Campus Installations CNX-001 Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A campus is installing a new network closet in a building that is shared with a public library. The closet door will be accessible from a hallway. The library's hours are 9 AM to 9 PM, and the network team wants to restrict access to IT staff only, but also needs to allow emergency access for library staff after hours. The team must also ensure that the closet does not overheat. Which solution best meets these requirements?

   • AInstall a biometric reader for IT staff and leave the door unlocked during library hours.
   • BUse a standard key lock and give keys to both IT and library staff.
   • CUse a card reader for IT staff and rely on the building's central HVAC for cooling.
   • DInstall an electronic lock with a keypad that uses individual PINs for IT staff and a separate emergency PIN for library staff, and add a temperature-controlled fan.
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2. 7application · medium

   A hospital campus is deploying a new network closet that will house switches for patient-monitoring devices. The closet is located near a public corridor. The facility manager wants to ensure only authorized personnel can access the equipment while also providing a way to audit who enters. Which control combination best meets these requirements?

   • AKeep the door locked with a standard key and issue copies to all building maintenance staff.
   • BUse a shared keypad code for all IT staff and record entries in a paper logbook.
   • CInstall a biometric reader on the door and log all access events to a central server.
   • DInstall a camera outside the closet and leave the door unlocked during business hours.
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4. 8application · medium

   A college campus is building a new IT equipment room. The room will house core switches and servers. The electrical design includes a single utility feed and a diesel generator with automatic transfer switch (ATS). The network team wants to ensure that a utility outage does not interrupt network services. What additional power component is required?

   • AA second diesel generator to provide redundancy for the first generator.
   • BAn uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to bridge the gap between utility failure and generator startup.
   • CA surge protector to protect equipment from voltage spikes.
   • DA power distribution unit (PDU) to distribute power to the equipment.
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5. 9foundation · easy

   During an environmental assessment of a campus network equipment room, which condition is most likely to cause premature hardware failure if not properly managed?

   • ALow ambient light
   • BHigh ceiling height
   • CCarpeted flooring
   • DExcessive humidity
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6. 10expert · hard

   A campus network team is installing equipment in a room that has no windows and is located below ground level. The room has a history of high humidity and occasional flooding. The team must install switches and a UPS. Which environmental and power considerations are most critical?

   • AInstall a heater to keep the room dry and place the equipment on the floor.
   • BInstall a dehumidifier, a sump pump, and place the UPS and switches on raised platforms.
   • CInstall a ventilation fan and connect the equipment to a standard wall outlet.
   • DUse waterproof enclosures for all equipment and rely on the building's HVAC.
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