Campus Installations CNX-001 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A government campus is installing a new network operations center (NOC). The NOC will be staffed 24/7 and will contain sensitive monitoring equipment. The security policy requires that only personnel with a specific clearance can enter, and all entry attempts must be recorded. Which access control implementation best meets these requirements?

   • AInstall a card reader with a personal identification number (PIN) pad and integrate it with the central access-control system that logs all events.
   • BRequire visitors to sign in at the front desk before entering the NOC.
   • CUse a simple keypad with a shared code for all cleared personnel.
   • DInstall a biometric fingerprint reader that only allows access to enrolled personnel.
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2. 2application · medium

   A campus network team is planning a new IDF (intermediate distribution frame) closet in a building that has a history of high humidity. The closet will contain switches and a UPS. Which environmental control is most important to include?

   • AAn exhaust fan to remove hot air from the closet.
   • BA heater to keep the closet warm during winter months.
   • CA dehumidifier to maintain relative humidity within the recommended range.
   • DA humidifier to add moisture to the air.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   Which physical access control measure is most effective for preventing unauthorized individuals from entering a campus network equipment room?

   • AElectronic card key system
   • BUsing a standard key that is shared among all staff
   • CPosting a sign that says 'Authorized Personnel Only'
   • DOpen door policy
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5. 4foundation · easy

   In a campus network installation, why is proper airflow management important for the equipment racks?

   • ATo reduce network latency
   • BTo improve wireless signal strength
   • CTo reduce the amount of cabling needed
   • DTo prevent overheating of network devices
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6. 5application · medium

   A university is installing a new network distribution room in a basement that previously housed mechanical equipment. The room has no cooling and the building's electrical feed is shared with the HVAC system. The network team needs to install two 48-port PoE switches and an aggregation router. Which two actions should the team take to ensure reliable operation?

   • AInstall a dedicated cooling unit and connect the network equipment to a separate electrical circuit with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
   • BInstall the equipment in an open rack and connect it to a generator-backed circuit without a UPS.
   • CUse only non-PoE switches to reduce heat output and connect them to the existing electrical circuit.
   • DInstall additional ventilation fans and rely on the building's existing HVAC circuit for power.
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