N10-008 CompTIA Exam Lab Questions

The ARP table is a database that is used by a device to map MAC addresses to their corresponding IP addresses. When a device sends a packet to another device on the same network, it uses the MAC address of the destination device to deliver the packet. The ARP table allows the device to determine the IP address of the destination device based on its MAC address.

Port mirroring is a feature that allows a switch to copy the traffic from one or more ports to another port for monitoring or analysis purposes. Port mirroring can help a network administrator to troubleshoot network problems, detect security threats, or optimize network performance. Port mirroring can be configured on most switches using the command-line interface (CLI) or a graphical user interface (GUI).

References:

• CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Certification Exam Objectives, page 51
• CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Cert Guide, Chapter 11: Switching Technologies
• Port Mirroring - CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course [Video]1
• CompTIA Network+ N10-005: 2.1 – Port Mirroring - Professor Messer IT Certification Training Courses2
• CompTIA Network+ N10-005: 1.4 – Port Mirroring3

A split-tunnel VPN is a VPN feature that allows remote users to access network resources while only redirecting necessary traffic through the VPN tunnel. A split-tunnel VPN enables users to choose which applications or websites to secure with the VPN and which to connect normally through the internet. This can improve performance, conserve bandwidth, and avoid compatibility issues with some services that depend on the user’s location. A split-tunnel VPN can also allow users to access local devices or resources that are not accessible through the VPN.

Port security is a feature that allows network administrators to limit the number of devices that can connect to a switch port, based on the MAC address of the device. This can prevent unauthorized physical connectivity by blocking any device that is not on the allowed list or exceeding the maximum number of devices per port. Port security can also trigger an action, such as shutting down the port or sending an alert, when a violation occurs. References: CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Cert Guide - O’Reilly Media, Chapter 14: Securing a Basic Network, page 512