Exam 12: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Network

The ping command-line utility is an example of a network program that uses the OSI ____ layer.

The SNMP management system (a computer running management software)sends and requests information from an SNMP ____.

As defined in System Monitor, a(n)____ is a running line chart of the object that shows distinct peaks and valleys.

If a computer is unable to communicate because TCP/IP addressing is not configured correctly, how do you fix the problem?

A server administrator might regularly use ____ with the -s option to monitor a server during busy and light traffic times to get an idea of the typical number of packets sent at those times.

A(n)_________________________ is an error-checking technique used in network protocols to signal a communication problem.

____ is a TCP/IP service that converts a computer or domain name to an IP address, or that converts an IP address to a computer or domain name.

Which of the following commands is used in the Windows version of the traceroute utility?

Available in some UNIX systems, the ____________________ utility is a binary backup that creates a mirror image of a disk onto the backup medium, such as a tape or CD.

If a network printing problem is related to the server or workstation, what are four areas you should check?

A broadcast ____ is a condition in which so many broadcasts are sent at the same time that the network bandwidth is saturated and the network slows significantly or times out.

The ____ utility is designed for archiving tapes, and includes file information, as well as the archived files, such as security information and dates when files were modified.

Describe the general techniques for backing up computers on the network.

Two of the most common problems on networks that do not use ____ or automatic private addressing are that the IP address or subnet mask are inappropriately configured.

Identify four ways to solve wireless networking problems.

What functions does a protocol analyzer perform at the Physical and Data Link layers of the OSI model?

SNMP management systems in different communities can communicate with each other.

Cable ____________________, also called cable testers or cable performance testers, are used to test the length and other characteristics of coaxial, twisted-pair, or fiber-optic cable.

A multimeter combines the functions of a voltmeter and an ohm meter.