendly/unintentional DoS
  • Physical attack
  • Permanent DoS
  • ARP cache poisoning
  • Packet/protocol abuse
  • Spoofing
  • Wireless
  • Evil twin
  • Rogue AP
  • War driving
  • War chalking
  • Bluejacking
  • Bluesnarfing
  • WPA/WEP/WPS attacks
  • Brute force
  • Session hijacking
  • Social engineering
  • Man-in-the-middle
  • VLAN hopping
  • Compromised system
  • Effect of malware on the network
  • Insider threat/malicious employee
  • Zero-day attacks
2.Vulnerabilities
  • Unnecessary running services
  • Open ports
  • Unpatched/legacy systems
  • Unencrypted channels
  • Clear text credentials
  • Unsecure protocols
  • TELNET
  • HTTP
  • SLIP
  • FTP
  • TFTP
  • SNMPv1 and SNMPv2
  • TEMPEST/RF emanation
Given a scenario, implement network hardening techniques.1.Anti-malware software
  • Host-based
  • Cloud/server-based
  • Network-based
2.Switch port security
  • DHCP snooping
  • ARP inspection
  • MAC address filtering
  • VLAN assignments
  • Network segmentation
3.Security policies
4.Disable unneeded network services
5.Use secure protocols
  • SSH
  • SNMPv3
  • TLS/SSL
  • SFTP
  • HTTPS
  • IPSec
​6.Access lists
  • Web/content filtering
  • Port filtering
  • IP filtering
  • Implicit deny
7.Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA/WPA2
  • Enterprise
  • Personal
  • TKIP/AES
  • 802.1x
  • TLS/TTLS
  • MAC filtering
8.User authentication
  • CHAP/MSCHAP
  • PAP
  • EAP
  • Kerberos
  • Multifactor authentication
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Single sign-on
9.Hashes
  • MD5
  • SHA





Compare and contrast physical security controls.1.Mantraps
2.Network closets
3.Video monitoring
  • IP cameras/CCTVs

4.Door access controls
5.Proximity readers/key fob
6. Biometrics
7.Keypad/cipher locks
8.Security guard

Given a scenario, install and configure a basic firewall.1.Types of firewalls
  • Host-based
  • Network-based
  • Software vs. hardware
  • Application aware/context aware
  • Small office, home office firewall
  • Stateful vs. stateless inspection
  • UTM
2.Settings/techniques
  • ACL
  • Virtual wire vs. routed
  • DMZ
  • Implicit deny
  • Block/allow
  • Outbound traffic
  • Inbound traffic
  • Firewall placement
  • Internal/externa
Explain the purpose of various network access control models.1. 802.1x2. Posture assessment
3. Guest network
4. Persistent vs. non-persistent agents
5. Quarantine network
6. Edge vs. access control
Summarize basic forensic concepts.1. First responder2. Secure the area
  • Escalate when necessary
3. Document the scene
4. eDiscovery
5. Evidence/data collection
6. Chain of custody
7. Data transport
8. Forensics report
9. Legal hold
Troubleshooting 24%
Given a scenario, implement the following network troubleshooting methodology.1.Identify the problem
  • Gather information
  • Duplicate the problem, if possible
  • Question users
  • Identify symptoms
  • Determine if anything has changed
  • Approach multiple problems individually
2.Establish a theory of probable cause
  • Question the obvious
  • Consider multiple approaches
  • Top-to-bottom/ bottom-to-top OSI model
  • Divide and conquer
3.Test the theory to determine cause
  • Once theory is confirmed, determine next steps to resolve problem
  • If theory is not confirmed, re- establish new theory or escalate
4. Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and identify potential effects
5. Implement the solution or escalate as necessary
6. Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventative measures
7. Document findings, actions and outcomes

Given a scenario, analyze and interpret the output of troubleshooting tools.1.Command line tools
  • ipconfig
  • netstat
  • ifconfig
  • ping/ping6/ping -6
  • tracert/tracert -6/ traceroute6/traceroute -6
  • nbtstat
  • nslookup
  • arp
  • mac address lookup table
  • pathping
2. Line testers
3. Certifiers
4. Multimeter
5. Cable tester
6. Light meter
7. Toner probe
8. Speed test sites
9. Looking glass sites
10. WiFi analyzer
11. Protocol analyzer
Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common wireless issues.1. Signal loss2. Interference
3. Overlapping channels
  • Mismatched channels
4. Signal-to-noise ratio
5. Device saturation
6.Untested updates
7. Wrong SSID
8. Power levels
9. Open networks
10. Rogue access point
11. Wrong antenna type
12. Incompatibilities
13. Wrong encryption
14. Bounce
15.MIMO
16. AP placement
17. AP configurations
  • LWAPP
  • Thin vs. thick
18.Environmental factors
  • Concrete walls
  • Window film
  • Metal studs
19.Wireless-standard-related issues
  • Throughput
  • Frequency
  • Distance
  • Channels


Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common copper cable issues.1. Shorts2. Opens
3. Incorrect termination (mismatched standards)
  • Straight-through
  • Crossover
4.Cross-talk
  • Near end
  • Far end
5. EMI/RFI
6. Distance limitations
7. Attenuation/Db loss
8. Bad connector
9. Bad wiring
10. Split pairs
11. Tx/Rx reverse
12. Cable placement
13. Bad SFP/GBIC - cable or transceiver

Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common fiber cable issues.1. Attenuation/Db loss2. SFP/GBIC - cable mismatch
3. Bad SFP/GBIC - cable or transceiver
4. Wavelength mismatch
5. Fiber type mismatch
6. Dirty connectors
7. Connector mismatch
8. Bend radius limitations
9. Distance limitations
Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common network issues.1. Incorrect IP configuration/default gateway2. Broadcast storms/switching loop
3. Duplicate IP
4. Speed and duplex mismatch
5. End-to-end connectivity
6. Incorrect VLAN assignment
7. Hardware failure
8. Misconfigured DHCP
9.Misconfigured DNS
10 Incorrect interface/interface misconfiguration
11. Cable placement
12. Interface errors
13. Simultaneous wired/wireless connections
14. Discovering neighboring devices/nodes
15. Power failure/power anomalies
16.MTU/MTU black hole
17. Missing IP routes
18. NIC teaming misconfiguration
  • Active-active vs. active-passive
  • Multicast vs. broadcast
Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common security issues.1. Misconfigured firewall2.Misconfigured ACLs/applications
3. Malware
4.DoS
5. Open/closed ports
6.ICMP-related issues
  • Ping of death
  • Unreachable default gateway
7. Unpatched firmware/OSs
8. Malicious users
  • Trusted
  • Untrusted users
  • Packet sniffing
9.Authentication issues
  • TACACS/RADIUS misconfigurations
  • Default passwords/settings
10. Improper access/backdoor access
11. ARP issues
12. Banner grabbing/OUI/TCP ports
13. Domain/local group configurations
14. Jamming


Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common WAN issues.1. Loss of Internet connectivity2. Interface errors
3. Split horizon
4. DNS issues
5. Interference
6. Router configurations
7.Customer premise equipment
  • Smart jack/NIU
  • Demarc
  • Loopback
  • CSU/DSU
  • Copper line drivers/repeaters
8.Company security policy
  • Throttling
  • Blocking
  • Fair access policy/utilization limits
9.Satellite issues
  • Latency


Industry Standards, Practices and Network Theory 16%
Analyze a scenario and determine the corresponding OSI layer.1. Layer 1 – Physical
2. Layer 2 – Data link
3. Layer 3 – Network
4. Layer 4 – Transport
5. Layer 5 – Session
6. Layer 6 – Presentation
7. Layer 7 – Application
Explain the basics of network theory and concepts.1. Encapsulation/de-encapsulation2. Modulation techniques
  • Multiplexing
  • De-multiplexing
  • Analog and digital techniques
  • TDM
3.Numbering systems
  • Binary
  • Hexadecimal
  • Octal
4. Broadband/baseband
5. Bit rates vs. baud rates
6. Sampling size
7. CDMA
8. CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA
9. Carrier detect/sense
10. Wavelength
11. TCP/IP suite
  • ICMP
  • UDP
  • TCP
12.Collision


Given a scenario, deploy the appropriate wireless standard.1. 802.11a2. 802.11b
3. 802.11g
4. 802.11n
5. 802.11ac
Given a scenario, deploy the appropriate wired connectivity standard.1.Ethernet standards
  • 10BaseT
  • 100BaseT
  • 1000BaseT
  • 1000BaseTX
  • 10GBaseT
  • 100BaseFX
  • 10Base2
  • 10GBaseSR
  • 10GBaseER
  • 10GBaseSW
  • IEEE 1905.1-2013
  • Ethernet over HDMI
  • Ethernet over power line
2.Wiring standards
  • EIA/TIA 568A/568B
3. Broadband standards
  • DOCSIS
Given a scenario, implement the appropriate policies or procedures.1.Security policies
  • Consent to monitoring

2.Network policies
3.Acceptable use policy
4.Standard business documents

  • SLA
  • MOU
  • MSA
  • SOW
Summarize safety practices.1.Electrical safety
  • Grounding

2.ESD

  • Static

3.Installation safety

  • Lifting equipment
  • Rack installation
  • Placement
  • Tool safety
4. MSDS
5. Emergency procedures
  • Building layout
  • Fire escape plan
  • Safety/emergency exits
  • Fail open/fail close
  • Emergency alert system
6. Fire suppression systems
7. HVAC
Given a scenario, install and configure equipment in the appropriate location using best practices.1. Intermediate distribution frame2. Main distribution frame
3. Cable management
  • Patch panels
4.Power management
  • Power converters
  • Circuits
  • UPS
  • Inverters
  • Power redundancy
5. Device placement
6. Air flow
7. Cable trays
8. Rack systems
  • Server rail racks
  • Two-post racks
  • Four-post racks
  • Free-standing racks
9.Labeling
  • Port labeling
  • System labeling
  • Circuit labeling
  • Naming conventions
  • Patch panel labeling
10. Rack monitoring
11. Rack security


Explain the basics of change management procedures.1.Document reason for a change
2.Change request
  • Configuration procedures
  • Rollback process
  • Potential impact
  • Notification
3.Approval process
4.Maintenance window
  • Authorized downtime
5.Notification of change
6.Documentation
  • Network configurations
  • Additions to network
  • Physical location changes
Compare and contrast the following ports and protocols.1. 80 HTTP
2. 443 HTTPS
3. 137-139 NetBIOS
4. 110 POP
5. 143 IMAP
6. 25 SMTP
7. 5060/5061 SIP
8. 2427/2727 MGCP
9. 5004/5005 RTP
10. 1720 H.323
11. TCP
  • Connection-oriented
12. UDP
  • Connectionless
Given a scenario, configure and apply the appropriate ports and protocols.1. 20,21 FTP2. 161 SNMP
3. 22 SSH
4. 23 Telnet
5. 53 DNS
6. 67,68 DHCP
7. 69 TFTP
8. 445 SMB
9. 3389 RDP

Reference: https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/network

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