Question 1

What is the primary function of a PLC in industrial control systems?

Accepted Answer

To automate industrial processes

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To store databases

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To provide user interface design

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To manage network security

Question 2

Which of the following is a common threat to industrial control systems?

Accepted Answer

Cyberattacks

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Natural disasters

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Mechanical failure

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Employee turnover

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of embedded systems?

Accepted Answer

General-purpose computing

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Dedicated function

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Real-time operation

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Limited resources

Question 4

What is a common feature of a wall-mounted patch panel?

Accepted Answer

Space-saving design

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Wireless capabilities

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Integrated power supply

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Built-in router

Question 5

What does a patch panel allow network technicians to do easily?

Accepted Answer

Reorganize connections without rewiring

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Encrypt data traffic

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Boost wireless signals

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Increase network speed

Question 6

Which of the following types of cables is commonly used with a patch panel?

Accepted Answer

Ethernet cables

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Coaxial cables

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USB cables

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Fiber optic cables

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a patch panel in networking?

Accepted Answer

To organize and manage the connections between different network devices

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To provide power to devices

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To act as a firewall

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To serve as a router

Question 8

Which component is often used in combination with a patch panel for network management?

Accepted Answer

Network switch

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Modem

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Repeater

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Access point

Question 9

What is the main advantage of using a patch panel in a data center?

Accepted Answer

Simplified cable management

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Increased signal strength

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Lower equipment costs

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Enhanced wireless coverage

Question 10

Which of the following best describes a patch panel's role during network upgrades?

Accepted Answer

Intermediary connection point

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Power distribution unit

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Encryption point

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Data storage device

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

Accepted Answer

To deliver electrical power along with data over Ethernet cables

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To enhance wireless networking capabilities

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To provide an alternative data transmission technology

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To increase bandwidth without additional cabling

Question 12

What is the primary distinction between Ethernet over Power (EoP) and Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

Accepted Answer

EoP uses electrical wiring for data transmission while PoE uses Ethernet cabling for both power and data

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EoP requires specialized network switches

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PoE is exclusively for data transmission without power

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EoP provides faster data speeds than PoE

Question 13

Which of the following devices would typically benefit from Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

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IP cameras

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Standard printers

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Laptops

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Desktop computers

Question 14

In which scenario would Ethernet over Power (EoP) be particularly useful?

Accepted Answer

Extending network access in homes without running new Ethernet cables

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Enhancing Wi-Fi signal strength

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Connecting devices in a data center

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Providing power to outdoor lighting

Question 15

What type of devices can be powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

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VoIP phones

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External hard drives

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Desktop monitors

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Gaming consoles

Question 16

Which of the following describes a primary advantage of using a cloud-based network controller over a traditional on-premises hardware controller?

Accepted Answer

Centralized management of geographically dispersed sites without requiring a VPN for control traffic

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Lowering the hardware requirement of the end-user devices to support higher encryption

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Elimination of the need for any local physical switching or access point hardware

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Guaranteed operational status of local networks even during a total ISP outage

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